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West Bengal Congress President meets Sonia Gandhi
1:49 New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Congress Party seems to be heading towards another tussle with an ally over seat sharing. In the run-up to the Assembly elections in West Bengal, the Congress has decided to ask its state ally Trinamool Congress for 100 to 120 seats of the total 294 seats; however, TMC is not ready to concede more than sixty seats to it. West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Manas Bhuiyan met party chief Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Thursday to work out the seat sharing formula. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 545
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Newly appointed DG of CRPF takes charge today
1:38 New Delhi,October 06 (ANI): Newly appointed Director General of the CRPF K.Vijay Kumar took charge of his office today.Kumar has been in the limelight for leading the security operations that led to sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's killing in 2004,and has remained the head of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) National Police Academy in Hyderabad.Before taking charge, he told media persons in the domestic airport in Delhi,that his main objective would be to understand the situation at the major areas,where the situation is getting worse and make the action plan. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1132
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Talks are only solution for peace in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah
1:33 Srinagar, October 22 (ANI): Kashmir Chief Omar Abdullah while addressing a ceremony on the annual police Martyrs day in Srinagar on Wednesday said that result-oriented dialogue is the only way for bringing peace and tranquillity in the insurgency-hit Himalayan region. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 633
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Mamata gifts luxury train Maharjas Express to commuters
1:49 Kolkata,March 21 (ANI):Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday flagged off the luxury tourist train Maharajas Express,which she called as a Gift to the World.A joint venture of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Cox and Kings India Limited,the motive of this train is to generate revenue and help international tourists explore the real beauty and heritage of India.It possesses elegant features to give the guests a feel of royalty. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 885
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Chatwal accepts Padma award, hails Indian judicial system
2:26 New Delhi, April 08 (ANI): Unfazed by the slew of allegations over financial irregularities, NRI hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal on Wednesday said truth had prevailed and added that he felt great at receiving the Padma award. Accepting the Padma Bhushan from President Pratibha Patil at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Chatwal said he had chosen to keep quiet till the awards. Chatwal also expressed gratitude to the government of Indian for selecting him for this civilian award. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 598
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IPL Season 4: Disappointed with our batting line up: Marsh
2:46 Mumbai, April 28 (ANI): While addressing the post-match news conference on Wednesday Sahara Pune Warriors coach Geoff Marsh held his team's batting form responsible for the squad's defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tourney at Mumbai. The Chennai Super Kings crushed the Pune Warriors by eight wickets, breaking their jinx of losing the last four consecutive matches in a row. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 361
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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: 15849 days ago Views: 1147
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Delhiites suffer as bluelines go off CWG routes
1:37 New Delhi, September 27 (ANI): Daily commuters in Indian capital New Delhi faced a harrowing time on Monday as about 1,600 private buses stayed off roads, causing problems to office-goers and students, alike. The buses were shunted out in time for the Commonwealth Games, with an aim to improve the image of the city, which would be visited by foreign delegates and teams for the mega-event. Buses were off the roads in the areas around the Games venues, and other localities that may be frequented by visitors, causing many locals to suffer lengthy waits. For some buses, the routes have been curtailed to ensure they turn back before entering the designated area where no Bluelines will be allowed. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 762
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Air India unveils revival programmes
1:16 New Delhi, August 08 (ANI): Arvind Jadhav, Chairman-and-Managing Director of Air India at New Delhi on Friday said that Air India has chalked out a package with numerous revival programmes that would see the airline return to profitability over the next 24 to 36 months. Air India has also planned to restructure existing debt and fleet rationalization particularly matching capacity with the availability of demand. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 828
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Left to take to streets to protest fuel price hike
1:15 Chennai, June 28 (ANI): Constituent parties of the Left Front will stage nationwide protests against the central government's decision to hike prices of petroleum products. Sitaram Yechury, central lawmaker and Politburo member of Communist Party of India (Marxist) informed at Chennai on Sunday. Yechury also took a dig at the government over its inability to force Dow Chemicals, the US based firm which now owns the Union Carbide, the company responsible for the Bhopal disaster, to pay for the clean up of the toxic waste from the vicinity of the factory site, by saying that the government should follow US President's action on BP for cleaning the oil spill. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 701
