Police close to cracking battered baby case (Lead)
January 30th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi Police are questioning a woman, who they claim is key to unravelling the mystery behind who are the parents of two-year-old battered baby Falak, ... Read more...
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Jamia: Little known hub of pioneering scientific research
November 26th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Mohammad Dilshad Manzar is a typical young man from the small town of Samastipur in Bihar but with big dreams. He led a life ... Read more...
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Delhi Metro will be bigger than London underground: Kamal Nath
November 17th, 2011 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been asked to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for Delhi Metro's fourth phase, after which its network will ... Read more...
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10 arrested for Rs.3 crore Delhi robbery
August 7th, 2011 - 11:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The sensational robbery of Rs.3 crore in east Delhi last month has been solved with the arrest of 10 people, Delhi Police said Sunday.Rajesh ... Read more...
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Rape attempt: Uttar Pradesh legislator’s two brothers held
June 25th, 2011 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), June 25 (IANS) Two brothers of an expelled Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator were arrested and sent to 14 days judicial custody for attempting to rape, ... Read more...
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Dacoit gang busted, six arrested
April 23rd, 2011 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Six people allegedly involved in several cases of dacoities across Delhi have been arrested while preparing to target a factory in east Delhi, police said ... Read more...
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Boy found in train reunited with family (Second lead)
September 9th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) A young boy, Mohammed Fazlu, separated from his parents in April apparently after he boarded a train to look for his ball, will be celebrating Eid with his ... Read more...
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Lost Mumbai boy to celebrate Eid with family (Lead)
September 9th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Lost Mumbai boy Mohammed Fazlu will be celebrating Eid with his family. The nine-year-old has been staying at a shelter in Tamil Nadu after making an accidental train ... Read more...
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Lost Mumbai boy might celebrate Eid with family
September 9th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Lost Mumbai boy Mohammed Fazlu just might celebrate Eid with his family. The nine-year-old has been staying at a shelter in Tamil Nadu after making an accidental train ... Read more...
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Seven injured as shop roof collapses
August 12th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Seven people were injured when the roof of a shop collapsed at Gole Market area in central Delhi early Thursday, officials said.
"The incident took place at ... Read more...
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Another feather in Sooni’s cap
November 16th, 2009 - 11:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
A film by Mira Nair "Little Zizou' wins yet another laurel. Director Sooni Taraporevala has been awarded the Best Director in the Experience section of the 7th edition of the Levante International ... Read more...
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Next eviction on Mega challenge
November 12th, 2009 - 5:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Sa Re Ga Ma Mega Challenge the musical competition between the eight states from our country had inclined towards eliminations for this week. The show is slowly and gradually moving towards ... Read more...
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Musical extravaganza with Mega Challenge
October 27th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
They had become household names when they shimmered the small screens...they enthralled audiences through the years with their outstanding talent and scintillating performances...and now they are back to capture hearts once ... Read more...
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BSP candidate gets bail, files nomination
April 18th, 2009 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A city court Saturday granted bail to Haji Dilshad Ali, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nominee for the Northeast Delhi seat, who was arrested for an ... Read more...
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Gilani yet to fulfill his promise to minorities in Pak
February 9th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Feb. 9 (ANI): Pakistans Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had promised in December that there would be five reserved seats for minority representatives in the Senate, but that promise remains ... Read more...
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Youth-based reality show to propagate safe biking
January 17th, 2009 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) To counter the youth's propensity to ride motorcycles in an unsafe manner, channel UTV Bindass is launching a new reality TV series “CBF Stunner 10” that aims ... Read more...
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One killed, another injured in clash over goat
October 2nd, 2008 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) One man was killed and another was in critical condition after two groups clashed in east Delhi over a goat, the police said Thursday. The incident ... Read more...
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Pak Prez polls will be a three-way contest
August 30th, 2008 - 9:06 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug.30 (ANI): The presidential election to be held in Pakistan next week will be a three-way contest, involving candidates of the Pakistan People''s Party (PPP), the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ... Read more...
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Pak presidential election on Sept 6
August 22nd, 2008 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug. 22 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has a short while ago announced that the next presidential election will be held on Sept. 6. The need for the ... Read more...
