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Former IHF chief alleges financial irregularities in World Cup
1:43 New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Kanwar Pal Singh Gill, former chief of Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), on Sunday alleged financial irregularities in the 2010 New Delhi Men's Hockey World Cup. The World Cup was organised by Hockey India, the top governing body appointed on ad hoc basis by the Indian government following the suspension of IHF. Addressing a news conference in New Delhi, Gill said that hosting the World Cup cost country over Rupees 150 million, while the IHF conducted the 12-nation Asia Cup in 2007 in Chennai at a fraction of the cost, at Rupees 8.7 million. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 626
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UP Villagers hold special prayers to curb Maoist menace
0:59 Uttar Pradesh, April 26 (ANI): Locals in Bahricha village of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday held a prayer against the Maoist menace. Villagers performed a Hindu fire-ritual to rid their neighbourhood of the rebel violence. The locals are of the view that if people turn into theists, or believers, they would discourage violence. Bahircha village is situated 60 km from Allahabad city; and falls in a region under the influence of the Maoist rebels. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 581
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Devotees from different faiths throng annual Urs of Saint Qadri Baba
1:44 Maharashtra, April 26 (ANI): Situated (Map in) about 348 miles from Mumbai, Ahmed Nagar (MAP IN) is known for amity between Hindus and Muslims. And the celebration of annual Urs of Saint Qadri Baba is a perfect example of this fact. Every April devotees from different faiths not only come here to pay their respect to the saint, but also help in organizing the Urs. Legend has that Baba Shah Qadir was a mystic who devoted his entire life for the betterment of mankind and preached communal harmony. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 909
Tailoring shop in Chandigarh binds Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs
2:23 Chandigarh, April 26 (ANI): Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab considered the best-planned city in India, has world-renowned architecture and offers a quality of life, which is unparalleled. And it is known not just for its rapid growth and development but also for amity and brotherhood that exist between many communities living here. And one such example is that of a tailoring shop located in the heart of the city. Established in 1994 by a Muslim - Sadiq Mohammad, this tailoring unit is a perfect example of the harmonious relations among Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs who have been employed here for years. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 675
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Afghan Prez Hamid Karzai arrives in New Delhi
0:47 New Delhi, April 26 (ANI):President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai,arrived in Indian capital New Delhi on Monday on a two-day visit during which he will have a series of meetings with his Indian counterpart, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, and other senior officials.Karzai,who is visiting India on his way to Bhutan,to participate in the 16th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit, arrived by a special Ariana Afghan Airlines aircraft. Karzai is in India to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 760
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Maoists block roads in WB as part of two day shutdown
1:6 West Bengal,April 26 (ANI):Maoists blocked several roads in West Midnapore district of West Bengal on Monday,as part of the two day shut down called by the rebels in Jharkhand,Bihar and West Bengal beginning today.The shutdown call has been given to press the demand to release the doctor arrested by security forces on suspicion of being in connection with rebels,recently.The doctor, Jawaharlal Mahato,who runs a clinic in Mathurapur village, reportedly provides medical aid to Maoists.Meanwhile,Several trains were either cancelled or diverted due to the shutdown. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 648
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Massive fire engulfs blade making factory in Thane
0:59 Thane,April 26 (ANI):A massive fire engulfed a blade-making factory in Thane district of Maharashtra late on Sunday,causing losses amounting to millions of rupees.The nearby residents vacated the area,as the rescue operation commenced.No casualties were reported and the cause of fire is still to be ascertained.More than 300 workers,who used to work in the 50 year old factory, may now have to seek new employment. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 698
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Advani demands PM's clarification on phone tapping issue
1:38 New Delhi,April 26 (ANI): Senior leader of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, Lal Krishna Advani on Monday demanded Indian Prime Minister's clarification on reports of phone tapping of key political leaders.The phone tapping charge has united the opposition, which demands a statement from the government.Advani also demanded the government to constitute a law to ensure that government agencies are not misused. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 453
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Govt did not authorise phone tapping:Chidambaram
1:2 New Delhi,April 26 (ANI):Amid uproar over the issue of telephone tapping of senior political leaders,the Government today rubbished the charge in Parliament asserting that it had not authorised any such action.Chidambaram told the house that,I wish to state categorically that phone tapping on political leaders was not authorized by the previous UPA government nor has the present government authorised any such activity. When Chidambaram stood to make a statement on the phone tapping row it all drowned in the din of shouting by opposition members forcing Rahman Khan, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman to adjourn the house. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 579
