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BSF guns down smugglers, recovers 22 kilograms of heroin in Punjab

Amritsar, Nov 03 (ANI): India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) troopers gunned down smugglers and recovered 22 kilograms of heroin worth 1.1 billion rupees along the Indo-Pak border in Punjab. Giving details of the incident, BSF Inspector General Ashok Kumar said that one smuggler was shot dead while two of his accomplices were injured and 22 kg of heroin was seized from them at Dera Baba Nanak sector in Gurdaspur district. He added that the operation was launched on the basis of intelligence inputs, following which the patrolling party of 38 Battalion in Gurdaspur observed some suspicious movement in the area of Bohar Wadala border outpost. The patrolling party opened fire in retaliation as the smugglers, who were trying to cross over to the Pakistan side, challenged them. Three smugglers Tasveer Singh, Balwinder Singh and Fateh Singh , all residents of Kalanaur town in Haryana, received injuries.

Nov 3, 2014

Annual Pushkar fair attracts tourists in Rajasthan

Pushkar, Nov 03 (ANI): Tourists from across the world flocked the annual Pushkar fair in Rajasthan. The week-long fair, which began on Friday displayed several art and craft stalls that attracted scores of tourists. People enjoyed folk dances and performance by caparisoned camels. People took camel rides and participated in events like cattle exhibitions, camel show along with other games. A local, Ashok Pank said that the festival is organised by Department of Tourism every year and gives a fillip to the industry. The Pushkar town was transformed into fair ground with rows of makeshift tents selling mouth-savouring delicacies. According to Hindu calendar, the annual fair takes place on the eighth month of the year. It offers a lifetime experience for tourists which also attract hundreds of animal buyers.

Nov 2, 2014

Bhopal celebrates Formation Day with Marathon for Women Empowerment

Bhopal, Nov 01 (ANI): Celebrating its 58th Formation Day on Saturday (November 01) the government of Madhya Pradesh organised a Marathon for the empowerment of women. The 10- kilometre marathon run began from TT Nagar stadium in Bhopal and was flagged off by the sports director of Madhya Pradesh, Upendra Jain. Prime Minister Modi also wished the people on the foundation day of their state. Also present at the marathon was former hockey player, Arjun Awardee, Ashok Dhyanchand, who said the theme of the marathon was 'Balika' (Girl) and was aimed at encouraging girls to participate in sports. A total of 14 states of the country share their foundation day with Madhya Pradesh which was formed on November 01, 1956.

Nov 1, 2014

Rakesh Sharma, even at 65,wants to take another chance on space exploration.

At 65, Rakesh Sharma Still Wants Another Chance for Space Exploration

Sharma lauded India's efforts in space exploration such as Moon and Mars missions, and satellite launches.

Oct 31, 2014

BJP warns Congress to be prepared for CBI probe in Ambulance Scam

Jaipur / Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): The BJP said on Tuesday that the opposition, Congress party, should be willing to undergo a CBI police probe against its leaders alleged of involvement in an ambulance scam, if they are innocent as they claim to be. A day after the BJP made a mark in the assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, asked for an inquiry by the CBI, on the ambulance scam in which her predecessor, Ashok Gehlot and other Congress leaders face allegations. Rajasthan Health Minister, Rajendra Rathore, said that the Congress was finally facing a kind of probe it had frequented on other parties, when in power. The Congress, however, believes it to be a ploy by the BJP to take revenge.

Oct 21, 2014

Politicos react as BJP chooses former RSS Pracharak ML Khattar for CM post in Haryana

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Politicos reacted as Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh activist and BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar was chosen for the post of chief minister in Haryana on Tuesday. Khattar said that it was a unanimous decision taken by the party. He further added that he is going to the Governor to put forth the party's claim to form the government.

Oct 21, 2014

Diesel prices deregulated, domestic gas price brought down: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday briefed media on the cabinet meeting. Jaitley said that the diesel prices have been deregulated and the prices will be according to the market. He added that cabinet has also decided to relaunch direct benefit transfer in a more effective manner. He further said that the price of natural gas has been brought down to $5.61/MMBtu.

Oct 18, 2014

Women at a polling station in the final phase of the general election in Varanasi

Political Goons Set Woman on Fire for Not Voting for Their Candidate

The victim was assaulted and set ablaze in the Babulgaon village in Yevla, Maharashtra.

Oct 17, 2014

Vizag airport to operate flights from Friday

Visakhapatnam, Oct 16 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju conducted a survey of the airport in cyclone-hit Visakhapatnam on Thursday and confirmed operations to be resumed on Friday. Cyclone Hudhud has left a trail of destruction in Visakhapatnam and the residents are struggling to cope with the havoc as they are facing food, water and power shortages.Visakhapatnam's airport remained closed for commercial flights, after the roof of its main building was blown off by gusts of up to 195 kph. Gajapathi took stalk of the situation at the airport and said that Vizag being a key destination it’s important to make airport functional, therefore, Air India and other airlines will be resuming operations from Friday.

Oct 16, 2014

'Ithihasa' Review Roundup: Critics and Audiences Give Thumbs Up

Reports from various quarters confirms the film to be a sure shot success.

Oct 10, 2014

Sunanda Pushkar's Cousin alleges her death not natural but planned, demands CBI probe

Jammu, Oct 10 (ANI): A day after AIIMS medical team probing the death of Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, concluded that she died of poisoning, her cousin Ashok Kumar alleged that the death was planned. He said that the family knew from the very beginning that the death was not natural but a planned murder. Kumar also questioned on various issues like no CCTV at the posh hotel where Pushkar died, injury marks on her body, among others. He also demanded a CBI probe in the case and said that Pushkar should be imparted justice. Earlier, the team comprising of three doctors from AIIMS and headed by Dr Sudhir Gupta had alleged that the team was pressured into giving a 'tailor-made' report in the case.

Oct 10, 2014

'Ithihasa', 'Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla', '100 Degree Celsius', 'Persiakaran', 'Asha Black' to Lock Horns

The films offer a wide variety of choices for the audience as each film is different in their genres.

Oct 9, 2014

Mukesh's 'Persiakaran' Set to Release on 10 October

The film deals with the complexities of life in the fast world of Dubai

Oct 7, 2014

Narendra Modi's ministers wields broom a day ahead of launch of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministers walked the talk as they swept their New Delhi offices with brooms on Wednesday, a day ahead of the formal launch of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Clean India Mission which will officially kick off on October 02, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, aims to completely clean India by October 2019. Civil Aviation Minister, Ashok Gajapathi Raju picked up the broom and said that the nation had forgotten the importance of cleanliness.

Oct 1, 2014

Three black students were attacked by a mob in Delhi Metro station.

Mob Attack on African Students Reveals Delhi's Ugly Racist Side?

An angry crowd chased three Black men through the Delhi Metro. Some claim they had passed lewd comments on women, while others say they made anti-India comments.