Parrikar flip-flop: Says no illegal mining in Goa
July 16th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, July 16 (IANS) In a sharp turn-around, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government said Monday there was no illegal mining underway in the state."There are no illegal mines operating ... Read more...
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Mubarak suffers heart attack: Lawyer
June 20th, 2012 - 4:09 am ICT by IANS
Cairo, June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been transferred from his prison cell outside Cairo where he is serving a life sentence to a military hospital after ... Read more...
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10 killed in Pakistan accident
June 5th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and seven others injured Tuesday when a truck fell into a deep ravine in Pakistan's northwest tribal region.The accident took ... Read more...
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A woman emerges kingmaker in France
April 24th, 2012 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, April 24 (IANS) Marine Le Pen, who stood third in the first round of the presidential polls in France, is spoilt for choice as she gets to decide who ... Read more...
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Three killed, 30 injured in Kashmir accident
April 18th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Three people were killed and 30 injured when a bus carrying them to a political rally in Billawar town of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir ... Read more...
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Motorcyclist killed as bus overturns in Mumbai (Lead)
April 6th, 2012 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) A motorcyclist was killed Friday after he was trapped under a double decker commuter bus that overturned in Bandra in northwest Mumbai, an official said here."A ... Read more...
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Motorcyclist killed as bus overturns in Mumbai
April 6th, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) A motorcyclist was killed Friday after getting trapped under a BEST double decker bus which overturned in northwest Mumbai, an official said."A motorcyclist was killed after ... Read more...
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Two killed after hitting police vehicle
February 16th, 2012 - 12:33 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Two men on a motorcycle were killed Wednesday after they collided with a police vehicle here while taking a sharp turn, police said.The incident occurred near ... Read more...
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Bus accident in northern Pakistan kills 6, injures 23
January 17th, 2012 - 11:17 pm ICT by BNO News
SWAT, PAKISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- At least six people were killed on Monday when a speeding minibus overturned in northern Pakistan, police said on Tuesday. More than 20 others were injured.The accident ... Read more...
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Pilots ‘almost pass out’ after taking off
January 9th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Jan 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A looming disaster was averted when a passenger British Airways flight returned to Heathrow just minutes after taking off. The two female pilots at the back of ... Read more...
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Bus overturns in eastern Egypt, killing 11 Hungarian tourists
November 8th, 2011 - 3:40 am ICT by BNO News
CAIRO (BNO NEWS) -- Eleven Hungarian tourists were killed and dozens more were injured when a bus overturned in the Egyptian coastal city of Hurghada, the state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Monday.The ... Read more...
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Learn the art of speed on F1 race track
October 3rd, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Oct 3 (IANS) Motor sports enthusiasts wanting to learn the art of speed with the elegance of making a sharp turn now need not pursue their dreams on ... Read more...
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Two brothers crushed to death in Ghaziabad
September 25th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Two brothers were crushed to death when a tractor-trolley loaded with potatoes overturned and fell on their car here Sunday, police said.Nitesh, 36, and Nikhil, 32, ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole is recording a new album
July 18th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Cheryl Cole is reportedly working on her latest album in El Lay. Perez Hilton reports that Cole chose the studio because some of the greatest female ... Read more...
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One pilgrim killed as bus overturns in Punjab
June 17th, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), June 17 (IANS) A woman was killed and a man was critically injured when a bus carrying pilgrims overturned near this Punjab town Friday, police said.At least ... Read more...
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After accident, Haryana district to regulate traffic
April 29th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Yamunanagar (Haryana), April 29 (IANS) Springing into action after a road accident killed 12 people, including eight college students, the authorities here have decided to regulate traffic, especially heavy vehicles.The ... Read more...
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Eight students among 12 killed in Haryana road accident
April 28th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Yamunanagar (Haryana), April 28 (IANS) Eight management students and two teachers were among the 12 people killed when a college bus collided head-on with an over-loaded truck near near this ... Read more...
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Four killed, four injured as car rams into tree
March 17th, 2011 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), March 17 (IANS) Four people, including three children, were killed and four others were critically injured when an SUV rammed into a tree on the outskirts of ... Read more...
