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The whole of India is for every Indian: Pranab
0:55 Rohtak, February 05(ANI): India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that India belongs to every Indian. The comment came in the wake of the remarks by Shiv Sena that Mumbai belongs to the ethnic Marathi community and not the 'outsiders'. Shiv Sena has called Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of ruling Congress party 'Rome Putra' in its mouthpiece 'Saamna'. Meanwhile amid Shiv Sena growing tirade, Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Mumbai today. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 776
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Pakistan would welcome full dialogue with India: Basit
1:40 Islamabad, February 05(ANI): Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit indicated on Thursday that Pakistan would welcome the resumption of full dialogue which India suspended in late 2008.He also said that Pakistan had always strived to resolve bilateral disputes with India through meaningful dialogue. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 571
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Political process in Afghanistan has to be Afghan-driven: Krishna
2:43 On Board, February 05(ANI): Foreign minister S.M. Krishna on Thursday said solution to Afghanistan's political process lay in the hands of the Afghanis only, adding that the answer to the solution has to be Afghan-driven and Afghan-led. Krishna further added that if Taliban disassociates itself with al Qaeda and abjures violence it could be brought into mainstream political process in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, terming his visit to Kuwait quite successful, Krishna said he had taken up the issue of the Indian maids working in Kuwait, during his visit and was assured speedy action by the Kuwaitian authorities. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 672
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Muslim forum in Mumbai backs SRK on IPL controversy
1:57 Mumbai, February 05(ANI): Bandra Muslim Association, an Islamic forum in Mumbai on Thursday rallied in support of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, consequent to threats posed by Shiv Sena, the regional right-wing Hindu party. Addressing the media persons, Farooq Gosahi, President of Bandra Muslim Association mentioned that since the forum was founded to protect the members of their community and so would prevent any attack on Shah Rukh Khan. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 961
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Indian IT and services exports to touch $50 billion: NASSCOM
1:44 New Delhi, February 05(ANI): National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) president Som Mittal, on Thursday estimated that the sector would hit the landmark $50 billion export figure this year. He mentioned that despite a turbulent 2009 plagued by the global economic meltdown, the IT industry in India has emerged stronger and is looking ahead to a profitable 2010. He also projected a further rise of 15 percent rise in export revenue. Meanwhile, Pramod Bhasin, Chairman of NASSCOM and President and CEO of Genpact reiterated, the year ahead will be positive. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 773
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PDP welcomes Chidambaram's visit to Pakistan
0:56 Srinagar, February 05(ANI): Mehbooba Mufti, chief of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Srinagar on Thursday welcomed the proposed visit of India's Home Minister P Chidambaram to Pakistan. She expressed hopes of this visit acting like a catalyst to the peace process between India and Pakistan. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 682
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Police displays eight bodies of Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
1:2 Bijapur, February 05(ANI): Chhattisgarh police on Thursday displayed eight Maoists bodies who were killed in two separate incidents. Vedvrat Sirmour, Additional Superintendent of Police, Bijapur district while speaking to the reporters mentioned that these Maoists had attacked a police patrol and they were killed in the retaliatory fire.The gunfights broke out in thickly forested areas in Bijapur district, some 450 kilometers south of Raipur. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 722
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Rahul arrives in Mumbai amid Shiv Sena tirade
0:53 Mumbai, February 05(ANI): Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi landed on Shiv Sena’s home turf today amid a tight security cover that ensured a virtual curfew-like atmosphere and not a single black flag as threatened by the Shiv Sena party. Rahul Gandhi landed at the Santa Cruz Old Airport in Juhu at about 11.20 a.m. and drove to the Bhaidas Hall, where he was scheduled to address 1,100 college students and youth. There were heavy security arrangements that saw traffic being stopped in and around the posh Juhu-Vile Parle area. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 790
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Lucky to have a team, well versed with Indian conditions: Boucher
1:34 Nagpur, February 05(ANI): South African Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher during a press briefing at Nagpur on Thursday expressed that it is lucky to have a team in which most of the players are well versed with the playing condition in India. Meanwhile, India will be playing without their middle-order pillars Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh but South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has singled out opener Virender Sehwag as his most sought after target. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 710
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CWC meet to discuss price rise issue
0:54 New Delhi, February 05(ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today attended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting likely to take stock of price rise and other issues. Congress Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi chaired the meeting, deliberating on ways and means to tackle the situation at a time when food inflation is alarmingly high. The meeting assumes importance as it is being held a day before the chief ministers meet to be convened by PM on price rise that is scheduled for February 06. It is the first meeting of the apex policymaking body and is also being held three weeks before the presentation of the general budget. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 739
