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Ink thrown on Subrata Roy outside SC

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): Ink was thrown at Sahara chairman Subrata Roy on Tuesday as he arrived at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The man suspected to have thrown ink on Subrata Roy has been detained. After being detained the man said that he threw the ink because Roy is a thief. Roy was driven down from Lucknow to Delhi last night in a Mercedes escorted by police cars. He reached the Supreme Court for his appearance in a contempt case arising out of non refund of Rs 20,000 crore to investors. Mar 4, 2014
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India to discuss key issues with Sri Lanka at BIMSTEC

Nay Pyi Taw, Mar 4 (ANI): Foreign minister, Salman Khurshid has said that many issues are there to discuss with Sri Lankan counterpart in the ongoing Bay Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Indian delegation headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is in Myanmar capital Nay Pyi Taw to attend (BIMSTEC). Mar 4, 2014
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Swiss bank refuse to share account holder information, AAP calls it failure of govt

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): After Swiss authorities refused to share information on bank account holders with the Indian government, AAP leader Ashutosh called it a ‘failure of the government’. Ashutosh said that if the bank is not cooperating, the government needs to put pressure on them and the ‘inefficient government’ is not doing so in the fear of getting trapped themselves. He also said that the country needs a strong government which is honest to bring the black money in foreign countries back to India. Mar 3, 2014
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86th annual Academy Awards commence with stars glittering at red carpet

United States, March 03 (ANI): An array of stars walked the early arrivals red carpet just prior to the 86th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The excitement could be felt worldwide, as Thomas Vinterberg, nominated for best foreign film "The Hunt" was appreciative of the Oscar nomination. “The Hunt” star Mads Mikkelsen too was overwhelmed with the experience. Veerle Baetens and Johan Heldenbergh of Oscar nominated foreign film, "The Broken Circle Breakdown," and director Hany Abu-Assad of "Omar," spoke about their films and what it felt like to be at the Oscars. Mar 3, 2014
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Bangladesh mulling to bring Pak war criminals under trial: Prosecutor

Dhaka, March 03 (ANI): A top prosecutor of Bangladesh, Syed HAider Ali, on Sunday said he was examining papers and documents to bring Pakistani soldiers, accused of committing genocide during the 1971 liberation war who were released under 1972 Shimla Agreement, under trial in the country. Bangladesh law minister Shafique Ahmed hinted that 195 war criminals, who were handed over to Pakistan under Shimla Agreement be brought to justice. Ali said that the government would approach the foreign countries and investigating agencies. He also admitted that war criminals trial had slowed down due to some technical hitch. Mar 3, 2014
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PM announces new initiatives for faster development of MSME sector

New Delhi, March 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced new initiatives by the central government to focus on the faster development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Focusing on skill development and promotion of new technologies, the MSME Ministry of India is setting up 15 new tool rooms with assistance from the World Bank. Singh added that the ministry has also taken steps to promote bilateral cooperation of the MSME sector in India with other countries for giving it additional exposure to international markets and foreign technologies. He requested the participation of private sector and civil societies for the success of these initiatives. Singh also threw light on the achievements of Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) which has created a staggering number of job opportunities. Mar 2, 2014
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Will Belgium get its first Oscar at the 2014 awards?

Producers and directors of films in the " Best foreign language film " category gather in Los and speak to the press. Veerle Baetens who stars in “The Broken Circle Breakdown” hopes the film with give Belgium its first Oscar. Duration: 00:52 Mar 1, 2014
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PM Calls Upon Indian MSME Sector to Promote Exports

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 1 March called upon the country's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector to promote exports by utilizing the globalization process unleashed by the government. Mar 1, 2014