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NSA to brief L K Advani on Malegaon probe Open in new window
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The Prime Minister had told the BJP leader on Thursday that the allegations of torture were not true. He said that the NSA will give him more details about the Malegaon investigations when Advani meets him today. 

Pirates with guns and goat Open in new window
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Mombasa, Kenya, Nov. 20 (Reuters): The water was still, the sky cloudless and the 12-man crew, Kenyans and Sri Lankans, were relaxed after their Sunday morning cup of tea in February last year as they returned from taking food aid to north Somalia.

Chhattisgarh polls: 61 pc polling in second phase Open in new window
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Raipur: Nearly 61 per cent of the 88 lakh voters today exercised their right to franchise in 51 Assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh which went to polls in the second and final phase today.

Crisis not over yet, says Sonia, PM expresses hope Open in new window
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Congress president Sonia Gandhi has cautioned that it is ''too early'' to say that the global economic crisis had been contained, however, the PM has assured to sustain 8 per cent growth rate. 

Army to enhance computer network Open in new window
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With technology having assumed an important role in warfare, concerted efforts are on to equip the army with computer networks that can effectively perform even in the testing surroundings of a battleground. 

Tibetan youths say no to middle path Open in new window
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In a meeting that comes in the wake of their failed attempts to persuade China to grant Tibet a meaningful autonomy, the youths are urging for complete Independence. 

Retd Lt Gen Sahni to be court martialled Open in new window
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A former director general of the Army supply corps, retd Lt Gen S K Sahani, will be court martialled in a four-year-old corruption case. 

Razed temples in Gujarat irk VHP Open in new window
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A demolition drive in Gujarat has the Vishwa Hindu Parishad fuming. 

BJP urges EC to take action against Jogi Open in new window
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BJP's Chhattisgarh unit has complained against the presence of former chief minister Ajit Jogi's name in electoral rolls from two places. 

Footage shows Abhinav Bharat's rhetoric Open in new window
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In the latest twist in the Malegaon blast probe, a footage shows all the protagonists of the Malegaon blasts together. 

Make our city disabled friendly, says Delhi Open in new window
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As the political parties come out with a bagful of promises to woo voters before the Delhi Assembly polls, the differently-abled people have a simple demand -- the city be made more ''accessible'' to them. 

Drug intake: Mumbai youths on a 'high' Open in new window
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Rocking the night away with party drugs has become routine among regular college students and young working professionals in Mumbai. 

CBI's 'biased' clean chit to Prez's kin Open in new window
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When an allegation of murder against President Pratibha Patil's brother GN Patil surfaced, it turned into a major embarrassment for Rashtrapati Bhawan. 

Lt Colonel to be produced in Nashik court Open in new window
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Purohit's custody ends on Friday after he was sent to two days of police custody on Wednesday in a case of forgery. 

Don't harass officials fighting corruption, says Centre Open in new window
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Government officials are often reluctant to sanction prosecution against corrupt colleagues, to avoid relentless harassment by the Central Bureau of Investigation and other agencies, as such cases drag on for years.The Centre has finally woken up to this undue harassment of the sanctioning officers - which eventually impedes the drive against corrupt officials.

Retired Lt Gen to face court martial for corruption Open in new window
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In the first-of-its-kind case, the Army on Friday decided to initiate court martial proceedings against a retired lieutenant general on corruption charges, for allegedly procuring poor quality food items for troops fighting insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir four years ago.Lieutenant General (retired) S K Sahni will be seniormost army officer, serving or retired, to face such disciplinary proceedings under the Army Act.

Of mouth-fresheners and elections... Open in new window
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Mouth-fresheners in wrappers printed with party symbols and fashion accessories like bands and bangles are now being used by various political parties to woo young voters in the poll-bound national capital.Over the years, trends in advertisement accessories have changed. From traditional flags and banners, it has changed to fresheners and fashion materials, Abdul Gaffar Ansari, a trader at Sadar Bazaar who has been supplying poll publicity material for the past 20 years.

Don't go public, Hyderabad cops warn 'tortured' youths Open in new window
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The Hyderabad police, which is under fire over the alleged torturing of a youth picked up after last year's Mecca Masjid blast, has once again evoked the ire of the Muslim community by allegedly threatening one of the acquitted persons not to go public with the details of torture.

Indian American group asks Sonal to disown family's links to Sangh Parivar Open in new window
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Concerned over reports of United States President-elect Barack Obama's transition team member Sonal Shah's links with right-wing Hindu groups, some Indian-Americans have expressed fear that it might possibly influence the US policies towards India

Now, a helpline for confused Delhi voters Open in new window
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Queries like this, which run into about 2,500 every day, are raining at the helpline centre set up for the first time by the Election Commission in the poll-bound national capital.The centre has been receiving 2,000-2,500 calls daily, says Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Satbir Sailas Bedi.

Indian shares turn negative after being up 4 pct Open in new window
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MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's main share index briefly turned negative on Friday afternoon as foreign funds sold after the market had climbed 4.4 percent in the morning, traders said.

Troops patrol Kashmir to thwart anti-poll protests Open in new window
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SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - India deployed thousands of troops in Kashmir's main city on Friday and erected barricades in what amounted to an undeclared curfew to thwart planned protests against ongoing state elections.

Bollywood, BJP stars to campaign in J-K Open in new window
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Jammu: To increase the party prospects and woo the voters, BJP stalwarts and Bollywood stars would be addressing party rallies and holding road shows in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing assembly polls.

'Nationalisation saved us', Sonia invokes Indira Open in new window
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Cong president says it's too early to say financial crisis was contained.

'Political or economic ideologies, harmful if extremist' Open in new window
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No nation is an island unto itself, reminded Manmohan Singh.

Independent spirit: candidates who are sure to lose Open in new window
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They are not members of any party, but they want to be heard.

PM Manmohan Singh's speech at HT Leadership Summit Open in new window
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He recognized the power of knowledge in determining the destinies of nations.

Shameful first: Lt Gen to face court martial Open in new window
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SK Sahni charged with alleged irregularities in procuring ration for the troops in 2005.



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