India to share Jindal evidence, Pakistan to pitch Kashmir (Roundup)
July 3rd, 2012 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) A day before talks, India Tuesday prepared to share a dossier on 26/11 plotter Abu Jindal's links with Pakistani state actors even as Pakistan's ... Read more...
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India to share Jindal evidence, Pakistan reverts to Kashmir (Second Lead)
July 3rd, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) A day before talks, Pakistan Tuesday sought to renew the focus on the Kashmir issue with its foreign secretary meeting the state's separatist leaders ... Read more...
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Salman Butt released from British prison
June 21st, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt was released Thursday from a Canterbury prison and deported to Pakistan after serving just seven months of his 30-month sentence for ... Read more...
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Indian Mujahideen suspect arrested in Delhi (Lead)
March 28th, 2012 - 7:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested from east Delhi and one kg explosives and a detonator seized from him, police said Wednesday.Assadullah Rehman alias ... Read more...
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Don’t link Bihar with 13/7 terrorists: Nitish Kumar
January 24th, 2012 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 24 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Tuesday reacted strongly to the Maharashtra Police linking Bihar with the terrorists involved in the 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts, saying it ... Read more...
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Army is subordinate to executive, says Pakistan bar association
January 18th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association president Yasin Azad said the army was subordinate to the executive.Army chief Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and director general of the ... Read more...
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Bangladesh floats $682 million mutual fund
May 5th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, May 5 (IANS) The Bangladesh Fund, an open-ended mutual fund worth $682.5 million, came into operation Thursday with regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving its registered trust deed ... Read more...
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Serial killer arrested in Ahmedabad
March 5th, 2011 - 12:54 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, March 4 (IANS) The chance questioning of a man driving an auto-rickshaw has led to the arrest of a serial killer who has murdered four people in Ahmedabad for ... Read more...
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Butt to attend March 17 corruption-linked hearing in London
March 2nd, 2011 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar 2(ANI): Disgraced Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt has said he will attend the hearing of the criminal charges brought against him at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on March ... Read more...
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Not “a single piece of evidence” found against Qadir Gilani in Haj scam: FIA Chief
February 22nd, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Director General Waseem Ahmed has claimed that his department has not found "a single piece of evidence" against Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza ... Read more...
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Bail plea of Akshardham terror attack accused admitted
December 20th, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court Monday admitted a bail plea filed by an accused in the 2002 Akshardham Temple terror attack.The bench comprising Justices A.M. Kapadia and B.N. Mehta ... Read more...
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Spot-fixing case: Butt does not trust ICC’s inquiry tribunal to impart justice
December 19th, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Dec 19 (ANI): The confrontation between suspended Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken a serious turn following the disclosure that he had told the ... Read more...
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Pak Army ready with strategy for post-NATO Afghanistan: Military commander
December 7th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec 7 (ANI): Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Asif Yasin has ruled out rumours about a fresh offensive against terrorists, saying that an operation in North Waziristan is underway, a ... Read more...
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Influential Pak politicians helping Taliban carry out terror strikes, claims terror suspect
November 17th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Some influential Pakistani politicians have been patronising the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terror suspect has revealed during his interrogation.Mohammad Rafique, an alleged terrorist, who was caught by ... Read more...
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Maharashtra cops differ on Pune blast accused’s role
September 16th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) In an embarrassing development for the Maharashtra government, top officials of the state police Thursday appeared to differ over the role of Mirza Himayat Baig, nabbed in connection ... Read more...
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Street protests, violence after Eid prayers in Kashmir (Lead)
September 11th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar/New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Massive protests and attacks on government offices were witnessed in Srinagar Saturday after the Eid prayers, prompting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is in New Delhi for ... Read more...
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Omar blames Hurriyat Conference leadership for violence on Eid
September 11th, 2010 - 7:50 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Sep.11 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday blamed Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq for instigating violence in Srinagar, as he said that his government had permitted ... Read more...
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Prannoy, Yuki shine at Youth Olympics
August 18th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 18 (IANS) Sunil Kumar Prannoy ensured India of another medal as he stormed into the boys singles badminton final while tennis sensation Yuki Bhambri moved into the semifinals on ... Read more...
