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Revealing Files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will Affect Relations with Foreign Nations: NDA Govt

The Central Public Information Officer did not specify the name of the country with which relations would be prejudicially affected.

Dec 1, 2014

'Bigg Boss': Diandra-Gautam, Gauahar-Kushal, Armaan-Tanishaa and Other Celebs who Got Intimate on Show [PHOTOS]

From link-ups to break-ups, love stories have always helped the "Bigg Boss" show to get more TRPs.

Nov 29, 2014

'Cousins': Costliest Malayalam Song Featuring Kunchacko, Indrajith Released [VIDEO]

The song, which is composed by M Jayachandran, is produced with a budget of ₹1 crore

Nov 27, 2014

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Karnataka to launch MobileOne, government to citizen app on 8 December

The app will integrate all the Govt. utilities together

Nov 25, 2014

Politicos offer last respect to Congress veteran Murli Deora

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Politicos from various political parties offered their last respect to former union minister and senior Congress leader Murli Deora on Monday at the party office. The 77-year-old Congress leader was suffering from cancer. He breathed his last at 3.25 a.m. in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Several leaders including President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi have condoled the demise of the Congress veteran. Deora held several important positions during his decades-long political career. During the UPA-1 regime, Deora was the Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Congress veteran had also served as the Mumbai Congress president for 22 years. He became Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in July 2011.

Nov 24, 2014

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi given additional charge of Bihar

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday appointed West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to discharge the functions of Governor of Bihar in addition to his own duties. "The President of India has been pleased to appoint Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi, Governor of West Bengal, to discharge the functions of the Governor of Bihar, in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements for the office of the Governor of Bihar is made," said a press communique issued by the President's Secretariat. Bihar Governor Dr DY Patil completes his tenure on November 26.

Nov 23, 2014

Saradha Scam: TMC MP Srinjoy Bose remanded to CBI custody till Nov 26

Kolkata, Nov 22 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Srinjoy Bose, who was arrested by the CBI in connection with the multi-crore rupee Saradha Chit Fund Scam, was remanded to CBI custody till 26th November on Saturday. Lawyer Ashok Mukherjee said that the court has directed to provide the required medical facilities to the accused while he is in the CBI custody.

Nov 22, 2014

Indian cinema beyond the confines of Hindi language: Amitabh Bachchan as IFFI kicks off in Goa

Panaji, Nov 21 (ANI): Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan endorsed the pan-Indian identity portrayed in cinema at the 11-day International Film Festival of India (IFFI) that kicked-off in the beach state of Goa. The event was inaugurated at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Bambolim and offers a wide variety of 110 films including 28 Oscar entries. Speaking at the event, Bachchan, also the guest of honour, said Goa had a special place in his life as he went down the memory lane recalling his first film, 'Saat Hindustani', portraying struggle of seven Indians to liberate Goa from the Portuguese colonial rule. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said cinema enlightens people many fold compared to the regular educational institutions. India's megastar, Bollywood and Tamil Cinema actor, Rajinikanth, was conferred with Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year.

Nov 21, 2014

45th International Film Festival of India kicks-off in Goa

Goa, Nov 20 (ANI): Movie buffs would get a taste of Indian as well as foreign films as 11-day International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is going to kick-off from Thursday (November 20) in Goa. The event will be inaugurated at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Bambolim and offer a wide variety of 110 films and 28 Oscar entries. The chief guest of the 45th edition of IFFI will be Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan. The event will also pay tribute to British filmmaker Richard Attenborough, who died in August this year. Special homage will also be paid to Bollywood actors including Zohra Sehgal, Suchitra Sen and Farooq Sheikh. Northeast region will be a special focus and nine northeast films will be showcased at the festival. The opening film at the festival will be 'The President' directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Nov 20, 2014

IFFI 2014: Rajinikanth to Get Indian Film Personality of the Year Award; Watch Live [VIDEO]

The 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has kicked off in Goa on Thursday (20 November) evening.

Nov 20, 2014

Sonia, Rahul pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday offered floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 97th birth anniversary. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh also offered floral tributes to India's first woman Prime Minister at her memorial in Shakti Sthal.

Nov 19, 2014

Black money has pernicious impact on Indian economy: President

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, said that unaccounted money on which tax is not paid has a pernicious impact on economy. Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi had promised his government would change laws or enact new measures to bring back such funds. On taking office, he appointed a panel to investigate the matter. Mukherjee said nexus between black money, militancy and drug trafficking posed a great threat to global peace.

Nov 18, 2014

President attends religious ceremony in Mathura

Mathura, Nov 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, on Sunday attended a religious ceremony at an under-construction temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in holy town of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. The 'Chandrodaya' temple, which will showcase early life of Lord Krishna, will be an architectural marvel. The foundation stone for the temple was laid on March 16 this year. President Mukherjee said India is one of the oldest and culturally rich civilizations in the world. Reportedly, the temple project is expected to get over in next five years and funds have been collected from various corporate houses and devotees of Lord Krishna. Meanwhile, Mukherjee also added that there could be no better way of doing this than spreading the Bhagvad Gita's message of universal love and humanity. Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik, and BJP leader, Hema Malini, who represents Mathura constituency were also present during the religious ceremony.

Nov 16, 2014

'PK' 2nd Song 'Love is a Waste of Time' Review

Aamir-Anushka's 'PK' Song 'Love is a Waste of Time' Review [VIDEO]

The second song of the movie "PK", "Love is a Waste of Time" featuring Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma has received a superb response from the viewers.

Nov 14, 2014

President Mukherjee inaugurates India International Trade Fair 2014

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday inaugurated the India International Trade Fair 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Mukherjee complimented the ITPO for selecting women entrepreneurs as the theme of this fair. Business visitors will have the first five days of the trade fair, from November 14 to November 18 while general public will visit the trade fair from November 19 till November 27 between 9:30 am and 7:30 pm. The fair will close at 5:30 pm on November 27.