The Haryana government has formulated a Rs 1.53-billion plan to replace nearly 5.2 million ration cards in the state with smart cards.
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Thursday, August 28
Haryana to replace ration cards with smart cards
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:28 PM IST
Lightning claims nine lives in Jharkhand
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:27 PM IST
Nine people were killed and over a dozen were injured when a lightning struck a tree under which they were standing in Jharkhand Thursday, the police said.
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Man suffering from AIDS commits suicide
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:27 PM IST
A 30-year-old man afflicted with AIDS committed suicide by hanging himself in his home in Seema Puri in northeast Delhi, police said Thursday.
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Court endorses lowering age bar for recruiting teachers
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:26 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Thursday upheld a government notification of reducing the age limit for appointment of assistant teachers in state-run schools in the national capital.
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20 IT firms to take part in Kerala human resource summit
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:25 PM IST
Twenty IT companies, including industry leaders like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Satyam Computers and Wipro Technologies, are expected to take part in a human resource (HR) summit to be held in Kozhikode, Kerala, Saturday.
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Girl murdered, buried by brother in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:24 PM IST
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her brother and buried in a graveyard in northwest Delhi, the police said Thursday.
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Jharkhand speaker disallows two suspended BJP MLAs to vote
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:23 PM IST
A day ahead of Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren seeking a trust vote in the assembly, Speaker Aalam Gir Aalam Thursday suspended the voting rights of two suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators.
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Margin will squeeze due to high input cost: Ratan Tata
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:22 PM IST
Tata group chairman Ratan Tata Thursday said the profit margin of the group companies may suffer due to the high prices of raw materials.
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Raj Thackeray appeals to supporters to remain calm
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:21 PM IST
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray appealed his supporters to maintain peace and calm Thursday evening if the Maharashtra government initiated steps to ensure Marathi signboards for all shops in this city.
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Youth Baton Relay reaches Gujarat
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:20 PM IST
The Youth Baton Relay (YBR) that began Aug 1 from Delhi University campus and which will cover nine states, 199 cities, towns and villages over a distance of 8,500 km with more than 7,500 volunteers.
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CPI-M, Trinamool should solve Singur row through talks: Bose
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:19 PM IST
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) West Bengal secretary Biman Bose Thursday said he would request the state government to 'take the necessary steps' to resolve the stalemate over the Singur land.
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85 passengers travel on India-Pakistan bus
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:18 PM IST
At least 85 passengers Thursday travelled on the cross border bus service between here and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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Bhopal gas victims demand five times the compensation offered
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:15 PM IST
Bhopal gas victims here Thursday demanded increased compensation, and said the damage to them due to the gas leak was actually five times more than the figure reached by the government of India and the Union Carbide in 1989.
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Rehabilitation package finalised for Durgapur aerotropolis
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:14 PM IST
The West Bengal government Thursday finalised the rehabilitation package for people who would be displaced by the Durgapur aerotropolis project, a top official said here.
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PMO to have final say on Lutyen's Zone: apex court
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:13 PM IST
The tree-lined spacious Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ) in the heart of the national capital will get to retain its picturesque character.
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Nihang leader critical after being set on fire
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:12 PM IST
Controversial Nihang sect chief Ajit Singh Phoola was in a critical condition Thursday with over 60 percent burns after two inmates at the Amritsar central jail set him on fire after an argument.
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Dalai Lama in Mumbai hospital, check-up Friday
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:11 PM IST
The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here Thursday afternoon following pain in the stomach, a hospital spokesman said.
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Two persons shot at in Noida
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:11 PM IST
Two persons were shot at by unidentified assailants here, the police said Thursday. One of the victims is said to be in critical condition.
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Congress to contest polls with Samajwadi Party
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:10 PM IST
The Congress party Thursday officially declared it will contest the next Lok Sabha elections in coalition with the Samajwadi Party.
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US pledges aid for Bihar's flood-hit
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:09 PM IST
The US Thursday announced an assistance of $100,000 (about Rs.4 million) for over two million people in Bihar who have been displaced by devastating floods.
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Two persons killed in separate accidents in Delhi
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:09 PM IST
Two people were killed in separate accidents in the national capital Thursday, the police said.