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Unique Identification Number project gets new name,logo
2:2 New Delhi,April 26 (ANI):The Indian Government's ambitious unique identity project aiming to give an exclusive 16-digit number to all its citizens was renamed AADHAAR and it's new logo was unveiled by Nandan Nilekani,Chairman of the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday.Speaking at a function organized in New Delhi,Nilekani said that the biggest challenge the country faces today is of an identity divide. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 748
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JD (U) demands PM's resignation over phone-tapping issue
1:7 Patna,April 26 (ANI): Supporters of the Janata Dal United,on Monday sought the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over reports of phone tapping of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.A leading English magazine has reported that government's intelligence agencies had tapped the phones of key Communist leader Prakash Karat,and Bihar chief Nitish Kumar, among others. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 634
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Katrina to play Madhubala in Anurag Basu's next
1:16 New Delhi,April 26 (ANI):Remember the eternal face of classical Indian beauty Madhubala The stunning actress,who made all ladies go green with envy and men weak in their knees,has caught the fancy of director Anurag Basu.Smitten by the iconic beauty's affair with Kishore Kumar,the filmmaker has found a fitting lass in Katrina Kaif to reprise the role of Madhubala onscreen.After playing a tough politician in Rajneeti,Kat will now be seen essaying a role of a lifetime. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 895
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BCCI appoints Chirayu Amin as Interim IPL Chairman
2:29 Mumbai,April 26 (ANI):Baroda Cricket Association President Chirayu Amin was appointed the interim Chairman of the Indian Premier League in place of the high-flying Lalit Modi,who came in for a scathing attack from BCCI President Shashank Manohar said in Mumbai on Monday. The decision to appoint Amin was taken at the crucial meeting of the IPL Governing Council, which lasted close to one and a half hour. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 663
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Kasab's trial has reached a certain advanced stage: Krishna
1:13 On Board/Mumbai,April 26 (ANI): The trial of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman of the Mumbai attacks of 2008, has reached a certain advanced stage, India's Minister of External Affairs,S M Krishna said on Monday while en route to Bhutan for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 610
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Rose export in Bangalore affected due to volcanic eruption
1:58 Bangalore, April 25 (ANI): In the wake of recent volcanic eruption in Iceland, Rose exports in Karnataka have declined to a great extent due to cancellation of international flights. Bangalore roses are famous and are exported to European countries and America in a large numbers. Bangalore exports more than 2 lakh roses every day. But the Bangalore rose industry is now suffering as beautiful roses are left to stale in the cold storages. Though cold storages can keep the roses fresh for one week, the quality will no longer be fit for exports, say the exporters. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 562
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Govt to take on phone-taping issue in parliament on 26 April: Soni
1:31 Chandigarh, April 25 (ANI): Central minister and cabinet spokesperson Ambika Soni on Saturday said government would make a statement in Parliament on Monday regarding alleged phone tapping of prominent political leaders. A leading English magazine recently reported that government's intelligence agencies had tapped the phones of key Communist leader Prakash Karat, and Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar, among others. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 515
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Lalu slams Nitish Kumar for 'dividing people'
1:16 Patna, April 25 (ANI): Lalu Prasad, chief of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the main opposition party in Bihar, on Saturday slammed state chief Nitish Kumar for 'dividing people'. Lalu was addressing a public rally in Patna along with ally Ram Vilas Paswan, leader of regional Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). The former central minister said that Nitish Kumar had broken people's unity and created suspicion among public. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 641
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Tharoor happy to receive support from Kerala constituency
1:31 Thiruvananthapuram, April 25 (ANI): Former minister of state for external affairs, Shashi Tharoor, who quit his position in the wake of IPL controversy, said on Saturday that he feels powerful after receiving the support of people from his constituency that is Kerala. He also said that during his 30 years as a UN official, he was never blamed for any kind of corruption. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 633
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Nalini harassed by prison authorities, says her counsel
1:56 Chennai, April 25 (ANI): Nalini Sriharan, sentenced for life in the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, is harassed by prison authorities and seeks jail transfer, her counsel said on Saturday. Nalini was accused of using a mobile and flushing it in the toilet when authorities conducted a routine check at the Vellore jail in Tamil Nadu. She was then put under scanner by authorities following the incident. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 840
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