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Pak should dismantle its terror infrastructure: S.M. Krishna
1:20 Bangalore, May 30 (ANI): India’s Foreign Minister S M Krishna in Bangalore on Friday said that the dialogue process with Pakistan could only resume if Islamabad dismantles terror infrastructure operating from its soil. India had ruled out talks with Pakistan unless it acts against militants and their network, which carried out attacks on Mumbai in November last year. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 921
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Govt committed to implement Sethusamudram project
1:25 New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): India's central Shipping Minister G K Vasan clarified that the government is committed to implement the controversial Sethusamudram project. He said this after taking charge of his ministry in India's national capital New Delhi on Friday. Further Vasan noted that the verdict on the project was pending in the court and an expert committee headed by R K Pachauri was also going to submit a report on the project. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 955
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India Australia PMs discuss student attacks
1:25 New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd on Friday and expressed serious concern over a spate of attacks on Indian students in Melbourne. The two leaders' telephonic conversation came in the backdrop of a media storm in India after a gang at a party in a Melbourne suburb attacked four Indian students last weekend. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 946
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Actor Jackie Bhagnani promotes World No Tobacco Day
1:19 New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Bollywood actor Jackie Bhagnani promoted anti-tobacco awareness ahead of 'World No Tobacco Day' in the national capital New Delhi on Friday. Son of producer Vashu Bhagnani, Jackie who makes his acting debut with the film 'Kal Kisne Dekha' semed quite excited about his endeavor. Well, Bollywood doesn’t shy itself from showing its golden heart when it comes to social issues. And looking at these celebrities, it seems they are leaving no stone unturned in proving that they are responsible citizens of the country. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1067
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Murder of kidnapped boy spurs violence in Patna
1:38 Patna, May 30 (ANI): People burned tyres and raised slogans on Saturday in Patna against the murder of a nine-year old boy,who was kidnapped by two of his neighbours.Satyam,a student of the sixth standard,was last seen playing in his Kankarbagh locality.Agitated over the incident,locals ransacked the suspect's shop and burnt tyres in the middle of the road. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 786
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PM chairs cabinet meeting
0:48 New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): The Union Cabinet met at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official residence in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss the agenda before the new government.According to reports,the Cabinet discussed the forthcoming Parliament session and President's address to the joint session. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 960
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Parents seek protection for their wards in Australia
1:20 Ludhiana, May 31 (ANI): Families in Ludhiana, whose wards are studying in Australia, expressed anguish on Saturday over the recent attacks on Indian students pursuing higher studies Down Under. Suresh Saluja and Rama Saluja whose son is studying in Australia expressed their anxiety over the recent racist attacks on Indians in Australia and demanded safety measures for the young Indian scholars. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 930
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SUCI activists demand apt relief for cyclone victims
1:12 Kolkata, May 31 (ANI): Demanding immediate and proper relief for the people affected by cyclone Aila, the Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) staged a protest march in Kolkata on Saturday. The members and supporters of SUCI took to streets demanding food, drinking water and medical teams for the cyclone hit people. They claimed that the relief provided till now to the victims was not adequate. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 931
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Irrelevant issues raised resulted in NDA s loss: JD U
1:15 New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Senior Janta Dal (United) leaders including Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the party President Sharad Yadav attended the national executive meeting held in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss reasons for the poor show of NDA in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. The party leaders contended that irrelevant issues and posers raised by the party resulted in its loss. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 878
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Gujarat gets ultra modern vessel for patrolling
1:44 Jamnagar, May 31 (ANI): The Marine Police in Gujarat procures a state-of-the-art and bulletproof interceptor security vessel for effective patrolling of the coastline. This 12 tonnes vessel is equipped with ultra modern navigation and Global Positioning System and can carry a crew of 14 members at a time. The vessel can travel at the maximum speed of 39 nautical miles per hour. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1280
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Literature is jewel of society, says Javed Akhtar
