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Muslims in Kerala mark Eid-al-Adha with prayers

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (ANI): Muslims in Kerala attended morning prayers and greeted each other in mosques and open grounds on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha on Sunday, marking the end of annual Haj in holy land of Mecca. The festival, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is a day to commemorate the Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail on God's command. Men, women and children attended the morning prayers that were held at the central stadium in Thiruvananthapuram city. A resident of the city, KC Abdul Gafoor said they are praying for the betterment of every human being and for the prosperity of India. Oct 5, 2014
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Kashmir to witness gloomy Eid-al-Adha this year due to floods

Srinagar, Oct 05 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing subdued preparations for Eid this time due to the floods that devastated the state last month, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless. There is no rush in the markets or festivity to be seen. The animal traders in Srinagar city say this year they have less to offer for animal sacrifices as most of their livestock perished in the floods. The blockage of transport system due to damage to infrastructure has also marred their business. India would be observing Eid-al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals in the Islamic calendar, on Monday. It marks the end of an annual Haj or pilgrimage to Mecca. A goat-seller, Mohammad Yousuf said that he is unsure about his business as the valley has still not recovered from the floods. Oct 5, 2014
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Two TMC leaders brutally murdered in West Bengal's Bankura district

Bankura, Oct 05 (ANI): Two leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party were brutally murdered early on Sunday morning in Bankura district of West Bengal. Bikash Dutta, 45 and his father Madhu, 65, died after their throats were slit. Bikash Dutta was the president of Trinamool Congress Local Committee in Hatgram within Bankura district's Indpur community. Talking to mediapersons, party leader Subhasis Batabyal said few miscreants whose aim is to break the party and grab power might be the cause behind this brutal killing. Though Bikash was threatened quite often but nobody expected that he would be murdered. Oct 5, 2014
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Politicos and security experts react on Musharraf's provoking remarks about India

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Politicos and security experts on Sunday stated that the former Pakistani president and military ruler General (retired) Pervez Musharraf's provoking remarks about India should not be taken seriously as he is taking all moves to ensure his safety in the country. Musharraf has sought to blame India for ceasefire violations along Line of Control, saying it should stop testing the "patience and resolve" of Pakistani Army. Oct 5, 2014
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Won't speak a word against Shiv Sena as a tribute to Balasaheb: Modi

Tasgaon, Oct 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing people during a rally in Tasgaon, Maharashtra said that he won't speak anything against the Shiv Sena. Modi said these are the first assembly elections to take place in absence of Balasaheb Thackeray who stood for the rights of people and therefore as a tribute to him he will not speak against his party. Oct 5, 2014
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Reactions pour in after Bihar CM blames crowd for Patna stampede

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Reactions poured in on Sunday after Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi refuting the charges of incompetence of his government in handling the situation of stampede that occurred in Patna's Gandhi Maidan after Dussehra celebrations were over, blamed the crowd for the incident. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that blaming the crowd which was subjected to panic is unreasonable. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that he should have accepted that the incident was a result of his government's incompetence and should have assured the people of Bihar that such incident would not occur in future. Oct 5, 2014
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Politicos react after heavy firing by Pakistan in Poonch

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Sunday after heavy and unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops took place in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy commenting on the ongoing ceasefire violations said that the country should start preparing for war with Pakistan. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the government should have serious talks with the Pakistan officials regarding border issues. Meanwhile, Defence expert Praful Bakshi said that Pakistan Army is not under the control of Pakistan government unlike India and there has been a power conflict between the two. Oct 5, 2014
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Modi targets Sharad Pawar over corruption, underdevelopment

Tasgaon, Oct 5 (ANI): Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked former Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP leader Sharad Pawar over huge corruption and underdevelopment in Maharashtra. Modi held Pawar responsible for large number of suicide cases by farmers in his state. Oct 5, 2014
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Heavy firing by Pakistani rangers in Mendhar, Sawjian sector of Poonch

