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Bihar youth opens fire in a Mumbai bus
1:16 Mumbai, October 27 (ANI): The violence triggered by the attacks on north Indians in Mumbai turned worse on Monday morning. At around ten on Monday morning, a passenger boarded a BEST bus number 332. When asked buy a ticket, the youth started shouting slogans: Jai Bihar and Jai Patna. A heated exchange ensued and the conductor asked the driver to stop the bus near the police chowkie. When the police asked him to surrender, the youth started firing from a country made weapon. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1137
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Gaddafi supporters counter Libyas day of rage
1:22 Libya, February 18 (ANI): Hundreds of supporters of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi rallied in the capital Tripoli on Thursday to counteract online calls for an anti-government day of rage inspired by the uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. Pro-Gaddafi crowds waved portraits of the premier and chanted their support for him. Muammar Gaddafi has held Libyan leadership for over 40 years and is Africa's longest-serving premier - during which he has accumulated immense oil wealth. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 486
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Salt producers fear slump due to recession
2:29 Kharaghoda, December 4 (ANI): The clouds of the global recession after hitting various sectors of economy has now surrounded the hub of the Indian salt industry in Kharaghoda. Situated on the edge of Little Rann of Kutch, this village of the Gujarat is known for its salt industries. There are at least 40,000 salt pan workers or ‘agyaris’, employed in almost 80 to 90 salt industries of the village. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1181
Agartala gets its first railway engine
1:40 Agartala, June 30(ANI): It was a dream come true for the people of Tripura when the trial runs for the 67 km of the first ever rail service from Ambassa to Agartala was conducted on Sunday. Hundreds of thousand of people eagerly waited to witness the historic moment. After the clearance of railways security board, passenger and good trains are expected to run on this route by the end of September this year. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1428
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Police destroy cannabis field in Maoist-infested Chhattisgarh
1:49 Chhattisgarh,January 08 (ANI):Police and excise officials destroyed cannabis plants,spread across an area of ten acres,in Maoist infested Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday. Two people detained by the police were from Tamil Nadu.According to them they were hired by Maoists for the cannabis cultivation. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 798
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India opposes sanctions against Iran: Trade minister
1:47 On Board, April 18 (ANI): India' s trade Minister, Anand Sharma on Saturday said that India opposed sanctions against Iran and favours diplomatic efforts to end the deadlock on Iran's nuclear programme. Addressing an on-board news conference, Sharma said that the Iran issue was raised during the recently concluded BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) summit in Brasilia. The United States and its allies are pushing for a fourth round of U.N. sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear programme. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 609
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Nathpa Jhakri plant shut, disrupts power supply in North
1:23 Himachal Pradesh, August 9 (ANI): Country's largest 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower project of SJVN remained shut for the sixth consecutive day as the silt level remained high. It affected power supply to many northern states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan among others. While the losses on account of the plant shutdown accrue to over some billions of rupees, officials maintain that the plant will resume operations in a couple of days. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 564
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The Bhatts to immortalize Bhutto through a film
1:30 New Delhi, 3 Jan (ANI): Mahesh Bhatt has been famous for picking instances from real life for his films, even those from his own. Whether it’s Arth, Zakhm or Woh Lamhe, this film maker has always seemed to grow with each of his inspirations. So it did not come as a Surprise when a Pakistani film company sought the help of Vishesh films to make a film on Benazir Bhutto’s life and work. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1082
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PSU banks to slash home loan rates
1:32 New Delhi, Feb 7 (ANI): Public sector banks, including Canara Bank, Corporation Bank and Allahabad Bank have decided to slash interest rates on housing loans. The banks have done this with the aim of keeping their prime lending rates or PLRs unchanged. The revised interest rates for housing loans up to Rs 20 lakh are 10-10.5% and 10.25-10.75% for loans above Rs 20 lakh. The bank’s PLR stands at 13.25%. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1188
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India PM addresses Indian expatriates in Muscat
3:20 New Delhi, November 9 (ANI): India Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Sunday addressed an impressive gathering of about 200 Indian expatriates in Muscat. While addressing the gathering the PM said that the gulf region is of great importance to India. Singh said that due to the international financial crisis India's growth rate may be hampered this year, but he hoped to achieve a growth rate of seven and a half percent by next year. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1340
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Indo-western collection dazzles fashion lovers in B lore
