Uma stages sit-in protest against Indo-US nuke deal
Bharatiya Janshakti Party leader Uma Bharti today staged a sit-in protest against the Indo-US nuclear deal. ANI
8 terrorists killed in three-day long army operation in Uri
The army operation against infiltrating terrorists from across the LoC in Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir that began on Tuesday ended today with the elimination of eight hardcore Afghan terrorists. ANI
Centre approves captive mining for gas production by coal gasification, liquefaction
The Centre has approved captive mining for production of gas through coal gasification and liquefaction. ANI
MSRTC strike leaves commuters harried
Bus commuters in Maharashtra faced difficulty today after employees of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) went on one-day strike to register their protest against the State Governments decision to legalise private transport. ANI
AIMF welcomes hike in soldiers allowances
The All India Minorities National Front (AIMF) today hailed the Union Cabinets decision to hike the allowances and perks of the soldiers deployed at field high altitude positions. ANI
Centre takes charge of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for taking over the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvanthapuram ANI
Centre makes jute packing compulsory this year
With the year 2007-2008 declared as Jute Year, the Centre today made use of jute substances mandatory for packaging. ANI
Cabinet approves implementation of Vocational Training Improvement project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for implementation of the scheme of Vocational Training Improvement project to improve the employment of their student. ANI
Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh to strengthen constructive cooperation
The first day of the eighth round of India-Bangladesh Home Secretary level talks was held today in a positive and constructive atmosphere. ANI
Demon King Ravanas Village in Madhya Pradesh worships him
Ravana, the mythological demon King is generally remembered as an embodiment of evil. But for the residents of Madhya Pradeshs Khonpura village their 45-foot Ravana idol is a God. ANI
Orissa Zoo celebrates birth anniversary of three white tigers
Kids here were more than happy to be part of birth anniversary celebrations of three three-year-old white tigers--Rishi, Sitesh and Prachi-at the Nandankanan Zoological Park located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. ANI
Jinnahs Pakistan heading for disaster
Pakistan would be celebrating its 60th year of Independence on August 14, a day before neighbouring India will be doing same, but the country which was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a peaceful homeland for the subcontinents Muslims, is faced with a serious domestic crisis. ANI
15 child labourers rescued in Haryana
The Haryana Police today rescued 15 child labourers from a hazardous sponge factory in Karnal. ANI
Asian rights body assails Bangladesh courts indecision on Hasina case
The Asian Centre for Human Rights has denounced the deferral of the order on Shiekh Hasinas bail plea to August 14, 2007 by the Supreme Court of Bangladesh as a blot to justice. ANI
Armymen in field area get hike in allowances
The Union Cabinet today decided to hike monetary allowances and other facilities for armed forces personnel deployed in high altitudes or engaged in counter insurgency operations. ANI
Sanjay Dutt to be shifted to Punes Yerawada Jail
Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced to six-years of rigorous imprisonment on Wednesday, will be shifted from the Arthur Road Jail to the high security Yerawada Jail in Pune. ANI
Benazir wants Nawaz to make a joint return to Pak
With the Sharif brothers making a second attempt to return home, former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has indirectly invited Nawaz Sharif to come back to the country with her. ANI
Benazir wants Nawaz to make a joint return to Pak
With the Sharif brothers making a second attempt to return home, former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has indirectly invited Nawaz Sharif to come back to the country with her. ANI
Tourists enjoying evenings in Kashmir
With peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, a large number of local residents and tourists from different parts of the country and abroad are able to relax at public places till late in the evening. ANI
Millions displaced in flood-hit Northern, Eastern States
Millions of people have been marooned across Northern and Eastern India in the worst floods of the decade caused due to incessant monsoon rains. ANI
Fans perform special prayers for Sanjay Dutt
Fans of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt held special prayers here for relief to the imprisoned actor. ANI
Haneef says chat conversation being quoted out-of-context
Dr. Mohammad Haneef has said that Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews was quoting him out of context to link him to a failed car bomb plot in Britain. ANI
Three Maoists arrested in Gaya
Police on Wednesday arrested three Maoist rebels in Bihars Gaya District. ANI
Overcome snake-phobia for personality development!
Believe it or not, a private company in Chennai has an unusual personality development programme which teaches participants or students to overcome their fear of snakes. ANI
High-level meet to review Naxal menace
Amid raising concern that the Naxalites are penetrating into new states like Delhi and Punjab, a high-level meeting is being held here today to review the Naxal menace in different parts of the country. ANI
Indo-Bangla Home Secretary level talks to begin today
The eight round of India-Bangladesh Home Secretary level talks will begin here today as part of the bilateral institutional mechanism set up in 1994 to resolve security and border management issues. ANI
HiQ Business Solutions and Sir Speedy Sign Franchisee Agreement
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Fidelity Moves to Promote Sales in Existing Schemes
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Dun & Bradstreet hosted conference on Dynamics of Infrastructure and Real Estate Markets: The Financing Perspective
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Prakash Industries Reports Impressive Performance
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TeleDiagnosys to Open Two World Class Teleradiology Centers in Mumbai and Pune
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