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World Cup 2011: West Indies team gears up for clash with Ireland
0:59 Mohali, March 07 (ANI): West Indies cricketers are sweating it out in Mohali ahead of their World Cup match against Ireland. Their win against Ireland would be crucial, as it would ensure their face off with India, South Africa and England in knockout rounds. After their resounding win over co-hosts Bangladesh, the West Indies have four points from three matches. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 429
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Sri Lankan President arrives in Shimla
0:43 Shimla, June 10 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Shimla on Thursday, on a two-day personal visit to the hill town. He said seven pacts were signed between India and Sri Lanka, which would strengthen the relations between the two nations. Rajapaksa is on a four-day visit to India. This is his first visit to India after winning the presidential elections in January. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 469
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Ashok Leyland launches new models of U-truck tippers
1:24 Bangalore, November 12 (ANI): Ashok Leyland, India's second largest commercial vehicle maker launched ten new models of U-truck tippers on Thursday in Bangalore. The cost of the U -truck tipper ranges from Rs.14.43 lakh to Rs.31.81 lakh. Director and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the company Vinod K. Dasari said that the launch of the truck was a defined change for the company. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1256
Clay pottery business gets a new lease of life
1:59 Srinagar, January 18 (ANI): The declining business of clay pottery in Kashmir got a new lease of life, the pottery makers coming up with innovative designs. The craft development institute believed that the innovative designs and colours will help shore up the clay pottery business. The institute is also in close touch with these artisans by guiding them how to sustain in the market. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 916
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Economy showing signs of upturn: Manmohan Singh
3:3 New Delhi,November 07(ANI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that that India was better placed than ever before to push reforms in Asia's third largest economy and forecast more than 7.0 percent growth next year.Singh said that some reforms are required in the insurance sector and the government would strive to build the political consensus needed for these legislative actions in this. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 895
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9 children die of a mysterious disease in Orissa
1:59 Bhubaneshwar, May 8(ANI): Death of 9 children due to a mysterious disease in Orissa has sent health officials into a panic. Six children in Podobasil village and three children in Podopadar village in of Rayagada district have reportedly died due to an unknown disease. Health officials are still investigating the cause of the death. Medical tests are being conducted on the patients to identity the disease, as it has spread across the district affecting more than 15 children. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1163
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Leaders woo farmers as poll countdown begins
1:26 Gorakhpur / New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): New promises to woo voters surface every day as the first phase of Lok Sabha polls nears. Addressing an election rally in Gorakhpur on Sunday, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh assured farmers of a better rate for their crops. Yadav has arrived at a seat-sharing arrangement with the Rashtriya Janata Dal's Lalu Prasad Yadav and Lok Janshakti Party's Ram Vilas Paswan in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1101
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National Child Awards presented to genius kids
1:58 New Delhi, February 6 (ANI): Chairperson of ruling United Progressive Alliance, Sonia Gandhi on Thursday gave away the awards to all genius kids in New Delhi. She also noted that protection of child rights are of utmost importance for the UPA Government, and to this end, a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights was set up. Minister for Women and Child Development, Renuka Chowdhury, presided over this function. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1456
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Zaheer Khan to tie the knot with Isha Sherwani
1:0 New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): Here's a bad news for all you girls out there. Indian bowling star Zaheer Khan, yet another eligible bachelor, is all set to tie the nuptial knot with Bollywood actress Isha Sharvani. Buzz has it that after the World Cup win, Zaheer's parents want him to settle down with Isha and the obedient son has apparently agreed. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 417
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Japan fights quake, tsunami, death toll reaches 1000
1:56 Japan, March 12 (ANI): Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast on Saturday, after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people. Daybreak revealed the full extent of damage from Friday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake -- the strongest in Japan since records began -- and the 10-metre high tsunami it sent surging into cities and villages, sweeping away everything in its path. Domestic media said the death toll was expected to exceed 1,000, most of whom appeared to have drowned by churning waters. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 493
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Leaders support Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar
