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BMW launches limited edition of Gran Turismo
1:14 Bangalore, February 04(ANI): The German luxury carmaker is expanding its business in the Indian market eyeing a double-digit increase in sales this year. The company launched a limited edition of BMW Gran Turismo, priced at Rs 63 lakh on Wednesday. The limited edition of the Gran Turismo comes with a 3.01 litres diesel engine and only 100 units of the car will be available. It will be brought as a completely built unit (CBU) from the company's plants overseas. BMW is investing 50 million dollars in its Chennai plant to increase its production capacity, which is at present 3,000 units per year, said Peter Kronschanbl, President, BMW India Private Limited. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 884
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26/11 Investigation by Pakistan can normalise relations: Krishna
1:53 On Board, February 04(ANI): India\'s Foreign minister S M Krishna on Wednesday said that any initiative by Pakistan to proceed in the direction of investigation into the Mumbai attack would enable India to normalize bilateral relations. Pakistan has put seven men on trial for the November 2008 attacks, but India has demanding swifter justice.Krishna further added home Minister P Chidambaram would have good opportunity to meet Pakistan leadership during the South Asian regional conclave in Rawalpindi on February 26 and 27. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 669
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Government to consider fuel price deregulation proposal
1:34 New Delhi, February 04(ANI): Oil and petroleum minister Murli Deora said on Wednesday Indian government will shortly consider a proposal that it give up control of fuel prices, a move which would ease pressure on government finances and improve earnings of oil retailers. Deora further said the cabinet would consider the recommendations in seven to 10 days. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 850
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'Vaishno Devi' under terror threat
2:1 Jammu and Kashmir, February 04(ANI): Indian paramilitary force has stepped vigil around the famous Hindu shrine 'Vaishno Devi' in restive Jammu and Kashmir after a fresh terror threat. Indian intelligence officials say violence may be on the rise in Kashmir because hundreds of Pakistan-based militants could have sneaked into India in the past few months. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 740
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Safety of students in Australia is being monitored: Krishna
2:13 Kuwait,February 04(ANI): Talking to Reuters Television during his maiden visit to Kuwait, India's foreign minister S M Krishna said that the safety of students in Australia was being continuously monitored and the students need not worry on this account.Krishna further said that his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith had recently assured him safety of students. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 659
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Bangladesh may hand over top ULFA leader Anup Chetia
1:3 Guwahati,February 04(ANI):Tariq Karim,the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India,on Thursday said that Dhaka might hand over top separatist leader Anup Chetia to Indian authorities.The envoy,who visited the 17th Guwahati International Trade Fair in Assam,said that consultations were on between the security agencies of the two countries,regarding the issue. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 807
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Padma Shri for Kashmir's first counter insurgent invokes anger
1:26 Jammu and Kashmir,February 04(ANI):Civilian honour for Kashmir's first counter insurgent has invoked anger in the valley.Honoring Ghulam Mohammad Mir,with the Padma Shri,one of India's highest civilian awards,has surprised many and caused anger and fury amongst the people.Mir alias Momma Kana has been accused of involvement in cases of extortion and attempted murder. However denying the allegations,Mir said he was ready to face punishment if any of the charges were proved against him.Mir,is however being supported by friends and neighbours who regard him in high esteem. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 870
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Kashmir shutdown enters 4thday over killing of Muslim youth
1:12 Srinagar,February 04(ANI):Shutdown in the restive Kashmir region entered its fourth consecutive day on today,following the death of a Muslim youth during clashes with security forces.Wanik Farooq,a resident of Rainawari,in Srinagar was killed on January 31 when police fired teargas shells to break up an anti-India demonstration.Meanwhile,with frequent shutdowns across the valley,vendors and shopkeepers are hit the worst,as they cannot run their business due to fear mobs pelting their establishments with stones. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 847
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Katrina Kaif makes it official,refuses to kiss on screen
1:12 New Delhi,February 04(ANI):In all her films so far, Katrina Kaif has kissed only once,in Kabir Khan's New York.She decided she wasn’t too comfortable doing it,and told a close friend that she had decided never do another kissing sequence again.Katrina has now decided to make it official.She won't do a kissing sequence,even if the producer-director uses the oldest trick to persuade her:the script demanded it.Says a friend of the actress,Katrina has said no to kissing scenes in all her films barring New York.And believe me,the directors are very keen to see her kiss her co-stars.Katrina cleverly keeps dodging all the so-called must-kiss scenes.She is a very conservative girl at heart. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1526
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HP area eagerly waiting to receive world heritage status
1:21 Dharamsala, February 03 (ANI): Tour operators and locals in Himachal Pradesh are upbeat over the prospects of pre-independence era Kangra valley railway being included in UNESCO's World Heritage status. Operational since 1929, the Kangra valley railway, going through a maze of hills and valleys of picturesque state, was recommended for heritage status in 2009. The state Chief Minister PK Dhumal, however, said that they have not received official intimation, but the process is on. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 848
