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Former SAD President Jagdev Singh Talwandi dies of prolonged illness

Ludhiana, Sep 20 (ANI): Former president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and veteran Akali leader Jagdev Singh Talwandi passed away at the Hero Dayanand Medical College (DMC) and Heart Hospital. The Akali Dal leader breathed his last at 11.10 AM on Friday. He was admitted to the DMC hospital because of a prolonged heart related illness. He was the former president of the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) and was a Minister of State in the first non-Congress government in Punjab in 1967 and later in 1969 and 1972. The veteran leader will be cremated at his native village Talwandi, near Raikot, on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2014

Family cremates Indian fisherman who died in Pakistani jail

Diu, Sept 20 (ANI): The last rites of an Indian fisherman, who died in Pakistani jail, were performed at his village in Diu. The family came to know about the tragedy after receiving a letter from Pakistani government that however, didn't mention the cause of death. Sister of deceased fisherman Balubhai, urged the government to provide financial help to their family. The family also urged the Pakistani government to release his two brothers, who were also arrested along with him. Nuclear-armed neighbours share a vast un-demarcated coastal border and officials say fishermen on both sides ignore rules in search of fish, frequently stray into other country and end up spending years in their jails.

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos react as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance comes on verge of collapse

Nagpur/ New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Mumbai, Sep 20 (ANI): Political leaders react as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance came on a verge of collapse over seat sharing. While BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that talks are ongoing on the issue, Congress leader Anees Ahmed said that the fight is about gaining power and none of the party is thinking about welfare of the people of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, NCP said that the hue and cry is to show the outside world but later Both the parties will come together for polls. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal also followed the same point of view.

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos react after CBI summons CPI (M) leader in Saradha scam probe

New Delhi / Ludhiana, Sep 20 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned CPI (M) leader Rabin Deb in connection with the multi-crore Saradha scam. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that common people have been looted in Saradha scam and whosoever is found guilty should be punished according to the law. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the matter is under investigation and we should wait for it to conclude. NCP leader Majid Memon said that Rabin Deb should assist CBI in the investigation and provide all knowledge that he has. BJD leader Jay Panda said that the matter is in sub judice and it is inappropriate to comment on it.

Sep 20, 2014

Bangladesh foreign minister on visit to New Delhi invites Modi on behalf of PM Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): Bangladesh foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, on a visit to New Delhi to attend the 3rd meeting of the India Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission, invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of PM Sheikh Hasina as he recalled the historical, cultural and economic links between the two neighbouring nations. Ali also expressed the hope of further strengthening and deepening relations with India. Foreign Minister Ali extended an invitation on behalf of Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to Modi to visit Bangladesh. India's northeastern region shares a 1,880-km-long border with Bangladesh and has the potential for developing cross-border trade.

Sep 20, 2014

Indian Super League will lift Indian soccer: Del Piero

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): Alessandro Del Piero's two-year Sydney FC stint helped raise A-League's profile and the former Juventus great is confident of making a similar impact as the face of the Indian Super League (ISL), which kicks off next month. After 19 trophy-laden years at Juventus and the Australia sojourn, Del Piero landed in New Delhi on September 18, making an unlikely stop on an illustrious career as a 'marquee' player of ISL's Delhi franchise as well as the league's brand ambassador. That he takes the new job seriously was evident as after a 24-hour flight from Los Angeles he headed straight to the ground where his Delhi team mates were practicing and was back to face the media on September 19 under a harsh sun near the parking lot at the Delhi University Stadium. Del Piero said it was his quest to experience soccer in different cultures that took him first to Australia and now to India.

Sep 20, 2014

Asian Games opens in style

Incheon, Sept 20 (ANI): The 17th Asian Games opened in a multi-coloured blaze of fireworks and carefully crafted dance routines on September 19, as athletes from the world's most populous region came together in pursuit of gold and glory in South Korea. An array of Olympians and regional sports stars will compete over 15 days of competition in Incheon where South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Olympic chief Thomas Bach were among the powerful figures watching a vivid opening ceremony. Athletes dressed in colourful national garb, sharp suits and comfortable tracksuits waved to a crowd of 60,000, who offered enthusiastic welcomes to delegations from 45 countries including the South's belligerent neighbour, North Korea.

Sep 20, 2014

Tamil Movie Papanasam starring Kamal Haasan and Gauthami First Look Stills

Watch Video of Jeethu Joseph Directed Kamal Haasan and Gauthami starrer Tamil Movie Papanasam First Look Stills

Sep 20, 2014

Shiv Sena, BJP seat-sharing row: Deadlock continues

Mumbai, Sept 20 (ANI): President of Maharashtra unit of BJP, Devendra Fadnavis, ruled out breaking of alliance and said that the party has given proposal to Shiv Sena over seat sharing for the upcoming polls. As per the earlier reports, Shiv Sena had asked BJP to contest on 199 seats out of 288, if it wanted to continue the alliance. However, the BJP did not accept it, adding it will contest on all 288 seats and break the alliance with right-wing party. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray, said that the party wants to take the alliance ahead in the greater interest of Maharashtra and people of Maharashtra.

Sep 20, 2014

Congress criticizes Modi's stand on China incursion issue

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Congress alleged that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, did not take the issue of incursion by the Chinese army with President Xi Jinping strongly enough. Congress leader Salman Khurshid, said Modi's stand on the issue was rather weak. Chinese troops as well as civilians transgressed the de facto but disputed border with India that overshadowed ongoing President Xi Jinping visit to New Delhi. Khurshid said Xi invited Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, vice president, Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh to visit his country.

Sep 20, 2014

Nagaland's taekwondo team makes India proud at an event in South Korea

Nagaland, Sep 20 (ANI): These youngsters from Nagaland have made India proud. In the recently held World Taekwon-do Hanmadang 2014 event in South Korea, the 20-member team has bagged several awards. The team from Faith-in-Action taekwondo academy emerged as the world champions in the Team Aerobic Competition and became the 1st team from India to win an international team event after 40 years. The team that represented India under the banner of Taekwondo board of India won gold in team event, 1 individual gold and silver medal each in Long Kick and 10 bronze medals. Established in the year 2008, the academy has been encouraging youngsters to take up martial arts and stay away from unhealthy practices like drugs.

Sep 20, 2014

Gen Next Designers Stunning Performance at LFW

Gen next designers go all out experimental and dramatic for their design showcase at the Lakme Fashion Week. The young designers play with interesting fabrics, distinctive silhouette structures, vivid prints and colour splashes to bring to life their inspirations. Take a quick look at the Gen Next showcase at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Sep 20, 2014