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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas signifies homecoming of Indian Diaspora: President Patil
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today said that Pravasi Bharatiya Divas signifies the homecoming of the Indian diaspora. ANI
Once abandoned as a child without limbs, she grew up becoming artist
Having been born without limbs twenty years ago, a U.S-based girl is exploring the art world to earn a dignified place for herself as an artist. She was abandoned at a local hospital in Manipal by her biological parents. ANI
Nitish Kumar sees major flaws in UPA flagship schemes
Commenting on the dismal implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREG) in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today described it as a hurriedly devised scheme full of loopholes. ANI
US tourist accuses Pushkar temple priest of molesting her
An American women tourist on Wednesday alleged that a temple priest in Pushkar has molested her. ANI
Mayawati says student violence was SP-led conspiracy against her govt.
Coming down heavily on Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav for accusing her of ordering police firing on his party workers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday said that the students violence in the state was a conspiracy orchestrated by the SP against her government. ANI
Landslides in Kashmir, snowfall in Uttarakhand
The Jammu -Srinagar National Highway, the only surface link between the state and the rest of the country, remained closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. ANI
Confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today urged the UPA Government to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the Bharat Ratna Award this year for his outstanding contribution to the nation. ANI
Election Commission reviewing poll preparations for Karnataka Assembly
Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswamy and the two Election Commissioners Dr. S.Y. Quraishi and Navin Chawla met with Election officers, Deputy Commissioners and other functionaries of the state here today to review preparations for the forthcoming assembly election in Karnataka. ANI
Indias energy security needs acute: Pranab Mukherjee
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today used the platform of the Sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas conclave to stress that Indias energy security needs were extremely acute, and emphasised that the Indo- US Civil nuclear cooperation agreement is intended to meet those requirements. ANI
National Youth Awards for 2006-07 to be given away at Chennai
The National Youth Awards for the year 2006-07 will be given away at the 13th National Youth Festival, scheduled to be held in Chennai from January 12 to 16. ANI
India seeks clarification from Malaysia on Indian workers recruitment ban
The Indian Government has reportedly sought a clarification from the Malaysian Government on reports that it has banned further recruitment of Indian workers. ANI
Hamid Karzais friends in Shimla recall good old days
Afghan President Hamid Karzais friends here have said that Afghanistan is progressing on the path of reconstruction and development. ANI
Mauritian Prime Minister meets President Pratibha Patil
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam met President Pratibha Patil here on Wednesday. ANI
Samajwadi Party activists protest arrest of Shivpal, Akhilesh Yadav in U.P.
Protests across Uttar Pradesh by Samajwadi Party (SP) workers today led to the release of party leaders Shivpal Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav, hours after they were arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police in Lucknow during a student-organised agitation. ANI
Tourism sector to generate over two lakh jobs by 2010: Ambika Soni
Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni oday said that the tourism sector is likely to generate over two akh plus jobs by 2010. ANI
Grannies and Mummies to play cricket tournament in Bangalore
While the Bangalore boy Anil Kumle-led eam India is taking the Australian team and ICC umpires head on hese days, cricket lovers in his home city are eager to watch a others and Grannies Cricket Tournament here. ANI
Mahatma Gandhis American look-a-like visits Chandigarh
Students at a Chandigarh school had a leasant surprise on Tuesday, when a look-a-like of Mahatma andhi from the United States visited them. ANI
Tamil Nadu villagers sell organs to survive acute poverty
Poor villagers in Tamil Nadu have been selling their organs in Chennai, the kidneys in particular, for mere rupees 20,000. ANI
India to keep a watch on coastal areas: Defence Minister
Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here this morning that the Indian Navy was keeping a close watch on the coastal waters to prevent any LTTE cadres moving into Indian territory. ANI
Criticism of DRDO over delay of projects not fair: Antony
Defence Minister A K Antony has said that the criticism of the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) for time and cost over-run in many projects is not fair because it has helped India to develop strategic defence weapons and delivery systems, which no country is ready to part with. ANI
Kamal Nath calls on overseas Indians to reach out to Global SMEs
Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath today invited the overseas Indians to reach out to global Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for catalysing their economic engagement with India. ANI
Aptech gets recognition from Project Management Institute
Aptech Limited has been conferred the Global Registered Education Provider (REP) status by Project Management Institute (PMI). ANI
Dhumal expands cabinet, inducts nine ministers
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Wednesday expanded his cabinet with the induction of nine ministers. ANI
Journalists pedal their way to health in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh Journalist Association (CJA) in association with NGO Yuvsatta organised a countryside bike tour for journalists to generate awareness on environmental pollution. ANI
Young expatriate Indians keen to understand India
Expatriate students, who are here to participate in an annual conference of people of Indian origin, have been actively exploring their roots. ANI
Madonna takes a ride across Mumbai slums
Pop star Madonna toured Mumbai slums with Gregory David Roberts, the convicted robber who turned his time spent there following an escape from an Australian prison into the best-selling novel Shantaram. ANI
Frozen water bodies in Himachal Pradesh lead to power crisis
Power crisis looms over Himachal Pradesh as the water level in reservoirs has fallen steeply with water flows in rivers and rivulets getting drastically reduced due to sub-zero temperatures. ANI
Kerala comes alive with onset of Theyyam season
The northern parts of Kerala have virtually come alive with the onset of the much-awaited Theyyam season that witnesses festivities and ritual dances. ANI
Polling begins for third phase of Assam Panchayat elections
Polling for the third phase of Panchayat election in Assam has begun this morning, amidst tight security. ANI
NHRC team to visit riot-hit Orissas Kandhamal District
A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is scheduled to visit riot-hit areas of Orissas Kandhamal District today. ANI
Election Commission to review Karnataka poll preparedness
Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalswami alongwith two Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and Dr. S Y Quraishi will review the poll preparations in Karnataka for the State Assembly elections that are likely to be held soon. ANI
Dhumal to expand cabinet today
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal will expand his cabinet today. ANI
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