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Sarathkumar supports Kaththi

Vijay's Kathti is nearing its release and so does the pressure, to the actor, its director AR Murugadoss and others involved. As we all know, Kaththi is co produced by 'Lyca' a Sri lankan company believed to be associated with president Rajapakse. Nearly 65 organisations already raised their voices as a protest for the films release. Sarath Kumar, who is the Film Actors Association president and an MLA extended his hands of support to the team by trying to let the crew meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minster J Jayalalithaa soon. Sep 6, 2014
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Arjun to direct his daughter Aishwarya

Action king Arjun, who is busy directing his "jai Hind 2" will soon direct another film for his Daughter Aishwarya. He confirmed the news recently. "Who else besides me will know my daughter's strengths? I think I can do justice to her inherent talent if I direct her. After I finish work on 'Jai Hind 2', I plan to start working on a film with my daughter. Nothing else has been finalized yet," had told. Aishwarya Arjun is not a fresh face to tamil cinema though. She already debuted in last year's action-comedy "Pattathu Yaanai" opposite Vishal. Meanwhile "Jai Hind 2" Arjun's 11th directorial is gearing up for its release. Sep 6, 2014
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Sukna land case: Lt Gen (retd) PK Rath gets clean chit

Bhubaneswar, Sept 06 (ANI): The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has quashed the court martial of former 33 Corps commander Lieutenant General P K Rath, one of the four generals indicted in the infamous Sukna land scam case that rocked the Army five years ago. The Court imposed. Rs 1 lakh fine on the Army for causing loss of honour to Rath. The Tribunal also blamed the respondents in the case which included former Army chief and current Union minister Gen. VK Singh (retd.) for their acts which resulted in undue harassment and loss of reputation of Rath. Sep 6, 2014
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RSS magazine article on 'Love Jihad' receives political reactions

New Delhi/Lucknow/ Nagpur, Seo 06 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted to the controversial publication of love jihad related content in two of the RSS magazines. 'Love jihad' refers to Hindu girls being allegedly converted to Islam after a love marriage. Two RSS magazines have published forceful conversion of Hindu women related content on their front covers. While one cover says "Is love blind or is it business?" the other reads "Love Jihad, reality or rhetoric?" NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the agenda of RSS is to create terror in the country. SP leader Rajendra Choudhary said that the motive of the RSS behind these publications is to strike communal hatred and discord. Meanwhile, RSS supporter Virag Pachpore said that Love Jihad is a serious issue of concern among all political parties. Sep 6, 2014
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Rajnath Singh arrives in Srinagar to take stock of flood situation, announces compensation

Srinagar, Sep 06 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Srinagar city of Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the situation in the flood affected region. Singh couldn't take the aerial survey due to bad weather conditions but state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drove him in his car to show the damage. Singh assured that the central government will help the state in all possible manners and that it provide all relief whatsoever. Singh also announced compensation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 Lakh for kin of people who died due to the flood and Rs 50,000 for injured. Sep 6, 2014
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Bollywood stars dazzle cultural festival on Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune

Pune, Sep 06 (ANI): A cultural festival in Pune dazzled audience with classical dance performances by Bollywood stars.Veteran Bollywood actress and a noted classical dancer, Hema Malini opened the event with a stunning 'Ganesh Vandana' performance with daughter, Esha Deol, in honour of Lord Ganesha. The performance was a part of the Pune Festival which is held every year during the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi and has completed 25 successful years last year. Bollywood Actress Gracy Singh, along with her group, also presented a dance performance. Chairman of the Pune Festival Committee, Suresh Kalmadi said that they hoped to turn Pune into a tourist destination. Sep 6, 2014
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SAD stage protest against RSS's 'Hindu nation' remark

New Delhi, Sept 06 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday protested against RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark last month that India is a Hindu nation. The slogan-shouting and banner holding SAD members demonstrated at the office of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in New Delhi that is the parent body of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Last month Bhagwat had also said Hindutva is the identity of India.SAD leader Paramjit Singh Sarna called it an attack on Sikh community. Sep 6, 2014
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Politicos react as BJP says it's ready for elections in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Commenting on the possibility of BJP forming a government in Delhi, BJP Delhi President Satish Upadhyay on Saturday said that the BJP is ready for fresh elections even if they are held tomorrow. He said that the people of Delhi will vote for the BJP in the same way that they did during Lok Sabha elections. The Congress and other parties had accused BJP for running away from the elections after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung had appealed to the President to give permission to invite the single largest part to form its government. Manish Tewari said that if BJP is ready for the elections then the Governor should recommend the Election Commission that election in Delhi should take place with the rest of the states. NCP Leader, Majid Memon, commenting on the Delhi's political scenario said that since no party can prove its majority until and unless horse trading takes place, hence the best option would be that Delhi goes for polls all over again. CPI leader Atul Anjan, however feels that the reason of this political turmoil is AAP and its leader Arvind Kejriwal who ran away when he was given the power to run the government. Sep 6, 2014
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Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey of flood affected areas in JandK

Onboard/ Jammu, Sept 06 (ANI): Amid the massive disaster created by floods and downpour in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday took an aerial survey of flood affected areas in the state. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh accompanied Singh. In Jammu, the authorities closed four bridges connecting two parts of the city after they suffered damage as River Tawi flowed above the danger mark. Authorities had also declared a disaster alert after two days of heavy rain hit villages across the state, causing the worst flooding in two decades. Meanwhile, a flood-affected resident of Jammu said all the belongings in his house have been washed away by the flood water and they were asked by the authorities to evacuate the place. Sep 6, 2014
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Hilary Duff claims leaked nude snaps are 'fake'

