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India signs tax information exchange pacts at G-20
2:17 On Board, February 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee while returning from Paris on Saturday, said that during G-20, Finance Ministers and heads of central banks at France, India signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA) with various countries to avoid tax evasions and fiscal frauds such as money laundering. He informed that India has initiated negotiations with other countries to prevent the black money from being stashed in foreign banks. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 859
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Tribals protest for release of abducted officers in Orissa
1:25 Bhubaneswar, February 20 (ANI): While even after four days there are no clues of whereabouts of abducted Orissa IAS officer, tribals in Bhubaneswar on Sunday protested in demand of the release of the two abducted government officials. Tribals said that the district collector was like a father figure for the villagers and they could not rest in peace until Krishna was released from the clutches of the Maoists. Meanwhile, as the Maoist interlocutors and civil liberty activists G Haragopal and R Someswara Rao started their preliminary discussions with Orissa Home Secretary and other senior officials in Orissa. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 424
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Problem will be resolved amicably: Maoist interlocutor
1:20 Bhubaneswar, February 20 (ANI): Former academicians, G Haragopal and R Someswara Rao from Hyderabad, appointed as interlocutors for the release of the two abducted government officials by Maoists,in Bhubaneswar on Sunday said, the problem would be resolved amicably. The mediators added they will have to meet the government and then they will be able to make any comments. Maoists suggested these former professors for the release of abducted Collector of Malkangiri R.V Krishna and an engineer. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 371
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World Cup 2011: Playing in subcontinent is a pleasure: Matt Prior
1:58 Nagpur, February 20 (ANI): England is all geared up for the world cup. They are not bowed down by the pressure of the tourney, but seem to enjoy playing in the Indian subcontinent, where cricket is no less than a religion. Addressing a new conference in Nagpur on Sunday, member of the England player Matt Prior said that the subcontinent is a special place to play cricket as fans come out in thousands to support their favourite team. England is going to fight against Netherlands on February 22 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium of Nagpur. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 455
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Indian army aviation corps celebrates it's 25 years
1:46 Jammu, February 20 (ANI): Army aviation corps, component of Indian Army entered its silver jubilee year and celebrated its glowing journey of 25 years in Jammu on Sunday. Speaking to media persons on the occasion, A.S. Sidhu, Brigadier and senior pilot of Indian Army Aviation, talked about the advancement in the sector. Focusing on the role of helicopters in sensitive areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Leh etc. Sidhu said that Jammu and Kashmir was one of the trustiest examples of best use of helicopters in the country. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 713
Dwarka Peeth saint challenges Babri verdict in SC
2:5 Gujarat, February 20 (ANI): Shankaracharya, a saint of 'Dwarka Peeth' in Gujarat on Sunday, filed case in Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment, which divided the Ramjanmabhoomi into three parts. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the judgment to divide the site of the demolished Babri mosque structure between Hindus and Muslims in a ratio of 2:1 Shankaracharya further added that the entire land should be handed over to the Hindus for the construction of a huge temple. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 691
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Veena Malik cashes on the ongoing Cricket World Cup
1:19 New Delhi, February 20 (ANI): After entertaining in Bigg Boss 4, Veena Malik is ready to play yet another innings.She is hosting a show on Cricket world cup, named 'Bigg Toss' for a news channel.Though she is caught amply unaware of the cricket terminology but she promises that the glamour quotient in her cricket shows will be high. Co-hosted by Rakhi Sawant, 'Bigg Toss', will be shown only when India is playing. It features 12 contestants divided into two groups who will choose their favourite player from the Indian team and bet on him. The group that scores the maximum points will be declared the winner of a Honda car. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 540
Big B, Sonakshi Sinha in 'Houseful 2'
1:0 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): Its seems that the star cast of Director Sajid Khan's Houseful 2 is getting bigger day by day. As we already know that the sequel of 'Housefull' has Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chunky Pandey, Randhir and Rishi Kapoor now the buzz making the rounds is that Amitabh Bachchan and Sonakshi Sinha has been added in the gang. According to reports Big B's dates are available only post July, which has resulted in the schedule of Housefull 2 being a bit delayed. Meanwhile, Sonakshi has been approached to play the third leading lady. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 482
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Salman gives marketing tips to Kangana
1:3 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): Even though his role has been chopped in Madhvan-Kangana starrer 'Tanu weds Manu', Salman Khan is generous enough to still lend his helping hand to Kangana, for promoting the film. According to reports both Kangna and Salman are shooting in Bangkok for their respective films, and staying at the same hotel. When the two bumped into each other, Kangna couldn't help talking to him about Tanu Weds Manu, and asked for marketing tips. The actor went two steps ahead and called few channel honchos to garner support for Kangna's film. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 481
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Ranbir teaches dance to Virender Sehwag
0:51 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): B'town heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who will be seen giving batting tips to cricketer Virender Sehwag in Pepsi's cricket World Cup special commercial, actually taught him to dance during the shooting of the ad. A source from the sets revealed that Sehwag was initially shy, but being a true sportsman, quickly got into the groove and started following Ranbir's instructions on the dance floor.The ad goes on-air on the opening day of the tournament, 19th February. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 469
