Security personnel killed, another injured in Kashmir attack
September 8th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Septem Sep 8 (IANS) A special police officer (SPO) was killed and a Territorial Army soldier critically injured in a guerrilla attack in Sopore town of north Kashmir Saturday, ... Read more...
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17 killed in Pakistan drone strikes
August 24th, 2012 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) At least 17 suspected militants were killed Friday in drone strikes launched in Pakistan's northwest tribal region, a media report said.Five drones fired six missiles at ... Read more...
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Russia’s first Muslim TV channel goes on air
August 20th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's first public Muslim TV channel, Al-RTV, has gone on air ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.According to the Bashinform news portal, Al-RTV has been established by Russia's ... Read more...
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Mamata wishes people on Eid
August 19th, 2012 - 11:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) Greeting people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday called for promoting universal brotherhood and strengthening the bond between individuals ... Read more...
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UAE charity helps poor Palestinians
August 19th, 2012 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Aug 18 (IANS/WAM) The Human Appeal International (HAI), a non-governmental aid agency based in the UAE, has given zakat money and clothes to poor Palestinian families ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.Ibrahim ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh hopes to be home for Eid
August 16th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan hopes to be back home from Ladakh in the Jammu and Kashmir region for the Eid-ul-Fitr, which falls on Monday.He will ... Read more...
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UAE charities help Myanmar refugees in Thailand
August 10th, 2012 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Aug 9 (IANS) Food, clothes and 34 tonnes of dates donated by UAE charities have been distributed to displaced Myanmar Muslims in Thailand.The effort is aimed at helping the ... Read more...
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Five Pakistani Army officers jailed for terror links
August 4th, 2012 - 4:26 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Five Pakistani Army officers, including a brigadier, have been jailed for having links with a banned extremist group.The Field General Court Marshal convicted them for having ... Read more...
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Pakistan gets acting chief justice
May 28th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 28 (IANS) Justice Shakirullah Jan Monday took oath as the acting chief justice of Pakistan.Justice Nasir-ul-Mulik administered the oath to Justice Shakirullah. A large number of lawyers and ... Read more...
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Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr dates forecast in UAE
May 12th, 2012 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Sharjah, May 11 (IANS/WAM) An astronomer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast the dates for the beginning of the Muslim holy month of fasting and for the celebration ... Read more...
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Gilani reaches Supreme Court
April 26th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday reached the Supreme Court that will give its verdict in a contempt of court case.Gilani was surrounded by ... Read more...
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AIIMS researcher beaten up by rogue motorist
April 4th, 2012 - 12:32 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A 28-year-old researcher from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly beaten up by a motorist who rammed his car into the victim's ... Read more...
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Gilani’s seven minutes before apex court
January 19th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani spoke for seven minutes before the apex court that had issued him a contempt of court notice.Gilani's submission lasted ... Read more...
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Doherty spins Hobart to victory in Big Bash League
December 28th, 2011 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Dec 28 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty starred with the ball in Hobart Hurricanes's 14-run win over Adelaide Strikers in the Twenty20 Big Bash League here Wednesday.Travis Birt's whirlwind ... Read more...
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Bhupathi-Paes knocked out of Paris Masters
November 9th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 9 (IANS) India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes were knocked out of the Paris Masters tennis tournament here Wednesday after losing to Santiago Gonzalez and Christopher Kas ... Read more...
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India, Pakistani troopers exchange sweets on Eid
November 7th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
Attari (Punjab), Nov 7 (IANS) Border guards from India and Pakistan Monday exchanged sweets at the joint check post along the Attari-Wagah border between India and Pakistan on the occasion ... Read more...
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PM visits Ansari, greets him on Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday visited Vice President Hamid Ansari and greeted him on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, an official said here."Prime minister visited ... Read more...
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Humid day ahead as Delhi celebrates Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A hot and humid day is in store for Delhi Wednesday as Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the capital. Light rains are expected towards the evening, ... Read more...
