BSF dubbed 'violent force', ex-BSF man denied visa
5/21/2010 8:44:00 PM |
| Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) A retired Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was denied a Canadian visa after a diplomat accused the paramilitary force of 'war crimes' and being a 'notoriously violent force'. |
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Families of Indians on death row in UAE optimistic about appeal
5/17/2010 7:28:00 PM |
| Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) The family members of 17 Indian youths on the death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are quite optimistic about the appeal against their conviction and sentence, slated for hearing Wednesday, and praying for a favourable outcome. |
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She puts Goan culture on Portuguese TV
4/22/2010 3:09:00 PM |
| Panaji, April 22 (IANS) She is a Portuguese citizen of Goan origin who believes there is much more to Goa than just just beaches and night life. As a young documentary filmmaker, Nalini Elvino de Sousa makes it a point to put the state's culture and heritage on Portuguese television. |
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India to launch advanced communication satellite April 15
4/7/2010 8:58:00 PM |
| Bangalore, April 7 (IANS) India will launch an advanced geostationary communication satellite April 15, using for the first time an indigenously built cryogenic engine in a heavier rocket and thus join the elite club of six countries, a top space scientist said Wednesday. |
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Cop suspended for taking $100 bribe from NRI
3/31/2010 9:01:00 PM |
| Panaji, March 31 (IANS) The Goa Police Wednesday suspended a sub-inspector for accepting a bribe from a non resident Indian (NRI), officials said. |
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Wipro shuffles top management
3/3/2010 9:45:00 PM |
| Bangalore, March 3 (IANS) Wipro Ltd made key changes in its top management to focus on education and green energy as part of its strategic initiatives, the IT bellwether said Wednesday evening. |
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Indian envoy called to discuss Australia attacks
2/3/2010 9:05:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The government has called its envoy to Australia Sujatha Singh to New Delhi for detailed consultations in the wake of repeated attacks on Indian students in Australia. |
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CBSE opens helpline for Gulf students
2/2/2010 7:50:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) In order to help students of Classes 10 and 12 in Gulf countries overcome exam stress, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday started three helplines in Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar. |
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Court suggests pension scheme for accident victims
1/28/2010 8:20:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday suggested a pension scheme for victims of accidents who get compensation amount from the insurance companies and banks. |
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Apollo's Reddy gets Padma Bhushan, DLF's K.P. Singh Padma Bhushan
1/25/2010 6:49:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Business and industry leaders have been honoured in generous measure in the civilian honours announced on the eve of Republic Day. They include Apollo group chairman Prathap Chandra Reddy, who gets the Padman Vibhushan, while DLF's K.P. Singh, Unilever's Manvinder Singh Banga and Leela group's C.P. Krishnan Nair were among those who got Padma Bhushan. |
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Met office to give seven-day forecasts
1/15/2010 8:13:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Friday installed a super computing device that will upgrade its short range weather prediction from two days to seven days. |
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NCP welcomes voting rights for NRIS
1/9/2010 7:42:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Saturday welcomed the government's proposal to give voting rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) by the next general election. |
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Timex appoints dealer in Nepal
1/6/2010 3:47:00 PM |
| Kathmandu, Jan 6 (IANS) Timex India, the official licensor of the ICC Cricket World Cup in India in 2011, entered Nepal Wednesday with a tie-up with a local business house. |
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BJP seeks PM's response on killing of Indian student
1/4/2010 6:52:00 PM |
| New Delhi, JAN 4 (IANS) Accusing the government of not taking effective action over killing of an Indian student in Australia, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday sought a statement from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. |
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Two injured as half demolished building collapses
12/17/2009 5:24:00 PM |
| Bhubaneswar, Dec 17 (IANS) At least two people were injured when a half demolished building collapsed here Thursday, police said. |
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Court refuses bail to NRI over wife's suicide
11/27/2009 8:23:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday refused to grant bail to a Canada-based NRI businessman who is accused of forcing his newly-wed wife to commit suicide barely four months after their marriage. |
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India to act against irregular migration: Vayalar Ravi
11/26/2009 4:40:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The government is trying to stop illegal migration by targeting the 'nefarious activities of Indian intermediaries' in other countries, Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said here Thursday. |
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Apex court orders deportation of US-born child, Indian mother
11/17/2009 6:50:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday ordered that a US-born child and his Indian mother be sent back to New York, from where she had brought the child following a legal row over his custody with her divorced husband. |
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Apex court to decide custody of NRI child abducted by mother
10/27/2009 7:57:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday decided to take a call next Wednesday on the question of the custody of a US-born minor child, abducted by his Indian mother from New York and brought here after she divorced her estranged husband. |
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Social group fights for over 200 Punjab men stranded abroad
9/23/2009 6:18:00 PM |
| Jalandhar (Punjab), Sep 23 (IANS) Representatives of Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) Wednesday submitted a memorandum to district administration in this Punjab city to highlight the plight of over 220 illegal immigrants stranded in various countries while trying to get to Spain and Italy. |
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