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of articles contributed by abhisheik
Haneef thrilled to have his 'honour' restored
Monday, July 30, 2007 www.telegraph.co.uk
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Foreign Affairs
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The Indian doctor, Haneef Mohamed, who was detained by the Australian authorities in connection with the the failed UK terror plot has expressed his joy at being freed and said he has no knowledge of his relatives' alleged involvement in terror activities. Dr Haneef said that he felt, "great... my Lord has restored my honour back to me, that I am innocent".
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'Afghanistan to secure release of Korean hostages' : Karzai
Monday, July 30, 2007 www.hindustantimes.com
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Foreign Affairs
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The Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, has reassured the South Korean government that the Afghan government will spare no efforts to secure the safe release of 22 South Korean hostages held by the Taliban. Karzai held a closed-door meeting with Baek Jong-chun, the special envoy of South Korean president, on Sunday. During the meeting, both the sides agreed to intensify the efforts for securing the re
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Hamid-Karzai
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Sikh leaders seek trimming of big fat weddings
Monday, July 30, 2007 sify.com
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Social Issues
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In a bid to discourage 'dowry harassment', Sikh leaders have called for an end to extravagent wedding celebrations, which result in promoting dowry and practices like female foeticide. The Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee, has instructed its clergy to refrain from giving wedding certificates to families who stray from its new guidelines.
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Wedding-Celebrations
Sikh
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Australians blame the UK police for the Haneef episode
Monday, July 30, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs
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The Australian police said that the reason for the false charges levelled against Indian Doctor,Haneef Mohammed was due to wrong information received from British investigators. The British authorities informed their Australian counterparts that Haneef's 'SIM Card' was found in the jeep allegedly used by Kafeel Ahmed in the Glasgow failed bombing attempt.
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Haneef-Mohammed
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Haneef receives "no objection" to leave Australia
Monday, July 30, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs
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The Australian Minister for Immigration, Kevin Andrews announced that Mohammed Haneef will be allowed to leave Australia, but his work visa will not be reinstated. Haneef who was released from prison after the terror charges levelled against him were dropped, had received a "no objection" to leave Australia from the government.
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Haneef-Mohammed
No-Objection
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Move to legalize Afghan's poppy cultivation
Thursday, June 28, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Nations
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According to an international report, Afghanistan should licence opium production the way India does.The Afghan government's decision to eradicate poppy cultivation has resulted in thousands of workers losing their livelihood. Licensing poppy production could help remove poverty and reduce the support for the Taliban.
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Afghanistan
Poppy-Cultivation
Opium
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Experts to perform test on Mahabodhi tree
Thursday, June 28, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Religion
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A test will be conducted by experts to ascertain whether a branch of the Bodhi tree-under which Lord Buddha attained Nirvana -was cut last year. The test was orgered at the behest of the behest of the Nihar Government.
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Mahabodhi-Tree
Lord-Buddha
Nirvana
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Azharuddin say he is not entering politics
Thursday, June 28, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Cities , Politics
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Former India cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin denied reports that he was joining politics. Although, he visited the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) office on Wednesday, he said that the reason for his visit was to wish his friend and former team mate Dodaa Ganesh who was joining the party.
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Dodaa-Ganesh
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Govt likely to double Prez's salary to Rs 1 lakh
Thursday, June 28, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Politics
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The Union Cabinet is considering a proposal to double the salary of the president to Rs one lakh per month and enhance post-retirement benefits.The salary of president, which was fixed at Rs 10,000 in the Constitution, was gradually raised to Rs 50,000 a month in 1998 with effect from January 1, 1996.
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President
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India Inc flies higher, faster
Thursday, June 28, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Business
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Thanks to the booming economy and rising growth, there are more private aircraft flying around than regular commercial aircraft run by scheduled airlines, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).At last count, there were 271 corporate jets and turboprops compared to 255 aircraft owned by various commercial airlines.
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Commercial-Aircraft
India-Inc
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