Poonch, Oct 5 (ANI): Pakistan once again resorted to unprovoked firing in Mendhar and Sawjian sector of Poonch district on Sunday creating panic among locals. Earlier on Friday night two people were injured in Sawjian sector during the cross border firing. Panic stricken locals on Sunday said that they are awaiting assistance even as the Indian Army is responding continuously to the ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch district Shamsheer Hussain said that they are taking measures to alert civilians if they get any indication about firing from across the border. Oct 5, 2014
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Men s hockey team receives grand welcome upon arrival in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team, which won gold medal in the 17th Asian Games after defeating Pakistan, received a grand welcome upon its arrival in New Delhi on Sunday. A group of traditional dancers performed to the beats of drums. The Indian team defeated Pakistan 4-2 to win a Gold after a gap of 16 years. India, which last won the gold in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, has also bagged direct entry to 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after it beat Pakistan in the shoot out. However, the Indian team's coach, Terry Walsh, cautioned the players to continue working hard. India now has a total of 57 medals, which includes 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 36 Bronze. India's position is 8th in the overall medals tally at the Asiad. Oct 5, 2014
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Police arrest three Maoists in Jharkhand

Lohardaga, Oct 5 (ANI): Police arrested three Maoists including two men and a woman in India's red corridor of Jharkhand. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Lohardaga district said that a search operation was conducted on the tip off intelligence to nab the rebels and six different SIM cards were also recovered from the arrested Maoists. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s. The Maoists control large but poor areas of the region and often attack railway lines and mining operations to cripple economic activities. Oct 5, 2014
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Probe will reveal facts about stampede: Jitan Ram Manjhi

Patna, Oct 5 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi has said that investigations will reveal the facts that led to the stampede, which left at least 33 people dead and over a 100 injured, during Dussehra festival celebrations in Patna. Manjhi said a probe will be conducted to determine whether the stampede was a human error or a conspiracy. During Dussehra festival celebrations in Patna, chaos led to a stampede that left many injured, most of them were women and children. Manjhi said it is a sad incident and investigations were underway. Oct 5, 2014
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Thailand tipped to retake crown as world's top rice exporter

Two years after losing its place as the world's biggest rice exporter, Thailand is eyeing a return to the top spot as the impact of a bungled subsidy scheme eases and it sells cheaper grain to a grateful global market. Duration: 02:28 Oct 5, 2014
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Police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators

Fresh clashes broke out at Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests with police using batons and pepper spray to fight back demonstrators, as student leaders reopened the door to talks with the government. Duration: 00:45 Oct 5, 2014
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Tetseo sisters from Nagaland popularize Naga folk music

Nagaland, Oct 5 (ANI): Meet the Tetseo sisters! One of the most popular female bands from Nagaland. They sing songs known as "Li" (folksong) in the Chokri dialect of the Chakhesang tribe of Nagaland that tells stories of Naga people, their joys and sorrows, hopes and aspirations. They started practicing music in their school days and have not looked back since then. They specialize in folk music and aim to keep it alive among the youth. The Tetseo Sisters comprise four siblings – Mercy, Azi, Kuvelü and Lulu. The sisters released their first album of acoustic songs called "Li" Chapter One "The Beginning" in 2011. During their performance they use age-old Naga string instrument known as "Tati or Heka Libuh". They have performed in different places across the country and abroad. Recently, they mesmerized the audience at Scotland, Myanmar and Thailand. Oct 5, 2014
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Kenya joins global march to highlight animal slaughter

Kenyans join with people in over 120 cities across the globe to raise awareness of the costs of poaching, and to ask the world to shun ivory and rhino horn products in what is set to be the largest demonstration of its kind. Duration: 01:28 Oct 4, 2014
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'Rang Rasiya' all set to hit theatres after getting through censor board

Mumbai, Oct 04 (ANI) After struggling to find a place in theatres for six years due to portrayal of bold scenes between the lead actors, Bollywood film 'Rang Rasiya' is now all set to hit theatres next month. The film, which is inspired by the real life story of 19th century painter Raja Ravi Varma known for portraying women in the image of goddess on canvas, is a work of acclaimed director Ketan Mehta who had long struggled to get a green signal from Central Board of Film Certification. He further said that sensuality is the basis of human rights and global human civilization. Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has played the role of Varma, with Nandana Sen starring opposite him as his muse in the erotic love story. Hooda, who was also present at the event, said he himself is an art lover. Oct 4, 2014
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We want two-third majority in Haryana: Rajnath Singh, at Sonipat rally

Sonipat, Oct 4 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday during an election rally in Sonipat district of Haryana urged people to give BJP 2/3rd majority in the upcoming assembly elections. Speaking about the efficiency of the BJP government, Singh said that petrol prices which had reached skies during the Congress government came down thrice after BJP came to power. Oct 4, 2014
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