Concerned over clashes within, Indian Army ‘back to basics’
September 19th, 2012 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) After recent soldier-officer stand-offs in two key units deployed in Jammu and Kashmir, a concerned Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh Wednesday said the 1.13-million ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Janmashtami
August 9th, 2012 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President M. Hamid Ansari Thursday greeted the nation on the eve of Janmashtami festival.In his ... Read more...
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Indian wins Ramon Magasaysay Award
July 26th, 2012 - 1:30 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 25 (IANS) India's Kulandei Francis is one of the six winners of the prestigious Ramon Magasaysay Award for 2012, announced by the organisers in Manila Wednesday.Francis is being ... Read more...
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Vice President, PM condole Lakshmi Sehgal’s death
July 23rd, 2012 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday condoled the death of veteran freedom fighter Lakshmi Sehgal, calling her "an icon of ... Read more...
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Zuma lauds Hindus’ role in South African struggle
June 1st, 2012 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Pretoria, June 1 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma has praised Hindus in the country for their role in the freedom struggle."Many South Africans of Indian origin and specifically Hindus, ... Read more...
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WHO takes India off polio endemic list (Lead)
February 26th, 2012 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) India has a reason to smile on the polio front, as it was taken off the list of polio endemic countries by the World ... Read more...
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Three-decade struggle helped defeat Left: Mamata
November 24th, 2011 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday slammed critics and said her Trinamool Congress party's victory in the assembly polls earlier this year was the ... Read more...
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One year on, Kerala’s Student Police Cadet already a success
August 1st, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 1 (IANS) Initiated a year back in government schools to instil responsibility and social commitment in young minds, the Student Police Cadet (SPC) programme is fast catching the ... Read more...
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Indians Nileema Mishra, Harish Hande win Magsaysay Award (Lead)
July 27th, 2011 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, July 27 (IANS) Two Indians, Neelima Mishra and Harish Hande, are among the five individuals and one organisation cited for the Magsaysay Award, it was announced here Wednesday.Nileema ... Read more...
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Goa scribes seek apology from police chief
June 22nd, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, June 22 (IANS) A delegation of Goa journalists Wednesday met Director General of Police (DGP) Aditya Arya to protest against his scathing attack on the media and demanded an ... Read more...
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Naidu, Purandareswari pay tributes to NTR on death anniversary
January 18th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N.T. Rama Rao Tuesday on his 15th death anniversary.NTR's second wife Lakshmi ... Read more...
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Hindus express condolences on Daya Mata’s death
December 6th, 2010 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 6 (ANI): Hindus have expressed condolences on the passing away of Sri Daya Mata, president and sanghamata of worldwide Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) headquartered in Los Angeles (USA).Distinguished Hindu ... Read more...
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Elvis Presley’s guru dies
December 6th, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 6 (ANI): American singer-actor and cultural icon Elvis Presley's guru Sri Daya Mata, 96, has died in Los Angeles (USA) area.According to reports, Elvis met Daya Mata, ... Read more...
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Haryana institutes awards for women
October 17th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Oct 17 (IANS) The Haryana government Sunday announced institution of three awards for women, including one in the name of astronaut Kalpana Chawla who hailed from Karnal town in the state.Chief ... Read more...
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Shiv Sena attacks Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah
October 9th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) In a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over their recent controversial utterances, the Shiv Sena Saturday said ... Read more...
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President Obama hails Adm. Allen as he retires as oil spill commander
October 2nd, 2010 - 1:47 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – United States President Barack Obama on Friday hailed Admiral Thad Allen for his work as commander of the oil spill response effort as Allen announced his retirement ... Read more...
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Sending Janmashtami greetings, Zed appeals Hindus worldwide for “selfless service”
August 12th, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Aug 12 (ANI): Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Krishna Janmashtami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them to keep focus on "selfless service".Zed, who is ... Read more...
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Golden seal honour for Dalai Lama for leading Tibetan democracy
August 9th, 2010 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 9 (IANS) Tibetans living in exile in India will honour the Dalai Lama with a golden seal next month for leading the Tibetan democratic system in exile.
"It would ... Read more...