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Woman dies in freak accident in Noida
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:08 PM IST
A twenty-one years old woman working in a factory in Noida died after striking her head against an electric pole while travelling in the company bus.
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Rahul Gandhi takes on Mayawati over development, floods
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:07 PM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Thursday blasted the Uttar Pradesh government for not implementing the central government's 'pro-poor policies' and not doing enough to battle floods.
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Bombay Stock Exchange gets SEBI nod for currency derivatives
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:04 PM IST
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has received 'in-principle approval' from market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for setting up an exchange traded currency derivatives segment, it said Thursday.
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Intel announces Rs.5,000 desktop for the Indian market
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:03 PM IST
Chipset maker Intel Thursday announced the launch of a desktop range that starts at Rs.5,000 (around $125) - a move that could trigger a major computing revolution in the country.
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UN body calls for probe into Kashmir killings
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:02 PM IST
In a diplomatic setback to India, a UN body on human rights has expressed concern over violent protests in Jammu and Kashmir and asked for a 'thorough and independent investigations' into the killings.
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Administrators Challenge Cup football from Sept 1
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:01 PM IST
Twenty one teams from different states will compete in Administrator's challenge cup from Sept 1 to 9 here.
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Ban Bajrang Dal, sack Orissa government; demands Muslim body
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 03:00 PM IST
Expressing anguish over the continued violence against Christians in Orissa, a Muslim organisation Thursday demanded a ban on the Hindu outfit Bajrang Dal for allegedly attacking minority communities.
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Vaidyalingam to be Puducherry chief minister Sep 1
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:59 PM IST
Following the directive of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, embattled Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy Thursday submitted his resignation to Lt. Gov. Govind Singh Gujar. V. Vaidyalingam, minister for industries.
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Infiltration: BJP asks government to summon Pakistan envoy
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:58 PM IST
Expressing concern over the increased infiltration bids from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharartiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday asked the government to summon the Pakistan high commissioner over the issue.
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Sonia urged to intervene, check Orissa violence
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:57 PM IST
A Christian activist has urged Congress president Sonia Gandhi to advice the central government to take steps and check communal violence in Orissa.
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Durand Cup: JCT beat Sporting Clube; Air India held by TFA
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:57 PM IST
JCT started their Durand Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Sporting Clube de Goa while TFA colts maintained their impressive run with a barren draw against Air India on the first day of the quarterfinal league stage here Thursday.
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Japanese rating agency says India's currency senior debts stable
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:56 PM IST
Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd (JCRA) has left unchanged its BBB+ ratings for India that reflect a stable outlook on the country's foreign and local currency long-term senior debts, the government said Thursday.
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Muslim outfit denies carrying out attacks in Kerala
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:55 PM IST
The National Democratic Front (NDF), a Muslim outfit in Kerala, Thursday dismissed as baseless allegations levelled by state Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
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Mukesh fires 63 for lead in TN Golf Championship
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:54 PM IST
Mukesh Kumar produced a breathtaking round of seven under 63 to take a three-stroke lead in round two of the Tamil Nadu Open Golf Championship at the Madras Gymkhana Club here Thursday.
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Tata Steel reports Rs.39.14 bn consolidated net profit
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:54 PM IST
Tata Steel Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.39.14 billion ($910 million) for the first quarter of this fiscal compared to Rs.24.09 billion of the corresponding period last year.
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Aksh Optifibre launches IPTV 'icontrol' in rural Rajasthan
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:53 PM IST
Optical fibre manufacturer Aksh Optifibre Ltd, in association with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Thursday announced the launch of its IPTV brand 'icontrol' in Kukus of Jaipur district.
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Court criticises Maharashtra government on MNS threats
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:52 PM IST
The Bombay High Court Wednesday criticised the Maharashtra government for its failure in tackling the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists's threats to business establishments if they did not put up Marathi signboards.
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Help kids cope with stress, say counsellors after student's death
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:51 PM IST
Children need help to cope with stress, be it due to studies or their social life, otherwise they could end up taking extreme steps like the suicide by a Class 11 student of a well known city public school.
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WHO lauds Kerala for improving health scenario
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 02:51 PM IST
Stressing that inequalities in living standards are responsible for the death of people on a 'grand scale' across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Thursday said Kerala is really doing well to improve its health.
