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Black money: Congress won't be blackmailed, BJP hits back

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Wednesday while addressing a press conference said that Congress is not going to be blackmailed under any threat. He added that BJP should take strict actions against whoever is involved in the black money case but should not be inspired by vindictiveness and the information given to the public should also not be half truth. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress has been shielding the holders of the black money account. He added that arrogance is not good for Congress. Oct 22, 2014
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Govt should have guts to take up the case of boxer Sarita Devi at highest level: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Wednesday said that the Indian boxing federation and the sports ministry should have the guts to take the case of boxer Sarita Devi at the highest level. He added that the entire country should stand up with the Boxer and her coach. AIBA on Wednesday provisionally suspended Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the Asian Games podium ceremony. Her coach GS Sandhu, Blas Iglesias Fernandez and Sagar Mal Dhayal as well as Indian chef-de-mission AJ Sumariwalla were also suspended by the AIBA. AIBA said that it will not allow any of them to participate at all levels of various competitions, events and meetings until further notice. Boxer Sarita Devi, while protesting against a controversial verdict, had refused to wear the bronze medal on the podium during the ceremony for the 57-60 kg category. She had later submitted a written apology to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Oct 22, 2014
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BSE closes points 211.58 up on Oct 22

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 211.58 points up to stand at 26,787.23. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 68.15 points up to stand at 7,995.90. PMCFIN and JINDALSTEEL were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 16.82% and 10.17% along with DHFL and NATCO PHARMA LTD. with an increase of 9.05% and 8.83% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include KAILASH and HAVELLS with a decrease of 12.39% and 3.43% along with PTC and NCC with a decrease of 2.32% and 2.21% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 519.45 points at 18,020.89 while the banking sector is up 35.31 points at 18,822.74 and the reality sector is up 6.04 points at 1,486.08. The Indian currency is down 0.11% at Rs 61.24 per dollar. Oct 22, 2014
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Jitendra Singh says govt doing its best for rehabilitation in J and K

Srinagar, Oct 22 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that the government is doing its best to take up rehabilitation work in flood ravaged state of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that this government is doing work in a much better way than any other government. He also said that rehabilitation will be followed by relief which is still going on. Oct 22, 2014
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IAF's entire Sukhoi fleet grounded for safety checks, expert says nothing unusual

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): The entire fleet of Indian Air Force's Sukhoi aircrafts has been grounded for safety checks after recent crash in Pune. Defence Expert Wing Commander (Retd) Praful Bakshi said that it was nothing unusual about this because such checks ensure that any defect or damage can be prevented from occurring. Oct 22, 2014
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Politicos lash out at BJP, say the party doesn't intend to bring back black money

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is faking that it is serious about bringing black money, allegedly stashed in foreign bank accounts, back into the country. Meanwhile, NCP leader Majid Memon said that BJP is solely acting to Supreme Court's order and labeling it as its stance. However, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, said the party has always maintained that having money illegally abroad is a betrayal to the country and those who are traitors, their names should be exposed. Oct 22, 2014
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Jenny McCarthy feels like 'transgender' inside

New Delhi, 22 Oct (ANI): Jenny McCarthy has recently revealed that she feels like a "transgender" on the inside. She said that she has always felt like one of the guys wearing, like, a Playboy bunny outfit and always felt like David Spade 's brother, a leading daily reported. It all started when she was asked about playing a transgender woman in '90s sitcom 'Just Shoot Me!' She also mentioned that she also wouldn't mind if her son was gay so that he could do "her hair." Oct 22, 2014
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Would Brangelina have not wed if kids didn't insist?

New Delhi, 22 Oct (ANI): Brad Pitt has revealed that the only reason he and wife Angelina Jolie tied the knot was for their 6 kids. He said that they felt they were "beyond marriage as they already had a family," a leading daily reported. However, he added that when their children asked them to get married, both of them surprisingly thought "it would be a lovely." Oct 22, 2014
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Hoping that PM Modi's Srinagar visit means relief package will be accepted: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Oct 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that he hopes Prime Minster Narendra Modi's visit means that the 44000cr package which has been submitted by the state government will be accepted and announced. Commenting on the assembly elections, he further said it is unfortunate that some political parties are in a hurry for their own political rehabilitation rather than the rehabilitation of flood victims. Oct 22, 2014
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BJP's Krishna Khopde offers to vacate his seat for Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur, Oct 22 (ANI): Nagpur-East MLA Krishna Khopde on Wednesday offered to quit and vacate his seat to pave way for Nitin Gadkari, after voices grew louder that he be made the state's chief minister. About 39 BJP MLAs all from Vidarbha region had met Gadkari at his residence in Nagpur on Tuesday and demanded that he be made the state's chief minister. The senior BJP leader had said that he is doing his work sincerely as a union minister and would back anyone chosen by his party as Maharashtra Chief Minister. Oct 22, 2014
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Schools must be made accountable for rape incidents, say activists

