Verdict opens up ‘chance for reconciliation’: Muslim panel member
September 30th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court decision on the disputed Ayodhya site has opened up a "chance for reconciliation" between Hindus and Muslims of India, a member of the All ... Read more...
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Ayodhya verdict not about Hindus, Muslims: Babri panel
September 30th, 2010 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Ayodhya verdict will not be about Hindus or Muslims, but will reflect the victory of the rule of law and independence of the judiciary, Zafaryab Jilani, the ... Read more...
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PML-N keeping all options open to form govt
September 27th, 2010 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Sept 27 (ANI): Amidst the uncertain political scenario in Pakistan, the main opposition party in the National Assembly, the PML-N, is reportedly keeping its options open, including helping form a new ... Read more...
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Zimbabwe PM says Mugabe focused on legacy as career draws to a close
September 17th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept.17 (ANI): Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai believes Robert Mugabe's 30-year reign over the country is drawing to a close, and that he is now more focused on securing his legacy ... Read more...
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Tibetan Democracy Day celebrated in Dharamsala
September 2nd, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by ANI
Dharamsala, Sep 2 (ANI): The Tibetans living-in-exile celebrated the 50th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala city on Thursday.Over thousands of people, including Buddhist nuns and monks attended ... Read more...
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Associate Justice Of The American Supreme Court, Anthony Kennedy, Supports The Usage Of Civilian Courthouses To Solve Terrorism Cases
August 20th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Washington, August 20, 2010 (Just Flashed): The Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of America happens to be Anthony Kennedy. He uttered on Thursday that the majority of the terroristic cases should ... Read more...
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Prime Minister asks Maoists to abjure violence, come forward for talks
August 15th, 2010 - 12:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh made a fresh appeal to the Maoists to abjure violence, come forward for talks and join hands with the Government for ... Read more...
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Highlights of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Independence Day speech (Part 2)
August 15th, 2010 - 11:28 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): A confident Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh sent out a positive Independence Day message that he wants to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue, but much ... Read more...
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Come for talks, PM to Maoists
August 15th, 2010 - 9:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday asked Maoist guerrillas to abjure violence and talk to the government to jointly accelerate social and economic development of the tribal-dominated ... Read more...
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Text of Obama’s message on India’s Independence Day
August 14th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Following is the text of US President Barack Obama's message on the occasion of India's Independencee Day:
"On behalf of my administration and the American people, I wish ... Read more...
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Obama aims to make India-US ties a ‘defining partnership’
August 14th, 2010 - 10:06 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Wishing India a happy and safe Independence Day, US President Barack Obama has said he was looking forward to his India visit aimed at ... Read more...
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Gojra incidents, a black scar on Pak Christian history, says civil society body
August 2nd, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Aug.2 (ANI): The Gojra incident that took place on July 30 and August 1 last year will always remain a black scar in the history of the Pakistan Christian community, claimed ... Read more...
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Murder charges against Sajjan Kumar to stay
July 19th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday refused to dismiss murder and rioting charges against senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Justice ... Read more...
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Yeddyurappa’s clean chit to Reddy brothers shocking: Congress
July 18th, 2010 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Congress Sunday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa for giving a clean chit to the Reddy brothers over allegations of illegal mining, terming it "shocking".
Congress ... Read more...
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Bihar has new image with high growth rate: Nitish
July 9th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, July 9 (IANS) Bihar is no more in the news for caste massacres and crimes but has cultivated a new image with its high growth rate, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh seeks US cooperation in tackling poverty, disease
June 28th, 2010 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
By Ashok DixitToronto, Jun 29 (ANI): Visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that New Delhi is engaged in getting rid of chronic poverty, ignorance and disease, which still ... Read more...
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ISI has interest in some Kerala organisations: Minister
June 20th, 2010 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency has an interest in certain sectors in Kerala and also in some organisations based in the state, Union Minister of State for ... Read more...
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Maoists sympathizers stage protest in Kolkata
June 19th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, June 19 (ANI): Several pro-Maoists organization staged a protest rally against the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in West Bengal, and demanded its immediate suspension.The rally was followed by a demonstration organized ... Read more...
