My father is fine now, says Sonakshi Sinha
July 20th, 2012 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha Friday said that her father and veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who underwent a bypass surgery Monday, was now fine.Sinha, admitted at the ... Read more...
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Gurgaon Girlcott takes off with play, slogans
April 13th, 2012 - 11:22 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, April 13 (IANS) Gurgaon Girlcott - a movement to urge women in this millenium city on Delhi's outskirts to keep away from splurging at restaurants, malls and salons ... Read more...
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Sensex ends 133 points higher on hopes of rate cuts
April 12th, 2012 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets advanced 133 points Thursday as lower than expected industrial output numbers reinforced expectations of a rate cut by ... Read more...
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India’s industrial output grows by 4.1 percent in February
April 12th, 2012 - 4:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by lower than expected 4.1 percent in February, led by 8 percent expansion in electricity production, official data showed Thursday.However, ... Read more...
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BRICS to work together at G20, WTO
March 28th, 2012 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Wednesday agreed to make collective efforts to break the impasse on Doha round of ... Read more...
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Iran launches Spanish language TV channel
February 1st, 2012 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Feb 1 (IANS) Iran officially launched a Spanish-language international satellite channel Tuesday, IRNA news agency reported.Hispan TV, which first started to air programmes Dec 21, 2011 for 16 hours ... Read more...
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IMF to explore options to combat global economic risks
January 18th, 2012 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 18 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would explore ways to strengthen its firepower to combat global economic risks, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF, said Tuesday."I ... Read more...
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Manmohan seeks expansion of UN Security Council
September 24th, 2011 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday called for making the UN "stronger and more effective" with revitalisation of the General Assembly and reforms and expansion ... Read more...
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Osama filmmakers say it’s a `nonpartisan’ story
August 12th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) In the midst of a row over alleged "top-level access" given to them by the Obama administration, the makers of a film about the hunt for ... Read more...
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‘Time fashion industry is viewed as serious business’
August 4th, 2011 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who won the Asian Achievers award and has designed for the likes of Paris Hilton, Madonna, Raveena Tandon and Tabu, ... Read more...
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Goutam Buddha University marks Buddha Purnima
May 18th, 2011 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, MAY 17 (IANS) The Gautam Buddha University here Tuesday marked Buddha Poornima with a seminar focussing on Buddhism in India.The seminar, held in the main hall of the ... Read more...
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Pak capable of beating Windies in their backyard: Intikhab Alam
April 13th, 2011 - 6:39 am ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr. 13 (ANI): Pakistan cricket team manager Intikahab Alam has said that if the team plays to its full potential, it can beat the West Indies in their own backyard.Leaving behind ... Read more...
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People fed up of corruption: Maharashtra governor
March 12th, 2011 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Observing that people were fed up with corruption in public life, Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Saturday made a strong plea for ending the menace."People are fed ... Read more...
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India committed to enhancing South Asia’s prosperity: Krishna
February 8th, 2011 - 2:51 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinThimphu, Feb 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday said India remains fully committed to enhancing the prosperity of South Asia through implementation of various social development ... Read more...
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Hardware and manufacturing segment to be strengthened: Sibal
December 9th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal on Thursday called upon all stakeholders to work towards strengthening the hardware and manufacturing segment of the Telecom ... Read more...
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President launches 24×7 help line for India expatriate community in UAE
November 23rd, 2010 - 10:36 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghDubai, Nov 23 (ANI): The Indian community, which is 1.75 million strong and is the largest expatriate community in the United Arab Emirates, got an 24 hours help line ... Read more...
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Patil inaugurates Indian Islamic Centre, says it reflects strength of Indian Diaspora
November 23rd, 2010 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghAbu Dhabi, Nov. 23 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who is on her maiden visit to the Gulf region, inaugurated the Indian Islamic Centre (IIC) here on Tuesday.Former Indian ... Read more...
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Indians have harmed tigers more than the colonialists: Goa governor
November 13th, 2010 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 13 (IANS) Indians, not the colonialists, have let down the tiger, Goa's governor S.S. Sidhu said Saturday, adding that contrary to forest department's claims, there was evidence to suggest that ... Read more...
