Kolkata to have loudspeakers to address disaster, riots
August 20th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Taking a clue from the recent violence in Assam, the West Bengal government has decided to install loudspeakers at important places in Kolkata to address mobs ... Read more...
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Curfew on in riot-hit Bareilly, 200 arrested
August 13th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Curfew continued for a second consecutive day in Bareilly city in Uttar Pradesh Monday even as police said the situation following communal violence was under control.The ... Read more...
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Court allows withdrawal of case against Dikshit
May 9th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A court here Wednesday allowed the withdrawal of a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the election code of ... Read more...
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Courts rejects BJP legislator’s plea in Dikshit case
April 19th, 2012 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday did not accept the intervening application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly in a case against Delhi ... Read more...
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Court reserves order in case against Dikshit (Lead)
April 9th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A Delhi court Monday reserved its order on the application for withdrawing a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of ... Read more...
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It’s now Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for candidates in local polls
April 6th, 2012 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Times have changed and so has political campaigning. In order to reach out to the younger generation, candidates in upcoming municipal polls in the ... Read more...
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Court allows KKR to use loudspeakers on match days
April 3rd, 2012 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) The Shah Rukh Khan-owned IPL franchisee Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Monday got court permission to use loudspeakers and microphones at the Eden Gardens on match ... Read more...
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Knight Riders approach court for using loudspeakers
March 30th, 2012 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Days before cricket carnival Indian Premier League (IPL) is to start, city franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Friday moved the Calcutta High Court pleading for ... Read more...
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‘Clarify on withdrawal of case against Sheila Dikshit’
March 29th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday asked the locus standi -- the right to address the court on a matter before it -- of Delhi Police ... Read more...
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Kolkata police discuss security with IPL stakeholders
March 21st, 2012 - 1:31 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) Top officials of the Kolkata Police held a meeting Tuesday with various stakeholders of the Indian Premier League (IPL) regarding security during the matches to be ... Read more...
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Court to hear plea against Dikshit March 29
March 6th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A Delhi court would March 29 consider an application opposing a police plea to withdraw a case against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over an ... Read more...
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Poll panel’s ‘apathy’ blamed for Mumbai’s poor voter turnout
February 17th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Criticism has been raining on Mumbaikars for the poor voter turnout in the civic polls, but Mumbaikars say the Election Commission's "apathetic behaviour" is equally ... Read more...
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Police to withdraw poll-linked case against Dikshit (Lead)
February 6th, 2012 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday moved an application in a court here seeking withdrawal of a case against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for allegedly violating the election ... Read more...
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Prayers mark Eid in India, but clashes in Kashmir (Roundup)
November 7th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Thronging mosques, sacrificing goats, greeting friends and rustling up delicacies, millions of Indian Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha Monday. The day passed off peacefully, barring in Jammu ... Read more...
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Jama Masjid packed on Eid, spirit of sacrifice reigns
November 7th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Thousands of Muslims thronged the 17th century Jama Masjid and other mosques in the capital on Eid-ul-Zuha Monday, celebrating the festival with special prayers and ... Read more...
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Brazilians protest against corruption
September 21st, 2011 - 11:51 am ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Sep 21 (IANS/EFE) Thousands of people demonstrated Tuesday in downtown Rio de Janeiro against corruption in a citizens' mobilization convened via Internet social networks.Participating in the protest, ... Read more...
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Yesteryear stars come alive on VHIMW ramp
September 3rd, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Raj Kapoor?s folded trousers, Dev Anand?s trademark style of draping stoles around his neck and the eclectic energy of Shammi Kapoor -- all came alive ... Read more...
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Rs.70 lakh and counting, donations still pour in for Anna
August 28th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Donations have been pouring in from across the country to support social activist Anna Hazare's anti-graft movement. India Against Corruption (IAC), the NGO spearheading ... Read more...
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Ralegan Siddhi celebrates Anna’s victory
August 28th, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/Ralegan Siddhi, Aug 28 (IANS) There was a carnival like atmosphere in Ralegan Siddhi, the native village of Anna Hazare, and other parts of Maharashtra as the anti-corruption crusader ... Read more...
