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Indo-Pak should decide the agenda of bilateral talks: Roemer
1:34 Bangalore, February 18(ANI): US ambassador to India, Timothy J Roemer on Wednesday said that both India and Pakistan should decide the agenda of their bilateral talks. India and Pakistan will hold high-level talks in New Delhi on February 25, suspended after Pakistani militants killed 166 people during a three-day rampage in Mumbai in November 2008. Condemning last week's blast in Pune, Roemer said India and the US were actively cooperating in the fight against terror. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 739
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Shibu Soren gives in to Naxals to secure abducted BDO
1:16 Ranchi, February 18(ANI): Accepting a key demand of Maoists for safe release of the abducted Jharkhand Block Development Officer, Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren on Wednesday said the legal process has begun to free some of the jailed persons who the Naxals claimed to be innocent. Prashant Kumar Layek, the Block Development Officer of Dalbhumgarh was kidnapped on February 13. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 799
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Ties strained as Pakistan fostering terror: Pallam Raju
1:29 New Delhi, February 18(ANI): India on Wednesday said that its relationship with Pakistan is under strain as the neighbouring country continues to foster terrorism from its soil. Barely a week before the two countries are about to meet for foreign secretary level talks, Minister of State for Defence, M M Pallam Raju, said that Pakistan needs to contain terror emanating from its soil. Meanwhile, asked about the development in inquiry of the recent Pune blast and the possibility of Pakistan-based terror outfit in it, the junior Defence minister declined to make any such comment. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 727
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Visa denial has nothing to do with India: Peter Varghese
1:42 New Delhi, February 18(ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese in New Delhi on Wednesday said that denying visas to low-skilled migrant applications was part of the requirement to the Australian labour market and has nothing to do with India. Varghese also assured that Canberra is in constant touch with New Delhi over the various measures taken by the government against the recent attacks on Indian on their soil. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 833
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Diamond traders hoping for tax cuts in upcoming Budget
2:20 Surat, February 18 (ANI): As the Indian government gears up to present this year's annual Budget on February 26, diamond traders are anticipating tax cuts in a bid to lure investment and boost profits. The city of Surat in Gujarat, known as India's 'diamond capital', recently had to face tough times after the global financial crisis. Chandrakant Singhvi, the Chairman of the Gujarat State Chapter at the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, GJEPC, says the industry is hoping the government will lower the turnover margin for tax cuts. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 878
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Liquor death toll rises to 16 in Uttar Pradesh
1:27 Uttar Pradesh, February 18 (ANI): Liquor death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 16 on Thursday. The victims, all residents of the state's Soyepur village, had consumed illicit liquor, which the villagers claim was being sold under the administration's eye. The incident was strongly criticised by the state's opposition Samajwadi Party (SP), which demanded the state government's financial assistance to the victims and their families. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 623
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Katrina excited about her nomination for best actress in Filmfare
1:3 Mumbai,February 18 (ANI):Katrina Kaif, has added another feather to her cap. She has bagged a nomination at the upcoming 55th Filmfare Awards in best actor category for her role in New York,is very excited about it.Little wonder the, the actor is pretty excited about it.The 55th edition of the award ceremony would take place in Mumbai on February 27, 2010. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1198
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China continues to oppose Obama's meet with Lama
1:44 Beijing/ Washington,February 18 (ANI): Ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama and tibetan spiritual leader,the Dalai Lama's meet in Washington today regarding Tibet issue,China,in its continuous effort,on Thursday too urged the Obama administration to scrap plans for the meeting,which it views as another irritant in relations between the United States and China. Tensions between the US and China have arisen over issues from trade to currencies to the U.S. plan to sell doller 6.4 billion of weapons to Taiwan. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 738
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Naxals kill eleven in Bihar village attack
1:50 JAMUI/PATNA, BIHAR, February 18(ANI): In yet another attack, heavily-armed Maoists stormed a village in Jamui district of Bihar and fired indiscriminately, leaving at least eleven dead and injuring 12 others on Thursday.The attack was apparently carried out to avenge the suspected killing of eight Naxals by the villagers . Added: 15845 days ago Views: 822
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Tibetans hopeful of success Dalai-Obama meet
1:1 Dharamsala,February 18 (ANI):Tibetan Buddhist monks at Dharamsala on Thursday expressed hope of success of the much-awaited meeting between their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and the U.S President Barack Obama,later today,regarding Tibet issue.The meet has been continuously opposed by China, which has become increasingly vocal in opposing meetings between foreign leaders and the Dalai Lama,who Beijing deems a dangerous separatist. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 602