1:53 New Delhi/Mumbai, March 04(ANI): Cutting across party lines, Indian lawmakers on Wednesday voiced their support for the Bharat Ratna, country's highest civilian award for cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Voices supporting awarding the honour to Tendulkar are growing with each passing day. Joining the chorus were lawmakers from various political parties. Rahul Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Auto Limited and a lawmaker said Tendulkar's contribution to the sport made him deserving of the highest honors. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 900
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Pakistan considering mercy plea for Sarabjit
2:1 Islamabad/Lahore/Jammu, Apr 25(ANI): Pakistan has said it is actively considering India’s plea for clemency for Sarabjit, an Indian prisoner in Pakistan condemned to death for spying and carrying out bomb blasts in Pakistan. President Pervez Musharraf last month rejected a mercy plea from the man, Sarabjit Singh, but deferred his execution until April 30 after a request from the Indian government. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1290
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Geelani's ultimatum to J&K govt over Dogra certificate
2:1 Srinagar, April 19 (ANI): Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday warned of a fresh unrest in Jammu and Kashmir if the state government does not withdraw its decision to issue Dogra certificates to residents of Jammu by April 30. While addressing a seminar at his residence in Srinagar, Geelani said issuing Dogra Certificate has no legal base or justification. This is a part of a larger conspiracy to divide the people of Jammu and Kashmir and divert their attention from the ongoing movement. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 391
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Not the right time for troop cut in Kashmir: Lt Gen Parnaik
1:44 Jammu, January 16 (ANI): Lieutenant General K T Parnaik, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, on Saturday cautioned against diluting special powers in restive Kashmir. He said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is a necessity in the face of militant violence. Contradicting Home Secretary G. K. Pillai on troop reduction in the restive Himalayan region, Parnaik said that this was not the right time to think of such a move. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 447
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Cases against Nawaz Sharif reopened
1:34 New Delhi, September 4 (ANI): The relationship between Asif Zardari’s Pakistan People’s Party or PPP and Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League or PML, broke down completely after the National Accountability Bureau or NAB challenged a court's indefinite adjournment of a slew of cases against the former premier Sharif and his brother. The accusations include criminal charges and money laundering. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1226
Talks for the solution of the shrine became successful
1:30 Jammu/Srinagar, August 31 (ANI): There has been a breakthrough in the Amarnath land row crisis in Jammu. The Amarnath Sangharsh Samiti has suspended its nearly two month-long agitation over the Amarnath land row with a compromise having been worked out between the Samiti and the government. On Saturday talks were held between Sangharsh Samiti and government to curb the violence going in Jammu and Kashmir from past 2 months. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 1109
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Mumbai Police likely to quiz Madni in 11/7 case
0:49 New Delhi,June 06 (ANI): Mohammed Omar Madni,a suspected aide of Lashkar e Toiba founder Hafiz Saeed,is likely to be questioned by the Mumbai police in connection with July 11, 2006 serial train blasts case.The Delhi Police,while seeking Madni's custody,had said that he was found to have recruited Kamal Ansari,arrested by the ATS in connection with the train blasts that killed over 180 people. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 922
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Five injured in Kashmir as police opens fire
1:23 Jammu And Kashmir,July 30 (ANI): Five persons were injured, one critically,in Kashmir as police opened fire on agitators on Friday.The incident took place in Chhanapora area of Srinagar,when a group of people carried out a protest defying restrictions imposed by authorities.The restrictions were imposed to thwart the march to the city's uptown Maisuma locality,called by the separatists.One of the protesters,Iqbal Khan was shot in his eye when the police opened fire,said an eyewitness. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 595
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Hockey WC: India wins by 4-1 against Pakistan
1:30 New Delhi,March 01 (ANI): On a cracking night of hockey,India outplayed their arch-rivals Pakistan by 4-1 to trigger the celebrations,getting the championship off to a great start at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday.Indian coach Cedric D'Souza hailed the hockey squad.Meanwhile,Pakistani captain said that they would try to make a comeback in the rest of the matches.Both countries met in the sporting arena in India for the first time since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 620
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'Kambakkht Ishq' ready for release
1:29 Mumbai, June 7 (ANI): Bollywood's much awaited action flick 'Kambakkht Ishq' is all set to hit the Indian screens after an end to the standoff between film producers and multiplex owners. The movie has also generated hype as Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards feature in its star cast. Added: 15843 days ago Views: 872
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