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Kamal Nath for deeper, closer India-Africa ties
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath today stressed on the need for India to have a deeper and closer engagement with Africa, saying that New Delhi is eager to work with Africa for greater mutual prosperity. ANI
Centre allocates Rs.15 crore for Doordarshans Urdu channel
Information and Broadcasting Minister P.R. Dasmunsi today informed the Rajya Sabha that his ministry has allocated Rs.15 crore for Doordarshans Urdu channel for the current year. ANI
Rajasthan Government aware of land deals in border areas: Jaiswal
The Rajasthan Government has informed the Centre that it is aware of the large-scale land transactions taking place in the border areas of the State. ANI
Shivraj Patil condemns killing of innocent people in Manipur
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil has condemned the recent killing of innocent people by militants in various incidents in Manipur. ANI
Kalam releases Advanis magnum opus in Delhi
Former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam today released the much awaited autobiography of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K.Advani -- My Country, My Life -- at a glittering function at New Delhis Siri Fort Auditorium. ANI
15 injured in Srinagar bomb blast
At least 15 people were injured in a powerful bomb blast in front of Srinagars Jehangir Hotel on Wednesday. ANI
BJP wants Muslims within its folds
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and president of the minority partys cell, Shahnawaz Hussain, said here today that the BJP is no longer untouchable for Muslims, and the community would have no problems under the leadership of L K Advani. ANI
India releases jailed Pakistan spy
India on Wednesday handed over Pakistani national Jamal Qureshi to the Pakistani Rangers at the border checkpost here. ANI
CPI-M nominee nominated to Rajya Sabha after 14 years
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) nominee, T K Rengarajan, has created history of sorts after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha after a gap of 14 years from Tamil Nadu. ANI
UPA Government cant mend or end US-India nuke deal: Mukherjee
Stridenty defending the need for the US-India civil nuclear cooperation agreement, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday fended off objections to it from both the Left and the Opposition, saying the UPA Government could neither mend nor end the deal. ANI
Sarabjits family perform thanksgiving prayers for his month-long reprieve
) Members of Sarabjit Singhs family today performed a thanksgiving prayer after the Indian detenus hanging in a Pakistan jail was postponed to April 30 by the Pakistan Government. ANI
Javadekar elected Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar has been nominated as the partys Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra. ANI
Hema Malini unveils advertisement campaign in New Delhi
Veteran Bollywood actress Hema Malini today unveiled an advertisement campaign to promote a mineral water brand at the plush Le Meridien Hotel here. ANI
Marching Tibetan protestors continue to press for independence from China
Tibetans on a second march to the Chinese border set out from Ropar, Punjab, on Wednesday. ANI
Holi celebrations begin at Durgiana temple in Amritsar
The festival of colours draws a large number of devotees from across Punjab and neighbouring states to the Durgiana temple here. ANI
Centre forms committee to assess Panna Reserve tiger population
The Central Government has formed a committee to assess the tiger population in the Panna Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. ANI
Donkupar Roy sworn in as Meghalaya CM(Second lead: Donkupar)
Meghalaya United Democratic Party (MUDP) chief Donkupar Roy was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Meghalaya on Wednesday evening, hours after the Congress-led D D Lapang Ministry resigned ahead of a trust vote in the State Assembly. ANI
Tanzanian Vice President meets Manmohan Singh
Tanzanian Vice President Ali Mohamed Shein met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday. ANI
Fans celebrate chimps 16th birthday at Lucknow Zoo
Lucknow Zoo authorities today celebrated the 16th birthday of a chimpanzee with a lot of zing. ANI
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits stage demonstration against Yasin Malik
Kashmiri Pandits displaced by militancy over the previous 19 years, today staged a demonstration here against Yasin Malik, the leader of the separatist Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), who they alleged was responsible for theirmisery. ANI
Asma Jahangir visits NHRC
UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief, Asma Jahangir, visited the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi today. ANI
Ashwani Kumar calls for increasing India-Turkey trade and investment flows
Minister of State for Industry Dr. Ashwani Kumar today called for increasing trade and investment flows between India and Turkey. ANI
People must sensitize themselves to the needs of the physically challenged: Soni
Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni today said that any proposal for inclusion of disability studies in academic discipline should be supported as it will create an awareness in society about the needs and rights of the physically challenged. ANI
NHRC to host conference on displaced persons
The National Human Rights Commission is organizing a two-day National Conference on March 24 and 25 on Relief and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons. ANI
Administrative Reforms Commission calls for Panchayats to have power to recruit personnel
The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) has recommended that Panchayats should have the power to recruit personnel and to regulate their service conditions subject to laws and standards laid down by the state government. ANI
Manipur hosts tourism festival 2008
A five-day Manipur Tourism Festival 2008 that was hosted here recently presented a colourful cultural saga of the State by highlighting the adventure sports and eco-tourism through screening of documentary films. ANI
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi stable after hospitalisation in Pune
Renowned vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is in stable condition after being admitted today to the intensive care unit of a hospital here for treatment of pneumonia. ANI
Dolchi Holi of Bikaner
With Holi, the biggest festival of colours in India, being just a few days away, the general mood in Rajasthans Bikaner city is full of fun and merry-making. ANI
Mukherjee confirms deferment of Sarabjits execution till April 30
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan death row inmate Sarabjit Singhs execution has been deferred by a month, with the new date of execution set at April 30 this year. ANI
