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Smitten lovers court cupids darts, Protestors play spoilsport on Valentines Day
It was roses and gifts of love for those smitten by cupids darts, while protestors in several parts of India played spoilsport on Valentines Day. ANI
Nasik mourns HAL staffers death
People from all walks of life today mourned the death of 55-year-old Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) staffer, Ambadas Haribhau Dharrao, in a stone-pelting incident on Wednesday. ANI
Orissa government promotes terracotta pottery again
The Orissa government is making an effort to train traditional potters to take to terracotta as a medium. The changeover, it is felt will improve the sales, as also their living condition. ANI
Afghan conflict solution vital for Asian security
The growth of extremism in different countries of the Asian continent has been a cause of concern. This was evident at the recently held Tenth Asian Security Conference here. ANI
Next general election, Assembly polls as per delimited constituencies
The Union Cabinet today decided that the next general elections and assembly polls would be held as per the new delimited constituencies. ANI
UPA politicising Election Commission: BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Prakash Javadekar on Thursday accused the UPA Government of politicising the Election Commission. ANI
Left parties call for nation-wide agitation against fuel hike
Left parties on Thursday called for a nation-wide agitation against a government decision to hike petrol and diesel prices. ANI
India to propose amendments in Asian Highway routes
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for proposing to the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations (UNESCAP) to link Bhutan by extending the Asian Highway-48. ANI
Gaya Police seize huge cache of Maoist arms
A senior police officer in Bihars Gaya District today confirmed the capture of a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Maoist rebels during an encounter with them on Wednesday. ANI
Delhis citizens dismayed over fuel hike announcement
Residents of the capital today reacted with dismay to the Central Governments announcement of a hike in fuel prices from midnight. ANI
Jagannath temple in Gaya has a low caste priest
Jagannath temple in Bihar took a bold initiative by anointing a low-caste to perform temple rituals, considered a strict prerogative of the Brahmins. ANI
IONS to derive strength from cooperative engagement in Indian Ocean
The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, today said that the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium is an initiative to recognise the strength that can be derived from cooperative engagement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). ANI
Cabinet approves Maternity Benefit Act amendment
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for introduction of a bill in parliament for amending the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. ANI
Cabinet approves visa-free travel pact with South Africa
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for signing of an agreement between India and South Africa on the abolition of visa requirement. ANI
China confirms protesting Manmohan Singhs visit to Arunachal Pradesh
A spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that Beijing has lodged a strong protest with the Indian Embassy over Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs visit last week to Arunachal Pradesh. ANI
Mughal Gardens to open for people from February 16
The Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from February 16. ANI
Centre hikes petrol, diesel prices
The Centre on Thursday announced a hike in petrol price by Rs 2 a litre and diesel by Re 1 a litre. ANI
Lankan Navy Chief seeks cooperation to check LTTE
Sri Lankas Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, feels that cooperation among Indian Ocean Region states is vital to check the threat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). ANI
Mock terror drill at Delhi metro stations
The first-ever mock drill was conducted within the premises of the Delhi Metro railway stations, to train the staff against a possible attack by terrorists. ANI
Snowfall damages crops in Dharamshala
As most of North India continues to reel under a severe cold wave, snowfall in Dharamshala has adversely affected the crops. ANI
Nasik MNS secretary Vasant Gite released on bail
The general secretary of Maharashtra Navnirman Senas Nasik unit, Vasant Gite, who was detained as a preventive measure ahead of party chief Raj Thackerays arrest, was released on bail on Thursday. ANI
ULFA chiefs sister wins Assam panchayat elections
In a noticeable development, ULFA Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruas sister Heeravati Chetia won the Panchayat elections in her village. ANI
2,500-year-old city unearthed at Bhubaneswar
Archaeologists have dug out the remains of a 2,500-year-old fortified city at Bhubaneswar, which they believe was bigger than classical Athens. ANI
AIDS/HIV affected celebrate St.Valentines Day in Chennai
Around 50 AIDS /HIV affected persons participated in a special function hosted here to mark St.Valentines Day on its eve on Wednesday. Also attending the function were transgenders from different parts of the city. ANI
Coimbatore museum of antique objects
Students of a school, located on the outskirts of Coimbatore, have set up museum that boasts of a collection of many antique objects like coins, swords etc. are said to of historical significance. ANI
Gorkhas fast for their rights in West Bengal
At least 100 activists of the newly formed Gorkha Jana Mukti Morcha (GJMM) are sitting on hunger strike since last Thursday (Feb.7) demanding a separate State for Gorkha community. ANI
Manmohan Singh asks Indian Ocean navies to guard against terror threat
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that the rise in crimes such as terrorism, smuggling of narcotics, arms and weapons, piracy, and robbery not only pose a threat to our growing naval commerce, but also affect innocent fishermen and tourists. ANI
Shiv Sena protests in New Delhi on St.Valentines Day
Activists of the Hindu fundamentalist political party Shiv Sena on Wednesday staged a token protest at Central Delhis Jantar Mantar against St.Valentines Day celebrations in the capital. ANI
Life imprisonment for Pappu Yadav in Ajit Sarkar murder case(Lead:Pappu Yadav)
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Patna on Thursday awarded life imprisonment to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in connection with the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) MLA Ajit Sarkar murder case. ANI
Five naxals killed in Jamshedpur
At least five naxalites, including two women, were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Jharkhands Jamshedpur District today. ANI
Terrorism, smuggling and piracy pose a threat to naval commerce: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that the rise in crimes such as terrorism, smuggling of narcotics, arms and weapons, piracy, and robbery not only pose a threat to our growing naval commerce, but also affect innocent fishermen and tourists. ANI
Verdict on Pappu Yadav in Ajit Sarkar murder case today
A special CBI court here will pronounce its verdict in connection with the CPI-M MLA Ajit Sarkar murder case, in which Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Lok Sabha member Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav is the main accused. ANI
Ashes of euthanised UK temple cow immersed in Ganges
The ashes of Gangotri, the euthanised sacred cow of the Bhaktivedanta Manor Temple in the United Kingdom, were immersed in the River Ganges on Wednesday. ANI
Buddhist monks begin praying for world peace
Thousands of Buddhist monks and devotees, many of them from abroad, are participating in a 10-day chanting ceremony for world peace here. ANI
Indians send message of love to Pakistan on Valentines Day
Unmanned boats loaded with lots of love and messages of peace set sail down the Chenab River in India to Pakistan to celebrate Valentines Day. ANI
President Patil to visit Bihar tomorrow
President Pratibha Patil will begin a two-day visit to Bihar from tomorrow. ANI
Sonia Gandhi to arrive in Kerala today
Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi will arrive here this evening on a two-day visit. ANI
Shivraj Patil to arrive in Chhattisgarh today
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will arrive here on a day-long visit today. ANI
PM to inaugurate Indian Ocean Naval Symposium 2008 today
Prime Minster Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) - 2008 here today. ANI
Felicitating Leadership and Innovation at Frost & Sullivan's 2007 Chemicals, Materials and Foods Awards Banquet
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Asipac Fee Order Book Crosses $65 million
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Atman Software Debuts India's First Completely in-house Developed Commercial Video Game for the PC and Mac
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TOTAL launches its 3rd Store in Bangalore at Sarjapur Road
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