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Youth Olympics: Prannoy lone Indian to shine on first day
August 15th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Aug 15 (IANS) India's Sunil Kumar Prannoy won his badminton group matches while the basketball team lost to Puerto Rico on the first day of the Youth Olympics here Sunday.
The day ... Read more...
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Five killed, 17 injured in Iraq attacks
August 10th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Baghdad, Aug 10 (DPA) At least five people were killed and 17 injured Tuesday in separate attacks across Iraq, while security forces arrested 10 suspected Al Qaeda members in a series ... Read more...
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Abdul Samad denies involvement in Pune terror bombing
July 6th, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Abdul Samad Bhatkal, who was picked up by police for alleged links with the Feb 13 Pune terror blasts, Tuesday denied he had anything to do with the ... Read more...
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Pak Punjab police groping in dark over Lahore shrine attacker’s identity
July 3rd, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, July 3 (ANI): The Punjab police still appears to be groping in the dark over the twin suicide attack on the Hazrat Data Gunj Bukhsh shrine in Lahore, as it has ... Read more...
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Akshardham case: Gujarat High Court upholds death sentence
June 1st, 2010 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Gandhinagar, June 1 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court's verdict awarding death sentence to three accused in the 2002 Akashardham terror attack.A two-member ... Read more...
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Sohail Tanvir will not be considered for England tour
May 12th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Pakistani pacer Sohail Tanvir will not be considered for selection for the forthcoming England tour as the PCB medical commission prescribed him another four-month rehabilitation programme to regain ... Read more...
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USS Ashland Captures Possible Pirates
April 11th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Djibouti, Apr 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A warship of the United States navy, USS Ashland, has captured a group of six men whom they suspect to be pirates responsible for the ... Read more...
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Two counterfeiters held in Ghaziabad
February 24th, 2010 - 11:52 pm ICT by IANS
Ghaziabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Two men were arrested Wednesday and a large quantity of counterfeit voter ID cards, domicile certificates and official seals were recovered from their possession, officials said. The police ... Read more...
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Kashmir paralysed on JKLF founder’s death anniversary
February 11th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 11 (IANS) A complete shutdown and strict curfew-like restrictions here Thursday paralysed life across Kashmir, where the pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) had called a strike on the ... Read more...
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Facebook profile ‘kills job prospects’
January 30th, 2010 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 30 (ANI): Your profile on Facebook may become a cause of worry when looking for a job, as employers are increasingly checking on networking sites to know more about ... Read more...
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Facebook profile ‘kills job chances’
January 12th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 12 (ANI): Your profile on Facebook may become a cause of worry when looking for a job, as employers are increasingly checking on networking sites to know more about ... Read more...
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Pak selectors to make major changes for ODI series Down Under
January 9th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan 9(ANI): Pakistan selection committee has reportedly made some major changes in the squad for the ODI series against Australia, starting from January 22.According to reports, the selectors have also decided ... Read more...
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European Union team meets separatist Kashmir leaders
November 25th, 2009 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Nov 25 (ANI): A five-member European Union (EU) delegation that arrived here on a two-day visit to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, met various separatist leaders on Tuesday.Led by ... Read more...
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World snooker: Chawla qualifies for quarter-finals, Advani out (Roundup)
November 23rd, 2009 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Hyderabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Kamal Chawla, the 30-year-old from Bhopal, emerged India's unlikeliest hero as he qualified for the quarter-finals in the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship here Sunday that witnessed ... Read more...
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Geet Sethi in quarterfinals of World Snooker
November 21st, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS) Indian cueists had a profitable outing with five players in the men's section and Geet Sethi (Masters) advancing in the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship here Saturday.It ... Read more...
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Advani star attraction in billiards and snooker nationals
September 15th, 2009 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Sep 15 (IANS) World Champion Pankaj Advani is the star attraction in the 76th National snooker and billiards championship that got underway here Monday.
Advani, Geet Sethi, Yasin Merchant, Aditya Mehta and ... Read more...
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Hizbul Mujahideen man gets life term for sedition
August 28th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IANS) A city court Friday sentenced Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Mujeeb Ahmed to life imprisonment and six others to 10 years on charges of sedition and collecting arms with intention ... Read more...
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