1:14 New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Noted Indian poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar viewed literature as the jewel of society at a function to mark the release of a book in New Delhi on Saturday. The event was the release of the book titled 'Ek Rukh Yeh Bhi' written by Aruna Mukhim. He further stated that India has progressed a lot but the people have not given the due priority to literature. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 956
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At least 100 small shops gutted in a massive fire
1:28 Kanpur, May 31 (ANI): At least 100 small shops were gutted in massive fire causing damage worth millions of rupees in Kanpur. Fire gripped the market area having small shops situated at the parade ground of the city. Fire gutted the entire market due to strong wind. Locals were anguished as they said that neither administration nor the state government has ever taken measures to stop such accidents as they occur in the same area almost every year. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 751
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B town stars shine bright at hakim saloon launch
1:38 Mumbai, May 31 (ANI): A Galaxy of Bollywood stars descended down at the launch of renowned hairstylist Hakim's saloon cum fitness centre in Mumbai. The long list of guests who attended the evening included names like Hitesh Deshmikh, serial kisser Emraan Hashmi, Bollywood's macho-man Suniel Shetty, and even yesteryear actor Mithun Chakraborthy. But the two actors who certainly hogged the maximum highlight were Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 978
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Now graphic warning on tobacco products
1:4 New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Smokers may think twice before lighting up from Sunday. Starting May 31, the World No Tobacco Day, all tobacco products will carry graphic pictorial warnings to highlight the hazards of tobacco intake. The pictorial warning would occupy 40 percent of the space on the front of all packets of tobacco products. Although the usage of strong warnings like skull and cross bones or a cancer-disfigured face is optional. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 848
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Speculations high of Meira being Lok Sabha speaker
0:44 New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Union Minister Meira Kumar met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday amid indications from the party that she was the front-runner for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. The Minister for Water Resources, who is considered as Congress's Dalit face met Ms. Gandhi at 10 Janpath, a day after she emerged as the top contender for the post at a meeting of senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1056
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Air Chief Marshal PV Naik is new chief of IAF
1:8 New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): Air Chief Marshall Pradeep Vasant Naik assumed office as the air chief of world's fourth largest air force in the national capital on Sunday. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, who has retired. The change of guard ceremony held in Air Headquarter was attended by all the Air Officers Commanding-in-chief of the seven commands of the Indian Air Force. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 931
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Pakistan had moved 75 percent of its air force to LOC
1:43 New Delhi/ Jammu And Kashmir, May 31 (ANI): A top commander of the Indian Air Force said on Sunday that Pakistan had moved 75 percent of its air force to the Line of Control between India and Pakistan after the 26/11 militant attacks in Mumbai. Air Marshal PK Barbora said this in New Delhi while handing over the command of the largest operational command of the Indian Air Force, which is the fourth largest Air Force in the world. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1147
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Swat operation to be over in 2 to 3 days
1:8 Singapore, May 31 (ANI): According to a senior army official in Singapore, Pakistan expects its military operation to defeat militants in Swat to be over in two or three days. Official gave this statement on Sunday. His comments came after the military said on Saturday that Pakistani forces have regained full control of Mingora, a week after re-entering the main town in the Swat valley to dislodge thousands of Taliban fighters. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1069
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World richest marathon receives record participation
1:38 Bangalore, May 31(ANI): The second edition of 1,55,000 USD Sunfeast World 10 K Marathon held in Bangalore city in Karnataka received record participation of about 32,000 in various racing events on Sunday. The day saw people running on the streets of Bangalore in spite of a scorching sun. Model turned Bollywood actor Milind Soman, who was present at the event said that slowly people are getting aware of benefits of fitness. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1597
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Manufacturing industries affected by global crisis
2:19 Coimbatore, June 1 (ANI): Due to the ongoing global recession, the micro or the small industries in Tamil Nadu are affected by the economic meltdown. In the past recent years the city has emerged as the major hub for engineering industries, which consist of micro, small and medium engineering industries. These industries produce equipments from small spares to large machinery mainly for supplying to large engineering companies like Ashok Leyland, Maruti, Reliance, ISRO, BHEL etc. In this category the most affected are the micro industries. Added: 15844 days ago Views: 1239
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