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DLF's high-rise plan near Rashtrapati Bhavan draws flak from politicos

New Delhi, March 04 (ANI): Real estate giant DLF's proposed high-rise residential project, barely a kilometre from Rashtrapati Bhavan, is on hold. The CBI will look into DLF's high-rise plan. The Urban Development Ministry approved DLF's high-rise residential project worth Rs 10,000 crore just one km from Rashtrapati Bhavan keeping aside the security concerns. Last November, the CBI registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against officials of the urban development (UD) ministry for allegedly favouring DLF, giving it permission to construct the building. The PE was registered following a reference from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), which received a complaint. Meanwhile, terming the plan as violation of laws, political leaders condemned it.

Mar 4, 2014

Police nab five Maoists in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Mar 4 (ANI): Police have arrested five Maoists and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions after a joint combing operation with paramilitary force in Jharkhand. Deputy Auxiliary Police (DAP) launched a joint operation at the rebel hideout in Ranchi district. The Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Kumar, said that the rebels belonged to People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. However, thousands have been killed in the insurgency since the late 1960s. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described the Maoist rebellion as one of the gravest security threats to India.

Mar 4, 2014

Sex workers in Kolkata rally for equal rights, social status

Kolkata, Mar 4 (ANI): Sex workers in Kolkata recently took out a rally, pressing their demands of security and social status for their community. More than 1500 workers marched on the streets of Kolkata on international sex workers day (March 03). Members of largest sex workers organization, Durbar, were holding placards and raising slogans for their equal rights and status in the society. These sex workers from one of India's biggest red light lane, Sonagachi in Kolkata, demanded the legalization of the world's oldest profession. Dey also said that the day, which was started after efforts and labour put in by the sex workers of Sonagachi, is now celebrated worldwide.

Mar 4, 2014

TRS not to merge with Congress

Hyderabad, Mar 4 (ANI): Telangana Rashtriya Samiti (TRS) Chief K Chandrashekar Rao, has denied merger with Congress party. Congress leader Digvijay Singh had earlier hinted that the TRS will merge with the Congress. He had said that the consultation process between the two parties was over. However, ending days of speculation and dashing the hopes of Congress, the TRS ruled out any merger with the Congress. K Chandrashekar Rao had joined hands with TDP against Congress for the 2009 elections. But his party had suffered a serious setback and won only two Lok Sabha seats and 10 Assembly seats in the region.

Mar 4, 2014

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

Actor Shoaib Khan Sets the Ramp on Fire

For this handsome hunk, walking the ramp is a cake walk and his charishma on the ramp reiterates that. Tollywood actor Shoaib Khan, scorches the runway during Bengal Fashion Week in an intricately embellished Mumtaz Khan sherwani. Nevanta chats with the elated actor and brings you all the excitement.

Mar 4, 2014

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Mar 4, 2014

Sonali Shegal Sizzles in a High Slit Dress

Bright red lips, a gold fitted high slit dress and high sexy quotient complimented model and actor Sonali Sehgal personality and fit body on the ramp. Sonali blushes on these compliments we give her and here is a small glimpse of her on the ramp and what she thinks of the Manoviraj Khosla dress she [...]

Mar 4, 2014

Marine Museum of ZSI showcases blend of history, geography, anthropology and archipelago

Port Blair, Mar 4 (ANI): Marine Museum of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) showcases a perfect blend of history, geography, anthropology and the beautiful marine life of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, housing over 1200 species and a diverse range of exhibits with informative coverage of the islands’ ecosystem, tribal communities, plant as well as animal life.

Mar 4, 2014

Cyber Game Championship enthralls tech savvy kids in Srinagar

Srinagar, Mar 4 (ANI): Technology savvy kids flocked to the Cyber Game Championship organised by a multi-gaming organisation, ‘PULSE,’ in Srinagar, proving that the computer screen is the new playfield among the modern youth. Games like Taken, Counter strikes and FIFA top the list of favourites.

Mar 4, 2014

Venezuelans struggle with lack of basic foodstuffs and inflation

As Venezuela prepares to mark the first anniversary of the death of late president Hugo Chavez, many ordinary people are struggling with a lack of basic foodstuffs, rampant inflation and an economy that is increasingly paralysed. Duration: 02:02

Mar 4, 2014

Himangini Singh Showstops for Aslam Khan at BFW

She won India the crown back on the international platform and now she wins us over at the Bengal Fashion Week! Himangini Singh takes the centre stage for fashion designer Aslam Khanâ€™s show at the fashion week. Â Watch this video where Himangini shares her opinion on the dress she is wearing.

Mar 4, 2014