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Residents react to Lahore bomb blast
1:29 Lahore, May 28 (ANI): Pakistan capital Lahore presented a gloomy look on Thursday after a car bomb killed at least 24 and wounded nearly 300.On Thursday, despite clean up efforts, rubble from the blast remained at the site along with charred vehicles. Two officers and six lower level officials from the Inter-Services Intelligence agency were among those killed, according to a senior government official. Residents of Lahore reacted angrily to the blast. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Rahul Gandhi targets Mayawati
1:49 Amethi, July 18 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi accused the Mayawati led Bahujan Samaj Party government in Uttar Pradesh of not being committed to work for the people. Rahul was addressing a gathering in his parliamentary constituency Amethi on Friday. Taking a pot shot at Mayawati, Gandhi said the government funds were being used for making statues but not for development. However, he although regarded the comments made by senior Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi against Mayawati as 'unfortunate'. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Locals in Kashmir against demilitarization of valley
1:43 Poonch,July 20 (ANI):Locals in Poonch district of Kashmir are in full support of the deployment of troops in the valley.They oppose demands of various separatist groups for demilitarization of the state.The locals say that it is easy for the political leaders to ask for demilitarization as they stay under protective gear.But the common men do not enjoy any such protection and thus,need the forces to protect them. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Hollywood's Fox bags rights for SRK's My Name Is Khan
1:13 Mumbai,August 2 (ANI):Be it his huge fan following, impressive filmography or his vast line of endorsements,Shahrukh certainly bags more than a reason to be tagged as the King of Bollywood.And now here's another feather to his cap.His next film My Name is Khan,is all set to create a record ahead of its release early next year with Hollywood's Fox Star Studios buying its marketing and distribution rights for around Rs 100 crore.No wonder the actor expects it to do well not only in India but abroad as well. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Drought-hit villagers in Bundelkhand migrate for work
2:3 Jhansi,August 15 (ANI):A drought-like situation in the Bundelkhand region overlapping two states -Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh - has forced hundreds of villagers to migrate to other parts of the country in search of alternative means of employment.Scanty rainfall and poor irrigation facilities have severely affected people,especially the marginal farmers and landless labourers. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
SP to rethink on ties with congress
1:37 New Delhi, September 21 (ANI): India's Samajwadi Party on Sunday said it would rethink on its relationship with central ruling Congress party. SP general secretary Amar Singh said the party will have to be cautious on supporting the Congress again as it has appointed a former BJP leader Sudheendra Kulkarni in a railway ministry committee. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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DMDK to observe fast for cause of Indian fishermen
1:11 New Delhi,September 29 (ANI): Angered by what they called laxity on part of the central government to intervene in the issue of attack on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan army,the members of DMDK party held a day-long hunger strike in New Delhi on Tuesday.The protest comes close on the heels of a shocking incident in which 22 fishermen from the Nagercoil area of Tamil Nadu alleged that they were assaulted by the Sri Lankan navy in the sea. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Maoists blow up railway track in West Bengal
1:4 Purulia, October 03 (ANI): Maoists blew up a railway track causing suspension of train services in Purulia district of West Bengal state on late Friday night,the day of their nationwide shutdown demanding release of tribal leader.According to officials several long-distance trains, including Howrah-Bilaspur- New Delhi Rajdhani Express, were detained at several stations due to the rail track damage. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
UP’s ‘short-sighted politics' prevents development: Rahul
1:40 Agartala, October 07(ANI): Talking to reporters Agartala, Rahul Gandhi, general secretary of India's ruling Congress party on Tuesday said that the Uttar Pradesh lagged behind in development because of myopic political vision. Gandhi added that more space should be made in his party's youth organizations for youngsters belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes who sit at the bottom of India's age-old caste system. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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SRK, Rahul Bose grace Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
2:9 New Delhi,November 01 (ANI):Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan along with actor Rahul Bose flagged off one of the most renowned and country's premier event, Airtel Delhi Half Marathon,in New Delhi on Sunday.Both the celebs seemed quite excited cheering the participants. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Public appreciation important than box office collections: Aamir
