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Mayawati slams EC for transferring a top official
2:0 Lucknow, April 8 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Election Commission for transferring a top state official. Election Commission on Tuesday ordered transfer of Principal Secretary. Mayawati said that the election commission would be responsible if any untoward incident takes place in the state due to the shifting of senior official. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 837
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Punjab, Haryana boils over attack on Sikh shrine
0:51 Amritsar/ Jalandhar/ Ambala, May 25 (ANI): Angry over the attack on a Sikh shrine in the Austrian capital Vienna on Sunday protestors in Punjab and Haryana spilled over to streets, damaging public property and burning a train bogey. At least nine people were wounded when armed men attacked a preacher and worshippers in a Sikh shrine. National Highway was also blocked in the state. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 978
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Women accuse CRPF personnel of sexual harassment
1:4 Jhargram, July 25 (ANI): Women from Birhandi village in Paschimi Medinapur District have leveled charges of rape on CRPF men, lodging a complaint with the Sub Divisional Officer at Jhargram on Saturday. Corroborating their charges, several villagers claimed paramilitary forces tortured them during the anti-Maoist operation and raped about ten women in the village. Since their demand of punishing erring CRPF personnel was unheeded to, they knocked at the doors of the SDO, the villagers said. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 788
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Rahul Gandhi urges youth to enter parliament
2:18 Ramgarh / Aurangabad, April 2 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of India's ruling Congress party on Wednesday said he would work towards giving more representation to youth in the party and parliament. Gandhi lashed out at the previous National Democratic Alliance government led by Bharatiya Janata Party on the charge that the Congress party was soft on dealing with terrorism. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1103
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SRK's NRI fans feel bad about treatment given to him
1:51 Chicago, August 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's NRI fans in Chicago on Saturday said they felt bad about the way Newark airport officials treated the superstar during security checks. Shah Rukh, one of India's best-known actors, was enroute to Chicago. He was the guest of honour at a South Asian event in USA to mark the Indian Independence Day on Saturday when he was pulled aside at the airport because of his common name. A US consul official in India told a television channel they were inquiring into the matter. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1123
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Rich countries should not abandon the developing world
1:50 New Delhi, October 31 (ANI): U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday urged rich countries not to lose sight of the developing world in tackling the worst global financial crisis in decades. On his first visit to India as the U.N. chief, Moon gave a bleak outlook on the impact the financial crisis could have on countries such as India if measures were not taken swiftly. Ban also called for the revival of the stalled Doha round of trade talks. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1149
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Ex-poachers protect and safeguard a national park
1:34 Guwathi, November 19 (ANI): In an effort to protect and safeguard the animals of Manas National Park in Assam, a non-governmental organization, ‘Maozigendiri’ has roped in ex-poachers to protect the animals. ‘Maozigendiri’ has been successful in inducting ex-poachers into the main stream, to work for the development of the national park. The Ex-Poachers now work hand in hand with forest officials to protect the Park. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 935
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BlackBerry optimistic of resolving security issues
1:8 New Delhi / Bangalore, August 14 (ANI): Faced with an August 31 deadline to address the country's security concerns, Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM) on Friday said it was “optimistic” of resolving the issue with the Government. A top-level delegation of the Canadian firm met India's Home Secretary GK Pillai to discuss the government's warning that it would ban Blackberry's corporate email and messaging unless it gave security agencies access to the services. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 500
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Models showcase lingerie collection
2:2 New Delhi, February 1 (ANI): Models walked down the ramp displaying the latest summer collection of lingerie along with lounge wear on Sunday in Ludhiana. Organiser and Managing Director of Niksan Info Media Private Limited, Sanjay Minocha said that the industry off late has been gaining interest from people which has resulted in the boosting of the industry. Minocha further added that the premium segment of the lingerie market is increasing at 35 percent, which is running far ahead from the regular apparel business that is growing at eight to 10 percent. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 490
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Country made bomb found in Kingfisher plane
2:5 Thiruvananthapuram,March 21 (ANI):In what could raise security concerns,a low intensity explosive was on Sunday found in a cargo compartment of Kingfisher flight IT 4731 that arrived from Bangalore.The Kingfisher flight from Bangalore arrived at 8.25 am and a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official found the suspected explosive,which is the size of a cricket ball,wrapped in a newspaper. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 745
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Kareena Kapoor, the busiest female actor in B'town
