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The National Stadium would be a virtual fortress when the third cricket Test between India and Pakistan begins here on Sunday, with extra-ordinary security measures being put in place for the crucial tie.

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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Vaiko called on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M.Karunanidhi at his residence this morning here in the backdrop of reports of fissures in the Democratic Progressive Alliance.

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Uncapped left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has been added as the 16th member of the England squad for the tour of India, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday.

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IN the world of entertainment, what after digital radio and DTH? Don't tell this yet to the cops who flag you down for touching the cell phone while driving - in around three years from now, you could be watching television.

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BANKS are now allowed to outsource lending and deposit-taking activities to enable them to reach rural and remote areas. In other words, banks can now collect deposits from public and deliver credit to borrowers through agents appointed by them.

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Steel Authority of India Ltd on Friday reported a 54.7 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 684.59 crore in the third quarter this fiscal compared to Rs 1,514.24 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

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The India International Garment Fair (IIGF), visited by 800 overseas buyers and 300 buying agents, has generated business worth over $78 million, against $32.4 million in the last fair, during its three-day exposition.

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The Bombay High Court on Friday approved demerger of offshore business of Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, comprising drilling services and marine logistics into a separate new company.

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Public activity was affected throughout Kashmir Valley on Thursday because of a strike called by separatists to coincide with Republic Day, but official functions marking the event passed off peacefully.

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Ruling out her return to the 'pseudo-BJP' which she alleged has been "hijacked by a gang of 50", expelled leader Uma Bharti on Friday slammed the party top brass including former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee .

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The Ganges is in urgent need of a clean-up, the Shankaracharya of Puri has said in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging him to get it done before the Ardh Kumbh in Allahabad next year.

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A Delhi professional who allegedly sent a threatening e-mail to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been arrested and taken to Gujarat, police said Friday.

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The trial run of Amritsar-Nankana Sahib bus, carrying 12 Punjab and central government officials, began on Friday. The bus from Amritsar in Punjab to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikh religion was born, left the International Terminal at 9.20 am.

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Surya Pharmaceutical Ltd said on Friday its board would meet on January 28 to consider raising up to $50 mn in overseas convertible bonds, global depositary receipts or American depositary receipts.

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Surya Pharmaceutical Ltd said on Friday its board would meet on January 28 to consider raising up to $50 mn in overseas convertible bonds, global depositary receipts or American depositary receipts.

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Pakistani forward Shakeel Abassi struck in the second half as defending champion Hyderabad Sultans edged past injury-hit Chandigarh Dynamos by a solitary goal in a Premier Hockey Legaue match to go into joint lead at the top of the table here on Thursday.

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Hexaware Technologies Ltd will construct a 27-acre campus at Siruseri Information Technology Park, near Chennai, at a cost of Rs 350 crore. When fully ready the facility can accommodate over 11,000 employees.

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Seventh seeds Leander Paes and his partner Martin Damm moved into the men's doubles final at the Australian Open on Thursday. The Indo-Czech pair ended the run of an unseeded duo of Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland by scoring a 6-2, 6-4 win at the Margaret Court Arena.

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A dazzling presentation showcasing the culture and heritage of the country along with extending an invitation to various countries to reach Delhi in 2010 would be made by leading Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai at Commonwealth Games 2006 to be held in Melbourne.

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Undeterred by a recent bike accident, highest ranked Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa played cautiously as he carded a decent one under 72 to share tied 25th spot with, among others, defending champion Ernie Els .

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Capturing the beauty of the country's landscape, its magnificent architectural heritage and diverse socio-cultural traditions, besides economic and technological advancements, 24 tableaux rolled down .

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Finance Minister said on Thursday that Asia's third-largest economy could grow by 10 per cent in the 2006/2007 fiscal year if investment levels were ramped up.

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President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam hosted the customary "At Home" reception in the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday evening on the occasion of the 57th Republic Day celebrations.

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A unique feature of this year's security arrangements for the Republic Day Parade here in the Capital was the wide network of closed-circuit television cameras set up to keep a close watch on the proceedings.

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India is well on the road to becoming an economic superpower and may emerge to equal China as the focus of the world's attention, a panel of analysts said at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos.

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The Delhi High Court has ordered land officials to target VIPs who own illegal buildings. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has listed 18,000 illegal properties on its website, which are marked for demolition.

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Universalisation of elementary education through the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has not percolated to the marginal social groups (SCs/STs/OBCs and Muslims) and a sizeable section (nearly 40%) of disabled children.

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The beleaguered Congress-led coalition government in Karnataka faces a crucial trust vote on Friday to prove whether it enjoys majority in the State Legislative Assembly.

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For the first time in Srinagar, CCTV cameras are being used to monitor suspicious movements in sensitive areas like Lal Chowk which has in the past been a target of terrorist attacks.

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As India celebrates its 57th year as a republic, the country can boast of an economy that's booming, and of markets that are touching new highs every day.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that any solution to the Kashmir issue could be found only after keeping the wishes of people of all the three regions - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh - in mind.

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As the nation celebrates Republic Day, security has been tightened across the country.In Jammu and Kashmir, where the threat to security is even more, the Army's Quick Reaction Team is on special alert.

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In an embarrassing development, Congress MP Pawan Kumar Bansal who heads the Lok Sabha inquiry committee probing the misappropriation of MPLADS funds resigned this morning from the panel after allegations that he himself had ‘‘misused’’ his own MPLADS fund.

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NDTV recently found out just how easy it is to get your electricity meter fixed. There is rampant corruption at every level and all it takes is a one-time payment of a few thousand rupees.

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A monstrous half-built police memorial in the Capital, denounced as an eyesore and subject of much controversy and even a lawsuit, is to be finally razed and a new monument built in its place.

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Just ahead of Republic Day, CPI-Maoist rebels blew up a railway culvert between Paraiya and Guraru stations in Bihar's Gaya district early on Thursday morning.

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Documents available with NDTV show that Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh's phones were tapped with the prior knowledge and consent of Delhi Police.

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There has been so much concern about tiger poaching in India.But the shocking part is that government reports refuse to acknowledge this fact.The annual CITES report released last month by the Ministry of Environment and Wildlife is simply in a state of denial.

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After more twists in the plot than a spy thriller, a breakaway JD(S)-BJP government is set to take centrestage in Karnataka with the besieged Dharam Singh government running out of options to maintain its majority in the Karnataka assembly.

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All eyes are on Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh who is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence in the state Assembly.On Thursday, Janata Dal (Secular) President HD Deve Gowda summoned.

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