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LoC infiltration should not be linked with peace: Omar
1:54 New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said there is no link between infiltration at the Line of Control and peace in the region.Abdullah was in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the first time after taking over as the state's chief minister. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 961
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CBI wants Satyam founder to undergo lie detector test
1:41 New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI on Thursday said it wanted disgraced Satyam founder B.Ramalinga Raju to undergo a lie detector test because it believes that Raju has not revealed all aspects of the multi-billion dollar fraud he was involved in.Kumar further added that the CBI is probing the origin of some documents reported in the media in connection with Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's disproportionate assets case. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1432
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International airport to boost flower export in J and K
2:33 Srinagar, March 26 (ANI): The opening of an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir by the central government has buoyed the hopes of flower growers in the state,as avenues for selling their produce in international markets open up.Flower growers and exporters are anticipating a huge boost in flower business,as they are hopeful to tap the international markets,especially the Gulf countries where the demand for flowers is quite high. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1072
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Farmers in distress as rains damage crops in Punjab
1:31 Ludhiana, March 27 (ANI): Torrential rains have damaged Rabi crops in Ludhiana causing heavy losses to local farmers. Distraught farmers in the state said that surprise rains and hailstorms have ruined their wheat crops. While the farmers say the losses incurred were substantial, economists hoped that the farmers could be saved from any further loss. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 890
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South Africa ensures security to IPL players
1:22 New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): Rajiv Shukla, Vice President, Board of Control for Cricket in India, clarified that the Government of South Africa has consented to provide all security measures to the teams participating in the matches of the Indian Premiere League to be played in South Africa. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 972
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Army undertakes expedition for coral reef conservation
1:30 Lakshadweep, March 27 (ANI): Indian army has undertaken an expedition in Lakshadweep Islands to spread awareness amongst the locals to save the island's fragile ecosystem. The expedition undertaken by the 'Bison Division' is to provide a taste of adventure sports to the army personnel and also to create awareness in the local populace towards preservation of the marine flora and fauna of the island. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 786
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Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon shoots for PETA
1:8 Mumbai, March 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon shot for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA in Mumbai on Thursday. Raveena Tandon who has been associated with PETA for 15 years said that this campaign was aimed at discouraging the use of leather and leather products. Founded in 2000, PETA India is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 858
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Pakistan hopes for U.S. re-think on missiles
2:5 Islamabad, March 27 (ANI): Pakistan wants the United States to reconsider its use of pilotless drones to attacks militants, a government spokesman said on Thursday, hours after 11 people were killed in two missile strikes. President Barack Obama has said that the United States is not winning in Afghanistan, more than seven years after U.S.-led forces toppled the Taliban. He is expected to announce the result of a review of Afghan and Pakistani policy on Friday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1039
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Sourav Ganguly's fans protest captaincy rotation
1:7 Kolkata, March 27 (ANI): Fans of Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who led Kolkata Knight Riders' in the 2008 edition of the hugely popular Indian Premier League, burnt the effigy of coach John Buchanan on Thursday against his decision to rotate captains during the Twenty20 tournament. Ganguly's fans said they would not accept anyone else in his place. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 988
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Congress-led coalition loses ally in Tamil Nadu
1:52 Chennai/Tamil Nadu, March 27 (ANI): In a blow to India’s ruling Congress party, a regional ally on Thursday said that it would forger a new regional alliance. The Pattali Makkal Katchi party said that it would join Congress opponent the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the general elections to be held during April and May. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 984
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Indian economy will recover quickly says Subbarao
1:19 New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao, Governor of Reserve Bank of India said that although it is uncertain as to when Indian economy will recover, when it does it will be sharper and quicker than other economies of the world. He expressed these optimistic views in the course of his address at a seminar hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industries in New Delhi on Thursday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 899
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Nano will not affect two-wheeler market says Munjal
1:7 New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): Dispelling apprehensions over the future of the two-wheeler segment with the launch of India’s cheapest car Nano, Pawan Munjal, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hero Honda Motors, opines that it will have no bearing in the two-wheeler market. He said this on the sidelines of a meeting hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry at New Delhi on Thursday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1065
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Regional parties hope to outwit Congress in Bihar
1:52 Nalanda, March 27 (ANI): Ahead of the elections to the Lok Sabha, Lalu Prasad Yadav, chief of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Ram Vilas Paswan, chief of Lok Janashakti Party, jointly campaigned in the historical region of Nalanda in Bihar on Thursday. Although both these regional parties are a part of the central ruling United Progressive Alliance, they contended that with the help of Samajwadi Party, the Congress party will not be given any scope to form the government again. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1035
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India under pressure in Napier Test
1:2 New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): India was pinned to the wall on the second day of its second cricket Test against New Zealand at Napier's MaClean Park, scoring 79 for the loss of three wickets in reply to the Kiwi score of 619 for nine declared. India lost the wickets of openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir and that of night watchman Ishant Sharma on Friday. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1001
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Pakistan mosque blast kills 70
0:51 Jamrud, March 27 (ANI): Over 70 people have been feared killed as a bomb exploded at a mosque in the town of Jamrud in the Khyber agency in north-west Pakistan during Friday prayers. Initial reports say the attack was a suicide bombing and the mosque has collapsed Tariq Hayat, the top administrator in the Khyber region, said rescuers have pulled 48 bodies from the rubble after the attack. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 997
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Authorities construct roads in Raiganj Village
1:33 Raiganj, March 27 (ANI): In an effort to make travel easier for the villagers, authorities are executing road development project in Raiganj in Uttar Pradesh. The central Government launched the project named Prime minister's village road scheme in 2000-01. The scheme aims to link every village to the main roads. Under this scheme new roads are constructed and old roads improved. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 859
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Katrina Kaif walks the ramp as Barbie at LFW
1:20 Mumbai, March 27 (ANI): Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif on Friday walked the ramp dressed as Barbie doll at the Lakme Fashion Week in showbiz capital Mumbai. It was a perfect combination of style and glamour as designers celebrated 50 years of Barbie, in a very special show. Katrina walked down the ramp in Nishka Lulla's red shaded tiered mini with a brocade bodice clasped with a giant gold bow at the back. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1128
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B town celebrities attended fitness product launch
1:22 Mumbai, March 27 (ANI): Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan on Thursday graced a fitness product launch by Reebok in Mumbai. A host of Bollywood celebrities attended the event. Renowned choreographer Shiamak Davar said that what made the event special was the dance clothes, which were not easy to design. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1202
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Slump in IT & retail turn job seekers to new sectors
2:0 New Delhi, March 28 (ANI): India's traditionally large employers - information technology and retail have cut down on hiring because of the economic slowdown. But newer sectors, like renewable energy and power are attracting professionals. India's IT sector - once flush with fat salaries and an expanding workforce, is facing wage cuts, and layoffs. Even retail, which was growing 30% annually till last year, is facing a slump. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1132
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Political parties gear up for general elections
2:7 Kolkata, March 28 (ANI): Political parties in Communist-ruled West Bengal are wooing voters hard through their promises of providing better development and infrastructure in the state. Communist Party of India (Marxist) sitting Member of Parliament, Sujan Chakravorty said that the secularism and protection of public sector undertakings would be the core Left issues. The Central Government's step-motherly treatment towards West Bengal would also be a part of their political plank. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 951
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