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Shiv Sena again targets Shah Rukh Khan
1:27 Mumbai, January 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Bala Sahab Thackeray on Saturday again targeted Bollywood actor Shahrukh khan on issue of inclusion of Pakistani players in IPL. Khan who owns the IPL franchise team, of Kolkata Knight Riders recently expressed his wish of considering players of Pakistan in the ensuing edition of the tourney. The Sena chief also asked khan to follow the footprint of the iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan, who even refused to accept an international honour as a mark of protest against the attacks on members of the Indian community. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1274
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Rapist of minor Russian girl Aman sent to judicial custody
1:50 Panaji,January 31 (ANI):Aman Bharadwaj, the main accused in the alleged rape of a nine-year-old Russian girl in Goa,was sent to seven days judicial custody on Saturday. Bharadwaj was nabbed from Mumbai on January 29.Deputy Inspector General of Police,Goa, Ravindra Yadav said that they would soon seek a Test Identification Parade for Bharadwaj. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 668
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Maoist killed in Chhattisgarh encounter
1:12 Chattisgarh, January 31 (ANI): After a prolonged encounter, security personnel gunned down a suspected Maoist rebel and also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Narayanpur region of Chattisgarh state. Briefing the media about the incident on Saturday Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Rahul Bhagat said the operation commenced late on Friday night and resulted in exchange of fire that continued throughout the night. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 715
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Music album of Teen Patti launched
1:16 Mumbai,January 31 (ANI):Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan launched the music album of his upcoming film Teen Patti at a radio station in Mumbai on Saturday.Set in India and England,Teen Patti is an emotionally riveting and razor sharp thriller about greed, deception and giant feats of imagination.The film is produced by Ambika A.Hinduja and directed by Leena Yadav and also stars actors Ben Kingsley,R Madhavan,Raima Sen and Dhruv Ganesh. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 888
Congress slams Shiv Sena for targeting Shah Rukh Khan
1:18 Mumbai,January 31(ANI):India's ruling Congress party on Saturday slammed Shiv Sena, for targeting Shah Rukh Khan,the franchisee and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders,who recently expressed his wish to consider Pakistani players in the ensuing edition of Indian premier league. Meanwhile fellow Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan also supported Shah Rukh Khan Opinion of including Pakistani players in IPL Added: 15844 days ago Views: 729
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New Zealand wooing Indian investors
1:22 Chandigarh,January 31(ANI):Inaugurating the New Zealand Invest 2010 Seminar in Chandigarh on Saturday Richard Hadlee cricketing legend and brand ambassador for New Zealand,wooed Indian investors to invest in his country.Looking at the potential trade and investment opportunities between the two countries,New Zealand's Financial Solutions Ltd.and Catalyst2 have organised the two-day seminar.Meanwhile when asked on alleged racial attacks on Indians in Australia,the Kiwi legend said New Zealand was a safe alternative investment destination. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 915
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev talks hard on BT brinjal issue
1:16 Lucknow/ New Delhi,January 31(ANI):Baba Ramdev,India's yoga guru on Saturday flayed the government for mulling over commercial cultivation of the genetically modified (GM),Bt brinjal (egg plant).Ramdev,while addressing reporters in Lucknow,expressed serious health concerns related to consumption of genetically modified food.Meanwhile activists under the banner of Greenpeace India held a silent protest in New Delhi demanding a ban on cultivation of Bt brinjal. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1674
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Hundreds participate in cancer awareness run in New Delhi
1:13 New Delhi,January 31 (ANI):Hundreds today took part in the Indian Cancer Society Walk in New Delhi,to show their solidarity to those affected by the disease.Indias Sports Minister M.S.Gill flagged off the walk,which is now in its fourth consecutive year,at the Air Force Bal Bharati School.Gill praised the participants for helping raise awareness of the disease and supporting cancer sufferers. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 854
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First marathon run in n Chandigarh city kicks off in style
1:46 Chandigarh,January 31 (ANI):Former Olympian Milkha Singh,who is popularly known as the flying Sikh,today flagged off Chandigarh first marathon run.More than 4500 runners participated in the marathon,which comprised three different categories 42 km full marathon, 21 km half marathon and 5 km Run for Fun.The full marathon kicked off at 6:30 a.m. from the city's major tourist attraction,the Rock Garden. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 751
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UK suspends accepting student visa applications in N India
1:28 New Delhi,January 31 (ANI):The British High Commission on Saturday announced a temporary suspension in accepting visa applications from parts of north India due to an unprecedented spurt in student-visa seekers from the region.The UK Border Agency,which enforces Britain's immigration and customs regulations,has instructed its visa-application centres in New Delhi,Chandigarh and Jalandhar to stop accepting applications for student visas from February 1. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 803
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Ramesh faces Bt Brinjal protest in Hyderabad
