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Infosys incurs capital expenditure of 63 crore
1:6 New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): IT major, Infosys Technologies, has incurred a capital expenditure of Rs 63-crore in its three loss-making subsidiaries in China, Mexico and the US. The company has invested Rs 22-crore each in Infosys Mexico and Infosys Consulting Inc based in Texas, US, while making an additional investment of Rs 19-crore in Infosys China during financial year 2008-09. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 956
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Global meltdown steals shine from diamond industry
2:3 Surat, November 19 (ANI): The luster from the diamonds have been missing for long now…. The global recession is hitting exports from the diamond industry, thereby stealing all glitter. Those associated closely with the industry at Surat in Gujarat are struggling to survive the current recessionary trends. The Surat diamond industry employs more than 700,000 workers from across the country. Over 2.5 million people are indirectly associated with trade. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 4773
Explosives seized from Amritsar, Nagpur
1:45 Amritsar/ Nagpur, May 09(ANI): Nearly two kilogram of RDX (Research Developed Explosive) 80 gelatine sticks and detonators were recovered from two of India cities on Saturday. In the first incident, at Amritsar city of Punjab, the explosive was found in a white coloured Maruti 800 car bearing registration number of Delhi near the office of District Congress Committee. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 750
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Eight BJP MPs expelled over trust vote
2:9 New Delhi, July 23(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday expelled eight of its Lok Sabha MPs for voting for UPA or abstaining during the parliament trust vote. BJP leader L K Advani alleged that the government would have lost the battle but for cross voting. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government won a confidence motion by 19 votes on Tuesday night. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1020
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Police,paramilitary set up medical camp in Jharkhand
1:46 Palamu, October 19 (ANI): Jharkhand Police has set up a medical camp and providing free medicine to villagers in the Maoist-affected Palamu district,as a confidence building measure.In an attempt to gain the trust of the tribals and to take their help in combating the Maoists in the region,the police has been trying to involve locals in community policing improve the relationship between the two, through such medical camps. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 536
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India launches phase-II of African e-network project
2:30 New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): As a step further to strengthen bilateral relations between India and the African Union, Foreign Minister SM Krishna on Monday launched the second phase of the Pan-Africa e-networking project in New Delhi. The second phase of the online project adds 12 more African countries to the existing tally of 34 to the grid that connects them directly with New Delhi via a satellite and fibre optic network. This project was the brainchild of former Indian President, APJ Abdul Kalam, who envisioned connecting India with all 53 countries of the African Union through a satellite network, to spread India's expertise in the field of education and health care in these developing nations. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 629
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Market analysts say growth key to Indian economy
1:39 Mumbai, February 16 (ANI):Market analysts in Mumbai believed that growth remained the primary concern for Indian economy as the government was trying to stimulate demand. Indian government flaunted its economic achievements on Monday,promising help for the rural sector even as it tried to shield the economy from a global credit crunch and stem job losses with elections just weeks away.The analyst reiterated the government's claim that it would continue to stimulate demand in an economy expected to grow at 7.1 percent inspite of global slowdown. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1120
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Muslim families prepare candles and Batashas for Diwali
2:55 Uttrakhand, October 19(ANI): Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Legend has it that on this day lord Ram along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the victory over Ravana the demon king. To welcome them the people of Ayodhya lit their homes with diyas or earthen wick lamps symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This tradition is still followed during Diwali. Earthen wick lamps, different types of electric lights and candles light up people’s home on the festival of lights. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1174
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PM hails Indian community in Japan
2:1 Tokyo, October 23 (ANI): While addressing the reception hosted by Japan-India Association and Japan India Parliamentary Friendship League, Indian Prime Minister has thanked Japan for providing development assistance for India's industrial modernization. There are around 15000 strong Indian Diaspora in Japan largely involved in technological professions and have toiled to make a mark in the Japanese society. Indian Prime Minister hailed their efforts for building bridges of friendship between India & Japan. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1142
Katrina Kaif is the leading lady of B-town
1:3 New Delhi, December 26 (ANI): Many B-town beauties rocked in 2010, but if there was one who ruled the hearts mostly,that was none other than the Katrina Kaif.While the lady luck did not smile on biggies like Aishwarya Rai,Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu,but Kat had her share of success.This model turned actress impressed everyone with her acting skills in political thriller Raajneeti.But that was just a starting. She rocked the end of the year with the item no.number Sheila ki jawani from her latest outing Tees Maar Khan. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 655
