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Religion is no one property Priyanka Gandhi
2:2 Rae Bareli, March 25 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of India's ruling Congress party President Sonia Gandhi and cousin of Varun Gandhi, on Tuesday said that religion is no one's property and any honest person is religious no matter which faith he or she belongs to. Priyanka, who is on a two-day visit to northern Rae Bareli from where her mother Sonia Gandhi is contesting the upcoming elections, earlier said that Varun Gandhi should read the Gita properly. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1437
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India averted economic meltdown due to Communists: Left
1:25 New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): Top leaders of the Communist alliance said on Tuesday that India averted economic meltdown as a result of the Communists applying brakes on the liberalization policies and reforms initiated by the Congress party -led ruling coalition. 'Left Front' leaders said the impact of global recession was minimal on India as its economy remained largely shielded. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 925
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Rohit Bal's grand finale at Delhi Fashion Week
1:48 New Delhi, March 24 (ANI): A dim lit stage and haunting music provided a perfect setting for fashion designer Rohit Bal's collection at the grand finale of the Delhi Fashion Week on Monday. Mysteries of the night unfolded in a mystical and myriad presentation as models walked the ramp in Bal's collection aptly titled 'Raat'. Known for his creativity on ramp, Rohit Bal again surprised everybody by his intense and dark collection inspired by danger and darkness and all things evil. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1132
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Weaving industry in Kullu makes women self reliant
1:45 Kullu, March 25 (ANI): Weaving industry at Kullu in Himachal Pradesh has helped women to become self-reliant. Women, who constitute more than 90 percent of weavers in Kullu, work in well-organized women weaving cooperative societies. The Co-operative Societies perform multiple functions from coordinating with weavers to marketing, assisting them to earn money. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1000
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Allahabad HC dismisses Varun Gandhi's appeal
1:27 Allahabad/ New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Varun Gandhi's plea seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for his alleged anti-Muslims remarks. Varun had moved the Allahabad High Court on March 19 challenging the criminal case lodged against him on the directives of the Election Commission. He claimed that the whole issue was created by his political rivals and was the result of a political conspiracy. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1390
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Cancer patients walk the ramp with Miss India finalists
1:32 Mumbai, March 25 (ANI): It was a special day for children suffering from cancer as they walked the ramp with Miss India 2009 finalists in western Mumbai on Tuesday, to create awareness that cancer is curable and raise funds for an NGO engaged in fighting cancer. Bollywood actor Kumar Gaurav, accompanied by his wife Namrata Dutt attended the function, boosting the morale of children affected with the life threatening disease. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 961
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Indians disappointed with change in venue of IPL
1:40 New Delhi/ Mumbai, March 25 (ANI): The change in venue for the second edition of the Indian Premier League has brought disappointment to the Indians who were batting for the Twenty20 competition being played in India. South Africa was chosen for playing host to the IPL after the competition was moved out of India due to security reasons. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 952
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17 militants and 8 soldiers killed in J and K encounter
1:28 Kupwara March 25 (ANI): At least 17 militants and eight soldiers, including a major, were killed in a fierce encounter between the Army and the militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir,as the encounter continues for the fifth day on Wednesday.Troops were battling with heavily armed militants at three different sites in the Shamasabari and Haphruda forests of Kupwara and Handwara district of Kashmir since Friday. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 911
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Kandhamal residents ask govt to provide them security
2:13 Kandhamal,March 25 (ANI): With the general elections less than a month away,residents of Kandhamal district in Orissa say that they would cast their votes only if the Government provides them security.Although,the Government claims that normalcy has returned to the region but people are still scared to venture out. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1076
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Reactions on HC's dismissal of Varun plea
1:46 Allahabad/New Delhi/Kullu, March 25 (ANI):The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed plea of scion of Nehru-Gandhi family Varun Gandhi,seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for his alleged hate speech.Reacting on the decision of the court the Bharatiya Janata Party has said that it would take all the legal actions.Meanwhile,India's ruling Congress party said that Varun Gandhi's future is not bright if he is taking lessons on religion from communal people like Lal Krishna Advani and Praveen Togadia. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1176
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Indian army person creates record in Para motor flying