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Cargo vessel hits naval warship, no casualties
January 30th, 2011 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A naval warship returning after a day out for service families had a close shave Sunday when a cargo vessel collided with it in the Mumbai harbour, ... Read more...
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Bus carrying Nithari killer Koli rams into vehicle
January 18th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Surendra Koli, convicted in the 2005-06 Nithari serial killings in Uttar Pradesh, had a narrow escape Tuesday when a bus carrying him and other prisoners rammed into another ... Read more...
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Bengal staring at innings defeat against Railways
December 17th, 2010 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Bengal are struggling to avoid an innings defeat after being reduced to 105 for six in their second innings against Railways on the third day of their ... Read more...
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Ganguly disappoints as Bengal bowled out for 201
December 15th, 2010 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) A gritty half-century by Geetimoy Basu and a patient knock from captain Manoj Tiwary could not rescue Bengal from getting bowled out for 201 in their first ... Read more...
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15 school kids die in Pakistan accident (Lead)
September 21st, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) At least 15 children died and several were reported missing when a school van plunged into the Jhelum river in Garhi Dupatta near Muzaffarabad, capital of ... Read more...
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Carlos’ 1997 ‘greatest ever free kick’ was not a fluke, say physicists
September 2nd, 2010 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 02 (ANI): Physicists have revealed that Brazilian Roberto Carlos's 1997 free kick-dubbed the greatest free kick-against France was not a fluke.A French team of scientists discovered the trajectory of the ... Read more...
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Laxman’s century seals series-levelling win for India (Lead)
August 7th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) V.V.S. Laxman overcame a back spasm to smash his 16th Test century as India defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and final Test to ... Read more...
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All-round show by Sehwag gives India the edge (Roundup)
August 5th, 2010 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) India's Virender Sehwag starred with the bat and ball to put Sri Lanka under pressure on the third day of the third and final cricket Test here ... Read more...
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Lanka on the defensive after Sehwag’s double strike
August 5th, 2010 - 7:22 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Aug.5 (ANI): Sri Lanka was on placed on the defensive in their second innings at the end of the third day's play of the third and final Test with India ... Read more...
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San Diego Rock And Roll Marathon To Witness Road Closures
June 6th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
San Diego, June 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rock and Roll Marathon which is all set to kick off on Sunday shall witness a total of 30,000 runners who shall be running ... Read more...
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Warner Brothers To Release “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition On July 15
May 19th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New York, May 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) One of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" will be released in blu ray disc this summer. ... Read more...
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Three Delhi pilgrims killed in Punjab (Lead)
May 10th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Gurdaspur (Punjab), May 10 (IANS) Three pilgrims, including a woman, from Delhi were killed Monday when the bus they were travelling in overturned near this Punjab town while they were returning from ... Read more...
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Three Delhi pilgrims killed in Punjab
May 10th, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Gurdaspur (Punjab), May 10 (IANS) Three pilgrims from Delhi returning from Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir were killed Monday when the bus they were in overturned near this Punjab town, police ... Read more...
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History Channel Airs “America: The Story Of Us”
April 26th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
New York, Apr 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) History channel aired the very first episode of "America: The Story of Us" on Sunday. The program happens to be a 12 hour survey ... Read more...
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“Reefer Madness” 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition Releases On DVD
April 20th, 2010 - 10:54 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Apr 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 20th April, the World Weed Day shall witness the DVD release of one of the most intriguing piece of drama ever produced by Hollywood on the ... Read more...
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SUV driven by teenager hits girl, four injured
February 26th, 2010 - 11:25 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Feb 26 (IANS) A schoolgirl was critically injured when the cycle she was riding was hit by an SUV driven by a 14-year-old boy here Friday. While the boy fractured ... Read more...
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After movie trip, Punjab students land up in hospital
November 5th, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Ropar (Punjab), Nov 5 (IANS) Authorities in Punjab's Ropar district Thursday ordered a probe into an incident in which students from a village government school were illegally transported on a tractor-trolley for ... Read more...
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