1:38 Mumbai,December 28 (ANI):Actor Aamir Khan has been third time lucky on Christmas.After his two previous Smashits,Taare Zameen Par and Ghajini, that also released around Christmas,3 idiots has also received rave reviews at the box office, that released on 25th of December, that's Christmas.But Mr.Perfectionist,who was recently present at an event in Mumbai along with other two onscreen idiots,R Madhvan and Sharman Joshi,said that rather than box office collections,what mattered him more was people appreciating his work. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Wasim Akram to play mentor's role in Kolkata Knight Riders SLUG: AKRAM TO
1:4 Kolkata, January 10 (ANI): Wasim Akram is all set to play mentor's role for the Kolkata Knight Riders as the team gears up for the third edition of IPL. The legendary Pakistani pacer was seen advising the young bowlers about the nitty-gritties of fast bowling at the weeklong training camp at the CCFC ground in Kolkata. KKR players are happy with the move. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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PM hopes RBI’s to contribution in economic growth
1:13 New Delhi, January 16 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while speaking on 75th anniversary of Reserve Bank of India on Friday expressed the hope that the central bank will continue to contribute towards the country's economic growth. Highlighting the contributions made by the RBI in the country's growth, Singh said, he hoped the tradition would continue. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 946
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Britain backs Pak, Afghanistan on anti-terrorism
1:32 Peshawar, April 21(ANI): British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband has said that his country backs efforts to reconcile with Islamist militants on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. However, he also said that there is no quick solution to terrorism, either through military means or negotiations. The Afghanistan Pakistan border is the major source of terrorism that Britain faces. Miliband also said that Britain wanted to work very closely with Pakistan on security issues. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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Security beefed up ahead of polls in Karnataka
2:22 Bangalore, May 9(ANI): Security has been beefed up in Karnataka ahead of the first round of the three-phased polling scheduled to be held on May 10. Out of the 224 member state assembly, 89 constituencies will go to polls in the first phase of the assembly elections. The state police are working hard to ensure peaceful and safe elections in the state. Karnataka is slated to hold three-phased polls on May 10, 16 and 22. Votes will be counted on May 25 and results are expected by afternoon. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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Indian boxers ready to punch above their weight
2:0 Patiala, August 1 (ANI): It’s been eight years since India agonizingly missed their first Olympic boxing medal… But this time Indian boxers brimming with confidence will enter the ring in Beijing. Medal-starved India will send its largest ever-boxing team to the Olympics starting next week. Middleweight Vijender and bantamweight Kumar qualified for the tournament in February. First-timers Dinesh Kumar, Anthresh Lakra and Jitender Kumar will join them for the games. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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Costumes of upcoming flick Drona unveiled
2:3 Mumbai, October 2 (ANI): Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra unveiled the costume of their forthcoming film, Drona in Mumbai. The film is produced by Shrishti Arya and directed by Goldie Behl. Apart from Abhishek & Priyanka the film also stars Kay Kay Menon in a negative role and Jaya Bachchan as Abhishek’s mother. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan said that he liked the subject when the director Goldie Behl narrated him the script. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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Defence brigade of Bollywood
1:52 New Delhi, November 17 (ANI): Do you know that Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, and Preity Zinta have a common connection? Wondering what? Well here’s the story. They all belong to the desirable Army and Air force clan. Born to Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra, a surgeon in the Army and mother Dr. Madhu Chopra; Priyanka Chopra grew into a multi-talented lady. Prior to her graduation, she studied in several schools as her father was on constant move on army duties. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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India ready to give Pakistan consular access to Kasab
1:45 New Delhi,January 10 (ANI):India's Junior Foreign Minister on Saturday said that India is ready to grant Pakistan consular access to lone surviving Mumbai gunman if Pakistan makes a request.Anand Sharma while talking to reporters in New Delhi said that no requests have been made by Pakistan yet but all help would be provided to them if they want.Sharma's statement comes in the wake of Pakistan; finally admitting that Mumbai attacks militant Ajmal Amir Iman Kasab is its national. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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Abhishek Bachchan on promotional spree
1:18 Ghaziabad/ Noida, February 23 (ANI): Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan on Sunday promoted his latest movie 'Delhi 6', by making maximum public appearances in at least six cities in a span of 12 hours. Abhishek Bachchan spoke at length about this promotion idea, which he had in mind since last one year. The title of the film 'Delhi 6' is inspired by the postal code of an area in Delhi where the story is based. Added: 15850 days ago Views: 945
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