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Pak EC postpones by-polls by 2 months, draws flak from ruling parties
May 6th, 2008 - 11:36 am ICT by admin
Islamabad, May 6 (ANI): On the request of the NWFP government, Pakistans Election Commission (EC) has postponed the by-elections scheduled for June 18 by two months. Now the by-polls will be ... Read more...
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Pak bye-elections postponed to August 18
May 5th, 2008 - 7:17 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday postponed bye-elections to August 18 for security reasons.
A press release issued by the ECP said that the holding of ... Read more...
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Pak polls were inherently flawed: EU poll monitors
April 17th, 2008 - 1:49 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Apr 17 (ANI): The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has claimed that the February 18 parliamentary elections in Pakistan were inherently flawed due to persisting problems with the framework ... Read more...
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Gloomy trends disappoint tourism industry in Kashmir valley
April 16th, 2008 - 9:27 pm ICT by admin
Srinagar, April 16 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir tourism and hospitality sectors are facing a dull season due to decline in the number of tourists this year as compared to the ... Read more...
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Sharif, Zardari challenge Musharraf to convene parliament
February 27th, 2008 - 8:48 pm ICT by admin
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) In their first show of strength after the polls, Pakistan's opposition parties Wednesday challenged President Pervez Musharraf to call a session of the newly elected parliament ... Read more...
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New government in second week of March
February 25th, 2008 - 6:07 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb.25 (ANI): New federal and provincial governments will be in place in the second week of March after all the procedural requirements have been met.
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretary ... Read more...
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Commonwealth chief lauds peaceful conduct of Pak polls
February 23rd, 2008 - 5:39 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb.23 (ANI): Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon has praised the Election Commission (EC) of Pakistan for conducting fair and peaceful elections on February 18.
According to the Daily Times, the message, ... Read more...
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Video exposes poll rigging in Pakistan
February 23rd, 2008 - 5:26 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Though Monday's general elections were considered largely free and fair, an independent TV channel has aired a videotape unmasking rigging in some voting booths. The Geo News Friday ... Read more...
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Commonwealth secretary general welcomes Pakistan polls
February 22nd, 2008 - 9:08 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Islamabad, Feb 22 (Xinhua) Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon has welcomed the Feb 18 general elections in Pakistan, saying the polls were held in a fair and peaceful manner, according to a ... Read more...
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Pakistan is important to Commonwealth: Don Mckinnon
February 22nd, 2008 - 9:08 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Welcoming the conduct of fair and peaceful general elections on February 18, Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon has said that Pakistan is important to the Commonwealth.The commonwealth is ... Read more...
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Pakistan polling mostly peaceful as people queue up to vote
February 18th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by admin
(Second Lead)
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Tens of thousands queued up across Pakistan Monday to elect a new parliament and four provincial assemblies in the crucial 10th general election. Two major ... Read more...
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Pakistan all set for crucial polls Monday
February 17th, 2008 - 9:47 pm ICT by admin
(Roundup)
By Devirupa Mitra and Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) Pakistan approaches the most important election in its history Monday with trepidation and uncertainty over its future. Even as polling stations were ... Read more...
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Officials give final touches to Pakistan poll preparations
February 17th, 2008 - 9:08 pm ICT by admin
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) Pakistan's Election Commission and political parties gave final touches to arrangements for the crucial 10th general elections Monday. More than 80 million people are eligible to ... Read more...
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Four million Pak votes are bogus, five million may not vote
February 17th, 2008 - 10:44 am ICT by admin
Islamabad, Feb.17 (ANI): At least four million of the 81 million votes to be cast in the February 18 poll are bogus and about five million might not be able to vote, ... Read more...
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No rules binding media coverage of polls: Election Commission
February 16th, 2008 - 5:39 pm ICT by admin
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) The Pakistani media can begin announcing the results of the general election Monday evening itself, soon after officials declare them, as no code of conduct has ... Read more...
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Private Pak TV channels may give progressive Feb 18 poll results: EC
February 16th, 2008 - 1:16 pm ICT by admin
Lahore, Feb 16 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) of Pakistan has said that it would not announce progressive election results on February 18, but private television channels will be allowed to do ... Read more...
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