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Civil societies extend relief materials to flood affected J and K

Rajouri, Sep 27 (ANI): A New Delhi based non-profit charitable trust, Thakurdwara, collected and sent the much needed relief material to Rajouri district of flood- affected Jammu. Three trucks carrying relief material worth rupees 50 lakh reached Rajouri. Relief material included shelter kits, bed sheets, towels, milk powder and tarpaulin sheets. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region have seen extensive flooding this month, with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands are homeless. District Development Commissioner, Jatinder Kumar Singh said that according to the data collected so far, 9,000 homes have been damaged in the floods, out of which 3,000 have been totally ruined and such contributions are a big help for the administration. Sep 27, 2014
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Delhi HC asks OP Chautala to surrender before Oct 17, politicos react

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): In a major blow to former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, who has been convicted in JBT recruitment scam case, the Delhi High Court has asked him to surrender on or before October 17. The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief is currently out of prison on bail on health grounds. The INLD leader recently addressed a political rally in Haryana's Jind town where he slammed the Congress government for sending him to jail by implicating him in JBT scam. Chautala even vowed to take oath in jail if his party emerged winner in the assembly polls. Meanwhile, reacting over the court's direction, the BJP and Congress said that it is a legal matter and the law should take its own course. Sep 27, 2014
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Uma Bharti wields broom to promote cleanliness drive

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti along with her officers on Saturday wielded the broom in the premises of Shram Shakti Bhavan outside her office to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyan'. Bharti said that she will continue to clean the premises of the office for the next seven days and seeing her clean the premises the employees would keep the place clean out of shame or out of duty sense. She added that Gandhiji always promoted cleanliness and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also taken inspiration from the Mahatma. Sep 27, 2014
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Politicos react as SandP upgrades India s credit outlook from negative to stable

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday react as Standard and Poor's lifted India's rating outlook to 'stable' from 'negative', acknowledging efforts by the Narendra Modi government to maintain fiscal discipline. BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Sambit Patra said that this is the result of efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government. Patra said that this is a break through in the sense of buoyancy of all the investors. NCP leader Tariq Anwar also welcomed the development and said that this is after long that a majority government has come up and this is a reason of the same. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is the previous UPA government's foundation works which has resulted to such a positive development. Sep 27, 2014
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BJP MP gifts Rs 100 crore worth of property for widowed daughter-in-law's remarriage

Porbandar, Sep 27 (ANI): Porbandar BJP MP Vitthal Radadiya set an example by giving a property worth Rs 100 crore to his widowed daughter-in-law on Friday to get her remarried. Vitthal Radadiya is a BJP MP as well a farmers' leader from Porbandar. His son Kalpesh Radadiya died of cardiac arrest seven months ago, leaving behind wife Manisha and two children. Manisha's in-laws want that she led a happy life after her husband's demise and said that the wedding will set an example for the society. Manisha got wedded to Hardik Chowatiya, a friend of Vitthal Radadiya's son Lalit, in Jamkandorna town of Rajkot district. Meanwhile, her father expressed happiness on the development and applauded Radadiya's initiative. Sep 27, 2014
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Villagers upbeat as government opens block in Maoist-infested area of Jharkhand

Palamu, Sept 27 (ANI): Villagers were upbeat with the government’s decision to open a block (district-subdivision) office in the Maoist-infested Palamu district of Jharkhand. People of Palamu district were thrilled because the development funds of the government would come directly to their village and their administrative works could be addressed easily. The government sees development as a central plank of its efforts to wean people away from the Maoists who have operated in a vacuum of official neglect that has fuelled distrust of the authorities. Sep 27, 2014
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Asian Games: India clinch Gold, Bronze in archery;Chain Singh bags 50m Rifle 3 Positions bronze

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): India created history in sports by beating World champions South Korea in the men's compound archery team final at the Gyeyang Asiad Archery Field on Saturday. With this victory, India got its second gold at 17th Asian Games. Earlier in the day, the Indian women's team of Trisha Deb, Purvasha Sudhir Shende and Jyothi Surekha won bronze medal in the compound event. Compound archery, a non-Olympic medal event, is making its debut at the Asian Games. Meanwhile, Chain Singh bagged a bronze in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. Sep 27, 2014
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Bangalore court set to pronounce verdict in Jayalalithaa DA case, Politicos react