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BJP adopts resolution on good governance
June 6th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Uttan (Maharashtra), June 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)at the conclusion of its two-day national convention here Sunday evening adopted a resolution emphasising "pro-active and pro-people good governance" in ... Read more...
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Secretary Clinton congratulates Italy on its Republic Day
June 2nd, 2010 - 4:47 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated on behalf of President Barack Obama and the American citizens, the people of Italy on the 64th celebration of its ... Read more...
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Central information panel has limited powers, says court
May 21st, 2010 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Giving a clear signal that no one is above the rule of law, the Delhi High Court Friday quashed an order of the Central Information Commission and ... Read more...
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European Parliament President Buzek condemns growing violence in Thailand
May 17th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by BNO News
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) -- European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek on Monday expressed his 'grave concern' about the recent escalation of violence in Thailand, leaving dozens of people dead.""I condemn the violent clashes ... Read more...
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Obama open to Karazai plan for talks with Taliban
May 13th, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, May 13 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has indicated that he may accept Afghan President Hamid Karzai's plan to reconcile with certain Taliban leaders to bring peace to ... Read more...
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UN Secretary-General urges lawmakers to promote nuclear-weapon-free world
May 7th, 2010 - 5:01 am ICT by BNO News
UNITED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday urged parliamentarians worldwide to promote the cause of a nuclear-weapon-free world.“After decades of work, it is clear that real change ... Read more...
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Ban Ki-moon saddened over death of Nigerian President Yar’Adua
May 7th, 2010 - 4:28 am ICT by BNO News
UNTIED NATIONS (BNO NEWS) – United Nations’ (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his deep sadness on Thursday after Wednesday’s death of Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.Ban considered Yar’Adua’s death a great ... Read more...
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Lawyers, activists welcome apex court decision on narco tests
May 5th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Lawyers and rights activists Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling that narco, polygraph or brain mapping tests cannot be conducted on anyone without their consent.
Lawyer Rebecca M. ... Read more...
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Secretary Clinton congratulates Poland on Constitution Day
May 3rd, 2010 - 10:15 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent her congratulations to the Polish people and government on the anniversary of their first Constitution, the State Department Press ... Read more...
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26/11 trial verdict is a message to Pakistan: Chidambaram
May 3rd, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the 26/11 Mumbai terror case judgement should seen as a clear message to Pakistan.Interacting with media here after a ... Read more...
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Kasab trial shows India governed by rule of law: Chidambaram
May 3rd, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The trial of Ajmal Amir Kasab underlined that India was a "country governed by rule of law", Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Monday while expressing satisfaction ... Read more...
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Panama’s ex-dictator Manuel Noriega ‘to claim diplomatic immunity’
April 27th, 2010 - 11:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 27(ANI): Panama's former dictator Manuel Noriega is expected to claim diplomatic immunity when he appears in a French court on money laundering charges after being extradited from the United States.Noriega, ... Read more...
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Obama slams controversial Arizona immigration bill over ‘racial profiling’ fears
April 24th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
Phoenix, Apr 24(ANI): Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed a controversial immigration Bill into state law, which U.S. President Barack Obama said could violate people's civil rights.The Bill, which will take ... Read more...
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Tribunal reinstates Kerala cop suspended for foreign trip
April 23rd, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, April 23 (IANS) The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Friday stayed the Kerala government's order that suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tomin J.Thachankary and asked for his immediate reinstatement.
The state government ... Read more...
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Sino-US human rights dialogue to take place in May
April 23rd, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The US-China Human Rights Dialogue will take place on May 13-14 in Washington.Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner will lead the US ... Read more...
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President Bakiyev flies out of Kyrgyzstan
April 16th, 2010 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
Bishkek, April 15 (DPA) Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has flown out of the country to neighbouring Kazakhstan, following last week's bloody protests, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said ... Read more...
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OSCE says Kyrgyzstan President Bakiyev’s departure is the result of joint efforts with Obama, Medvedev
April 15th, 2010 - 9:36 pm ICT by BNO News
ASTANA (BNO NEWS) -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Thursday said that the departure of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev from his country is the result of joint ... Read more...
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