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International body to fight terrorism: Saudi Arabia
2:10 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): Saudi Arabian foreign minister Saud Al-Faisal on Friday said that his country has proposed to the United Nations to form an international body to fight terrorism across the globe. Amidst the simmering Indo-Pakistan relations, Saudi Arabia that enjoys cordial relations with Pakistan has sent Al-Faisal to India. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1135
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International body to fight terrorism: Saudi Arabia
2:10 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): Saudi Arabian foreign minister Saud Al-Faisal on Friday said that his country has proposed to the United Nations to form an international body to fight terrorism across the globe. Amidst the simmering Indo-Pakistan relations, Saudi Arabia that enjoys cordial relations with Pakistan has sent Al-Faisal to India. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 987
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No tension on border but army prepared for any situation
1:5 Jammu, December 26 (ANI): An Indian Army General has ruled out any tension on border with Pakistan but said that army is prepared for any situation and is closely monitoring the situation. Talking to the media in Jammu on Friday, General Officer Commanding or GoC, Tiger Division said that there are reports of some activity at the border and the Army was prepared to meet the situation as it arises. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1092
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Home Minister confirms alert sounded to secure airspace
1:7 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): India's Home Minister, P Chidambaram on Friday confirmed that the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry has sounded an alert to all the airports to secure Indian airspace. With relations between India and Pakistan simmering after the former blamed the outlawed Pakistani Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba for the attacks.According to the reports the Indian government has alerted airports across the nation to step up security. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1042
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High voter turnout in Kashmir a setback: Separatist
1:54 Srinagar, December 26 (ANI): The high voter turn out during the polls in Jammu and Kashmir has dampened the moods of separatist's leaders and termed it as a setback to the separatist movement. People ignored the boycott call given by the separatists and turned out in large numbers to cast vote to elect a new state government that will put an end to the central rule in the state. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1029
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Locals in Hyderabad opt for the profession of Dabbawalas
1:42 Hyderabad, December 27 (ANI): Inspired by the famous Dabbawalas or the tiffin carriers of Mumbai, locals in Hyderabad have also taken to this profession. The profession may be new but it's definitely catching up in Hyderabad, where the migrant workers are on rise due to rising job opportunities provided by the rapid industrialization in the state. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1331
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Inmates of jail in Lucknow vow to fight terrorism
1:55 Lucknow, December 27 (ANI): Inmates of three jails in Lucknow vow to fight terrorism. They exchanged sacred Hindu, Christian and Muslim holy texts to show solidarity with Mumbai terror victims. Around 800 inmates from Lucknow District Jail, Modal Jail and Nari Bandi Niketan were present to pay homage to the slain ATS Chief Hemant Karkare, Vijay Salaskar and to the victims of the recent Mumbai terror attacks. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 961
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Rallies to remember Benazir Bhutto
1:6 Rawalpindi/ Garhi Khuda Bux, December 27 (ANI): Thousands of Pakistanis massed near the tomb of slain former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto a day ahead of the first anniversary of her killing. Mourners gathered at the Bhutto family mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh and showered flowers on Bhutto's grave and offered prayers. Bhutto’s widower and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari along with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani are expected to lead the commemoration. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1274
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India terms Pak’s allegations in Lahore blast as ‘hogwash’
2:22 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): India's Junior Foreign Minister Anand Sharma on Friday termed Pakistan's allegations of Indian citizens involved in Lahore blast as “hogwash”. Pakistan authorities reportedly arrested four Indian citizens after a bomb blast in Lahore on Wednesday. However, a lesser-known pro-Taliban group has claimed the responsibility for the car bomb attack. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 991
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Kingfisher’s plan to raise 400 million dollars on track
1:31 Bengaluru, December 27 (ANI): Chairman of Kingfisher Airlines, Vijay Mallya on Friday said that the company's plan to raise 400 million dollars is on track. Addressing a news conference in Bengaluru Mallya said that private equity players have showed keen interest in investing in the airline. However, he did not talk about the time frame for the initiative and the extent of equity stake that the airline would dilute by the measure. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1088
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Separatists asks India-Pak to concentrate on Kashmir