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Mysteries of ‘Green Pea’ galaxies unveiled
September 11th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 11 (ANI): An astronomer has unveiled the mysteries of strange so-called 'Green Pea' galaxies.First discovered in 2007 by amateur stargazers, it has now been shown that these extraordinary ... Read more...
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Every home destroyed in Leh will be rebuilt: PM (Third Lead)
August 17th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Leh, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday visited Leh and announced that all the houses destroyed in flash floods would be rebuilt before the onset of winter. To make ... Read more...
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Government efforts bring peace in Nagaland village
June 27th, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Peter ChacheiKohima, June 27 (ANI): The Chumukedima, a picturesque village, in the Patkai Mountain range in Nagaland. A few years back, the village was engulfed in fratricidal clashes but with the ... Read more...
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Mumbai attack didn’t figure in talks: Pakistani interior secretary
June 25th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad/New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The 26/11 Mumbai terror attack didn't figure at the conference of the SAARC interior/home secretaries talks here Friday, Pakistan's interior secretary said.
"Matters related to anti-terrorism, ... Read more...
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Swift and credible steps are must to eliminate terrorists’ safe havens: Ansari
June 10th, 2010 - 11:02 pm ICT by ANI
Zagreb (Croatia), June 10 (ANI): Stating scourge of terrorism is disruptive of all civilized life, the Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Thursday said swift and credible steps are needed to eliminate terrorists' safe ... Read more...
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Mamata shielding train accident culprits: CPI-M
May 29th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Saturday lashed out at Trinamool Congress leader and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee over the West Bengal train tragedy, saying she ... Read more...
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At G-15, India calls for reforming international economic order
May 18th, 2010 - 12:12 am ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorTehran, May 17 (ANI): India on Monday gave a strong call for reforming the international economic order, urging G-15 summit members in Iranian capital Tehran to work closely for a ... Read more...
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President Obama at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference
May 4th, 2010 - 3:44 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – President Barack Obama on Monday expressed his concern for the spread of nuclear weapons at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference at the United Nations ... Read more...
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SAARC Summit: Peace imperative for regional development, says Gilani
April 28th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Thimpu, Apr.28 (ANI): Stressing that peace is imperative for regional development, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that stabilising the region and establishing peace were his countries top priorities.Addressing ... Read more...
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India will contribute to South Asia’s resurgence: Manmohan
April 27th, 2010 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A day before he leaves for the 16th SAARC summit in Bhutan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday called for collective efforts to spur regional integration and ... Read more...
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PM writes to Medvedev, condemns Moscow blasts (Lead)
March 29th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Strongly condemning the Moscow bombings, India Monday underlined its solidarity with Russia in combating terrorism and hoped the terrorists would be brought to justice soon. In ... Read more...
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Scottish Government publishes its ‘India Plan’
March 29th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar.29 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Scottish Government has announced an 'India Plan' as part of a strategic intent for higher engagement with South Asia.The plan was launched by the ... Read more...
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Pawar has not held anyone responsible for price rise: Congress
January 25th, 2010 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Refusing to be drawn into a controversy over the remarks of Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar about collective responsibility of the cabinet on the pricing policy, the Congress ... Read more...
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Brinda says Mamta leading most opportunistic political alliance
January 23rd, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.23 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) politburo member and member of Parliament Brinda Karat has accused Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee of leading the most ... Read more...
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India, Zambia must aim for collective value addition ties: Kaunda
January 7th, 2010 - 10:42 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitLusaka (Zambia), Jan.7 (ANI): India and Zambia must aim at acollective effort to give value addition to the over four-decade-longbilateral relationship, said former Zambian President Dr. KennethDavid Kaunda on Thursday.Interacting ... Read more...
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New BJP chief puts office-bearers on notice (Lead)
January 7th, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) In his first meeting with party office-bearers since assuming charge as Bharatiya Janata Party president, Nitin Gadkari said Thursday that performance audit of office bearers would ... Read more...
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Speaker slams unruly behaviour, asks MPs to introspect
December 18th, 2009 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Speaker Meira Kumar Friday slammed the unruly behaviour of "certain sections" in the Lok Sabha before adjourning the winter session of the house sine die amidst ... Read more...
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