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Tibetans recount the horrors of their life
2:20 Lhasa, July 25(ANI): With eyes still wide with fear, Tibetan protesters recount how the Chinese guns silenced the recent protests in Lhasa. Police went door-to-door in midnight swoops as they searched for Tibetans who participated in the protests that flared up in March. Days of monk-led marches in Lhasa devolved into a citywide riot on March 14 that saw Chinese shops thrashed and burned and cars overturned. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Deadlock over future of Tata s project continues
1:57 Kolkata, September 25 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi has advocated a sensitive approach to farmers while fulfilling the industry's need for land as the row over Tata's small car project appeared to be heading to a fresh standoff on Wednesday. Tata Motors managing director said that the company was actively looking at alternatives including Karnataka. Other states have also made offers to the Tatas conglomerate with interests ranging from salt to software. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Brisk trading at BSE on special trading session
1:26 Mumbai, October 29 (ANI): Indian shares jumped nearly 6 percent on Tuesday in a shortened session to mark the beginning of the Hindu new accounting year. The market almost sank to its lowest close in almost three years in the previous session, but gains in international market brought buyers back to the market. The main 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index ended up 5.86 percent after having risen as much as 6.4 percent in the early trade. All the index's stocks ended higher. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Afghanistan and India to strengthen bilateral ties
1:26 Kabul, January 22 (ANI): Afghanistan assured to improve cooperation with India in the arenas of security and other economic activities as Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to reinforce bilateral ties. Pranab Mukherjee met his counterpart Rangeen Dadfar Spanta for talks. Speaking to reporters, Rangeen Dadfar Spanta said that Afghanistan would increase the information exchange and cooperation with India. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Indian special envoys return on a positive note
1:46 New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon and National Security Adviser M.K Narayanan who were deputed by the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh to visit Colombo on a flying visit, met the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday. On their return to New Delhi on Friday, the emissaries told the media persons that they are hopeful of a positive outcome. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Party hosted to celebrate Kambakkht Ishq’s super success
1:45 Mumbai, July 7 (ANI): Move over critics who have trashed the film. Kambakht Ishq is a clear winner and has spun grand bucks in the first few days of its release across the globe. Despite receiving bad reviews from the critics, the Hollywood-meets-Bollywood larger than life extravaganza, 'Kambakkht Ishq' did leave everyone gaping after it raked in 600 million rupees in the first weekend. To usher in this bonanza, a gala reception was hosted by the jubiliant cast and crew of the film at Mumbai on Monday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Silk Industry benefiting Assam locals
2:2 Assam, September 26 (ANI): A fillip has been given to the sericulture industry in Assam with the State Government setting up a composite silk unit at the Chaygaon Industrial Growth Centre. ‘Fabric Plus’ has been set up at ‘Chaygaon’ in South Kamrup district of Assam. For the establishment of the unit, the Central Silk Board under the Ministry of Textiles and the State Government of Assam has provided financial support to the promoter of the unit, “Fabric Plus Pvt. Ltd.”, for installation of machineries and equipment. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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My life long pledge is to promote religious harmony: Dalai Lama
2:10 Dharamsala, April 03 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama said on Saturday that his life long commitment is to promote religious harmony. Lama left for Uttarakhand on Saturday. He will visit Haridwar and Rishikesh on April 3 and April 4, for a series of programmes being organised by Parmarth Niketan, an ashram in Rishikesh, as a part of the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. Speaking to reporters before his departure, Lama added, that when he had participated in the Maha Kumbh mela, almost 40 years back, there were some protests from some Buddhist groups. But now they have realised his commitment. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1013
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Pakistan's presidential candidates file nomination papers
1:34 Lahore/Karachi, August 26 (ANI): After the recent political disturbances and speculations over the next president, rival candidates on Tuesday filed their nomination papers. Candidates from Pakistan's three major political parties filed their nomination papers for the polls scheduled for September 6. According the country's constitution, members of the four provincial assemblies and two houses of the national parliament will elect a new president. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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India seal series with resounding 4th test win
2:14 Nagpur/Mumbai, November 10 (ANI): India sealed their first test series victory over Australia in seven years on Monday after Amit Mishra and Harbhajan Singh spun the hosts to a resounding 172-run win in the fourth and final test. Former skipper Saurav Ganguly expressed his satisfaction over the performance of the team. He also added that the historic win was a team effort in which every player chipped in with good performances whenever needed. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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PM bats for developing economies at G-20 summit