1:14 Lakshadweep, March 26 (ANI): Indian army personnel created a unique record in flying on Tuesday by covering two main islands of Lakshadweep on the Indian coast by Para motor at a height of over 2000 feet. Ramvir Singh, an expert Para pilot undertook the entire expedition which started from Agatti Island covering 12 kilometers in 24 minutes time period. This was the first time when any Indian attempted a feat of crossing two main islands through Para flying over the sea at such high altitude. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1558
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Slowdown brings bounty to India's ship breaking yard
2:11 Sachana, March 26 (ANI): A global economic slowdown has hit industries ranging from automakers to investment banks, but in one small town on western coast, business is at record levels and workers are struggling to meet the demands. In Sachana, the ship breaking facility on the coast of Gujarat, the financial year to April will be one of its best ever, as a slowdown in global trade and lower freight rates mean ships are being scrapped faster. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1415
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Forest fire hits the afforestation drive in Himachal Pradesh
1:46 Shimla, March 26 (ANI): More than 2000 hectares of forest area have been gutted in frequent wild fires in Himachal Pradesh resulting in huge loss of forest cover in the state. Flames have been ravaging the states forests for the last two weeks. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained but the locals believe that the dry spell has made forests more prone to fire. They also complained about lack of initiative on the part of government to douse the fires. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1136
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Two flying units of IAF get the President's colours
1:47 Gorakhpur, March 26 (ANI): President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil said that although India is peace loving, the defence forces are ever ready to thwart any external threat and applauded the air warriors of Indian Air Force or IAF. She said this while presenting the President's standards 108 Squadron and 105 Helicopter Unit of IAF at the Gorakhpur airbase in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1284
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Lashkar is very much active says Indian army chief
2:48 New Delhi/ Srinagar, March 26 (ANI): India's army chief General Deepak Kapoor on Wednesday expressed no doubts about Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba being active in disputed Kashmir. Kapoor comment came after the Pakistan-based militant group, blamed for the Mumbai attacks, on Wednesday threatened more violence in Kashmir after a five-day gunbattle with troops that killed 25 people. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1051
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Rahul Gandhi defends PM against opposition remarks
2:10 Pondicherry, March 26 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of ruling Congress party on Wednesday, defended Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's leadership qualities against opposition criticism that he was a 'weak leader'. Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Lal Krishna Advani on Tuesday retorted that Manmohan Singh was the weakest prime minister in India's history. He said that Singh was responsible for the country's strident stand against terrorism. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1264
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Pakistan arrests 74 Indian fishermen, seizes 13 boats
1:23 Karachi, March 26 (ANI): Pakistani authorities have arrested 74 Indian fishermen and impounded 13 boats for illegally entering Pakistan's territorial waters, security officials said on Wednesday. Pakistan Maritime Security Agency arrested the fishermen last night, 75 nautical miles inside Pakistani territorial waters and handed them over to the police on Wednesday after necessary investigation. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 977
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Kolkata Knight Riders to have multiple captains: Coach
1:42 Kolkata/ Chennai, March 26 (ANI): One of the teams of hugely popular Indian Premier League or IPL will have a rotation policy for skippers, officials said on Wednesday. With at least three successful captains in its list, Kolkata Knight Riders have decided to go for a rotation of skippers. The decision came after the coach analysed the strength of the teams, which boasts of international players like Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum who have led their sides in the past to victory. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1024
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India tightens security ahead of polls
2:0 Jammu/Agra, March 26 (ANI): Paramilitary forces are being deployed in Jammu and Kashmir and other sensitive spots across the country ahead of next months general elections. R C Tayal, Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force in Jammu Province, visited the Poonch district in Jammu in connection with the deployment of forces during the elections. Meanwhile, paramilitary troops took out a flag march in Agra as part of tightening security in Uttar Pradesh. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1058
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Deepika Padukone promotes Bangalore Marathon
0:56 Bangalore, March 26 (ANI): Actress Deepika Padukone spent time on Wednesday promoting the Bangalore Marathon in her home city. The event will be held on May 31 this year. The Sun feast World Marathon will see runners from around the world running for ten kilometers. Padukone said that she would try to run. Added: 15845 days ago Views: 1489
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