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Indian peace delegation crosses over to Pakistan
2:12 Wagah, February 23 (ANI): An Indian group of artistes, activists, academicians and journalists crossed over to Pakistan for a good will visit from Wagah border on Sunday. The 14-member delegation includes noted Hindi movie producer-director Mahesh Bhatt, social activist Swami Agnivesh and historian Salman Haider. The famed Bollywood director-producer Mahesh Bhatt said that India and Pakistan peace dialogue should not reach a point of no return. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1109
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IPL Season 4: KTK address media after loosing against RCB
4:23 Kochi, April 10 (ANI): In a thrilling match, Royal Challengers Bangalore team stole a six wicket victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala in their opening match of the Indian Premier League in Kochi on Saturday. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 339
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Indian PM hopeful of Chinas cooperation
1:47 On board Indian PM’s plane, enroute Beijing to New Delhi, Jan 16(ANI): Addressing a news conference onboard his aircraft enroute Beijing to New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 15th expressed hope of China's support for India's civilian nuclear cooperation deal with the United States. No breakthrough emerged on a decades-old border dispute that has dogged relations between the two nations and that flared into a brief war in 1962. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1435
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Top Maoist arrested in Orissa
1:24 Orissa, March 06 (ANI): Police arrested a top Maoist leader, identified as Shatrughan or Manglu Biswal from Bargarh district of Orissa on Sunday. Biswal, who is a member of Orissa state Committee, was arrested from Bargarh railway station on the charge of his involvement in subversive activities. Police also seized one 9 mm pistol, six live ammunitions, Maoist literature and posters, mobile phone and 54,500 rupees in cash from his possession. Police officials said that Biswal who was a resident of Erasama area of Jagatsinghpur district was the key person in the Left-wing outfit (Communist Party Marxist). Added: 15875 days ago Views: 494
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India has fair chances to win tri-series: Harbhajan
1:26 New Delhi, August 24 (ANI):Indian cricket team's chances of winning the tri-series in Sri Lanka are quite good,Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh said in New Delhi on Monday.Harbhajan said this while unveiling the world's first Digital Trophy,the Compaq cup,for the tri nation series.The tri-series,which also involves New Zealand,will be held from September 8 to 14. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 949
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ISRO to launch Oceansat-2 in September
1:14 Coimbatore, August 25 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is all set to launch Oceansat-2, an exclusive satellite to track marine life and identify potential fishing zones in September. This was disclosed by Y V N Krishnamurthy, Director of ISRO's Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre while addressing a symposium in Coimbatore on Monday. Krishnamurthy mentioned that all pre-launch tests on the functional aspects of the satellite have been successfully completed. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 975
Surat Diamond industry asks central govt to revise taxation code
1:30 Surat, July 04 (ANI): Even as India's Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee is about to come up with the revised direct tax code, the Surat Diamond Association (SDA) in Gujarat has made a representation seeking the removal of certain provisions, from the draft Direct Tax Code (DTC).The SDA apprehends these controversial clauses are likely to create a big impact on the gems and jewellery sector. He also noted that SDA has contended the very basic character of the diamond industry, which makes it impossible to maintain carat-to-carat or piece-to-piece inventory. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 709
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Justice be done to riot victims, says Advani
1:47 New Delhi, October 9 (ANI): Justice should be given to victims of the attacks on Christian community, said senior leader of India\'s main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Lal Krishna Advani said this at a meeting with a Christian delegation which met him in New Delhi on Wednesday in the wake of attacks on their community in the country. Archbishop of Delhi Vincent M. Concessao, said that such dialogue must continue to restore normalcy. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1080
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Burney pledges support for Sarabjit
1:33 Bhatinda, Apr 4(ANI): Pakistan's former Minister for Human Rights, Ansar Burney has assured support to the fight demanding the release of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, but said the final decision rested with the President. Burney who crossed over to India from Pakistan on Wednesday has been gathering evidence on Sarabjit and has also met Pakistanis held in Indian jails. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1105
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E-cigarettes a healthy alternative
35557333:20 Chennai, June 27(ANI): This man is smoking an E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes. This cigarette provides satisfaction to the users without harming them in any way. And they are now finding acceptance among people at Chennai. The product has appealed to smokers who, even after being aware of the ill effects of smoking, find it difficult to quit. These cigarettes work on the simple principle of 'nicotine replacement therapy' and give the smokers the contentment of a conventional cigarette Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1127