2:19 On Board, November 16 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while addressing a news conference while returning from Washington on Sunday batted for developing economies at the G-20 summit in Washington. Singh expressed his satisfaction by saying that this was the first time there was a dialogue between major developed countries and major emerging countries. It was the first time that the balance of power was increasingly shifting in favor of emerging economies. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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Fishermen undergo vigilance training in Mumbai
1:51 Mumbai, December 22 (ANI): With intelligence inputs suggesting that the Mumbai attackers had come via the sea route, police in Mumbai is impart training to fishermen and coastguards. Authorities have assigned policemen at various points along the sea shores and beaches to provide training to the fishermen. Fishermen, often considered as the eyes and ears of the coast guard in India, said the government had ignored their warnings four months ago about militants using sea routes. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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India Mozambique sign agreements for bilateral ties
0:57 New Delhi, February 20 (ANI): India and Mozambique on Thursday signed two agreements for promotion of trade and Investment and strengthening the cooperation in economic, cultural, scientific and technical areas. The agreements were signed after the second joint commission meeting in New Delhi headed by the Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma and his Mozambique counterpart Mr. Oldemiro Baloi. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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Locals welcome,leaders oppose Centre's decision over Telangana
2:20 Hyderabad,December 10(ANI): Locals supporting the demand of regional Telangana Rashtriya Samiti for a separate state in Andhra Pradesh celebrated after the central government gave in,and promised on Thursday that a motion for the creation of a new province would be brought up before the state assembly soon. On other hand,Home minister Chidambaram gave his clarifications over the accusation by India's opposition Bharatiya Janata party leader, Venkiah Naidu,in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that he made the statement outside the parliament on Wednesday even after knowing that the session was supposed to happen the next day. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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India to try out new players during Bangladesh tour
1:19 Mumbai,January 02 (ANI):Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said he would be eager to try out new players during the Bangladesh tour beginning January 4,but not at the cost of losing the series.World batting record holder Sachin Tendulkar has opted out of the limited-over tri-series in Bangladesh.Dhoni said Tendulkar is always an asset,but the upcoming series would be an opportunity to make experiments whenever possible. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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Gir officials prepare for lion census in Gujarat
2:16 Rajkot, April 10(ANI): Preparation for conducting a comprehensive and methodological lion census are in full swing at the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot.A team comprising more than 1600 people, including forest officials, regional officers, zonal officers, enumerators and volunteers, will conduct the census at the national park from 24 April.According to Sandeep Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary preparations for the census are on for the last nine months and the lions are being closely monitored in their natural habitat.Kumar said that the forest officials are expecting an increase in the lion population as recorded in the previous census. During the 2005 census, 359 lions were found in Gir. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1012
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BRIC nations urge for reforming the U N
1:5 Russia, May 16(ANI): Foreign Ministers of BRIC nations, that include Brazil, Russia, India and China have urged for reforming the United Nations to make it more efficient to deal with the emerging global challenges. The ministers reaffirmed the need for comprehensive reforms of United Nations during the BRIC Foreign Ministers meet on Friday, May 16 held at Yekatarinburg in Russia. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1011
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Army probe of Reuters journo's death tainted Pentagon
1:21 Washington, June 17(ANI): Pentagon is probing the killing of a Reuters journalist, who was killed by US soldiers in Iraq three years back. Pentagon's Defense Department's inspector general found that the soldiers fired on a Reuters car in Baghdad thinking it to be a threat killing journalist Waleed Khaled. However, he said that the army's probe of the incident was tainted by its failure to preserve evidence. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1011
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India to return to 9 per cent growth trajectory PM
3:15 Doha/On Board, November 11 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that India would eventually return to 9 per cent economic growth trajectory irrespective of global financial crisis. Singh said this while addressing packed hall of Indian community at Doha during his three-day visit to the Gulf countries. He said that India's large markets and diversified industrial base would definitely help in overcoming the global financial crisis. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1011
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Massive fire engulfs Indian village
1:45 Solang, November 26 (ANI): A major fire engulfed Solang village near hill resort Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The fire which started due to a faulty electric wiring, soon spread and gutted around 25 houses which being old and made of wood burnt rapidly. The locals tried to control the fire themselves by dousing it with water before the administration could come to their aid. Three fire brigades were involved in the fire fighting operations to control the raging fire. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1011
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