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Govt monitoring oil prices after Libya unrest: Pranab
1:13 New Delhi, February 25 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday tried to soothe nerves over spiralling crude prices following Libya crisis, saying the government was keeping a vigil on the situation and markets should not get unnecessarily agitated over the issue. Indian shares tumbled by almost three percent on Thursday in their biggest one-day fall in almost 16 months. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 447
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World Cup 2011: Sehwag's injury scare ahead of India-England match
1:5 Bangalore, February 25 (ANI): Few days before the crucial India and England World Cup match, opener Virender Sehwag on Friday survived an injury scare after being hit on his ribs by a fast bowler Zaheer Khan during the practice session. He was immediately taken to the dressing room for medical supervision. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 507
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Shahid to celebrate birthday without Priyanka
1:2 New Delhi, February 25 (ANI): Bollywood chocolate boy Shahid Kapur turns 30 today. But sadly, he will be celebrating the D-day without his ladylove Priyanka Chopra. Rumour has it that the lovey-dovey couple has fought once again and called off their relationship for the umpteenth time. Priyanka, according to rumours, is in the US, reportedly saddened by the lukewarm response to her last release 'Saat Khoon Maaf'. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 437
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Kalmadi to begin legal proceedings against corruption charges
0:53 Ranchi, February 25 (ANI): Former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi, will look for a lawyer to begin legal proceedings against corruption charges, the lawmaker's legal consultant told media persons on Friday. Kalmadi met with his lawyers at a hotel in Ranchi to decide on a course of legal action against the corruption charges. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 540
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Rail Budget: No hike in fares, concessions for physically challenged, senior citizens
2:55 New Delhi, February 25 (ANI): For the third successive year, the Railway Budget for 2011-12 spared the passengers of any increase in fares and proposed no hike in freight rates, as Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee presented her populist Rail Budget in the Lok Sabha today. The Minister also announced the set up of Central Organisation for Project Implementation to ensure completion of rail projects. Mamata also extended concession for physically challenged persons. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 684
Interlocutor advises Orissa Govt to fulfill promises made to Maoists
2:3 Bhubaneswar/ Malkangiri, February 25 (ANI): Professor Hargopal, who negotiated the release of two government officials abducted by Maoists in Orissa, on Friday, advised the state government to keep its promises to the rebels. The extremists released junior engineer Pabitra Majhi on Wednesday and subsequently set free District Collector of Malkangiri, RV Krishna, on Thursday after Orissa government agreed to all of 14 demands made by the captors. Prof. Hargopal, meanwhile, cautioned the government against going back on its word. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 459
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NZ Quake survivor goes ahead with 'planned' wedding
2:24 New Zealand, February 25 (ANI): A New Zealand woman who miraculously survived Tuesday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake after being trapped 'in a foetal position' for a terrifying seven hours married her fiancé in Christchurch today. Emma Howard, an accountant in the Pyne Gould Guinness building, narrowly escaped when a concrete roof crashed down on her workstation. She was finally rescued along with six of her colleagues. Howard's fiancé Chris Greenslade anxiously waited for his bride ahead of their wedding ceremony at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Burnside, which was not affected by the quake. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 419
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Salman, Katrina to share screen space again
1:2 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Sallu and Kat will share screen space once again. Though their pair in 'Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya' couldn't attract audience, but hopefully history would not repeat itself this time. The grapevine has it New York director Kabir Khan is trying to cast 'Dabanng' Salman Khan and Katrina 'Sheila' Kaif in an upcoming Yash Raj venture. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 413
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Bhanot, Verma held for criminal conspiracy, causing huge loss to govt: CBI
1:30 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday briefed mediapersons on the arrest two key aides of Suresh Kalmadi, Lalit Bhanot and V. K. Verma, on charges alleging irregularities of funds in the Commonwealth Games 2010. CBI Spokesperson Vineeta Thakur said that the CW Games officials have been arrested for criminal conspiracy and causing huge loss to the government. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 519
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World Cup 2011: We can't take any team for granted: Sammy
1:47 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Captain of West Indies cricket team Darren Sammy in New Delhi on Wednesday said that every game in the World Cup is a big match and the team won't take their rivals for granted as they prepare to play against South Africa with passion and pride. West Indies will play against South Africa today in New Delhi. Sammy said the team is in touch with some of the West Indian legends like Vivian Richards and Clive Lloyd, captain of World Cup winning sides in 1975 and 1979, for motivation. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 495
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Ignorance of Indian law caused problem: Rahat
