Pakistani fans remember `babumoshai’ Rajesh Khanna
July 19th, 2012 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 19 (IANS) Fans in Pakistan paid rich tributes to Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna, who died in Mumbai Wednesday, with some recalling "Arrey oh baabu mushoy..."Pakistan's leading daily Dawn ... Read more...
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Eight die in Pakistan blast
June 7th, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Eight people, including two children, were killed Thursday in a massive blast outside a seminary in Pakistan's Quetta city, a media report said.The deafening explosion took ... Read more...
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Three Nigerian footballers arrested for ’sex racket’
February 25th, 2012 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Three Nigerian footballers, one of whom has turned out in the first division of the I-League, were arrested Friday alongwith a woman from an apartment in ... Read more...
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Probe into duping of aspiring Haj pilgrims
December 19th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 19 (IANS) The owner of a travel agency in Srinagar who duped aspiring pilgrims for this year's Haj to Saudi Arabia has been arrested.Fabiyan Wahid Gilkar, the owner ... Read more...
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Khurshid to visit Bangladesh for water talks
June 14th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Indian Minister for Water Resources Salman Khurshid is to visit Bangladesh soon to finalise an agreement on sharing of waters of Teesta and Feni ... Read more...
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Muslims preach RSS values in Lucknow
February 9th, 2011 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Feb 9 (IANS) Donning skull caps and armed with RSS literature, small groups of Muslims here are on a campaign to preach the values of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh among members ... Read more...
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Benazir assassination probe: Pak ATC extends remand of detained police duo
January 22nd, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Rawalpindi, Jan 22(ANI): In the latest development in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, a special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Pakistan has extended the physical remand of two former police officials, Saud ... Read more...
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Indian diaspora award for New Zealand governor general, 13 others
January 9th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Thirteen overseas Indians including New Zealand Governor General Anand Satyanand were Sunday named recipients of this year's Pravasi Bharatiya Samman for contributions to their countries of ... Read more...
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Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey: A Must Watch For The Youth
December 3rd, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director: Ashutosh GowarikerCast: Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Feroz Wahid Khan, Vishakha Singh, Sikander Kher.Genre: Periodic drama.Rating: ***1/2Ashutosh Gowariker has come up with an yet another long periodic film but with a ... Read more...
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Movie Preview: Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
December 2nd, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Director: Ashutosh GowarikerStarring: Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Feroz Wahid Khan, Vishakha Singh, Sikander Kher, Shreyas Pandit, Mahinder Singh, Samrat Mukherjee, Monty Munford, Amin GaziDirector Ashutosh Gowariker is again back to periodic ... Read more...
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Maoists kill three villagers in West Bengal
November 9th, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
Jhargram, Nov 9 (ANI): Suspected Maoists brutally gunned down three villagers, including a woman, in West Bengal's Jhargram district.The bodies of the victims were found lying in the middle of the road ... Read more...
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Australian burns Quran and Bible
September 13th, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Sep 13 (IANS) An Australian has posted a video of himself burning the Quran and the Bible on video sharing website YouTube, drawing widespread criticism, a media report said Monday.
Queensland University ... Read more...
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BJP holds dialogue with Kashmiri youth, stresses peace (Lead)
August 17th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Amid continuing unrest and killings in the Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday began an initiative to calm the tempers of the Valley's youth, ... Read more...
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Taliban justice: shoots down man in public view of 200 in North Waziristan
June 17th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jun.17 (ANI): In yet another incident showcasing the Taliban style of justice, an alleged murderer was executed in public in the volatile North Waziristan.According to reports, 28-year old Wahid Khan ... Read more...
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Abhishek starrer ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’ to release Dec 3
April 23rd, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Ashutosh Gowariker's forthcoming period thriller "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey" will have a worldwide release Dec 3 and the producers describe this Abhishek Bachchan starrer as ... Read more...
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Suicide bombing in Quetta hospital kills eight (Second Lead)
April 16th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Eight people, including a TV channel cameraman and a senior police official, were killed and 35 wounded Friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a hospital ... Read more...
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U.S. reacts to Sudan offensive operations in Darfur
March 3rd, 2010 - 11:35 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The United States is extremely concerned about reports that Sudan forces are conducting offensive operations against Sudan Liberation Army/Abdel Wahid (SLA/AW) in the Jebel Marra area of ... Read more...
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Six of a family set on fire in Uttar Pradesh village
February 1st, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Feb 1 (IANS) Six members of a family were set on fire in a Uttar Pradesh village over a land dispute, police said Monday.