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Jhillu Yadav another eyewitness identifies Kasab
1:33 Mumbai, June 12 (ANI): Head Constable of the Railway Protection Force Jhillu Yadav deposed against Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman from last year's Mumbai attack and presently an accused facing multiple charges, before a special court at Mumbai on Thursday. Chief public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told reporters that Yadav had informed the court as to how he had fought the militants who were armed with sophisticated weapons. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1073
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2010 Sees Designs From Maruti
1:6 New Delhi, Dec 18(ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country's biggest carmaker, will start designing cars in India by 2010. According to reports the car manufacturing giant has already sent close to a hundred employees for training in Japan. The training is proposed to include hardcore designing as well as developing research-related capabilities. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1257
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Namaste India fest brings India Japan closer
2:36 Tokyo, September 29 (ANI): Cultural ties between India and Japan have taken a giant leap forward with Tokyo hosting the two-day Namaste India 2008 festival at the weekend. Displaying cultural synergy Japanese artistes performed classical Indian dances and contemporary Indian music. But, Kathak and dance performances by Bollywood dancers were the major attraction of the event. Bollywood diva Vidya Malavade was the Namaste India Cultural Icon for the year 2008. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1785
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BHEL spends Rs. 3200 crores on expansion
1:23 New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): According to industry sources, state-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has spent a sum of Rs 3200 crores for increasing its production capacity. Under the expansion programme, BHEL has enhanced power generation equipment manufacturing capacity from 6,000 MW a year to 10,000 MW a year, which is further expected to rise to 15,000 MW a year by the end of 2009. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1099
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Luxury watch brands eye Indian market
1:50 Bangalore, October 25 (ANI): Luxury watch brands are targeting the Indian market with demand for high-end watches on a rise. Indian consumers are keen to buy luxury watches, as it has become a life style statement for many. Luxury Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil is setting up an Indian subsidiary, Raymond Weil India Pvt. Ltd, a sign of growing importance of the Indian market. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 1728
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India lags in health sector than many countries: Pranab
1:36 Kolkata, April 05 (ANI): India lags behind in health sector than many developed and underdeveloped nations, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said in Kolkata on Sunday. Nearly one million Indians die every year because of inadequate health services, especially in rural areas. The country with a population nearly 1.2 billion, has the highest number of HIV cases along with South Africa and Nigeria. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 616
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Maoists kill a school teacher in West Bengal
1:13 Jhargram, April 02 (ANI): Maoists killed a school teacher in Jhargram area of West Bengal on Friday. 42-year-old Parbat Mahto, a worker of Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), was abducted by the rebels from near his residence. Mahto, a para-teacher of Ghritakham Primary School, was picked up when he had gone to take a bath at a nearby pond at yesterday morning. According to media reports, Parbat Mahto's body was found later near a culvert, about one kilometre away, from the village. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 402
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BJP JMM likely to form government in Jharkhand
0:57 Ranchi,September 07 (ANI): India's main opposition,the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday decided to stake its claim to the state government with the support of the regional Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the All Jharkhand Student's Union (AJSU) in Jharkhand.At a meeting of the state legislators of the BJP in state capital Ranchi,the party decided that the new government would be formed under the leadership of senior BJP leader,Arjun Munda. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 603
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A Raja glad at overwhelming response to 3G spectrum bids
1:24 New Delhi, May 20(ANI):India's Minister of Communications and Information Technology A Raja, on Wednesday expressed his happiness over the successful completion of auction for 3G spectrum telephones. The government, in its budget 2010-11, had estimated rupees 35,000 crore from sale of spectrum for both 3G as well as Broadband Wireless Access (BWA). Added: 15875 days ago Views: 586
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Rhino RX car launched in Indian market
1:29 New Delhi, 7 Jan (ANI): International Car and Motors Limited or ICML, a part of the Sonalika Group, launched the multi-utility vehicle Rhino Rx in the Indian national capital New Delhi on January 7th. Fitted with a Rover diesel engine, the new Rhino Rx can attain a speed of 100 km an hour in less than 16 seconds. The car has been designed in collaboration with Britain-based Lotus Engineering and is customized for Indian roads. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 1683
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