Bangalore/ Chennai/ New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Child rights and women rights activists condemned the alleged rape of a three-year-old school girl in Bangalore on Wednesday and said perpetrator must be brought to books. They also said school authorities should be made accountable for failing to implement guidelines to prevent such incidents. Chairperson of National Commission for Women (NCW), Lalitha Kumaramangalam, said they would initiate suo moto cognizance of the case. Meanwhile, Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Kushal Singh, said such an incident is shameful for the society. Janata Dal (Secular) Leader Danish Ali also demanded strict action against the culprit by the government. Oct 22, 2014
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Oct 31 to be celebrated as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas": Prakash Javadekar

Mumbai, Oct 22 (ANI): IandB Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the Government of India has decided to celebrate October 31st, which marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas". He added that on 31st October 'Run for Unity' will be organized across nation and in the evening there will be parade by NSS, NCC at district headquarters. Power Minster Piyush Goyal said that the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated with festive fervor in the whole nation. Oct 22, 2014
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AIBA suspends boxer Sarita Devi for Asian Games protest

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): AIBA on Wednesday provisionally suspended Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the Asian Games podium ceremony. Her coach GS Sandhu, Blas Iglesias Fernandez and Sagar Mal Dhayal as well as Indian chef-de-mission AJ Sumariwalla were also suspended by the AIBA. AIBA said that it will not allow any of them to participate at all levels of various competitions, events and meetings until further notice. Boxer Sarita Devi, while protesting against a controversial verdict, had refused to wear the bronze medal on the podium during the ceremony for the 57-60 kg category. She had later submitted a written apology to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). Oct 22, 2014
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Investigation launched, assure fair result: Police on Bangalore rape case

Bangalore, Oct 22 (ANI): Commissioner of Police in Bangalore, MN Reddi said on Wednesday that a case of sexual assault has been filed and investigations are going on in the case of a 3 year old nursery girl raped in school. Reddi said that CCTV footage has been examined and all necessary examinations will be carried out. He further said that he has assured all parents to carry out free and quick investigation in the case to bring out fair results. Oct 22, 2014
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Firecrackers show lights up skyline of Rajkot ahead of Diwali

Rajkot, Oct 22 (ANI): Display of spectacular fireworks, to celebrate the festive spirit of Diwali, mesmerized the residents and foreigners alike in Gujarat. An audience of over 70,000 people cheered and applauded as bright, colourful fireworks lit up the night over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. The show was held at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Rajkot and organized by the city's civic body that spent nearly rupees 400,000 to entertain the people with a large variety of firecrackers. The brightly illuminated sky won the city's heart as children in large numbers arrived at the stadium with their parents. This year Diwali will be celebrated on October 23. The main idea behind this show was to bring smile to the faces of people belonging to poor economic strata who cannot afford to purchase expensive firecrackers during Diwali. A firework called 'Niagara Falls' was the main highlight of the show which stole everyone's heart with its brightness. Oct 22, 2014
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Tourism picks up in Kashmir after worst flooding

Srinagar, Oct 22 (ANI): Tourists from across the world started visiting Jammu and Kashmir after worst floods in a century wrecked havoc in the region. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region saw extensive flooding last month with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people were killed and tens of thousands are homeless. However, the tourism industry has again picked up after the disaster and tourists in Srinagar city say the beauty of the valley remains the same even after the floods. Meanwhile, a tourist from Australia Robert said people visiting Kashmir should give more time to locals as they are still recuperating from the flood aftermath. Oct 22, 2014
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Omar hopes Modi govt will take 'serious look' at AFSPA, Politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement that there has been "double-digit reduction in violence" in the state so the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take a look at revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). Oct 22, 2014
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Regional leaders in Tamil Nadu slam Sri Lankan navy chief's Indian visit

Chennai, Oct 22 (ANI): The visit of chief of Sri Lankan Navy, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, to India drew flak from politicos of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. National committee head of a Tamil nationalist party, Naam Tamilar Katchi, Ayyanathan, said to think of a security agreement with Sri Lanka is a diplomatic blunder. Sri Lanka, he added, is already sharing its ports with China, and to share India's southern region's security with Sri Lanka is to share it with China. This will strain the relations between the government of India and people of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, DMK leader TKS Elangovan, also slammed the central government's attempt to think of a shared security with Sri Lanka. Oct 22, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj meets Mexico's Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her visiting Mexican counterpart Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena, at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before they headed for Joint Commission meeting pertaining to mutual interest of both countries. The two countries are also expected to sign bilateral agreements/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following the meeting. On Tuesday, Kuribrena also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss issues of bilateral interest. Mexico is India's leading trade partner in Latin America. Oct 22, 2014
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