Indian position on Siachen unchanged: Antony
May 8th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) There has been no change in India's position on the withdrawal of forces from Siachen, the world's highest and coldest battlefield, and talks are scheduled ... Read more...
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Putin returns to Kremlin amid protests (Lead)
May 7th, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president Monday in a glittering Kremlin ceremony that took place less than 24 hours after protesters opposed to ... Read more...
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Delhi complying with rules against tinted glasses: Police
May 5th, 2012 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi traffic police Saturday thanked and praised residents of Delhi for complying with the new regulation against using tinted glasses on their vehicles.According to ... Read more...
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Australia commits NSG support for India
May 3rd, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Citing India's "very good" non-proliferation track record, Australia Thursday committed to support its membership in international atomic export control regimes, including the Nuclear Suppliers Group ... Read more...
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Court refuses to stay Delhi vehicle number plate drive (Lead)
May 1st, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday declined to stay a Delhi government decision to award a contract to a private firm for implementing a scheme to ... Read more...
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India, Japan to hold maiden economic dialogue Monday
April 29th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India and Japan will hold their first economic dialogue and sixth strategic talks Monday that are expected to impart a renewed momentum to burgeoning ... Read more...
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ICRA cautious about rating updates on India
April 26th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Credit rating company ICRA Thursday said it is cautious on rating updates on Indian economy and companies but would not give a "panic reaction"."We are certainly ... Read more...
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Goodricke plans foray into dairy business
April 18th, 2012 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Tea major Goodricke Group is planning to foray into dairy business and will soon seek the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) approval for it, an official ... Read more...
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‘Right to fair trial can’t overshadow freedom of speech’ (Lead)
April 17th, 2012 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A person's right to free and fair trial enjoys no primacy over the right to freedom of speech and expression of the media, senior counsel ... Read more...
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Vodanfone issue: HSBC seeks ‘tax clarity’ from government
April 12th, 2012 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, Thursday sought "tax clarity" from the government in the backdrop of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's statement there was "no other way" ... Read more...
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Slow growth, high interest could impede loan growth: HSBC
April 12th, 2012 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, Thursday said India's slow growth rate and high interest rates could hurt loan growth in the country going ahead."I think we ... Read more...
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Scientists had expected Indonesia quake
April 12th, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 12 (IANS) Scientists had been expecting Wednesday's great earthquake off Sumatra but it occurred a little sooner, according to Arun Bapat, an Indian seismologist in Pune.Bapat is one ... Read more...
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Gibson optimistic as Windies face nervy final day
April 11th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 11 (IANS/CMC) West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson remained optimistic about winning the opening Test against Australia after they threw away the advantage with a shocking batting collapse ... Read more...
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Don’t blame environment ministry for coal shortage: Natarajan
April 11th, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The shortage of coal should not be blamed on green clearances as the environment ministry has given licences for coal mining and power projects way ... Read more...
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Sammy clear about bowling role in West Indies side
April 10th, 2012 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 10 (IANS/CMC) West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he is in no doubt about the critical role he plays in the West Indies side as the third seamer, ... Read more...
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Goa illegal mining scam: Panaji port to be made accountable
April 8th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 8 (IANS) A Goa government-run minor port at Panaji, which has allegedly been the clearing house for millions of tonnes of dubiously sourced iron ore, could be back ... Read more...
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North Korea threatens to bury enemies at sea
April 5th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has threatened "to bury enemies at sea" if there are any attempts to hinder Pyongyang's long-range rocket launch, which is ... Read more...
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Russian fairytales for kids urged
March 29th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, March 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev has said indigenous animated cartoons and fairytales should be revived and used more often to educate children."We don't need to ... Read more...
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US, Russia missile shield deal in two years
March 29th, 2012 - 9:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama hopes to reach a compromised agreement with Russia on the American missile defence system in Europe next year or in ... Read more...
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Need to link hearts of Indians, Pakistanis: Sibal
March 28th, 2012 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The challenge before India and Pakistan is to link the hearts of the people in both countries, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said while ... Read more...
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Clean chit to Tatra trucks after army chief’s allegations
March 26th, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In the backdrop of Indian Army chief Gen V.K. Singh alleging that he was offered a bribe to approve a substandard vehicle order, the defence ... Read more...
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Army chief should have filed complaint, say parties (Second Lead)
March 26th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Political parties across the spectrum Monday said Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh should have filed a complaint earlier about his allegation that he was ... Read more...
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Army chief should have filed complaint, say parties (Lead)
March 26th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Political parties across the spectrum Monday said army chief General V.K. Singh should have filed a complaint about his allegation that he was offered ... Read more...
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Great music lost under modern sounds: Big B
March 25th, 2012 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Modern technology has overshadowed the feel of original music, rues Amitabh Bachchan, who is recording his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's "Madhushala" in his voice. ... Read more...
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Corruption hitting government image
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:39 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Conceding that corruption scandals would erode people's trust in government, a Planning Commission member Thursday called for steps to make government institutions more accountable."Right now we ... Read more...
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Congress withdraws, Trinamool candidates elected unopposed to RS (Lead)
March 22nd, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Unwilling to antagonise alliance partner Trinamool Congress, whose chief apparently put pressure on its central leaders, the Congress Thursday got its Rajya Sabha candidate ... Read more...
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Amitabh to learn sitar, sarod
March 21st, 2012 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan, busy composing music in his free time, has decided to learn sitar and sarod."Okaay! So am getting into the business of acquiring a ... Read more...
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‘Up In The Air’ producer eyes Indian collaborations
March 17th, 2012 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Maverick Hollywood producer Daniel Dubiecki, who was nominated for an Oscar for his 2010 film "Up In The Air", is in Mumbai. He hopes to facilitate ... Read more...
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I’m not an attention seeker: Rihanna
March 17th, 2012 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Singer Rihanna says her daring fashion choices aren't for seeking attention in public."Dressing is always so spontaneous, it always depends on the mood, plus ... Read more...
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Akshay misses Delhi’s smooth drives in Mumbai
March 14th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who grew up in the bylanes of Chandni Chowk area here, is proud of the growing infrastructure of the city. ... Read more...
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Dennis Quaid’s wife files for divorce
March 11th, 2012 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, March 11 (IANS) Actor Dennis Quaid's wife Kimberly Buffington has filed for divorce and is asking for spousal support and attorney's fees.The two married in 2004 and have ... Read more...
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Facebook in row over moderation process
March 3rd, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Social networking website Facebook has been criticized for employing content moderators in the developing world and allowing them to access people's personal information, The Telegraph ... Read more...
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Talking while driving? Beware of huge fines and jail (Second Lead)
March 1st, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) If you use a mobile or iPad while driving, beware. You will have to cough up Rs.500 as penalty. And if the offence is repeated, ... Read more...
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Supreme Court cautions police, stir organisers
February 23rd, 2012 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that the law enforcing agencies should give reasonable notice and time to organisers of agitations to comply with their orders, ... Read more...
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India, China boom led to higher fuel prices: White House
February 22nd, 2012 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) The White House has attributed the rising fuel prices in America partly to the economic boom in countries like India and China and unrest in ... Read more...
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