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Man beat to death for urinating on wall April 19, 2012 12:12

A person's call from nature eventually turned out to be a call from hell as he was battered to death by two youths for urinating on the wall.  The incident that took place in Delhi…

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Centre denies to give opinion on Ramasethu April 19, 2012 09:32

The Union Government on Thursday denied to give its opinion on the petition requesting the Court for declaring Ramasethu (also known as Adam’s bridge) as the cultural heritage site. The Centre has said the court…

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Department of IT renamed as DeitY April 19, 2012 07:19

The rechristening of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) as Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) would be ceremonially formalized at the hands of Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology) at an…

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Kabir Suman composes song over fuss on Mamata cartoon April 19, 2012 06:42

When the entire India is talking of Mamata Banerjee’s inclusion in Time’s 100 most influential people of the world today, the Trinamul Congress MP, singer and a songwriter, Kabir Suman takes on the party president…

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SC serves notices to Odisha Government April 19, 2012 06:33

The Supreme Court has served notices to the Odisha Government to decide on the release of the Maoist leaders in order to set free the abducted MLA Jhina Hikaka. The Maoists have demanded the release…

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Mamata finds place in Time's 100 most influential people list April 19, 2012 05:19

With Time magazing tagging the Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi as one of world’s most influential persons, Modi enjoyed much fame in the political circle. This time, the Time had someone else’s photo on mind.…

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People take on PETA for signing Sunny Leone April 19, 2012 04:44

The veggie Indians always welcomed anything that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) undertook, but this time they oppose the idea of bringing in porn stars for campaigning. Are you wondering who that…

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Agni-5 successfully test fired April 19, 2012 04:05

India has successfully test fired its Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile off the Odisha Coast this morning.  Amidst a gathering of talent and intellect comprising scientists and other engineers who took part in the development of the…

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Baby with 6 legs April 18, 2012 13:16

A baby with six legs was born in Sindh province of Pakistan on April 12. The incident, however, came to light recently when the doctor briefed the media that the separation of limbs was a…

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CBI conducts raids in connection with Tatra case April 18, 2012 10:02

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that is probing the alleged irregularities that took place in Tatra deal has conducted searches in Delhi and Noida in connection with the case. According to the sources, the…

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UK to allow post-study work permits to Indian students April 18, 2012 09:33

Sharma said. "What they have shared with me is that they (students) should get appropriate jobs which are commensurate with their qualifications or degrees. Now that is something which could be discussed," he added. Commerce…

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Illiteracy costs India over $ 5,300 crore a year April 18, 2012 07:16

Literates constituted 74 per cent of the total population in India aged seven and above, and illiterates form 26 per cent, as per the provisional data of the 2011 census. World Literacy Foundation pointed out…

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