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Big B, Sonakshi Sinha in 'Houseful 2'
1:0 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): Its seems that the star cast of Director Sajid Khan's Houseful 2 is getting bigger day by day. As we already know that the sequel of 'Housefull' has Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, John Abraham, Asin, Jacqueline Fernandez, Chunky Pandey, Randhir and Rishi Kapoor now the buzz making the rounds is that Amitabh Bachchan and Sonakshi Sinha has been added in the gang. According to reports Big B's dates are available only post July, which has resulted in the schedule of Housefull 2 being a bit delayed. Meanwhile, Sonakshi has been approached to play the third leading lady. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 460
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Salman gives marketing tips to Kangana
1:3 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): Even though his role has been chopped in Madhvan-Kangana starrer 'Tanu weds Manu', Salman Khan is generous enough to still lend his helping hand to Kangana, for promoting the film. According to reports both Kangna and Salman are shooting in Bangkok for their respective films, and staying at the same hotel. When the two bumped into each other, Kangna couldn't help talking to him about Tanu Weds Manu, and asked for marketing tips. The actor went two steps ahead and called few channel honchos to garner support for Kangna's film. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 445
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Ranbir teaches dance to Virender Sehwag
0:51 New Delhi, February 19 (ANI): B'town heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who will be seen giving batting tips to cricketer Virender Sehwag in Pepsi's cricket World Cup special commercial, actually taught him to dance during the shooting of the ad. A source from the sets revealed that Sehwag was initially shy, but being a true sportsman, quickly got into the groove and started following Ranbir's instructions on the dance floor.The ad goes on-air on the opening day of the tournament, 19th February. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 433
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World Cup 2011: We are not scared of facing Australia: Zimbabwe
1:33 Ahmedabad, February 19 (ANI): The Zimbabwean cricket team on Friday exuded confidence in facing the Australians in their first World Cup match to be held on Monday. Meanwhile, Stephen Mangongo, the team's assistant coach said that playing in the World Cup tourney has a lot of meaning for the team. The Zimbabwe team will face four-time World Cup winners Australia on February 21 at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 409
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World Cup 2011: Current Indian squad is best till date: Kumble
2:25 Faridabad/Vadodara, February 19 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble on Friday said that the country's current World Cup squad is the best till date. On the sidelines of a function at school in Faridabad, the ace spinner who happens to be the highest Indian wicket taker in Test cricket, exuded confidence with the hopes of the current side bringing the World Cup home. Meanwhile, former Indian wicket keeper Nayan Mongia in Vadodara also shared his views and noted that it is very crucial for the men in blue to get a good start during the tournament. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 613
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World Cup 2011: Wankhede Stadium fails to get NOC
0:54 Mumbai, February 19 (ANI): Wankhede Stadium in Maharashtra, which is the venue for the final match of the cricket World Cup, is still awaiting a No Objection Certificate from the fire department. Shraddha Jadhav, the mayor of Mumbai, pointed out that lack of facilities has led to the denial of NOC to Wankhede.The Wankhede Stadium, which had been undergoing revamping work, has received a jolt because of this denial of NOC. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 428
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Every country must rate its currency as per market trends: Pranab
1:31 Paris, February 19 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that in the current global scenario, each country should adjust its currency as per the market forces. He said this on the sidelines of the multilateral meet of G-20 Finance Ministers and heads of central banks at Paris. Addressing a poser on the China's artificial currency depreciation, Mukherjee said, though currency depreciation is not a part of discussion at the G-20, the economies should not resort to value judgement. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 446
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Har Gopal to negotiate release of abducted officers in Orissa
1:38 New Delhi/Malkangiri, February 19 (ANI): Social scientist Har Gopal has been asked by the Orissa authorities and the Maoists to negotiate for the release of two abducted government officials. On confirmation of this proposal, he shared his views with the media persons in New Delhi on Friday. A group of Maoists abducted R Vineel Krishna and Pabitra Majhi from Chitrakonda area of the Malkangiri district on February 16 when they were returning from a programme. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 463
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World Cup 2011: 100 feet long bat to wish Indian team
1:4 Mumbai, February 19 (ANI): Amidst numerous celebrations to herald the staging of the ICC World Cup tourney in India with the home crowd rooting for their country to win this coveted trophy, fans in Mumbai, made a difference by signing a 100 feet long bat on Friday. The ardent enthusiasts of the game spelt out their good wishes for the players on this giant bat during a promotional event held at the sprawling grounds of Azad Maidan in the city. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 477
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Tripura reports fresh bird flu outbreak
1:57 Agartala, February 19 (ANI): Health and veterinary workers culled more than 3000 poultry birds in Tripura on Friday after a fresh outbreak of H5N1 bird flu was reported. On advice of the central government, the state government called for the culling of the entire poultry within a radius of 3 kilometers from Government Duck Farm in capital Agartala. The ducks were culled after poultry samples collected from the farm tested positive for H5 strains of avian influenza. Added: 15875 days ago Views: 586
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