Kashmir border villagers worried over troops redeployment
Residents in Rajouri and Reasi Districts near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are a worried lot after learning about the governments plans to move out troops from their area. ANI
Exiled Tibetan leaders on hunger strike in Delhi
Exiled Tibetan leaders took part in a day-long hunger strike here on Wednesday to protest the Chinese crackdown in Tibet. ANI
Agras Sikhs pray to save Sarabjit Singh from Pak gallows
The Sikh community in Agra today sought the release of Sarabjit Singh from Lahores Kot Lakhpat Jail, saying that the death row Indian detenu was innocent, and that his case was clearly one of mistaken identity. ANI
AIDS Awareness Campaign in Jorhat
The Red Ribbon Express, the worlds largest social mobilization campaign against Acquired Immuno Deficiency Disease (AIDS) is spreading awareness in the North Eastern Region. ANI
Naxal problem should not be exaggerated: Shivraj Patil
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Rajya Sabha today that the Naxalite problem should not be exaggerated to level that it would spread fear among the people. ANI
Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan to take over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan will take over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff.Vice Admiral Suthan, who was earlier the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and at present is the C-in-C of the Eastern Naval Command, brings with him excellent operational training and administration planning experience that would be crucial to the shaping of the Navy of tomorrow. ANI
AIDS Awareness Campaign in Jorhat
The Red Ribbon Express, the worlds largest social mobilization campaign against Acquired Immuno Deficiency Disease (AIDS) is spreading awareness in the North Eastern Region. ANI
Naxal problem should not be exaggerated: Shivraj Patil
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil informed the Rajya Sabha today that the Naxalite problem should not be exaggerated to level that it would spread fear among the people. ANI
Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan to take over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan will take over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff.Vice Admiral Suthan, who was earlier the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and at present is the C-in-C of the Eastern Naval Command, brings with him excellent operational training and administration planning experience that would be crucial to the shaping of the Navy of tomorrow. ANI
Florishow opens up new avenues for the floriculturists in Sikkim
The first International Florishow, held in Sikkim recently, pulled large number of participants from within the country and abroad. ANI
Dopunkar Roy appointed new CM of Meghalaya (Second lead: Meghalaya)
Meghalaya Progressive Alliance leader Dopunkar Roy has been appointed by Meghalaya Governor S S Sidhu as the States Chief Minister. ANI
Problems being created in the name of region: Patil
Home Minister Shivraj Patil today said there is a design to create problems leading to disharmony in the name of language and region in various parts of the country. While replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Patil said the Centre has directed the states to identify areas and persons responsible for creating law and order problems. ANI
Singing nuns pray for peace in Tibet
Two former Tibetan political prisoners, who were earlier a part of a group known as the singing nuns and had taken refuge in Dharamshala, are praying for the restoration of peace in Tibet. ANI
Polo enthusiasts keep equestrian sport alive in Manipur
Polo enthusiasts in Manipur are keeping the sport alive despite little support from the Government. ANI
Festival of colours rocks Gokul
Streets were filled with sounds of drums and songs as people came out to revel in the festivities to mark the celebrations of Holi in Gokul. ANI
Dopunkar Roy appointed new CM of Meghalaya
Meghalaya Progressive Alliance leader Dopunkar Roy has been appointed by Meghalaya Governor S S Sidhu as the States Chief Minister. ANI
14 peafowl die mysteriously in Bulandshahar
Atleast 14 peafowl have perished mysteriously in Bulandshahar, a town of Uttar Pradesh. ANI
US House Speaker Pelosi to begin India visit from today
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will arrive here tonight on a five-day visit. ANI
Andhra Pradesh Government continues combing operations against Naxals
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to continue with its anti-Naxal combing operation along the states border with Chhattisgarh. ANI
Postal stamp issued in honour of legendary Bollywood actress Madhubala
India Post has paid tribute to legendary actress Madhubala, perhaps the most beautiful and attractive woman in the history of Bollywood, by releasing a postage stamp in her memory. ANI
Shillong (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister D D Lapang has resigned just before undertaking a floor test in the assembly, saying his government is unable to project a majority. ANI
MUA to prove majority in Meghalaya Assembly today
The head of the Congress-led Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA), D.D. Lapang will prove its strength on the floor of the assembly today. ANI
Foreign observers to witness armed forces exercise in Rajasthan
Foreign dignitaries and Defence Attaches of 60-65 countries will witness the might of the Indian Army and the Air Force during Exercise Brazen Chariots at the Pokhran field firing range in Western Rajasthan today. ANI
Largest ever India-Africa conclave to begin today
The largest ever The India-Africa Project Partnership 2008 conclave will begin here today. ANI
Vice President to inaugurate World Water Day Function
Vice President Hamid Ansari will inaugurate the plenary session of the World Water Day Function here today. ANI
Tata Communications Launches Cisco(R) Certified TelePresence Connection Services Globally
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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund Announces 40% Dividend in Kotak Balance
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Indian Doctor to Contest for British Parliamentary Seat as Labour Party Candidate
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Microsoft and Aspect Form Global Strategic Alliance
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TERI-BCSD India Hosts "Talking Tomorrow Lecture Series"
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Ahala presents Night Out with Kingfisher & Taj with DJ Miss Cady & DJ Marie Bouret
DJ Miss Cady is one of the highest profile DJs of Brazil and a regular on the global circuit. Vaishnvai Corporate Communications
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