1:13 Srinagar, December 27 (ANI): Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while addressing supporters in Srinagar said that India and Pakistan should avoid getting involved in a war and instead concentrate on Kashmir that is the main issue. Farooq was released on Friday after remaining under house arrest for nearly two months. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 916
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Thousands mourn in Pakistan a year after Butto's killing
1:32 Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, December 27 (ANI): Tens of thousands of supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto streamed into her home town on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of her assassination. Bhutto, was killed in a gun and bomb attack in the city of Rawalpindi as she emerged from an election rally just over two months after she had returned from years of self-exile. Thousands of people milled about outside the mausoleum on Saturday, many carrying pictures of Bhutto. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1100
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Fire rituals for peace and harmony
1:14 Jodhpur, December 27 (ANI): People in Jodhpur on Friday performed fire rituals in about 1008 vessels against terrorism and offered prayers for peace and harmony in their country. Hindu Vedic chants reverberated in the entire vicinity. Hundreds of devotees joined the priests in prayers to please gods to bring peace and prosperity in their country. The fire ritual comes in the wake of recent Mumbai terror attack that claimed many lives. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1065
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Salman Khan celebrates his 43rd birthday
1:48 Mumbai, December 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan celebrated the completion of eventful 43 years of his life in Mumbai on Saturday. Born to renowned scriptwriter Salim, actor Salman made his acting debut as a supporting actor with the film Biwi Ho To Aisi in 1988 and has never looked back ever since. When asked by the media about plans of celebration Salman said, that he would love to spend the day with friends and family. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1038
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NRI's attend conference in Chandigarh
1:43 Chandigarh, December 27 (ANI): Hundreds of Non Resident Indians attended a conference on Friday in Chandigarh to address the issues concerning them.The day-long event called the The Real NRI Conference was attended by several Parliamentarians from the United Kingdom and Canada. The NRIs have been crying foul over several unaddressed NRI issues ever since the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and Bhartiya Janata Party government organised a mega NRI conference in January this year. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1149
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Pakistani theatre troupe enthralls people in India
1:40 Thrissur, December 27 (ANI): A troupe of Pakistani artistes enthralled people at an International Theatre Festival at Thrissur in Kerala. Theatre groups from Pakistan, China, Nepal, Iran, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and different parts of India are taking part in this theatre festival. When New Delhi and Islamabad are on the brink of war, the 16-member troupe from Pakistan staged a play on the theme of peace and harmony. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1199
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Pakistan PM says Bhutto's legacy will live on
2:53 Islamabad, December 27 (ANI):Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that Pakistan will not be the first to act in any face-off with India but is prepared to defend itself from aggression. He told this to Muslim diplomats at a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Gilani and other officials marked the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Bhutto, with a prayer. Gilani said that her legacy will live on. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1125
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Pakistan nationals in India returning home
2:4 Jodhpur, December 27 (ANI): Amidst increasing tension between the two nuclear-armed nations, Pakistani nationals are returning to their country in droves whereas the number of Indian passengers has fallen after the foreign ministry warned citizens about Pakistan being unsafe. Railway authorities for Thar Express on Saturday said that they have been asked to slightly delay the booking of Indian passengers and first make the booking for the Pakistani nationals. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1144
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Suspected bombs recovered in Chhattisgarh
1:1 Raipur, December 27 (ANI):A couple of crates suspected to be containing bombs were recovered on Saturday at Mandir Hasoud area of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. According to a labourer, a total of six bombs kept inside the boxes were recovered while unloading the freight from the wagons of a goods train. Instantly, the police were informed who rushed to the spot to defuse the boxes containing mysterious items. When the bomb disposal squad opened the boxes, objects were found to be similar to bombs. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 960
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Border residents want peace amidst simmering Indo-Pak
1:36 Rodewar Kala, December 27 (ANI): With India blaming elements in Pakistan for the recent Mumbai attacks; fear has gripped the border villagers of Punjab who want peace to be established in the region. Border residents of Rodewar Lala village along the Indo-Pakistan border wish that India and Pakistan resolve the issues. Locals say that they have not seen any unusual activity or heightened troop movement in recent days along the border but fear that the political lobbying by India and the alleged inaction by Pakistan might deteriorate the situation. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 957
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