Kalam’s green mission at Rashtrapati Bhavan
July 2nd, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The sprawling Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan became a laboratory for nature-related experiments for A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during his 2002-07 presidential tenure."It was a great ... Read more...
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Power demand reaches all time high in Delhi
May 23rd, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The power demand in east and central Delhi Wedneday reached an all-time high of 1,243 mega watt (MW), surpassing the previous record of 1,237 MW ... Read more...
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China, Indonesia vow to boost ties
March 24th, 2012 - 1:16 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 23 (IANS) China and Indonesia Friday pledged to cement their ties and push forward their cooperation in east Asia.The commitment was made in the meetings between visiting Indonesian ... Read more...
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Sudan rebels claim to have killed 130 soldiers
February 28th, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Khartoum, Feb 28 (IANS) A rebel group in Sudan Tuesday said it has killed 130 Sudanese army soldiers in an attack along the Sudan-South Sudan border, Xinhua reported."The attack launched ... Read more...
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Gorkha Rifles veterans relive memories
November 20th, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 20 (IANS) It was a nostalgic occasion Sunday when officers and other ranks of the Gorkha Rifles assembled in a Himachal Pradesh army cantonment to relive their memories.Over ... Read more...
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No Diwali gifts, only charity donations please: PM
October 20th, 2011 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked people not to send him Diwali gifts, but instead make donations to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, ... Read more...
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Man dies as car catches fire
September 23rd, 2011 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) A 30-year-old telecom executive was burnt to death after his car went up in flames here, police said Thursday.Pardeep Arora, a resident of Dilshad Garden ... Read more...
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PM orders meeting of disaster authority
September 18th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday called an emergency meeting of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) after a powerful earthquake hit northeastern India.
The prime minister ... Read more...
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Man held for fake visa racket
July 9th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) A man was arrested in the national capital for duping a Punjab man with a fake Canadian visa, police said Saturday."Lakhbir Singh, 39, a resident ... Read more...
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Aniston’s handprints immortalised
July 8th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 8 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston, who is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year, has cast her hands and feet ... Read more...
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FIFA vice-president Warner quits
June 20th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 20 (IANS) FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has resigned, BBC reported Monday."As a consequence of Mr Warner's resignation, all ethics committee procedures against him have been closed and the ... Read more...
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Man held for impersonating as judicial officer
June 14th, 2011 - 11:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A 31-year-old court employee was arrested in south Delhi for impersonating as a judicial officer and attempting to dupe a policeman, police said Tuesday."Vishal Arora, ... Read more...
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Three held for sports complex in-charge’s murder
June 7th, 2011 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Three men in their 20s, including two brothers, have been arrested for killing a sports complex in-charge here, police said Tuesday.
Rohan Chauhan, 25, Mohit ... Read more...
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Man electrocuted in Delhi
May 22nd, 2011 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was electrocuted in his rented home in south Delhi Sunday morning, police said."Surendra Mahto, a resident of Vijay Enclave of Dabri area ... Read more...
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Clash in capital, 15 arrested
May 17th, 2011 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A minor scuffle between two groups turned into a violent clash between two communities that left dozens injured in the national capital, police said Monday, ... Read more...
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High time to digitise Indian film industry: Kamal Haasan
March 23rd, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Highly impressed by James Murdoch's insight on the Indian media scenario, southern superstar Kamal Haasan says that the $2 billion Indian film industry should understand its ... Read more...
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Married woman found dead, parents suspect murder
March 8th, 2011 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 30-year-old married woman was found hanging from the fan in her room in east Delhi Tuesday, police said, adding her parents suspect she was ... Read more...
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Six NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan
December 12th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Dec 12 (IANS) Six NATO soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan Sunday, reports Xinhua."Six International Security Assistance Force service members died following an insurgent attack in ... Read more...
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England to send full contingent despite dengue fear
September 9th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) England Thursday confirmed they would be sending 371 athletes - their biggest team to Commonwealth Games - despite looming fears of dengue fever in the Indian capital.
The ... Read more...
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Shekhar Kapur gives tips to budding actors
July 2nd, 2010 - 11:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is often being asked by aspiring actors what it takes to be a good actor, says that acting requires discipline and ... Read more...
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Obama fires top Afghanistan commander
June 24th, 2010 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Wednesday fired General Stanley McChrystal, commander of the US forces in Afghanistan, for speaking against the administration's policies in the war-torn nation.McChrystal was ... Read more...
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Nicolas Cage considers himself a child actor
May 25th, 2010 - 1:11 am ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage still considers himself a child actor because he began his career at the age of 15.
The "Ghost Rider" star who won an Oscar ... Read more...
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Stability of government depends on good governance: Sangma (Lead)
April 25th, 2010 - 12:10 am ICT by IANS
Shillong, April 24 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul M. Sangma Saturday said the stability of his government would depend on "good governance".
"Development and stability go hand-in-hand. We will ensure that stability ... Read more...
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250 cops fined for traffic violations
April 23rd, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) About 250 policemen and 11 police vehicles have been fined for traffic violations till mid-April this year, Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal said Friday.
Replying to claims by ... Read more...
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Pledge all our children elementary education: PM (Lead)
April 1st, 2010 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Right to Education as a fundamental right formally came into effect Thursday with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging all stakeholders to make it a success by ... Read more...
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McQueen’s last collection to hit stalls in June
March 25th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) Late designer Alexander McQueen's last collection that focuses on men's innerwear is said to be launched in June.
"The development of our menswear is a priority for us ... Read more...
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Beyonce Knowles’ best-selling scent
March 20th, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 20 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles says she is "so happy" to sell fragrance worth $3 million in one month in the US.
"I'm so happy with it. I've been ... Read more...
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Hudson, Otunga plan honeymoon
March 13th, 2010 - 1:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 13 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga, who have been busy finalising details for their wedding, are now focusing on arranging a holiday after the ceremony.
"The wedding is ... Read more...
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Jessica Simpson shocked at own fashion faux pas
March 6th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 6 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson is shocked over her own fashion mistakes.
The 29-year-old is currently getting her wardrobe cleared and is astonished by some of the disasters she has ... Read more...
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MCD to become paperless administration
March 5th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi Friday signed an agreement with leading IT company Tech Mahindra to facilitate the civic body's paperless administration and enable its switch to ... Read more...
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Filming climactic scene was tough: Daniel Radcliffe
March 5th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 5 (IANS) Hollywood actor Daniel Radcliffe says he didn't enjoy filming the climactic scene of Harry Potter because he was under lot of pressure to make the scene right.
"It ... Read more...
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Action plan to check dengue in Delhi ahead of CWG
March 3rd, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Wednesday initiated a campaign to check mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikunguniya and malaria in time for the Commonwealth Games.
Delhi Mayor ... Read more...
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Trina’s nude photos leaked online
March 2nd, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 2 (IANS) Rapper Trina has been left devastated after her nude photos leaked online. The explicit images are believed to have been taken from her cell phone that she lost ... Read more...
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Malaysian elected chairman of IAEA’s Board of Governors
February 23rd, 2010 - 1:51 am ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 22 (IANS) Malaysia's ambassador to Qatar Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob has been elected chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the foreign ministry ... Read more...
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Police hunt for Maoist killers in Bihar
October 3rd, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Police were hunting Saturday for dozens of Maoist guerrillas who massacred 11 men and five children in a Bihar village Thursday midnight, triggering fears of a caste war.
Police ... Read more...
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