Andhra police chief asks northeast community not to panic (Second Lead)
August 17th, 2012 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Denying that there was a mass exodus of people of Assam and other northeast states from Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh police chief Friday appealed to them ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha appeals to northeast people to come back
August 17th, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha Friday unanimously passed a resolution extending support to people from the northeast and appealing to them to return to their places ... Read more...
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Andhra police chief appeals northeast community not to panic (Lead)
August 17th, 2012 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Denying that there was a mass exodus of people of Assam and other northeastern states from Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh Police chief Friday appealed to ... Read more...
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Pakistan must not allow terrorists to use its territory: Panetta (Lead)
June 7th, 2012 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 7 (IANS) Visiting US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Thursday observed that Afghanistan has made progress in security and governance transition, and added that it was extremely important ... Read more...
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Pakistan must not allow terrorists to use it: Panetta
June 7th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 7 (IANS) Visiting US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Thursday observed that Afghanistan has made progress in security and governance transition, and added that it was extremely important ... Read more...
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Mission in Paris at full security alert, says India
May 18th, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India Friday said its mission in Paris has been fully alert to security issues in consultation with the local authorities. Reports from the French ... Read more...
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360 graduates join Afghan National Police
April 13th, 2012 - 5:41 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, April 13 (IANS) A total of 360 newly-graduating policemen have joined the Afghan National Police after completion of their training.The policemen, including 120 officers, underwent a six-month training in ... Read more...
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Women can work round the clock in Gurgaon: Police chief
March 15th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, March 15 (IANS) Assuring women of their safety following the gangrape of a woman pub employee, the Gurgaon police Thursday said that women can work at any time and ... Read more...
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Apex court reserves verdict on Talwars’ trial transfer plea
February 27th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday reserved its verdict on the plea by dentist couple Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar for transfer of trial in their daughter ... Read more...
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Reply to Aarushi’s parents’ plea, Supreme Court tells CBI (Lead)
February 21st, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its reply on the plea by Rajesh and Nupur Talwar seeking the ... Read more...
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Stopping by the polling booth on wedding day (Punjab poll diary)
January 30th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 30 (IANS) Dressed in full wedding finery, a groom in Punjab's Patiala town went the extra mile -- literally -- to exercise his franchise Monday.The groom took a ... Read more...
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1,400 cadets join Afghan army
December 18th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Dec 18 (IANS) A total of 1,400 cadets Sunday joined the Afghan National Army (ANA) after completing their two-month training, Xinhua reported."The newly graduated soldiers are ready to be ... Read more...
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124 trains cancelled in Telangana due to blockade
October 14th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Railways have cancelled 124 trains in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh from Oct 15 to 17 in view of the three-day "rail blockade" called by ... Read more...
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Railways, police warn Telangana protesters against blockade
October 10th, 2011 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Ignoring the "rail blockade" call by Telangana groups for Oct 12-14, the railways Monday decided to operate all trains in Telangana with police security and ... Read more...
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Slain Pakistani journalist’s widow records statement
September 21st, 2011 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) The widow of Pakistani journalist Salim Shahzad who was abducted, tortured and killed has recorded her statement before a panel, a media report said.Shahzad's widow said ... Read more...
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Ganga crusader’s brother lodges police complaint
June 18th, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 18 (IANS) The brother of a Hindu leader who died fasting to save the Ganga from pollution has filed a police complaint against another Hindu religious leader, police ... Read more...
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Ramdev can continue protest in Uttarakhand: chief minister
June 5th, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Dehradun, June 5 (IANS) Assuring his government's support to Baba Ramdev, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Sunday said the yoga guru has "full freedom" to continue his protests in ... Read more...
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Chidambaram hails CAPFs for helping conducting peaceful state assembly elections
April 29th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 29(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday hailed the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for helping to conduct peaceful assembly elections in many states."The highlight of ... Read more...