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Lavery Kumar leads by seven strokes in Madras Ladies Golf
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:40 PM IST
Delhi's Lavery Kumar came up with a one-over par 73 that took her tally to 224 in the penultimate round as she led by seven strokes in the Gold Division IGU Categorized Madras Ladies Golf championship, here Thursday.
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Rajnath Singh to launch BJP campaign in Chhattisgarh Friday
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:39 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh will Friday launch the party campaign for the Chhattisgarh assembly polls with a public meeting here.
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AIFF asks East Bengal and Mahindra to sort out transfer issue
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:38 PM IST
The players' status committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Thursday asked East Bengal and Mahindra United to sort out the issues of transfer of Steven Dias and N.P. Pradeep amicably by Sept 5.
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Children's channel Nick wants kids to play outdoor games
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:37 PM IST
Popular children's television channel Nickelodeon has hit upon an innovative idea to tell kids to go out and play in the evenings - it will stop transmission for half an hour on Sep 27.
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Security, border management to top India-Bangladesh talks
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:36 PM IST
Security and border management issues as well as ways to enhance cooperation between the law enforcement agencies will figure prominently in the ninth Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh to be held in Dhaka.
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Separatists surprised over Pakistan's 'silence on Kashmir'
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:33 PM IST
Worried over the 'well-being' of its leaders arrested earlier this week, separatist Hurriyat Conference Thursday said it was 'surprised at the silence of Pakistan over Kashmir'.
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Communal trouble spreads in Orissa, more churches burnt
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:31 PM IST
As communal violence spread in Orissa Thursday with fresh incidents of mobs burning churches and homes, the government formed village peace committees hoping to curb tensions in the state where at least 11 people.
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Cultural events planned during Commonwealth Games
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:31 PM IST
The Delhi government, apparently drawing inspiration from the colourful ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics 2008, is making plans for a series of cultural events during the Commonwealth Games 2010.
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'Insecurity has gripped people due to terrorism, inflation'
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:30 PM IST
A feeling of insecurity has gripped the people of the country due to increasing terrorism and inflation, L.K. Advani, top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said Thursday even as Congress workers tried to show black flags.
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PM announces Rs.10 bn relief package for Bihar
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:29 PM IST
Describing the floods in Bihar as a 'national calamity', Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday announced an immediate assistance of Rs.10 billion for rescue and relief operations as well as 125,000 tonnes.
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Export Credit Guarantee Corp ties up with Lakshmi Vilas Bank
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:27 PM IST
The state-run Export Credit Guarantee Corp of India Ltd (ECGC) has entered into a bancassurance agreement with Lakshmi Vilas Bank for distribution of export credit insurance products, a top official said Thursday.
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SBI manager, accountant suspended in fake currency scam
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:25 PM IST
The manager and an accountant of the State Bank of India (SBI) Domariyaganj branch in eastern Uttar Pradesh have been suspended in connection with the fake currency scam, an official said Thursday.
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Unitech gets GSM spectrum in Madhya Pradesh circle
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:23 PM IST
Real-estate developer Unitech Thursday said the government has issued a letter to the company's subsidiary allotting it 4.4 MHz of spectrum in the GSM band in Madhya Pradesh.
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Indian Army chief to visit Britain to witness joint exercise
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:22 PM IST
Indian Army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor will be visiting Britain next month to witness the first ever joint training cum exercise on mechanised operations overseas with British troops.
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Lightning claims five lives in Jharkhand
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:21 PM IST
Five people died and over 15 were injured due to lightning in Jharkhand Thursday, police sources said.
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Ramadan affects 'Rock On', 'Mukhbiir' prospects
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:19 PM IST
Despite the hype, 'Rock On', 'Chamku', 'C Kkompany' and 'Mukhbiir' - all releasing Friday - have not fetched much response in terms of advance bookings. They are being tagged as 'gap fillers' or 'average movies'.
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CyberMedia launches technology news service on mobile phones
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:18 PM IST
Leading specialty media house CyberMedia has tied up with Netcore Solutions of Mumbai to offer technology news on mobile phones, a Netcore statement said here Thursday.