1:20 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): One look at the line up of Kareena Kapoor films in months to come and it is crystal clear that she is easily the busiest female actor in town today. After a mixed 2009, the actor now has flurry of projects, all of which would now be releasing one after another. First to come would be the remake of Stepmom where she is said to have delivered a powerhouse performance in company of Kajol. Then, she would be letting her hair down for Golmaal 3 where she would be returning with the gang of boys this Diwali. However, before the release of these two films, Kareena has some unfinished business in the form of Milenge Milenge, which would finally be releasing in July after being launched 5 years ago. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 842
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Refugee Sikhs in India demand citizenship from government
1:35 Amritsar,February 24 (ANI): Following the brutal beheading of two Sikh youths by Taliban in Pakistan,refugee Sikhs, hailing from Peshawar in Pakistan but living in Amritsar,have demand citizenship from the Indian government for their safety.The refugee Sikhs expressed that their families and relatives in Peshawar and other tribal areas are under severe threat from Taliban and repatriation will cost them their lives as well. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 766
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Convicts of Surat gang-rape case awarded life term
1:25 Surat, February 20(ANI): A Gujarat fast track court on Friday awarded life term to three accused in a teenage rape case. Shahid Saiyad, Tariq Qutubuddhin Saiyad and Abu Bakr Sheikh -were arrested by the police in June 2009 for their involvement in a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in a moving car in Gujarat's Surat city. The girl was raped while she was coming from her tuition classes. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1050
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Satyam saga shakes corporate India but hopes alive
2:16 Various of India,January 16 (ANI):The surfacing up of fraud in India's fourth-largest software services exporter,Satyam Computer Services has put into focus corporate governance in India and in its aftermath the Indian economy has a task to retain the foreign investors.Analysts say the saga exposes serious shortfalls in corporate India that must be addressed to ensure its credibility in an increasingly globalized and competitive world. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1050
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Manmohan Singh to be sworn in as PM
0:46 New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Dr. Manmohan Singh will be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the second consecutive term on Friday evening along with his council of ministers. The grand ceremony will take place in Ashoka Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan where President Pratibha Patil administer the oath of office and secrecy to Dr. Singh and his council of ministers. The swearing-in ceremony will commence at 6:30 p.m. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 852
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Pakistan must stop infiltration: Farooq Abdullah
1:46 Kathua, April 01 (ANI): Without naming Pakistan, Farooq Abdullah, India's Minister for New and Renewable Energy, in Kathua on Wednesday said that India's neighbour should stop sponsoring infiltration. He added that the militancy was causing immense damage to the state and its people. Stressing on the talks to continue between India and Pakistan for the solution of the Kashmir issue, Abdullah urged Islamabad to act against terror camps operating in its soil. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 745
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It's loss for Delhi, win for Kolkata: Gambhir's coach
1:46 New Delhi/ Bangalore, January 9 (ANI): Sanjay Bhardwaj, coach of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, the most expensive player auctioned for IPL-4 on Saturday, said it was a gain for the new team Kolkata Knight Riders and its fans. India's opening batsman, who earlier represented Delhi Daredevils, was bought for a record Rs 11.04 cr by Kolkata Knight Riders in the auction held in Bangalore. He is being paid this massive amount to play from this year's edition beginning from April 08, 2011. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 495
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Protests continue in Jammu
0:34 Jammu, July 26 (ANI): Protests by the Hindu community continue in Jammu over the government's revocation of an order to transfer forest land to the Amarnath Shrine Board. An indefinite curfew has been imposed in the area to prevent law and order disturbances. The curfew will be in place till Sunday. Protesters burnt tyres on the streets and some who clashed with the police were taken into custody. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1160
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IPL season 4: Deccan Chargers address media after clash against Delhi Daredevils
3:35 Hyderabad, May 6 (ANI): Expressing dismay at the loss of tie against Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara said dropping of crucial catches of Virender Sehwag cost them the match. While addressing the media persons in Hyderabad yesterday, he, however, also acknowledged the brilliant knock paid by Sehwag and said he played smart cricket who made 119 runs in 56 balls. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 335
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Big fat weddings are a flavour in Bollywood
1:13 New Delhi, Apr 8(ANI): They say marriages are made in heaven. But when it comes to marriages in Bollywood, filmmaker and producer Sooraj Barjatya is the undisputed king of making 'the perfect marriage'. After Vivaah the shy director is already penning his next script. Although he has kept the project under wraps, he has mentioned about the film to Salman and Madhuri, in passing. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1464
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