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On official trip to Pakistan, UK minister joins family wedding
April 16th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 16 (IANS) A Pakistani-origin British cabinet minister, who went on an official trip to the country to witness the devastation caused by floods, slipped out to attend a ... Read more...
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Rehman Malik lends credibility to Zulqernain’s “cricket mafia” claims
April 10th, 2011 - 11:58 am ICT by ANI
London, April 10(ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has put himself in a direct conflict with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by saying that runaway wicketkeeper Zulqernain Haider faced threats from the ... Read more...
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Full security for poll officials in Bengal’s Maoist belt
March 30th, 2011 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) Helicopters will be on stand-by for emergencies as the authorities are busy making fool-proof security arrangements in West Bengal's Maoist heartland which goes to the hustings ... Read more...
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Pakistan Army begins to relocate from Swat
February 1st, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 1 (IANS) Thousands of Pakistani Army soldiers have begun to shift out from Swat Valley and turn over security to the law-enforcement agencies in the area that was once ... Read more...
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Full security will be provided to Salmaan Taseer’s family: Shahbaz Sharif
January 10th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan 10 (ANI): Full security will be provided to the family of slain Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said, adding that he did not deserve to ... Read more...
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Indian missions in Afghanistan under constant threat: Krishna
January 7th, 2011 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) A day before he leaves for Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday said Indian missions in that country were under constant threat but President Hamid ... Read more...
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US combat operations in Afghanistan will continue even after 2014: Eikenberry
December 24th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Dec 24 (ANI): United States troops will continue military operations in Afghanistan even after 2014, if suggested by the Afghan government, US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry has said.Recently, US Vice ... Read more...
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Situation in J-K has improved in 2010, says Home Ministry
December 16th, 2010 - 9:58 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.16 (ANI): The Government on Thursday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which witnessed a revival of stone pelting and attacks on security forces, has improved during the year."The ... Read more...
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100 members of the public to ‘win’ seats at Royal wedding
November 24th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 24 (ANI): Prince William and Kate Middleton will hold a Willy Wonka-style "Golden Ticket" draw to invite members of the public to their April 29 wedding.Around 100 lucky winners ... Read more...
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Chidambaram says full security in place for Obama
November 6th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Nov 6 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said that tight security is in place for U.S. President Barack Obama who arrived in Mumbai on a high profile four-day ... Read more...
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Iran openly backs Iraqi PM Maliki for second term
October 19th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
Tehran, Oct 19 (ANI): Iran has reportedly for the first time publicly backed Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to lead Iraq for a second term, hours after Maliki arrived in Tehran today ... Read more...
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Mumbaikars oppose stand against Pakistani artistes
October 6th, 2010 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) A group of prominent Mumbaikars and secular activists have strongly condemned the opposition of the state's two sectarian parties to the presence of Pakistani artistes on Color's reality ... Read more...
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Rs.3.2 mn looted in Punjab
October 4th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 4 (IANS) Cash worth Rs.3.2 million (Rs.32 lakh) was looted by armed men in two separate incidents in Ludhiana and Amritsar cities in Punjab Monday, the police said.Unidentified assailants ... Read more...
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Chidambaram meets CWG OC members, sets final timelines
September 23rd, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram Thursday reviewed security arrangements for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games with members of the Organising Committee (OC) and expressed concern over ... Read more...
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Home Ministry denies sending internal mail to PMO on CWG security
September 23rd, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept.23 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry on Thursday denied sending an internal mail to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) that said it would not take responsibility if any untoward ... Read more...
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Chidambaram reviews Commonwealth Games security
September 23rd, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday reviewed the security arrangements for the Commonwealth Games.The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary G. K Pillai, Delhi ... Read more...
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CWG organisers dismiss Oz warnings of terror threats
September 15th, 2010 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Sep 15 (ANI): Organisers of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which kicks off in New Delhi on October 3, have dismissed the Australian Government's warning of terror risks during the sporting event.A ... Read more...
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