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of articles posted on 14-Aug-2007.
'Freedom Fighters' continue to enjoy benefits,even after 60 years of Independence
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Features
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It has been observed that the Centre continues to dole out pension to a whopping 1.7 lakh freedom fighters, even 60 years after Independence. Which means - considering that the freedom fighters who must have been at least 15 years of age at the time of Independence - that there are a large number of phoney patriots who continue to enjoy the centre's largesse. Meanwhile the Home Ministry has admi
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India, Pakistan to celebrate Independence Day
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Today is the Pakistani Independence day. It falls one day before the Indian Independence day which will be celebrated on 15th August. The people of both the countries are making preparations for the 60th anniversary of their independence.
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Western Railways tries out new explosives detector
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Local
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Following the 7/11 serial blasts on board the trains of the Western Railway in India's financial capital, the Railway Authorities are taking security issues a lot more seriously. The Government Railway Police (GRP) is trying out an explosives detector which may help prevent bombs being taken onto trains.The device, which is reportedly capable of detecting up to 36,000 chemicals from a 200-metre d
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Acid attack a 'crime of passion' : Delhi
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Crime
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The attack on fashion designer Tarveen Suri, wherein two unidentified men threw acid at her, poured kerosene over her and attempted to immolate her appears to be a crime of passion. It is alleged that the attack was carried at the behest of Rachna, who is a colleague of Tarveen’s husband Navin. Rachna and Navin were rumoured to be having an affair.
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BJP persuades Left to vote against nuke deal
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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In a bid to garner support against the Indo-US nuclear deal, the leader of the opposition party, L K Advani spoke to CPI-M leader Prakash Karat and sought his party's vote against the Indo-US deal in Parliament. Advani and other NDA leaders have requested the Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to allow a discussion on the deal under Rule 184 that entails a vote.
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Newborn dumped in a garbage bin : Ahmedabad
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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In a shocking incident, according to eyewitnesses, a woman reportedly got out of a Honda City car and threw a bundle into a bin. The noises of a baby crying attracted the attention of people, who upon opening the bundle, discovered a newborn child. The baby is currently in a hospital and it's condition is reportedly stable.
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Kidney racket busted, three held : Bangalore
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Crime
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The Nelamangala police have busted an organ trade racket in the garden city of Bangalore. Three people have been arrested for allegedly running a kidney trade. According to the police, the kingpin of the racket, Mahadeva has been running the operation for seven years, wherein he gave money to people in exchange of their kidneys.
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'3 teenage girls commit mass suicide' : Bangalore
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Four girls in Bangalore entered into a suicide pact, with three of them dying, while the fourth one is battling for her life in a hospital. The reason for the extreme step is unknown, however the girls have left a suicide note which does not give any concrete reason either. The note says: "We are not in love with anyone. No one has cheated us. We wish to be together in death. We are dying with mut
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PM receives flak on nuke deal : Parliament
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Politics
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The UPA were the lone supporters of the nuclear deal. With the other parties including the Left joining the BJP and the UNPA in a protest walkout over the PM’s much-awaited statement on the nuclear deal, the PM faced the ignominy of being drowned out by sloganeering from UNPA MPs who kept up a constant chant through his 30-minute speech.
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India win series 1-0 : Cricket
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 justsamachar.com
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Sports - Cricket
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Kevin Pietersen's 10th test century helped England salvage a draw in the third test match at The Oval on Tuesday against India, who managed to win the series 1-0. England who were chasing 500 to win, scored 369 for six at the close with Matt Prior 12 not out and Ryan Sidebottom on three. Rahul Dravid's Team India became the first Indian team to win a test series in England for 21 years, after Ka
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