2:5 Lahore, February 24 (ANI): Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who had been detained in New Delhi for carrying huge amount of foreign currency beyond permissible limit, said that it was ignorance of Indian law that caused all the controversial problems. While addressing the media persons on his arrival at Lahore from India on Wednesday, he said that Indian law allows up to Dollar5,000 in cash, or Dollar10,000 in traveller's cheques to be taken abroad which was the root of the entire controversy as he was unaware about this law. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 497
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World Cup 2011: Indian team gears up to face England
1:8 Bangalore, February 24 (ANI): The Indian cricket team is sweating it out at the nets, in Karnataka stadium, ahead of their match against England on February 27. India's key opening batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who underwent an MRI scan on Sunday night at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after he felt pain in his left knee, was seen brushing up his batting skills in the M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore. The team manager, on Monday after the medical examination, said he should be fit for their next World Cup game. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 716
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World Cup 2011: Team getting experience of playing against strong teams: Zimbabwe
1:59 Ahmedabad, February 24 (ANI): Zimbabwe cricketer Charles Coventry, after strenuous practice sessions in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, said that although the team lost to Australia but it has started getting experience of playing against strong teams. He also added that talking to veteran players like Brian Lara had boosted the morale of the team and the players were working hard for the upcoming matches. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 467
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Maoists destroy regional leader's residence in Jharkhand
1:19 Latehar, February 24 (ANI): Maoists attacked the residence of All Jharkhand Students Union leader on Tuesday in Latehar district of Jharkhand. They had come in huge numbers and brutally beat up Ganjhu's family and looted his house, blasting it with explosives later. Ganjhu's brother, Raju, said they had suffered huge losses as the Maoists took away all their belongings. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 424
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Appeal made to Maoists to release Krishna: Patnaik
1:10 Bhubaneswar, February 24 (ANI): As the 48 hours deadline given to Maoists for the release abducted government official RV Krishna nears its end, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Thursday that negotiators are in talks to get Malkangiri Collector R V Krishna freed by the end of time limit. Patnaik had earlier assured the government is evaluating all options and monitoring the situation closely to secure early release of the officer. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 364
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No irregularities in World Cup ticket sales: Srinath
1:19 Bangalore, February 24 (ANI): Javagal Srinath, Secretary of Karnataka State Cricket Association and former Indian cricketer, on Thursday camouflaged the irregularities in sale of tickets by saying such incidents are natural in the country where cricket is akin to religion. Slamming the accusations of irregularities, he said the administration even gave up their 'quota' tickets to meet the demand. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 438
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S-band spectrum deal not approved by cabinet: PM
2:17 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that neither his office nor the cabinet approved the 2005 agreement to allocate rare S-band spectrum to a private firm, Devas Multimedia. Rebuffing claims that huge potential government revenue had been lost in a satellite spectrum contract lease recently scrapped by his government after corruption allegations, Singh, while speaking in the Rajya Sabha, said only the decision to approve the satellite part had come to the cabinet. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 543
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World Cup 2011: Eng looking forward to play against India
1:29 Bangalore, February 24 (ANI): England cricketer, Ravi Bopara during a press conference in Bangalore today said that his team is looking forward to the match against India on February 27. Talking about the preparations of the upcoming match, Bopara said that all would depend on the conditions that day. Bopara, a British Indian, said he watched lots of Indian and England cricket matches during his childhood. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 448
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Kareena prefers being 'glamorous' rather then 'sexy'
1:39 Mumbai, February 24 (ANI): After inspiring and impressing one and all by her figure and looks, actor Kareena Kapoor is still not comfortable with the 'sexy' tag. The actor, who has been recently declared as the sexiest actress in the film industry by a magazine, admitted in Mumbai on Wednesday, that she prefers being called glamorous rather then 'sexy'. Kareena, who is known for her fashion sense, also revealed that she likes sarees the most, when it comes to her favourite attire. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 685
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All arrangements being made to bring back Indians from Libya: Krishna
1:52 New Delhi, February 24 (ANI): Assuring the safety of Indians in restive Libya, Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna on Thursday in New Delhi said that 'all possible arrangements' were being made by the ministry to evacuate Indians from the strife-torn nation. He added the first ship would reach the port soon, which has the capacity to hold 1,120 persons. The second vessel to follow is of much smaller capacity. Krishna gave the assurance that all Indians in Libya are safe, and would be evacuated. Added: 15874 days ago Views: 397
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