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Political leaders react on Saturday as a Bangalore special court is about to give final verdict in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's 18-year-old disproportionate assets case. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Jayalalithaa is most likely to face conviction for allegedly accumulating disproportionate assets during her first tenure as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that anyone regardless of the power or post will have to accept the court's verdict. Sep 27, 2014
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Security beefed up ahead of verdict in disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa

Chennai/ Bangalore, Sept 27 (ANI): Authorities in Bangalore tightened security ahead of a verdict in a corruption case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday, fearing violence in case the court ruled against her. Security has been beefed up outside the special court in Bangalore, which is all set to pronounce its verdict on the almost two decade old disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa. Meanwhile, Jayalalithaa boarded a special flight to Bangalore where the pronouncement is to take place. The AIADMK chief is accused of obtaining assets worth almost Rs. 66 crore through dishonest means during her first tenure as Chief Minister between 1991 and 1996. Sep 27, 2014
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Celebrity News - 26/9/2014

PARIS Paris Fashion Week continues but not without some drama. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attended the Lavin fashion show but just hours earlier, Kim was nearly tackled to the ground by the same prankster who had assaulted Brad Pitt at the ‘Maleficent’ premier, America Ferrera at the Cannes Film Festival and Bradley Cooper at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Kim seemed uninjured as she attended the Balmain fashion show. Also attending the same show, sans the drama were Catherine Deneuve, Noomi Rapace and Anna Wintour. LOS ANGELES Rock celebs came out to celebrate Guitar Center’s 50th anniversary with a concert at the Roxy by former Guns N’ Roses’ guitarist Slash and Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. This is part of a 3-night tour of some of Los Angeles’ most historic venues. Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini were swarmed by paparazzi as they left dinner at Ago’s in Los Angeles but not before Remini gave one photographer a special thank you for his trouble. That’s all for now. We’ll be back next week with more celebrity news and sightings. Sep 27, 2014
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America lobbying to be India s best friend: Indian American on Modi s US visit

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Indian American Hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal said that America was lobbying to be India's best friend now while earlier they used to pay more attention to Pakistan. He applauded Modi's smart move as he visited Japan and Brazil and met with the Chinese Premier in India before coming to US. Chatwal also said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government exudes confidence as it came to power with absolute majority. He also said that Indian American, he and other community is expecting good relations between India and US so that the country becomes investment friendly. Sep 27, 2014
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Politicos criticize Pak PM Sharif for raising Kashmir issue at UNGA

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Cutting across party lines, leaders of various political parties criticized Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and said that all issues between the two Asian neighbours have to be addressed bilaterally. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said it reflected that Pakistan was not at all serious as far as resolving the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was concerned. Congress leader echoing similar sentiments said that Pakistan raised this issue to divert the attention from its internal disasters. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar on his part said that it is an old tactic of Pakistan. Addressing the UNGA in New York, Sharif said that his nation was disappointed at the cancellation of the Foreign Secretary-level talks with India and called on the international community to resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. Sep 27, 2014
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PM Modi and New York mayor discussed megacity policing: MEA

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): India's foreign ministry said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed issues of anti-terror squads and megacity policing with New York Mayor Bill De Blasio during his one to one talks. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Syed Akbaruddin, said both mayor Blasio and the director of US National Cancer Institute, Harold Varmus, hailed Modi's recent decision of increasing the minimum age of smoking from 18 to 25 in the country. The foreign ministry spokesperson said Modi will speak in Hindi during his speech at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday and will take on militancy. Akbaruddin also talked about the Indian delegates who will be accompanying the prime minister during his dinner at the White House with US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. Sep 27, 2014
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Indian experts condemn Pak PM after he raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