1:0 Hyderabad,January 31 (ANI):Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today faced angry protests in Hyderabad over the introduction of Bt Brinjal.The protesters from Left affiliated farmers outfits and Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) raised slogans like Bt Go Back.Ramesh,who was in Hyderabad to attend a public consultation meeting on the commercial cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal was heckled by farmers and social activists. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 709
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Unfortunate that Lok Sabha has failed to produce PM: Sangma
0:54 Panaji,January 31 (ANI):Leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP),P A Sangma today took a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Panaji by saying that it was unfortunate that a democratic country like India does not have a Prime Minister from the Lok Sabha whose members are directly elected by the people.He further said that both in 1996 and 2009 elections Lok Sabha failed to find a Prime Minister which forced the country to choose a Prime Minister from the Rajya Sabha. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 792
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Migratory birds nestle in Kodiyakkarai sanctuary of TN
1:18 Chennai, February 1 (ANI): Exotic migratory birds from India and other parts of the world are making it to the Kodiyakkarai Bird Sanctuary near Chennai of Tamil Nadu, offering a treat to both bird lovers and tourists. These birds arrive in India during the winter season, which is not as harsh as the winters in Europe or in regions in the northern hemisphere. The sanctuary is one of the favoured destinations for these birds. However, locals feel that a poor rainfall has led to a decrease in bird numbers this season. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1160
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Economic growth gaining momentum: Subbarao
1:47 Mumbai, January 30 (ANI): While speaking to media persons in Mumbai Governor of Reserve Bank of India D Subbarao stated that the trends of India's national economic growth are gaining momentum and in due course should indicate healthy signs. He was responding to posers of the reporters on the sidelines of the meeting of the Third Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for 2009-2010. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 662
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Goa police nab Russian girl's rapist in Mumbai
1:2 Goa/ Uttar Pradesh, January 30 (ANI): Ace crime investigators of Goa Police nabbed Aman Bharadwaj, the prime accused in the molestation and rape case of a nine-year-old Russian girl at a coastal resort in Mumbai on Friday. Announcing the arrest in Panaji, Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravindra Yadav said Aman has been sent for further interrogation. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 786
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India ready to export ornamental fish across the world
1:30 Kochi, January 30(ANI): The country's first export-oriented ornamental fish park recently started its operation near Kochi in Kerala on a 10 acre land, which has been conceived to transform the face of India in aqua culture industry. The State government came up with a unique project called 'Aqua Technology Park', which incorporated various stakeholders on a public-private partnership and also involved hundreds of locals in setting up homestead aquariums for earning their livelihood. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 942
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Rahul Dravid undergoes surgery on injured left upper jaw
1:5 Bangalore, January 30 (ANI): Former Team India skipper and middle order batsman Rahul Dravid, who was injured after being hit by a short delivery during the Mirpur Test against Bangladesh underwent a minor corrective surgery on his injured left upper jaw at the Manipal Hospital in Bangalore on Friday. Dr. Kishore Nayak, surgeon at the Manipal Hospital who did this operation successfully said Dravid could return to cricket in about two to three weeks time. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 744
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ITBP inducts first batch of women constables
1:33 Haryana, January 30 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) inducted the first batch of 209 female constables on Friday with a remarkable passing out parade at the Indo Tibetan Border Police training centre at Bhanu, near Chandigarh in Haryana. Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram presided over the Passing out Parade and attestation ceremony of the recruits who underwent training at the Basic Training Centre Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1400
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Talks with China important for Tibetan cause: Rinpoche
1:49 Dharamsala, January 30 (ANI): The Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Samdhong Rinpoche in Dharamsala on Friday said that the resumption of talks with China is important for the solution of the Tibetan cause. Dalai Lama's special envoys Lodi G Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen arrived in China on January 26 for the ninth round of negotiations that had been stalled since 2008. As per reports the two sides are engaged in talks at an undisclosed location in China. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 701
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Maharashtra govt offers security to SRK
1:51 Mumbai, January 30 (ANI): The Maharashtra government on Friday offered police protection to actor Shah Rukh Khan following Shiv Sena's remarks against him and the tearing up of posters of his film My Name Is Khan. Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home Ramesh Bagwe said anyone taking law into their hands would be dealt with sternly. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray, executive president Shiv Sena said that the state government should first provide apt security to Mumbaikars and then talk about players and games. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 853
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