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Want to improve government schools in Delhi in next 5years: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he wants to improve the standard of education in government schools in the next five years. He added that principal should be given full autonomy. He further stated that he does not wish to close private schools but raise the standards of government school so that parents send their children voluntarily. Dec 20, 2014
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Emma Watson voted top 'feminist celebrity' of 2014

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Emma Watson has claimed the title of top feminist for the year 2014. In a Ms. Foundation for Women online poll conducted in partnership with Cosmopolitan.com, the 24-year-old British star got most votes, beating actress Laverne Cox, who came second, an online portal reported. The Top 10 2014 feminists, based on the poll are: Emma Watson, Laverne Cox, Rachel Maddow, Beyonce ,Cher, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Meryl Streep, Mindy Kaling 0, Ann Curry. Watson had delivered a powerful speech at the U.N as Women's Goodwill Ambassador back in September had touched people's heart, when she helped launch the HeForShe gender equality campaign. Dec 20, 2014
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Sussane Khan roped in as brand ambassador of a Brick Company!

Mumbai, Dec 20 (ANI): Celebrity Interior designer Sussane Khan has been roped in to endorse eco-friendly bricks by a brick manufacturing company named Building Bricks India. And the designer was spotted at a launch event held in Mumbai recently. Sussane who runs a boutique design store in Mumbai by the name of ‘Charcoal Project’ said, she was happy to endorse something she can use in her designing projects. Khan has been on a roll post her split with actor Hrithik Roshan and is taking her work to new dimension with each passing day! Dec 20, 2014
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Good news for all Delhi fashion lovers

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): It’s good news for all those who love bright shades, graphic designs and blingy stuff! After the success of Casa Paradox, designer Raseel Gujral Ansal is back in news by opening her new pop-up store Casa Pop in the national capital. The store has seven “stories” — different themes such as Sarkar Raaj, Sri Sri, Urban Jungle, Chevron, Madame Butterfly and the Festive collection. So, you don’t have any reason to miss this one!!! Dec 20, 2014

Do's and Don'ts of Positive Parenting

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Parenting has always been crucial but at present times it has become more difficult in comparison to the past times. A child's character is build up in the formative years and in these years parents are the first teacher to the kids. Talking about the do's and don'ts of positive parenting, the famous Author Shiv Khera said...'Good parenting give headaches but bad parenting gives heartaches' the saying is very true as positive parenting in the formative years can prepare or doom the future of a child. Dec 20, 2014

JandK Assembly Polls: BJP leaders cast vote

Jammu and Kashmir, Dec 20 (ANI): In the ongoing polling for fifth phase of elections in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leaders stood in long queues outside polling stations to cast their vote. Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh was seen waiting for his turn to cast his vote. Jitendra Singh said that there is a great enthusiasm among voters and also urged all people to cast their vote. Also, BJP candidate in the elections, Lal Singh cast his vote. Singh said that people should vote for development of the state. Dec 20, 2014
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Jharkhand Assembly Elections: CM Hemant Soren casts vote

Dumka, Dec 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday cast his vote. Soren after casting his vote said that Jharkhand is his home. He added that the party has done its work in the tenure. He further said that all he and his party workers have to do is to wait for the election results. The fifth and final phase of voting for 16 Assembly seats spread across six districts is ongoing in Jharkhand amid high security. Voting would end at 3 pm in all the seats. Dec 20, 2014
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BJP workers join AAP

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Around 10 BJP leaders on Saturday joined the Aam Aadmi Party headed by Arvind Kejriwal. The newly joined AAP leader Umesh Verma said that AAP is the only party which will work for development in Delhi and for the benefit of poor and homeless. The capital is soon to go to polls after being under President's Rule for a long period after AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal resigned as the Chief Minister. Dec 20, 2014
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At least five patients loose eyesight after operation in Himachal Pradesh

Kangra, Dec 20 (ANI): At least five patients have lost their eyesight after operation at a free eye surgery camp in Himachal Pradesh, said a probing official. The Himachal Pradesh government has set up an inquiry commission under Doctor SK Sharma, to conduct speedy probe into the incident in Kangra district. Sharma said the operation took place in Pathankot town of neighbouring state of Punjab at a private hospital. Nearly 60 people underwent cataract surgeries at the camp. The mishandled surgeries at the eye camp were discovered when patients came to a government office asking for medicine and financial help. Dec 20, 2014
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Amitabh-Farhan Duo Rocks in Wazir trailer!