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Supporting Hazare because ‘it’s cool’
August 24th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Among the hordes of youngsters thronging Ramlila Maidan to support Anna Hazare's fight against corruption, there are some who visit the place just to click ... Read more...
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Political parties formulate conduct code in Pakistani district
August 22nd, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Political parties have jointly framed a code of conduct for carrying out their activities in Mohmand Agency in Pakistan's northwest."The local leaders agreed during a meeting ... Read more...
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Agra rallies behind Anna
August 20th, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Aug 20 (IANS) Students, housewives, professionals and people from all walks of life converged at the heart of Taj city Saturday in support of activist Anna Hazare and a ... Read more...
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Anna’s fast: Preparations on in Ramlila ground
August 19th, 2011 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Preparations were on in full swing at Ramlila ground here where Gandhian activist Anna Hazare will continue his fast for a stronger anti-corruption bill Friday.Hazare ... Read more...
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Dad wrote manual for future generations: Shammi Kapoor’s son
August 18th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Late legend Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Raj Kapoor says his father"wrote the manual for our future generations" but yet he would like to be compared to ... Read more...
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Anna allowed hunger strike on conditions: Home secretary (Lead)
August 18th, 2011 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare has been given permission to stage a hunger strike till Sep 2 with certain conditions relevant to the venue - the ... Read more...
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Anna to continue his fast at Ramlila ground Friday (Second Lead)
August 18th, 2011 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare will continue his indefinite fast at the Ramlila ground from Friday, his close aide said Thursday. While civic authorities were busy ... Read more...
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Police relax conditions for Anna’s fast (Lead)
August 17th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Giving in to Team Anna's terms, Delhi Police Wednesday relaxed most of the conditions for Anna Hazare's fast, including giving him permission for seven days ... Read more...
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Hazare accuses government of cheating, PM denies any role (Intro Roundup)
August 14th, 2011 - 1:34 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Angry at the Delhi Police restrictions for his upcoming fast, social activist Anna Hazare Saturday accused the government of betraying the nation's trust, and ... Read more...
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Government behind curbs on Anna’s fast, says Kiran Bedi
August 13th, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare has accepted 20 out of the 22 terms set by Delhi Police for allowing his fast here from Aug 16, ... Read more...
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Government cheated us, says Anna Hazare (Roundup)
August 13th, 2011 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Angry at the Delhi Police restrictions for his upcoming fast, social activist Anna Hazare Saturday accused the government of betraying the nation's trust, and ... Read more...
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Anna seeks PM’s intervention on police curbs (Lead)
August 13th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Social activist Anna Hazare Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh complaining that the Delhi Police order restricting his fast to three days was ... Read more...
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Tune in to Uttar Pradesh’s human radio
June 28th, 2011 - 10:41 am ICT by IANS
Ramabainagar (Uttar Pradesh), June 28 (IANS) "It's 4.15 in the morning...time for the weather report," crackles a loudspeaker perched atop a temple here. For the next 30 minutes, the voice ... Read more...
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Attack meant to reassert Maoist presence in Jharkhand: police
May 4th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, May 4 (IANS) Some police accounts Wednesday said almost 400 Maoists, including men and women, carried out the ambush in a forested area of Jharkhand that killed 11 security ... Read more...
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Libyans form human chain against airstrikes by allied forces at Gaddafi’s compound
March 20th, 2011 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Tripoli, Mar.20 (ANI): thousands of Libyans crowded into Muammar Gaddafi's heavily fortified Bab Al-Aziziyah compound in Tripoli, which also includes military barracks, to form a human shield against possible air strikes by ... Read more...
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Gaddafi vows to ‘get crazy’ in face of foreign attack
March 18th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Tripoli, Mar. 18 (ANI): Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to 'get crazy' in the event of a foreign attack on his country.In a defiant radio address, The Guardian quoted Gaddafi as ... Read more...
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