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PM points out uneven expansion in NREGS
1:31 New Delhi, February 03 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the expansion of the four-year-old social safety net Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which aims at providing a measure of protection against natural calamities or market-induced vulnerability, has been uneven across the country. The NREGS benefited 45 million households in the year ending March 2009 and generated 48 average person days of employment per household. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 745
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Police step vigil in Mumbai after terror threat
1:15 Mumbai, February 03 (ANI): Indian police have stepped vigil in Mumbai following terror threat to the city’s three railway stations including the landmark Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, which also bore the brunt of the brutal November 2008 terror raid. Railway Protection Force personnel are frisking every passenger at CST Railway Station while local police have set up pickets and searched vehicles to avoid any untoward incident. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 679
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Rahul continues to slam Sena, MNS over igniting migrants' row
1:46 Patna/ Mumbai, February 03 (ANI): Addressing media persons in Patna General Secretary of India's ruling Congress party, Rahul Gandhi once again slammed the regional radical parties of Maharashtra for igniting the migrants' row. He once again reiterated his single concept that India belongs to Indians. Meanwhile, reacting to Rahul’s statement Manohar Joshi, a senior leader of Shiv Sena said that the issue of migrants in Mumbai should not have been politicized. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 724
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US Ambassador congratulates winners for NASA competition
1:26 New Delhi, February 03 (ANI): The United States Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer congratulated the Indian and the Pakistani student winners of Sixteenth Annual International Space Settlement Design Competition, sponsored by NASA Boeing, in New Delhi on Tuesday. The students also expressed their happiness over their achievement. These students will join 12 other finalist teams from around the world to compete at the Sixteenth Annual International Space Settlement Design Competition. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1275
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Harbhajan looks forward to Test series win over South Africa
0:49 Mumbai, February 03 (ANI): Indian cricket team's leading off-spin bowler Harbhajan Singh in Mumbai on Tuesday said that his team looks forward to Test series win against South Africans. The first Test starts in Nagpur on February 6 after South Africa opened their tour with a two-day warm up match against a Board President's XI in the same city on Tuesday. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 654
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India to work on climate issues with china despite border dispute
1:17 Mansar, February 03 (ANI): Despite the lingering border dispute, India seeks to continue work with China on climate change; Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh pointed out on Tuesday. On the fierce opposition from environmentalists and farmers to the impending commercial use of Genetically Modified Bt Brinjal crop in India, Ramesh said that a decision would be taken soon. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 679
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Stir for Telangana state continues in Hyderabad
1:11 Hyderabad, February 03 (ANI): Hundreds of locals took to the streets in Hyderabad to demand separate state of Telangana on Wednesday. K.Chandrasekhar Rao, President of Telangana Rashtra Samithi, who recently took fast unto death demanding a separate state of Telangana, said that they strongly believed that decision for the separate state of Telangana was already made. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 599
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ABVP protests Rahul's visit to a university in Darbhanga
1:18 Darbhanga, February 03 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad students, the student's wing of Bhartiya Janata Party, today protested against the visit of Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of Congress party, at a university in Darbhanga town of Bihar, alleging that such visits were politicizing the campus. Gandhi had visited Lalit Narayan Mithila University in Darbhanga on Tuesday to interact with the students. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1172
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Aspiring models throng FDCI's auditions ahead of WLIFW
1:32 New Delhi, February 03 (ANI): The hunt for the 'New Faces Going Places-Ramp Scorchers' took place in the national capital city New Delhi on Tuesday as aspiring models from across the country and abroad took part in the audition for the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Models walked the ramp displaying their oomph factor as jury members judged them on their overall personality, gait, presentation traits and ramp mannerism. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1236
Hockey World Cup ticket sales begin in New Delhi
1:46 New Delhi, February 03 (ANI): Online ticket sales for the 2010 Hockey World Cup were launched officially on Wednesday when Suresh Kalmadi, Joint Chairman, Organizing Committee of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup, presented the first ticket to Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. The tickets for the tournament, which would be hosted in Delhi from February 28 to March 13' 2010, are priced at Rs. 100 and Rs. 500 for general admission for the Group matches. The tickets for the VIP stand will be available for Rs. 1000 while an entry into the VVIP stand will cost Rs 5000. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 945
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