0:59 Bangalore, June 18 (ANI): A collection of evening dresses, gowns, saris and formal suits left the fashion lovers spell bound on Wednesday in India's IT city Bangalore. The collection by some of the country's top fashion designers, stood out for its elegance and style. The indo-western collection comprised of knee length tunics, flowy gowns and traditional saris. The show that was held as part of the launch of a finishing school in the city, boasted of a bright colour palette. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1519
Swedish artists educate school kids on global warming
2:27 Chandigarh, March 8 (ANI): To spread awareness among school children on the adverse effects of global warming and related environmental problems, Tellusart, a Swedish non-government organisation conducted recently an art workshop in Chandigarh. The workshop called saw participation of about 200 students from various education institutes in and around Chandigarh. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1342
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Civilians flee as Sri Lanka fighting continues
0:52 Kilinochchi/Mullaitivu, February 8 (ANI): Sri Lankan civilians fled war zone as military continued to push against Tamil Tiger rebels. The military on Saturday said that the Air force jets have killed 11 guerrillas in a strike that has left the leader of the 'Tamil Tigers' naval wing missing. With rebel territory fast shrinking, the hunt is on for Tiger leaders including the elusive Vellupillai Prabhakaran. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1089
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8 killed in a market bomb blast in Assam
1:12 Guwahati, June 30(ANI): At least eight people were killed in a bomb blast on Sunday in Assam. More tha 45 people were wounded in the blast in a crowded market about 100 km west of state capital Dispur. Reportedly five people were killed on the spot and three died on way to hospital. According to the police the separatist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), fighting for an independent homeland for the state's more than 26 million people, was suspected to be behind the attack Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1287
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Indian Prime Minister meets Condoleezza Rice
0:51 New Delhi, December 4 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday met visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Rice flew into New Delhi to help ease tensions between India and Pakistan that have surged with Islamabad over the attacks in Mumbai on November 26. Rice earlier at a press conference after meeting Indian Foreign Minister, Pranab Mukherjee warned that New Delhi should ensure its response to Pakistan over the Mumbai attacks does not provoke unintended consequences. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1162
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Gunman shoots editor of Sri Lankan opposition paper
1:36 Colombo, January 8 (ANI):The Chief Editor of the major Sri Lankan newspaper, the Sunday Leader was attacked on Thursday.Lasantha Wickramatunga was in a car on his way to work when a masked gunman shot him. According to Wickramatunga's brother, Lal, the gunman smashed the window of the vehicle and then fired. Doctors said Wickramatunga was in critical condition.A crowd gathered around the hospital as he was resuscitated before being transferred to the trauma unit at Colombo National Hospital. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1079
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BHEL to gear up production in the coming year
1:26 New Delhi, Dec 22(ANI): Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited or BHEL announced on December 21st that it will invest an additional Rs 220 crore at its blade shop in Haridwar. BHEL expects to upgrade its production to 2.25 lakh blades in 2009. The country’s largest power equipment supplier has already invested Rs 180 crore on the blade shop, set up in 2003 to produce 40,000 lakh blades. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1238
Traders across faiths run Jewellery Business in Jaipur
4:23 Jaipur, November 29 (ANI): Jaipur, the pink city located in India's western state of Rajasthan is known for its marvelous monuments, colorful traditions and customs. And not only this, Jaipur is a world-renowned center for sourcing fine-cut precious and semi-precious gems and stones. The famous lanes of Johari Bazar, literally meaning the jewelers' market display a variety of traditional gems and jewelry. And for centuries Hindus and Muslims have been working together in this multi-crore business. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 469
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Vijay Mallya backs IPL tournament
1:52 New Delhi, March 19 (ANI): India's billionaire industrialist and owner of Indian Premier League's Bangalore Royal Challenger,Vijay Mallya backed the IPL tournament on Thursday and said it would go smoothly.Speaking to media persons at New Delhi,Mallya said, India had all the resources required to provide security during the tournament and that IPL would go very smoothly.Mallya said match schedules and polling dates would not clash and there would be no problem at all during the tournament. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1237
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SEBI gets Supreme Court nod to interrogate Raju
0:50 New Delhi, February 3 (ANI):The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday permitted the Securities and Exchange Board of India to interrogate former chairman of Satyam Computer Services Limited B Ramalinga Raju and his brother, Rama Raju, in connection with the Rs 7,800 crore fraud.SEBI's investigator, Sunil Kumar, will interrogate the two brothers at the Hyderabad jail over the next three days. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1106
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