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Talks with northeast rebels possible if they abjure violence: Pillai
2:13 Imphal, February 27 (ANI): India’s Home Secretary, G.K. Pillai on Friday expressed willingness to initiate peace talks insurgent groups in the north-eastern states if they give up violence. Pillai who is on a two-day visit to the state, accepted the emergence of several insurgent groups in the north-eastern region in recent years but said the government was capable of handling them. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 587
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McCain and Obama spar in final campaign debate
2:34 New York, October 16 (ANI): Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama battled fiercely in their most contentious debate on Wednesday, with an aggressive McCain attacking Obama's campaign tactics and tax plans. McCain was on the offensive throughout the 90-minute encounter. He rebuked Obama for his frequent claims that he is too close to the policies of President George W. Bush. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 838
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Two NDFB militants surrender in Assam
1:2 Shillong, April 20 (ANI): Two militants of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) surrendered before paramilitary forces in the Shillong region of Meghalaya on Monday. The NDFB rebels, who were operating along the Meghalaya-Assam and Meghalaya-Bangladesh border, laid arms at a ceremony at the paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 706
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Rajapaksa meets Krishna, discusses issues of displaced Tamils
0:54 New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa met India's Foreign Minister SM Krishna in national capital New Delhi on Wednesday. Krishna and the Sri Lankan leader discussed issues relating to rehabilitation and resettlement of the war-displaced Tamils, many of who live in relief camps in India and the emerald island. Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day visit to India and arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later on Wednesday on the post-war political reconciliation plan and also sign important trade deals. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 631
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Police recover landmine planted by Maoists in WB
1:10 Bankura/West Midnapore,March 29(ANI):Suspected Maoist cadres burnt down four vehicles in Sarenga area of Bankura district in West Bengal on Sunday.Security forces also unearthed landmines planted by suspected Maoists in West Midnapore district while searching for the rebels in the jungles of Bankura and West Midnapore.Meanwhile,Asit Mahato,spokesperson of the Maoist backed Gana Militia,said that innocent villagers are being held and tortured by security forces in the name of the central government's anti Maoist operation,Operation Green Hunt. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 669
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Preparations in full swing for Amarnath Yatra
1:38 Jammu and Kashmir, June 16 (ANI): Ahead of the beginning of the famous pilgrimage to Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir preparations are in full swing. Authorities are working round the clock and the work is expected to be completed by June 20.The road to the cave is being widened to avoid traffic inconveniences to the pilgrims Pony owners have also welcomed the step, as it will help them in earning their bread and butter. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 596
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Court to deliver verdict in Kasab case on May 3
1:16 Mumbai, May 02(ANI): Ahead of a Special Court's verdict on the Mumbai attacks accused, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab on May 3, the city recalls the horrific attack that killed at least 166 people on November 26, 2008. The trial of the suspected lone surviving Pakistani gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks ended on March 31, with a verdict scheduled for May 3.The prosecution and defence made their closing arguments in the special court housed in a high-security prison in Mumbai. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 670
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Bollywood immune to global recession
2:23 New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Global financial meltdown may have shaken the entire world, but Bollywood stars seem to be immune to its effects and have posted handsome growth in their advance tax payments. Beating the Badshah of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar emerged as the highest taxpayer this year, and paid a whopping Rs 31 crore to the I-T department. And this despite flops like Chandni Chowk To China and 8x10 Tasveer. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 922
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Divisive powers trying to halt countries progress PM
1:7 Nanded, October 31 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday called for a collective fight against divisive forces and terrorism. He added that national unity and integrity was under constant threat from these forces. Singh on Thursday participated in the tricentennial celebrations of Sikh holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ in Nanded. Singh was accompanied by Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh and his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1260
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Maruti races past competition in sedan segment
1:36 New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Maruti Suzuki India, better known for its compact cars, has zipped past competition, including Honda and Hyundai, in the mid-sized sedan segment this fiscal on the back of its successful model SX4. The company, which has been focusing on becoming a full-scale player to outgrow its small-carmaker image, has managed to grow 53.2 per cent in the A3 or mid-sized sedan segment during the April-February period. Added: 15848 days ago Views: 1465
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