Monday, July 25, 2011

Jalna: 14 pilgrims crushed by a speeding truck

Jalna: 14 pilgrims crushed by a speeding truck

Jalna: 14 pilgrims crushed by a speeding truck

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There is tension in Maharashtra's Jalna district after at least 14 pilgrims died and 25 were injured after a speeding truck lost control and rammed into a religious procession.

Delhi cab driver saves girl from being molested

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Amit Sherawat would have never imagined that his job as a cab driver would make him a hero. His presence of mind and prompt action helped police save a girl from being molested. On Sunday night, the 25-year-old was driving a group of girls home, when his cab was followed and waylaid by five drunk men in an SUV. The men abducted one of the girls and fled from the spot.

What's in a name? A whole lot in Telangana

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Andhra Bank has become Telangana Bank, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) has been rewritten as Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC). Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is now Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). Andhra Bhavan hotel has become Telangana Bhavan hotel. From eateries to government offices, even number-plates on vehicles are proudly showing off the 'AP' cut-out and replacing it with a TG.

Delhi couple commits suicide after financial losses

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A 55-year-old man who had suffered massive financial losses and his wife allegedly committed suicide at their home in North Delhi's Ashok Vihar, police said. Arvind Mathur, who worked as a finance manager in Jagjeey industry, and Rekha Mathur, 52, slashed their wrists, an official said.

How 'industrial' Greater Noida became residential

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It was set up by the Uttar Pradesh government to promote industrial development in this region, but the last company to be set up under the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) was in 1998. Since then there have been more residential complexes coming up in what should have an industrial zone.

Bangalore gets a step closer to its metro

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Bangalore's much-awaited and much-delayed Metro took a step forward today with the handing over of the first set of coaches to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The metro is intended to cover over 42 kilometres and link key parts of the city like the IT City and MG Road at a cost of over Rs 11,000 crore.

Teen arrested for fake Facebook account of Chief Minister

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A teenage boy was arrested by the police from Indore district for allegedly creating a fake profile of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on popular social networking site Facebook and uploading cartoons and controversial photos on it.

Plan to install 300 CCTV cameras in Ahmedabad

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Following the terror attacks in Mumbai recently, Ahmedabad police has decided to install 300 CCTV cameras at over 100 important locations across the city.

Rich and famous Kerala temple now in Mumbai

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The famous Padmanabha Swami temple in Kerala has been in the news lately for the hordes of treasure chests found in it. But if you cannot visit the temple, don't worry. Now, one will have the chance to view the great temple right here in the city during the 10-day Ganesh festival, thanks to an Andheri-based mandal, which is building a replica of the temple with sand.

This blogger is an accidental celebrity

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For those of you who haven't had a reason to smile recently, just Google the name 'Govind Tiwari' and the website will keep you glued to your screens for several rib-tickling minutes.

Manuals for Ganesha mandals to help fight terror

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After the recent blasts in some of the city's most crowded markets, Ganesh mandals have decided to put security measures high up on their list of priorities this year.

How potholes saved Delhi teen from kidnapping

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In a strange twist to tale, potholes on a road proved to be the saviour for a 15-year-old. Allegedly, the minor had been kidnapped by three people, identified as Prateek Pandey, Deepak and Surender.

Angry mob thrashes man for molesting woman in bus

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An angry mob handed over a man to the Malabar Hill police station on Saturday after thrashing him for molesting a 38-year-old woman on her way to buy groceries.

After criticism, Suresh Kalmadi sanctions projects from Tihar Jail

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City MP Suresh Kalmadi appears to be on an image-building exercise. Now lodged in Tihar jail, the prison ambience has not stopped him from devising new plans to improve his consitituency. A senior officer from the Election Branch said that fresh proposals from Kalmadi had been sent from Tihar jail on July 18. "Kalmadi had signed the letter of his new proposal on July 13, but the fax was sent from Tihar Jail on July 18," the source said.

Manesar: Lesbian couple threatened

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A lesbian couple from Manesar, a small town near New Delhi, dared to marry against the wishes of their families. They were threatened for their actions and are now seeking protection from court.
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