Thursday, April 7, 2011

10 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak authorities

10 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak authorities

10 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak authorities

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Pakistani authorities have arrested 10 Indian fishermen for allegedly violating the maritime boundary, taking the number of such people detained on similar charges to 70 in a month.


Notices to Jayalalithaa, Vijayakanth for violation of poll code

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The Election Commission has issued notices to AIADMK leader Jayalalithaa and her ally DMDK chief actor Vijayakanth for their alleged personal attacks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and his family members in their campaign speeches, officials said today.


Modi govt's chargesheet against IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma quashed

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A principal bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today quashed the Modi government's chargesheet against senior Gujarat IPS officer Kuldeep Sharma. The decision to downgrade his ACR has also been quashed.


Pakistan releases Indian in jail for 27 years

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Touching the soil of the country after 27 years, Indian national Gopal Dass today came home to an emotional welcome by his elder brother and sister who had last seen him as a young man.


Bangalore’s Freedom Park stands for Anna

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Braving the heat, power cuts and hunger, four dedicated souls continue to hold their fast at Freedom Park over the past two days in support of social activist and corruption crusader Anna Hazare's demand. M K Gandhi, a yoga instructor, Sumeet Negi, an event manager, Ashutosh Singh, an entrepreneur and Anand Yadwad, coordinator for India against Corruption will continue their fast until Hazare breaks his indefinite hunger strike.


Bangalore's freedom park stands for Anna

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Anna Hazare: Braving the heat, power cuts and hunger, four dedicated souls continue to hold their fast at Freedom Park over the past two days in support of social activist and corruption crusader Anna Hazare's demand. M K Gandhi, a yoga instructor, Sumeet Negi, an event manager, Ashutosh Singh, an entrepreneur and Anand Yadwad, coordinator for India against Corruption will continue their fast until Hazare breaks his indefinite hunger strike.


I-Tem girls face the heat

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After Bollywood's leading ladies like Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra found themselves at the receiving end of Income Tax (I-T) raids earlier this year, it is the turn of item girls and small-time actresses to face the heat. Scores of these actresses have been found to have evaded filing returns on their income after a background check was run on alleged defaulters, said a senior I-T official.


Pawar's letter to PM on quitting ministers' group

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Sharad Pawar sent a letter last night to the Prime Minister resigning from the government's Group of Ministers in charge of fighting corruption. The Agriculture Minister's inclusion in the committee had been criticized by activists Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal.


Govt says yes to joint panel, no to Anna Hazare as chairman

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Anna Hazare protest: The massive and spontaneous outpouring of support for social activist Anna Hazare's crusade against corruption has forced the government to sit up, take notice and say yes to a joint committee to draft the Lokpal Bill. But it is holding out on agreeing to Anna Hazare heading that panel.


Over 40,000 supporters for Hazare on Facebook

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Jantar Mantar remains the focal point of activity, but the fight against corruption isn't being fought only on the streets. As Anna Hazare continues his fast-unto-death, demanding a more stringent anti-corruption law, those who can't make it to the concourse are showing their solidarity through the Internet.


Anna Hazare: Jaan, dil both belong to India

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Social activist Anna Hazare entered the third day of his fast-unto-death against corruption today, even as a large number of people from various walks of life continued to extend support to the crusader for a stronger anti-corruption law.


Pakistan set to release Indian prisoner Gopal Dass

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Indian national Gopal Dass, who has spent nearly 27 years in the Lahore Central Jail, will be a free man later today.


Who is Anna Hazare?

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Today, Anna Hazare is the face of India's fight against corruption. He has taken that fight to the corridors of power and challenged the government at the highest level. People, the common man and well-known personalities alike, are supporting him in the hundreds swelling to the thousands.


Sharad Pawar quits ministers’ panel in-charge of fighting corruption

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After he was criticised publically by social activists for being part of a Group of Ministers (GoM) to check corruption in the government, Sharad Pawar has quit the panel.


Hasan Ali's chartered accountant gets threat letter

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Pune-based stud farm owner Hasan Ali's chartered accountant, Sunil Shinde, has received a threat letter. Mr Ali is considered to be the country's biggest tax evader.


Aamir Khan's letter to PM

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As support pours in from all quarters for veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death campaign against corruption, Bollywood too has joined the chorus. Actor Aamir Khan has written to the Prime Minister requesting him to pay heed to the activist's demands.


Aamir Khan's letter to Anna Hazare

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As support pours in from all quarters for veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death campaign against corruption, Bollywood too has joined the chorus. Actor Aamir Khan has written a letter to Mr Hazare and pledged his support to the cause.


Reliance Power General Manager shot by Jharkhand Naxals

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A senior executive with Reliance Power in Jharkhand has been shot dead, allegedly by Naxals in the state.


Aamir Khan pledges support to Anna Hazare

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As support pours in from all quarters for veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death campaign against corruption, Bollywood too has joined the chorus. Actor Aamir Khan has written a letter to Mr Hazare and pledged his support to the cause.


Uma Bharti, Chautala heckled at Hazare protest

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A hostile reception was offered to politicians Uma Bharti and Om Prakash Chautala when they tried to join the protest at Jantar Mantar, where veteran activist Anna Hazare is on a hunger strike to demand that the government introduce an effective law to combat corruption.


People are maalik, Govt is sevak: Hazare

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In a five-point letter to the Prime Minister, veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare has explained why he is continuing with the hunger fast that the government has asked him to re-consider. Mr Hazare began his hunger strike on Tuesday, and says he will not eat or drink till the government proves its commitment to fighting corruption with a powerful new law - the Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill)


Anna Hazare's 5-point letter to PM

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In a five-point letter to the Prime Minister, veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare has explained why he is continuing with the hunger fast that the government has asked him to re-consider. Mr Hazare began his hunger strike on Tuesday, and says he will not eat or drink till the government proves its commitment to fighting corruption with a powerful new law - the Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill).


Sai Baba’s condition stable, say doctors

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Devotees anxious about the health status of spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba had some reason for hope today as doctors attending to him said that his condition was slowly improving and he was responding to treatment.


LDF rule steeped in corruption: Sonia

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi today alleged that "scams and corruptions" were the hallmark of LDF government in Kerala and called CPI(M) a party lacking ideologies and principles.


Maserati arrives, grab one for 1.2 crores

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Italian luxury sports car maker Maserati today announced its foray into the Indian market with its complete range of cars. The price ranges from Rs 1.20 crore and Rs 1.43 crore (ex-showroom, New Delhi).


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