New Delhi, September 6 (ANI): Hilary Duff has claimed that the naked pictures of her which were leaked online were all fraud. The rep for the 26-year-old actress confirmed that the snaps were fake from neck down as they didn't have the star's birthmarks or tattoos, and they had contacted the FBI to take action and catch the hacker, a leading daily reported. The news comes after nude photos of more than 100 celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton, both of whom had confirmed the pictures to be of them, were leaked online. Sep 6, 2014
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Train halts in Kashmir due to landslide, heavy rains

Udhampur, Sep 06 (ANI): A train bound to Katra in Jammu and Kashmir was halted after landslides and heavy rains caused the tracks to clog. New Delhi to Katra bound 'Shri Shakti Express' train was forced to halt at the Ramnagar railway station in Udhampur district of the state. Passengers said since the train has stopped the authorities have not done much to improve the situation. The services of this train were started in July to facilitate the pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi. Nearly 100 people have been killed due to floods in Kashmir as rivers in the region flowed above the danger mark due to incessant rains. Sep 6, 2014
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Congress urges govt to dismiss talks with Pak after Al Qaeda threats

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Leader of Congress party, Manish Tewari, on Saturday (September 06), urged the ruling BJP to dismiss talks with Pakistan in wake of the recent threats from Al-Qaeda signalling the formation of a militant group in the Indian subcontinent. Tewari also urged the government to form its Pakistan policy after having the matter investigated. Al Qaeda leader, Ayman al Zawahri, on September 03 announced the formation of an Indian branch of his militant group and said would spread Islamic rule and "raise the flag of jihad" across the subcontinent. Sep 6, 2014
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Finding Fanny with Deepika, Arjun and Homi

New Delhi, September 6 (ANI): Director Homi Adjania along with Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor promoted the film in New Delhi. In an exclusive interview given to ANI, tehy spoke about the film, their experiences and much more. Sep 6, 2014
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Key Indian Mujahideen terrorist arrested from Saharanpur

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): A key terrorist of India Mujahideen, Ejaz Sheikh, was arrested by the Special Cell of Police in Saharanpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Special Commissioner of Special Cell, SN Srivastava said on Saturday that Sheikh was a key terrorist who used to provide logistics to other IM terrorists and was an expert in technology. He added that Sheikh was involved in German Bakery Blast, Jama Masjid blast and Varanasi blast as his key operations. Srivastava also said that Sheikh used to create forged documents and mail ids which were used by terrorists in seeking admissions, renting property and buying sim card other than sending threat mails. Sep 6, 2014
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Musical music launch of Khoobsurat

Mumbai, September 6 (ANI): Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan hosted a Khoobsurat music launch of their forthcoming movie “Khoobsurat” in Mumbai recently. Keeping in tone with the fun and groovy music of their upcoming film, Sonam and Fawad were seen in a party mood at the music launch. Sonam looked drop dead gorgeous in a black crop top with a floral printed flared skirt and black jacket. Hair braided from one side, black printed heels, and a pink lip completed her look. While Fawad looked as handsome as ever in a grey suit paired perfectly with a black shirt. The event saw rocking live performances by Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sona Mohapatrra. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the movie also features Kirron Kher and Ratna Pathak and will hit the screens on September 19. Sep 6, 2014
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Traditional pookkalam adds colourful touch to Onam in Kerala

Kochi, Sep 06 (ANI): People in Kerala ushered in festive spirit of harvest festival of Onam with the making of colourful traditional patterns from flowers. Residents from different parts of Kochi city participated in a contest organised at a mall where they created ‘pookkalam’ - traditional designs and patterns made on floor by arranging flowers of different varieties and colours - which is followed as a ritual in almost every household of Kerala as part of celebration during the ten-day Onam festival. The winning team was awarded the cash prize of rupees 20,000 and exciting gifts from the sponsors. Sep 6, 2014
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Flood water enters homes and buildings in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 06 (ANI): Incessant rain disrupted the life of the common man as flood water entered homes and buildings in Kashmir. Authorities declared a disaster alert in the northern region after two days of heavy rain hit villages across the Kashmir valley, causing the worst flooding in two decades. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, said that the floods have so far claimed nearly 100 people, as rivers in the region flow above danger mark due to incessant rains. During a rescue operation, rescuers recovered the bodies of at least 50 members of a wedding party aboard an ill fated bus that was washed away by flash floods. A local, Farooq Ahmad, told that the administration has not taken concrete steps to drain the flood water out of residential areas. The state's main river Jhelum and its tributaries are flowing several feet above the danger mark. Sep 6, 2014
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Assam: Two school girls found hanging from a tree in Karimganj

Karimganj, Sep 06 (ANI): In another shameful crime against women, two school girls were found dead in Karimganj district in Assam. Two Assam school girls, who had been missing from their homes since Wednesday, were found hanging from a tree on Thursday in the state's Karimganj district, close to the Bangladesh border. The police suspect that the girls were raped and then murdered. According to the police, the bodies have been recovered and sent for a post-mortem. Only after the post-mortem and forensic reports, will the police be able determine the cause of death and if the girls had been molested. The girls were studying in class eighth and ninth and had gone missing from their schools since Wednesday. Sep 6, 2014
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Politicos welcome nuclear deal signed between India and Australia

New Delhi, Sep 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday welcomed nuclear deal signed between India and Australia. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that it was essential and that PM Narendra Modi has worked tremendously for the nation. Meanwhile, Congress and NCP also welcomed the move but said that BJP along with Modi should thank the previous UPA government for the development. Sep 6, 2014
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