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Rakeysh Mehra to bring Milkha Singh's life on screen
1:59 Chandigarh,March 21 (ANI):Bollywood has always been inspired from real life and here's yet another addition to the list which is based on a personality who made India proud.After giving films like Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6,director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is gearing up to give another remarkable venture on India's ace athlete Milkha Singh titled as Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.Addressing reporters in Chandigarh,Mehra said that the film would inspire youngsters to fight against all odds. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 689
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Security intensified along LoC in Kashmir
1:32 Poonch,August 10 (ANI): Vigilance along the Line of Control in Kashmir has intensified as security personnel fear infiltration to pick up with the melting of snow at high altitudes.Troops of 18 Mahar Regiment of the Indian army have been keeping round the clock vigil at Aangan Pathri post on Pirpanjal range in Poonch sector.They are on alert to foil any infiltration bid. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 887
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Tibetan exiles dub Mock Olympics as a step forward
2:2 Dharamsala, May 26(ANI): According to the Tibetan exiles, the 4 day long Tibetan Olympics have been a major step forward to bring the exiled community together in their battle against the Chinese. The Tibetans exiles in India held their own Olympics in Dharamsala displaying a spirited array of cultural events and rock concerts.The Olympics, held with the intention of mocking the actual Chinese games concluded on Sunday, May 25. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1110
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Now Bhushans in land allotment controversy
2:12 New Delhi, April 20 (ANI): After CD controversy, the co-chairman of the drafting committee of the Lokpal Bill, Shanti Bhushan landed in a fresh trouble today. According to a national daily, Shanti Bhushan and his lawyer son Jayant were allotted two 10,000-square-metre plots in Noida, without carrying out draws and auctions. Former Additional Solicitor General Vikas Singh, who is also the petitioner in the Noida farmland allotment case, on Wednesday, accused Noida authorities of favouritism for giving prime farmland to the Bhushans, without following any standard process. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 419
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Police foil Punjab rebel outfit’s killing mission
1:36 New Delhi, Jan 4(ANI): In a major development, four suspected militants of the Sikh rebel outfit Babbar Khalsa International, who were planning a killing mission, were arrested by the Delhi police. During a news conference on January 4th, it was revealed that the arrested militants were on their mission to eliminate a few people including a self-styled godman Baba Pyara Singh Bhaniyarewala. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1395
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World Cup 2011: Next three games could be country's last chance: Kamande
1:5 New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): Ahead of the match against Canada, Jimmy Kamande, captain of the Kenyan cricket team said that the next three games could be last chance for his country to prove its worth in the World Cup tourney. He said this while interacting with the media persons after a strenuous practice session at the nets in New Delhi on Sunday. Kenya will take on Canada in New Delhi today. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 464
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Budding horse riders to show their mettle
1:49 Ludhiana, November 8 (ANI): The fourth Punjab Horse Show and state Equestrian championship provided platform to the budding horse riders to showcase their talent on the racecourse in Punjab. Organised by Punjab Police Academy, the event showcased Olympic events of show jumping and dressage as well as the International events of tent pegging and endurance. The horse riders believed that the more competitions should be organized, as the there are many who don't have much knowledge about it. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1470
Olympic Torch set for relay in Paris amid protests
1:59 Paris/London, Apr 7(ANI): The Olympic torch is headed for Paris, even as pro-Tibet protesters continue with demonstrations in the French city. After the anti-China protests against the torch’s relay in London on Sunday, security has been beefed up in Paris. Meanwhile, scores of Pro-Tibet campaigners continue to protest along the route of relay on Sunday. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 999
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Sharad Pawar inaugurates fruit and vegetable summit
2:24 New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Amidst increasing pressure on inflation, Union Agricultural and Food Minister, Sharad Pawar, inaugurated a fruit and vegetable summit in New Delhi. The Fruit and Vegetable Summit 2008, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries or CII in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and its affiliated institutions, started from May 12 will end on May 13. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 1453
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Interpol says India yet to share Mumbai evidence
3:4 Islamabad, December 24 (ANI): Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble told a news conference in Islamabad that India has given no information about last month's attacks in Mumbai to Interpol and information passed to media by Indian investigators should be shared if it is accurate. He further added that until Indian authorities shared information, police around the world would be unable to make any determination about the identity of the attackers. Added: 15849 days ago Views: 863
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