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India observes fifth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Nation on Tuesday observed the fifth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack that shook the entire nation in 2008, as Pakistani gunmen stormed prime hotels and city landmarks killing 166 people and strained already tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. The Mumbai Police held a memorial service at the Gymkhana. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and top Maharashtra police officers were present at the event to pay homage to the martyrs. Heaving a sigh of relief, residents praised Mumbai police for its vigilance and security in the city.

Nov 26, 2013

Sharada scam: Kunal Ghosh arrested intentionally, Bengal CM involved

Kolkata, Nov 26 (ANI): Minister of state for railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday said that Kunal Ghosh was arrested with intentions by the TMC government in West Bengal and that state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself is involved in the Sharada chit fund scam. He said that the only purpose of TMC government is to acquire more and more seats in the state and to not allow any other party or opposition survive there.

Nov 26, 2013

Omar Abdullah slams BJP

Jammu, Nov 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whose prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to address supporters in the region in December. Omar said that Modi would try to flame communal tensions in the region by his speeches.

Nov 26, 2013

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Very Severe Cyclone 'Lehar' to Make Early Landfall in Andhra Pradesh; South Odisha on Alert

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Hyderabad has announced that tropical cyclone 'Lehar' will make landfall on Thursday noon, rather than evening near Kakinada in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Nov 26, 2013

World community keen to see Bangladesh holding inclusive elections

Dhaka, Nov 26 (ANI): U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal's visit to Dhaka was part of Washington's effort to engage with Bangladesh's two major political parties- the Awami League and the BNP- and try to break the deadlock which is threatening the parliamentary elections of 2014. Biswal met Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khalida Zia urging them to end the impasse and take part in the general elections scheduled for January 2014.

Nov 26, 2013

Aarushi Murder Case: Verdict disappointing, say relative

Ghaziabad, Nov 25 (ANI): Relatives of the Talwar family on Monday expressed disappointment after the dentist couple Drs. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar were declared guilty in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case. Rajesh Talwar’s, sister-in-law, Vandana Talwar said that the judgement was negative and slammed the CBI for fabricating and manipulating facts.

Nov 26, 2013

Viswanathan Anand couldnt cope with pressure: Magnus Carlsen

Chennai, Nov 25 (ANI): Newly crowned World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen said on Monday that Indian grandmaster and former champion Viswanathan Anand failed to cope with the pressure and hence lost his title. Carlsen became the new world champion on Friday as Game 10 of the chess championship ended in a draw in Chennai.

Nov 26, 2013

Kejriwal's registration as voter from three constituencies illegal: BJP

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): BJP Leader on Monday criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for registering as a voter from three different constituencies in the capital. The BJP was objecting to Kejriwal registering himself as a voter from Sahibabad, Seemapuri and New Delhi constituencies.

Nov 26, 2013