New York /New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Indian experts condemned Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as he raked up Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly. Sharif on Friday raised the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly and blamed India for "another missed opportunity" to address outstanding issues by cancelling the foreign secretary-level talks. India's Foreign Policy expert Kamal Aga termed the move as unfortunate to raise sensitive issue in front of international community. Security Expert, Uday Bhaskar said that it should not come as surprise after India cancelled the foreign secretary level talks. He added that Pakistan was looking for an opportunity and the UNGA is an appropriate platform to raise the issue. Another security expert, Alok Bansal, said that Sharif could not have survived if he had not raised the questions especially at a time when he has been going through a tricky situation within the country. Sep 27, 2014
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PM Modi meets Mayor of New York City

New York, Sept 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio on the first day of his visit to the United States. Modi also met Professor Harold Varmus, director of the United States of America's National Cancer Institute. The Prime Minister arrived in New York on Friday. Modi will pay tributes at the 9/11 memorial and museum on Saturday and then meet United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at the UN Headquarters. Prime Minister Modi will address the 69th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today. Prime Minister Modi earlier greeted his well-wishers and supporters outside the New York Palace Hotel, where he will be staying for the next three days. Sep 27, 2014
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India will handle issue procedurally: MEA on US summons against PM Modi

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): India has reacted cautiously to the summons issued against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots and said that it will handle the issue procedurally. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that India's sovereign representative is ring-fenced and that there is no question of anyone serving summons on India's sovereign representative. The MEA had earlier expressed its disappointment over the summons issued against Prime Minister Modi and termed the allegations to be baseless. Sep 27, 2014
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Expatriate Indians hail PM Modi as he arrives in US

New York, Sept 27 (ANI): Expatriate Indians hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in New York on his maiden visit to the United States. Supporters shouted slogans welcoming Modi, raised banners and placards and praised him. They said they are proud of Modi as he is the most dynamic leader who can bring a change in India. Modi arrived in New York on Friday on his maiden visit to the United States, aiming to woo corporate titans and crown a burst of investment-focused diplomacy. Several members of Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with supporters of Modi gathered on the streets of New York and welcomed the Indian prime minister with much fanfare. Sep 27, 2014
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Nawaz Sharif addresses UN General Assembly, rakes up 'Kashmir issue' blaming India for cancellation

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raised the issue of Kashmir at the UN General Assembly in New York and blamed India for "another missed opportunity" to address outstanding issues by cancelling the foreign secretary-level talks. Sharif urges United Nations to 'peacefully settle' the conflicted issue of Kashmir. He said that his government had sincerely embarked on negotiation process with India for peaceful resolution of all disputes. Further, he also talked about the national calamity faced by Pakistan recently and also other issues of natural changes in the world. Sharif also congratulated Afghanistan on its election results. Sep 27, 2014
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PM Modi gets 'rockstar like welcome' at New York Hotel on his arrival

New York, Sep 27 (ANI): Crowds greet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by chanting his name and blowing the conch shell in triumph on the streets of New York as he arrived at the hotel. PM Modi arrived in New York on Friday on his maiden visit to the United States, aiming to woo corporate titans and crown a burst of investment-focused diplomacy. Crowds were shouting pro-Modi slogans as he took walk to the hotel surrounded by water-tight security. Several posters and placards bearing Modi's name and photo also greeted the Indian prime minister. Modi's schedule lists about 35 engagements during a 100-hour trip, including a rock-star-like address at New York's Madison Square Garden, a speech to the United Nations and an appearance at a Central Park festival that features rap star Jay Z. Sep 27, 2014
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India will remain committed to Afghanistan: Expert

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): Afghanistan is in a state of transition and during this crucial period in national life of Afghan people, India will remain a strategic partner of Afghanistan. The recent visit of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Afghanistan has drawn two points, the first being that India will remain committed to Afghanistan and second that India will continue with the aid and assistance training programmes, believes Vishal Chandra, a fellow at the Institute of Defense Studies and Analyses, a Delhi-based think-tank. India has been partner with Afghanistan since the overthrowing of Taliban regime in 2001. India's effort is a part of wider international effort to help to rebuild Afghan capacities, capabilities and institutions. Sep 27, 2014
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