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UP farmers hopeful of rich dividends due to bumper wheat crop
1:19 Lucknow, February 19 (ANI): Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are a happy lot these days as they are hoping to reap rich dividends from bumper wheat crop this year. The inflation and bad crop acted as double- edged- sword for farmers last year, but this time, the things look brighter. The farmers of the region are excited about the profits they will incur. Last year, the drought had affected the crops but this year the rains and winter have been benign, giving rise to the expectation of a good yield. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 583
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Security stepped up in Goa, following Pune blast
1:14 Panaji, February 17 (ANI): Police have stepped up security in tourist hotspot Goa, following the recent terror attack in Pune that claimed at least 10 lives. Extra security measures are being taken at all major beaches, market places as well as restaurants. Police officials are also sensitising shopkeepers, taxi drivers and vehicular movement. Significantly, Goa is one of the leading international tourist destinations with a high presence of foreigners, Indian VIPS and VVIPs, business and film celebrities. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 703
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Nepal Prez calls on Indian PM; signs four agreements
1:6 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI): Nepal's visiting President Ram Baran Yadav on Tuesday called on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. The two nations also signed four agreements including an agreement on New Air Service and three memorandums of understandings on development of railway infrastructure at five points along India-Nepal border, development of Nepal Bharat Maitri Polytechnic at Hetauda Makwanpur district and establishment of Nepal Bharat Maitri Sabha Griha, Birgunj. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 838
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Pak efforts to curb terrorism have not been fruitful: Pallam Raju
1:25 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI): Junior Defence Minister MM Pallam Raju, while speaking on the sidelines of a seminar at the Def Expo India-2010 in New Delhi on Tuesday, noted that the efforts of Pakistan to curb terrorism have been miserable and not been fruitful. Meanwhile, Pallam also assured the required action against the accused in the Pune blast. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 735
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Maha Govt to give adequate security to players during IPL: Chavan
1:14 Mumbai, February 17 (ANI): Maharashtra chief Ashok Chavan, on Tuesday assured adequate security to all the players during the forthcoming Indian Premiere League, adding that the government is not afraid of any threats and it would give adequate security to everyone. It may be noted that Chavan's statements comes in the wake of Shiv Sena's threat that it wouldn't allow the Australian cricket players to take part in the Twenty-20 IPL tournament, to be held during March-April. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 784
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Delhi Police assures foolproof security for Hockey WC, CWG
1:4 New Delhi, February 17 (ANI): Delhi Police commissioner Y S Dadwal, after his meet on security and allied measures convened by Home Ministry on Tuesday, assured fool-proof security for the upcoming sporting events, like Hockey World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 560
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Pune victim, Abhishek Saxena's relatives mourn his death
1:11 Pune, February 17 (ANI): Friends and teachers of a 24-year-old Abhishek Saxena, Pune blast victim who died on Tuesday, are yet to come to terms with the loss. Saxena, a student of D Y Patil College and resident of northern Lucknow city succumbed to injuries in the city-based Dudhrani hospital. With Abhishek's death, the Pune death toll on Tuesday reached ten. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1054
Shilpa Shetty Kundra assures players' safety during IPL
0:53 Jaipur, February 17(ANI): At press conference in Jaipur on Tuesday Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the franchisee of Rajasthan Royals, one of the cricket teams in the Indian Premier League, assured the security of the IPL players in the ensuing edition of the tourney. Earlier in the day, Shilpa Shetty who is also a famed Bollywood actor accompanied by her husband Raj Kundra unveiled the new T-shirts of her team. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 748
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Goel accuses OC of financial bungling in R-Day preparations
1:25 New Delhi, February 17(ANI): After raising questions over the organising committee's ability to complete preparations on time for Commonwealth Games 2010, former OC member and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel has now accused the OC of financial bungling in the Republic Day preparations. Speaking outside the office of the Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday he alleged the tableau of the sports ministry in the Republic Day celebrations had cost around 10 millions though by most liberal estimates it could have been done in around 1 million. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 737
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WB announces 1.5 Mn Rs compensation to families of slain soldiers
1:7 West Bengal, February 17(ANI): The state government of West Bengal has announced a compensation of 1.5 million rupees, and promised jobs to the families of slain soldiers killed in the brutal Maoist attack on February 15, when about 100 rebels stormed a camp of the paramilitary Eastern Frontier Rifles in Silda village of Midnapore district of west Bengal and killed at least 24 policemen by firing indiscriminately on them. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 724
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