The much-awaited teaser of Amitabh Bachchan-Farhan Akhtar upcoming film, Wazir is finally out. Earlier the name of the film was initially titled 'Do' but later on the makers changed to Wazir. The teaser of the film was attached to "PK" that hit the theatres on 19 December.The trailer looks promising and is expected to leave a powerful impact on the viewers. Dec 20, 2014

Reactions flow as MEA strips Devyani Khobragade of diplomatic charge

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Reactions flowed on Saturday after MEA stripped Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade of her duties as Director in the Development Partnership Division for making unauthorized statements in the media. Congress leader Manish Tewari accused the BJP government of double speak and not taking a decision in favour of Devyani as they supported her as Opposition during previous government. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that MEA should understand what problems Khobragade had to face in USA. Meanwhile, Security Expert Rajiv Dogra said that Devyani issue can be viewed from various angles, one of them being that USA government did not behave well with her. Khobragade has been placed under a ‘compulsory wait’. The vigilance case against her is underway on charges that she had failed to disclose that her husband is a US citizen and that she has got US passports for her two children. Dec 20, 2014
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Post Peshawar attack, MHA issues guidelines to schools over security; politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry has issued fresh guidelines to schools across the country over security measures, days after militants in Peshawar killed 132 innocent school children. The fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for schools issued by the MHA has advisory such as concrete boundary walls with at least three to four gates and three telephone lines at the main gate. The SOP also says that telephone number of nearest police station and PCR van should be displayed prominently in schools. It also emphasized on giving importance to CCTV cameras and alarm system. Dec 20, 2014

Pakistan executes two convicted militants after lifting moratorium on the death penalty

Rawalpindi, Dec 20 (ANI): Pakistan hanged two militants as it began executing those on death row in the wake of the moratorium on the death penalty being lifted following the Peshawar school attack where more than 130 children lost their lives. The hanged militants had no links to the Taliban's assault in the city of Peshawar on Tuesday, but their executions came at a time when a shocked Pakistani society is piling pressure on the government to do more to stem escalating violence. Pakistan lifted a moratorium on the death penalty after the attack and Mohammed Aqeel and Arshad Mehmood were the first prisoners reported hanged under the new arrangements. The announcement of their deaths came just hours after the UN human rights office appealed to Pakistan to refrain from resuming executions, saying this would not stop terrorism and might even feed a "cycle of revenge". Dec 20, 2014
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Allahabad HC says conversion to Islam for marriage sake illegal, Politicos welcome

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court has said that conversion of religion to Islam only for marriage sake is illegal. The decision was welcome by political leaders of Congress and BJP. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it was a good step taken by the Allahabad High Court as one should not use religion for benefit but have faith in it. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the decision of High Court is good and should be followed by all. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the decision of Court is sacrosanct and should be followed by everyone. Dec 20, 2014
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BJP congratulates central govt on introduction of GST Bill in Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): BJP on Saturday welcomed the Central government’s step of introducing the GST Bill in Parliament. Party Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that it is a welcome as it will benefit both the centre and the states. He also congratulated the Central government, State governments and the people of the country for a uniform pattern of taxes all over the country to be implied if the bill gets passed. Dec 20, 2014
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MHAs safety guidelines to schools necessary in wake of Peshawar attack: Security Experts

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Security Experts on Saturday said that the safety guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs to schools are necessary, in the wake of the Peshawar attack. According to reports, the MHA has issued fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) advisory such as concrete boundary walls with at least three to four gates and three telephone lines at the main gate. The guideline also lays emphasize on the CCTV cameras and alarm system. Qamar Agha said that Pakistan is not acting against terrorist forces and that no place is safe including schools. Rajiv Dogra also said that said that the MHA’s guidelines are necessary as well as timely. Dec 20, 2014
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Market Expert welcomes step as SEBI bars 260 entities for money laundering & tax evasion

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Market Expert Sunil Shah on Saturday welcomed the step as The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) banned 260 entities, including two companies, their promoters, brokers and a clutch of investors, from accessing the securities markets. The SEBI has accused them of misusing the stock exchanges to generate long-term capital gains of around Rs 485 crore, thus converting unaccounted cash into legitimate money. While SEBI would further probe these cases, it has also decided to refer the matter to the Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, Financial Intelligence Unit, among other agencies, for necessary actions on their part. Shah said that this will make Indian market more transparent and trust worthy. Dec 20, 2014
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India continues to shiver under intense cold

Bhopal/ Amritsar/ Kanpur, Dec 20 (ANI): As mercury levels continue to dip, people across north and central India are reeling under extreme cold. Bhopal city on Saturday was wrapped in thick fog. People complained there was no respite from the biting cold. In northern Amritsar city, temperatures were as low as 16 degrees Celsius Saturday morning (December 20), with the minimum forecast at 4 degrees. Many people were seen sipping cups of tea, around fires outside. Locals said the thick blanket of fog accompanying the cold was causing road accidents. Meanwhile, train services have been disrupted as well upsetting travel plans of many. The sudden dip in temperatures is said to have been caused by snowfall in the Himalayas and has adversely impacted the upper half of the country. Dec 20, 2014
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BJP's Ravinder Raina attacked by PDP workers in Kashmir

Nowshera, Dec 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Nowshera constituency Ravinder Raina was allegedly attacked last night by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers. The BJP-PDP workers clash has reportedly left three BJP workers and two PDP workers injured. Following the incident, Raina was at first admitted to the Sub District Hospital of Nowshera. From there he was later referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu. Eye witness and Raina's driver said that the attackers were in large numbers and were shouting anti-BJP and pro- PDP slogans. BJP leaders of Jammu and Kashmir have reportedly condemned the attack and stated that the police will take legal action in this case. Dec 20, 2014
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