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Bihar government asserts right to challenge Lalu's acquittal
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:18 PM IST
The Bihar government Thursday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of succumbing to pressure from Railway Minister Lalu Prasad by not challenging his and his wife Rabri Devi's acquittal in a corruption case.
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Durand Cup: JCT beat Sporting Clube; Air India held by TFA
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:17 PM IST
JCT started their Durand Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Sporting Clube de Goa while TFA colts maintained their impressive run with a barren draw against Air India on the first day of the quarterfinal league stage here Thursday.
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Politicians vie with each other to honour Haryana Olympians
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:16 PM IST
Politicians in Haryana are trying to outdo each other in honouring sports persons from the state who performed well in the Beijing Olympics.
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First round of Amarnath land row talks 'constructive'
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:16 PM IST
The first round of talks between the organisation leading an agitation for the past two months on the Amarnath land row and a government panel to resolve the issue concluded on an optimistic note Saturday with the two sides terminal.
Jammu and Kashmir government should return land: BJP
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:15 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir government should give back the controversial piece of land to the Amarnath shrine board whose order it had revoked on July 1, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajnath Singh said here Thursday.
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MRF set to roll out aviation tyres
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:15 PM IST
City-based tyre maker MRF Ltd is all set to roll out aviation tyres for defence aircraft, a top official said here Thursday.
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Kashmir Valley goes without papers
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:14 PM IST
Not a single Srinagar-based newspaper hit the stands for the fifth day Thursday - old timers say this was unprecedented - because of the continuous curfew restrictions in the Kashmir Valley.
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Delhi school denies foul play in girl's death, family demands CBI enquiry
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:13 PM IST
The family of 16-year-old Pushpanjali Raj, who allegedly fell to her death from the fifth floor of her hostel at a Delhi school, Thursday demanded investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigations.
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3G spectrum auction to end by October-end
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:11 PM IST
The government Thursday said the auction for allotment of 3G spectrum will end by October-end, while services will roll out before 2009.
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I was betrayed by Zardari: Nawaz Sharif
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:10 PM IST
Declaring that he felt 'terribly let down' by ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif who pulled out of the ruling coalition this week says.
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Orissa resolves to change state name to Odisha
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:09 PM IST
The state assembly here Thursday resolved to change the name of Orissa to Odisha and its official language from Oriya to Odia, saying that the name of the state had been used wrongly, an assembly official said.
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Mamata calls for boycott select newspapers, TV channels
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:08 PM IST
Criticising a section of the media for 'fake reports' on her campaign against land acquisition, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Thursday urged her supporters to boycott two Bengali newspapers and two TV news channels.
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Oswal Group buys out Austrian joint venture partner
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:07 PM IST
Indian yarn maker Oswal Group has taken over its Austrian joint venture partner, the now bankrupt textile firm FM Hammerle, Austrian media reports said.
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Reserve Bank to phase out old Rs.500, Rs.1,000 notes
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:06 PM IST
India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Thursday said Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes featuring old designs will be phased out, though no timeframe has been set.
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Buddhadeb responsible for Singur standoff: Dasmunsi
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:04 PM IST
Blaming the ruling Left Front government in West Bengal for the Singur stalemate, Information and Broadcasting Minister and senior Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi Thursday held Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee response.
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Workers' attendance falls further at Nano factory
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:04 PM IST
Attendance of contract labour fell at the Tata Motors' Nano project site at Singur after workers were threatened by those oopposing the project, a company official said Thursday.
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Rahul Gandhi visits grave of grandfather
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Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:03 PM IST
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who is in Allahabad to address a public meeting, Thursday paid a visit to the grave of his grandfather, Firoz Jehangir Gandhi, in the Mumfordganj locality.
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Boxing is my identity: Vijender
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:02 PM IST
Vijender Singh's life has taken a starry turn since he won the bronze medal in Beijing Olympics. With looks that can give top models a run for their money, Vijender is suddenly the new fascination of Indian media.
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Prachanda to come to India next month: Nepal's envoy (Interview)
by
Bhavesh
on Thu 28 Aug 2008 01:01 PM IST
Nepali Prime Minister Prachanda will come to India next month and it will be his first 'political visit' abroad after ascending to the post last week, Nepal's Ambassador Durgesh Man Singh has said.
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Gujarat activists demand president's rule in Orissa
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