Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan, whose recent release '3 Idiots' took a critical look at India's education system, says that he gets inspired by stories of real-life heroes who go beyond their limitations to bring change in one's life and in society.
'When I see real heroes and
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A cabinet panel Wednesday cleared the $2.35 billion fresh price for the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov that India has purchased from Russia, an official said. The clearance comes a day before Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrives here on a two-day visit.
'The cabinet committee on
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Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Suspected Maoists killed a trader in Orissa's Koraput district Wednesday, police said.
Loknath Mandia Sahu was killed by armed assailants who were allegedly activists of Chasi Mulia Adibasi Sangha (CMAS), a Maoist backed outfit.
According to his family members, Sahu had been attacked earlier by the CMAS and
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Panaji, March 10 (IANS) An alleged Israeli drug dealer and two policemen were booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act by the Goa Police Wednesday, officials said.
The police have also not ruled out booking the trio under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai was Wednesday elected chairperson of the Haj Committee of India, a government panel that makes arrangements for the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
Hasan Ahmed and Aboo Bucker were elected vice chairmen at
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Armed Forces Tribunal Wednesday rejected the interim relief plea of Lt. Gen. P.K. Rath in the multi-million rupee Sukna land scam.
Tribunal Chairman Justice A.K. Mathur dismissed Rath's petition seeking a stay on the summary of evidence proceedings against him.
The tribunal allowed the proceedings against
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India's trade with the Arab countries dropped to Rs.6 trillion ($120 billion) during 2008-09 from Rs.7.9 trillion in the previous year, parliament was informed Wednesday.
'So far, no pacts have been signed with the Arab world. It is a constant endeavour of the government to enhance
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The sprawling lawns of British High Commissioner Richard Stagg's residence Wednesday rocked to the spirit of Britain-India kinship as Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, flagged off his mother's 84th birthday celebrations in India.
Prince Andrew, the guest of honour, flew to India
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New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi met Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday and sought an assurance that her Trinamool Congress will vote for the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress sources said.
The meeting at Gandhi's 10 Janpath official residence that
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Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) The National Security Act was slapped Wednesday on a criminal arrested last week in Orissa's mineral-rich Keonjhar district for his alleged involvement in illegal mining and other crimes, police said.
Jitendra Jha, 36, was arrested last Saturday from his house in Barbil town and around Rs.1 crore
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