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Political parties in West Bengal put up gory billboards
2:8 Kolkata, April 28 (ANI): Violence dominated posters have been put up in Kolkata by various parties ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls. The posters put up by the ruling Communist Party India (Marxist) shows the violence allegedly purported by the Maoists, aided by the opposition Trinamul Congress, on CPI (M) cadres. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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Indian court to decide on Kasab s juvenility on May 2
2:11 Mumbai, April 30 (ANI): A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday announced that its ruling on the medical reports pertaining to the age of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman who rampaged through the city last November, would be made on May 2. A team of doctors examined his dental set up and other physical parameters like the bone structure and reached the conclusion that Kasab, who is presently in judicial custody, is a major. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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Shutdown continues in Kashmir
0:46 Srinagar, June 3 (ANI): Streets remained deserted, shops and businesses shut, as the strike called by separatists crippled activity, for the third consecutive day on Wednesday Kashmir. The strike call is in protest against the alleged killing of 2 women by the security forces. Life for the locals came to a standstill as they were forced to remain indoors. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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India will retain T20 World Cup: Srikkanth
1:31 Chennai/ New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): Chairman of national cricket selectors, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, on Friday expressed confidence that the Indian team, led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would retain the Twenty-20 world cup. Speaking to reporters, Srikkanth talked about batting and bowling options of the team in depth. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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Muslim clerics vent their ire on Sarkozy's veil remarks
1:42 Lucknow, June 24 (ANI): Muslim clerics belonging to the Shia sect in Lucknow city on Tuesday, expressed their displeasure at the French President Sarkozy terming the burqa as an index of subjugating women. Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, a Lucknow-based senior Shia Muslim cleric said that Muslims must be given complete freedom to practice their religion. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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Vaginal swabs of Aarushi tampered with,says officials
1:16 New Delhi,4 August (ANI):In a shocking revelation, the Forensic investigators at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics or the CDFD in Hyderabad have disclosed that vaginal swabs drawn from teenage murder victim Aarushi Talwar have been tampered with. They have been substituted with samples from an unconnected — and still unidentified — woman. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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IACC celebrates its 40th anniversary in a grand way
1:43 Mumbai, November 07(ANI): The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), an apex forum of industrialists and traders doing business with the US, celebrated its 40th anniversary in Mumbai on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Paul Flombsee, US Consular-General appreciated the chamber’s initiative towards fostering and sustaining the relationship between the two countries. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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PM stresses on use of renewable sources of energy
1:40 New Delhi,January 11 (ANI):Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday launched country's ambitious National solar energy mission at Solar Energy Conclave 2010,with the main objective of sustaining the country's growth based on renewable and clean sources of energy. Singh asserted that the application of solar energy can change the face of India's rural economy. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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BJP opposes job quotas on religious grounds
1:51 New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday slammed the ruling Congress party for plans to extend quotas to deprived classes in jobs and educational institutes to minorities including those converted. The quotas have been recommended by the National Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities, also known as Justice Ranganath Misra Commission after its chairman. Calling the move communalization of development, Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj aggressively opposed the proposed decision of the Union Government. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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Indian cinema to go global: Bollywood
1:55 Mumbai,March 19 (ANI):In an award function organised on the mega media and entertainment industry event,FICCI Frames,in Mumbai on Thursday Bollywood actors unanimously expressed that Indian cinema has grown to a great extent and its time that efforts are made to make it global.Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who was bestowed with the Global Entertainment and Media Personality award at the FICCI Frames 2010 Excellence Awards said that more convention with international organisations should be organised to help Indian cinema go global. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 926
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6 dead and several injured in Building collapse
1:46 Mumbai, August 13 (ANI): Six people are feared dead and about twenty-three seriously injured in the collapse of a 72-year old building in Mumbai on Wednesday. Two women and two children are among the dead. Four-storey building of Datta Apartments, situated in congested Bhindi Bazaar area of the city collapsed early morning. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh, visited the site and declared compensation for the victims. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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House of Representatives passes Indo-US nuke deal
0:46 Washington D.C, September 28 (ANI): The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday approved an agreement to end the three-decade ban on U.S. nuclear trade with India. The agreement passed the House by a margin of 298-117. The Democrats who control the Senate hope to bring it to a vote there within days despite the opposition of some in their own party. The agreement has drawn criticism from non-proliferation advocates because India has shunned the Non-proliferation Treaty. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Bollywood s reel action hero takes on real pugilist in Mumbai
1:42 Mumbai, October 19 (ANI): Bollywood action hero Akshay Kumar and Olympic bronze medal winner pugilist Vijender Kumar punched each other in boxing ring in Mumbai recently. Akshay and Vijender decided to lock horns for a charity cause to fulfill desires of the children of a non governmental organization 'Make a wish Foundation'. Vijender while talking to reporters said that he has grown up watching Akshay's films and is a huge fan of the on-screen action hero. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Laxity in coastal security: R R Patil
1:49 Mumbai, November 29 (ANI): Although the condition in Mumbai is completely under control now, there still are a lot of concerns that have to be discussed. And Deputy Chief of Maharashtra has started facing some of the concerns. R.R. Patil on Friday admitted that there is laxity in coastal security in the state. Patil said that the coastal security would be tightened in the wake of the atrocious attacks and another force on the lines of national security guard would be formed. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Mayawati to expand her base in south
1:41 Chennai, December 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati on Monday addressed a huge rally in Chennai in an attempt to expand her party base in Tamil Nadu. For supporters she is reaching out nationally to millions of lower castes who feel left out from an economic boom. Mayawati addressing the rally said that her party was not caste-based and support of all sections was required for obtaining power in the state. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Rare botanical garden being conserved in Nainital
1:19 Nainital, January 2 (ANI): A botanical garden called the 'Nature Study Centre' in the hilly region of Uttarakhand in Nainital is being conserved. The garden consists of rare medicinal plants. The hilly areas of Uttarakhand known for its natural beauty and spread over an area of 35 hectares consists of a wide variety of rare medicinal plants. Bamboo enclosures have been put in place to protect the medicinal plants from landslides. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Satyam to appoint new accounting firm
1:22 Hyderabad/New Delhi, January 13 (ANI): One of the member of the newly appointed three-member board of Satyam Computer Services said that the appointment of a chairman would be decided after few more members join the board. The members have also decided to appoint a new accounting firm within the next 48 hours to work on restating the accounts and declare the December quarter earnings. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Manipur gear up for Republic Day, despite boycott call
1:59 Imphal, January 25 (ANI): Locals gear up for the Republic Day despite boycott call given by the militants in insurgency hit Manipur.The militant outfits in the state have asked some government schools of Imphal not to participate in the march-past competition in the coming Republic Day celebration this year. Warnings have been sent to at least six Government schools located in various parts of the state. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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Pak police release sketches of Tuesday attack suspects
0:45 Lahore, March 5 (ANI): Pakistan police on Thursday released sketches of four suspects allegedly involved in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team. Pakistan investigators were following important leads to identify people behind the attack, but no breakthrough has emerged two days after the gunmen fired and then melted away. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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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: 15849 days ago Views: 925
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