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Climate change tops agenda at DSDS
1:51 New Delhi,February 05 (ANI):Climate change is the top agenda for this year's Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS),which began in New Delhi today.Inaugurating the summit,Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed disappointment on the outcome of the United Nations Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in December 2009.Singh also insisted that India would spare no effort in contributing to the success of the post-Copenhagen process. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 699
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Equestrian, fashion worlds meet at McDowell Derby fashion show
1:12 Mumbai,February 05 (ANI):The equestrian world recently met the fashion world at a fashion show in Mumbai.The unique combination was evident at the McDowell Signature Indian Derby Fashion Show,where models sashayed down the ramp in jewel coloured dresses side by side with jockeys wearing dapper equestrian inspired wear.The pairing may seem like an odd match as the models towered over the jockeys,but Sonia Vajifdar,who designed the clothes for the evening,gushed over the show. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1636
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Bollywood and politicians come forth to support SRK on IPL issue
2:32 Mumbai,February 05 (ANI):Bollywood fraternity and politicians have come forth to lend support to Shah Rukh Khan who is under attack from India's Hindu radical group Shiv Sena for supporting Pakistani players for the Indian Premier League (IPL).Terming these as tough times,actress Bipasha Basu expressed the hope that this too shall pass and Shah Rukh will emerge from all this unscathed. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 720
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Bollywood and politicians come forth to support SRK on IPL issue
2:32 Mumbai,February 05 (ANI):Bollywood fraternity and politicians have come forth to lend support to Shah Rukh Khan who is under attack from India's Hindu radical group Shiv Sena for supporting Pakistani players for the Indian Premier League (IPL).Terming these as tough times,actress Bipasha Basu expressed the hope that this too shall pass and Shah Rukh will emerge from all this unscathed. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 750
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Locals bear the brunt as Kashmir shutdown enters fifth day
1:24 Srinagar,February 05(ANI):Locals in Kashmir are facing difficulties as shutdown in the region has entered its fifth consecutive day today following the death of a Muslim youth during clashes with security forces.Wanik Farooq,a resident of Rainawari,in Srinagar city, was killed on January 31 when police fired teargas shells to break up an anti-India demonstration.Security arrangements have been made by the authorities at vital places to stop violent protests and people are not allowed to come out of their homes. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 737
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Govt may approve 8 bn rupees for Air India
1:27 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): After a Group of Ministers' meet on Wednesday the Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said that the Indian government may approve a capital infusion of 8 billion rupees in loss-making national carrier, Air India, by next week. Patel added that the Group of Ministers or GoM would be meeting again, and the targets set will be discussed. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 699
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Government forms panel to resolve Telangana row
1:18 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): The Centre on Wednesday constituted the much-expected committee on Telangana under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court judge Justice B N Srikrishna. Other members of the panel are Vice Chancellor Ranbir Singh, National Law University, Delhi, Abusaleh Shariff of International Food Policy Research Institute, Delhi, Rabinder Kaur, a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and former Home (Interior) Secretary V K Duggal who will be the Member Secretary. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1143
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Tharoor invites Arab countries to invest in India
1:56 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): While speaking at a seminar 'Beyond the Meltdown: Search for Options' in New Delhi on Wednesday India's junior Foreign Minister Shashi Tharoor beckoned the Middle-East countries to park their funds in India by saying that India is safe and attractive destination for investment. Addressing policy formulators from India and the Arab world, Tharoor said that India is an ideal destination for investment. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 823
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PM's move for lawmakers to declare their assets welcomed
1:9 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for writing letters to all the lawmakers, central as well as provincial, asking them to declare their assets and allied capital holdings as public servants. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 584
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Over 50 arrests made for attacks on Indians: Varghese
1:58 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India, Peter Varghese asserted on Wednesday that his country was taking stern action against the miscreants involved in attacks on Indian citizens. Varghese said Australia has zero-tolerance for violence and racism, and further confirmed 50 arrests in relation to such crimesVarghese also clarified about the false reports of a recent attack on Indian in Australia, who was set on fire. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 714
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