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Iranian supreme leader pardons over 1,200 prisoners
August 29th, 2011 - 3:06 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pardoned 1,218 prisoners as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, a media report said.The announcement comes ... Read more...
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Omar announces powers for village elders
August 28th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Keeping to his promise of empowering elected village elders in Jammu and Kashmir before Eid-ul-Fitr Aug 31, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday announced the first installment ... Read more...
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Kashmir opposition demands release of prisoners
August 25th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday demanded release of all political prisoners and youths in deference to the forthcoming holy Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr."The government has ... Read more...
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Pakistan wants uniform curriculum for seminaries
June 6th, 2011 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan favours a uniform curriculum for all Islamic seminaries.Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani made the statement Sunday while visiting Multan city, the Associated Press of Pakistan ... Read more...
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Maulana Vastanvi to stay as Vice-Chancellor of Dar-ul-Uloom
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Deoband, Feb 23 (ANI): Maulana Gulam Mohammad Vastanvi, who stirred a controversy with his remarks on Gujarat, will stay on as Vice Chancellor of Dar-ul-Uloom, the seminary in Deoband.The decision was ... Read more...
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Pakistan can win World Cup despite ‘worst’ possible preparation: Imran
February 14th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Feb 14(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan feels that the current national team has had the 'worst' possible preparation for the upcoming World Cup, but are still capable of lifting the ... Read more...
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Case of financial misdoing against Rajya Sabha deputy chairman
February 11th, 2011 - 2:22 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 11 (IANS) The Karnataka government late Thursday said it had filed a police complaint against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K. Rehman Khan over alleged financial irregularities of around Rs.100 crore ... Read more...
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Three Kashmir terrorists killed in gunfight (Lead)
February 8th, 2011 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Feb 8 ( IANS) Three guerrillas were killed by security forces in a gunfight in the Ramban-Banihal area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, police said, adding ... Read more...
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Three terrorists killed in gunfight
February 8th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) Three terrorists were killed by security forces in a gunfight in Ramban-Banihal area along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, army sources said.Sources say that ... Read more...
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‘Talented’ Kiwis must beat ‘pretty average’ Pak in Wellington Test: McMillan
January 14th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 14(ANI): Former New Zealand batsman Craig McMillan insists that nothing less than a victory is acceptable for the national team against a "pretty average" Pakistan team in the second and ... Read more...
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Rains lash Delhi on Eid-ul-Azha (Second Lead)
November 17th, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Delhi Wednesday afternoon making the city relatively cooler as people celebrated the festival of Eid-ul-Azha. The weather officials have predicted more rains Thursday. ... Read more...
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Warm morning, clear skies in Delhi on Eid-ul-Zuha
November 17th, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Delhiites were greeted by a warm morning Wednesday as the minimum temperature settled at 18.1 degrees Celsius - seven notches above average. The met office has predicted ... Read more...
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UAE charity distributes meat in 60 countries
November 16th, 2010 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (IANS/WAM) A charity in the UAE has begun distributing sacrificial meat in 60 countries on the eve of the Eid-ul-Azha, it was announced Tuesday.The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) ... Read more...
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Clinton greets Indians on Eid
September 10th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday greeted Indians on the eve of Eid ul-Fitr.
Extending "warmest wishes" to the people of India, Clinton said the "joyous celebration" must ... Read more...
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Lok Sabha speaker greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
September 10th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Friday greeted people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and said it was a "unique festival which strengthens the spirit of devotion ... Read more...
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Clinton greets India on Eid-ul-Fitr
September 10th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi/Washington, Sept.10 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has greeted India on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.In a message to Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna, ... Read more...
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Pakistan to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Saturday
September 10th, 2010 - 3:40 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Saturday, the Shawwal moon sighting committee announced.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman added that the Shawwal moon was not sighted in any ... Read more...
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