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1984 riots: Akal Takht stands behind Phoolka
July 22nd, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Amritsar, July 22 (IANS) The Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikhism, has asked Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Paramjit Singh Sarna and his brother to explain their stand ... Read more...
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Anti-Sikh riots: Phoolka offers to quit legal battle (Second Lead)
July 21st, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Advocate H.S. Phoolka Wednesday offered to quit the 26-year-long battle for justice to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots after he was "hurt" by allegations of ... Read more...
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Anti-Sikh riots: Phoolka offers to quit legal battle (Lead)
July 21st, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) "Hurt" by the allegation of receiving crores of rupees for personal benefit, advocate H.S. Phoolka Wednesday offered to quit the 26-year-long battle for justice to victims ... Read more...
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Lone Sikh ranger withdraws from 1984 riots cases
July 21st, 2010 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) After nearly 26 years of relentless battle for justice to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, advocate H.S. Phoolka Tuesday withdrew from all cases following ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister for taking Oath of Office on Bhagavad-Gita
June 28th, 2010 - 6:53 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), (ANI): Hindus have applauded Kamla Persad-Bisssessar, recently elected first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, for taking the Oath of Office on ancient Hindu scripture Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the ... Read more...
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Sydney, June 8 (ANI): Despite two Aussie soldiers being among the ten NATO troops who were killed in
June 8th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 8 (ANI): Despite two Aussie soldiers being among the ten NATO troops who were killed in separate attacks on a bloody day for NATO in Afghanistan, the Australian administration ... Read more...
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Routine disruptions in parliament unfortunate: Somnath
May 12th, 2010 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee Wednesday expressed anguish that disruptions had become a routine part of parliamentary proceedings and said that it lowered the image ... Read more...
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Texas Department of State Health Services awards $1.75 million to help veterans
March 26th, 2010 - 12:46 am ICT by BNO News
AUSTIN, TEXAS (BNO NEWS) – The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded $1.75 million for communities to help veterans find access to treatment, expand trauma therapy services and promote peer ... Read more...
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President, PM greet nation on Ram Navami (Lead)
March 23rd, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of Ram Navami.
Patil said in her message: ... Read more...
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I’m planning to start a music academy: Pyarelal
March 11th, 2010 - 12:31 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): We were shown into a tastefully done hall with a great sea view that boasted of very comfortable sofas, a big piano and of course 7 ... Read more...
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Texas Governor announces $1.7 million to aid border security
February 16th, 2010 - 5:07 am ICT by BNO News
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (BNO NEWS) -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Monday announced a $1.7 million award to fund a border prosecution unit to amplify the State's border security efforts.Governor Rick Perry ... Read more...
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Natwar Thakkar, a Gandhian who is realising the Mahatma’s dream
January 18th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by ANI
Mokokchung (Nagaland), Jan 18 (ANI): Profit and gain are driving forces for millions across the world. But there are some who are different. One such person is Natwar Thakkar.Thakkar, a Gujarati ... Read more...
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Abohar’s sacred Gurudwara Nanaksar Tobha
December 21st, 2009 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar SinghAbohar (Punjab), Dec 21(ANI): Situated on Fazilka road in Punjab's Abohar town is Gurudwara Nanaksar Tobha that stands in testimony to a visit by Guru Nanak, the first Sikh ... Read more...
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We have to change image of ugly Indian politician: Advani
August 17th, 2009 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Monday strongly emphasised on the need to change the image of Indian politicians.
"The image of a politician in the ... Read more...
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PM condoles passing away of Haryana Minister Kartar Devi
August 17th, 2009 - 8:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of Haryana Cabinet Minister Kartar Devi.In his condolence message to Devi's brother Faqir Chand, Dr. ... Read more...
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President, Prime Minister greet nation on “Janmashtami”
August 13th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami, which will be celebrated tomorrow.President Patil in ... Read more...
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President Obama’s statement on the recovery of Speicher’s remains
August 3rd, 2009 - 12:40 pm ICT by admin
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- President Obama released the following statement on Sunday on the news that the remains of Captain Michael "Scott" Speicher have been recovered."The news that Captain Speicher's remains ... Read more...
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