Kisan Chand, a farmer and resident of ... Read more...
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India to dredge river in Bangladesh
January 6th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Jan 6 (IANS) Beginning next month, India will dredge Ichhamati river in Bangladesh and the south Asian neighbours will for the first time cooperate to protect the banks of the ... Read more...
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US pop star sings for a cause in Kashmir (Lead)
December 7th, 2009 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 7 (IANS) As she enthralled the audience in this summer capital Monday evening, US pop singer, Terra Naomi also sent a positive message - that we must unite to save ... Read more...
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Indian-Australian students violence: Barbecue plan leaves Rudd, Rotary Australia red faced
November 14th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.14 (ANI): Rotary Australia has taken on Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for apparently promising barbecues to Indian students in his country while on a visit to Indian capital ... Read more...
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Balooch leaders rubbish Islamabad’s blame of India fomenting terror
November 7th, 2009 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): Dr Wahid Baloch, who is the head of Baloch society of North America has rubbished Pakistan's allegation that India is fuelling insurgency in Balochistan. ... Read more...
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India, Holland to sign social security pact in October
September 27th, 2009 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Sep 27 (IANS) The long-awaited social security agreement between India and Holland will be signed in New Delhi next month, a media report Sunday said.
Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar ... Read more...
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Militants, including woman, killed in Afghan ambush
August 29th, 2009 - 1:41 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 29 (DPA) Afghan and international forces killed several militants, including a woman, in northern Afghanistan after they came under fire while travelling to search a militant compound, the NATO-led ... Read more...
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British beauties in battle for Bollywood
August 28th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Fifteen British beauties - whittled down from a long list of 900 - will compete Saturday for the title of Miss Bollywood UK with the offer of a ... Read more...
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CBI formally charges ex-NCP leader Padamsinh Patil for murder
August 20th, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Thursday completed the probe into a double murder case involving parliamentarian Padamsinh B. Patil, who has since been expelled from the Natioalist ... Read more...
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Sufi Mohammad ‘mysteriously’ resurfaces in Peshawar
July 7th, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, July 7 (ANI): After being mysteriously missing for the past two months, the Tehrik Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi chief Maulana Sufi Mohammad has reportedly resurfaced.A close relative of Sufi Mohammad, Bakht Wahid, claimed ... Read more...
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Expired medicines kill two minors, one in critical condition
May 24th, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Rajouri (J and K), May 24 (ANI): Two minors died and one fell seriously ill after they were administered with drops and injection, which had expired validity dates.While the two minors, Ateeb ... Read more...
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Maoists kill policeman in public view in Chhattisgarh
May 7th, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, May 7 (IANS) Maoist militants murdered a police officer in full public view Thursday in Chhattisgarh's trouble-torn southern Bastar region, officials said.
Insurgents clad in civil clothes hit the officer, Abdul ... Read more...
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Pickpockets sentenced to ten years imprisonment
March 25th, 2009 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A court here Wednesday sentenced seven pickpockets to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for committing dacoity in a running Blueline bus and causing the death of two men ... Read more...
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Pakistans reply on the Mumbai terror attacks probe is ready: Geo TV
February 8th, 2009 - 10:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Pakistans reply on the Mumbai terror attacks probe is ready and the government has agreed to file cases against five accused including the lone terrorist captured ... Read more...
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Congress activist killed in West Bengal
January 21st, 2009 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) A local Congress leader was killed Wednesday after being stabbed from behind as he took his morning walk in a village in West Bengal's Malda district, a party ... Read more...
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One more arrested for hacking Noida industrialist’s bank account
October 24th, 2008 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Noida, Oct 23 (IANS) The alleged kingpin of a gang that had hacked an industrialist's bank account here was arrested Thursday, police said. Mahesh Patel was a resident of Mumbai, police said. ... Read more...
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Pak Taliban links release of Chinese engineers with freedom of militants
September 8th, 2008 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Sep 8 (ANI): Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Swat have said that they would not release the kidnapped Chinese engineers till the release of the arrested fellow Taliban.The spokesman of the ... Read more...
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One dead, 18 pilgrims injured in Uttar Pradesh accident
August 26th, 2008 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Greater Noida, Aug 26 (IANS) One person was killed and 18 pilgrims were seriously injured Tuesday morning when a bus overturned on Grand Trunk Road at Dadri here while trying to avoid ... Read more...
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