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Arvind Sharma quits Congress to join BSP, Mayawati declares him Haryana CM Candidate

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Arvind Sharma on Sunday quit Congress to join BSP alleging that the Congress party in Haryana play politics of caste and turn a blind eye to the cause of the downtrodden. Meanwhile, BSP Chief Mayawati welcomed Sharma to the party and said that if the party gets a chance to form government in the state, Shama would be the chief minister candidate. Mayawati also alleged that there is dynasty politics in Haryana. Aug 17, 2014
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Uttarakhand CM says situation under control as rain wreak havoc in state

Dehradun, Aug 17 (ANI): Talking about the ongoing havoc created by incessant rain in Uttarakhand, state Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the situation is under control and the government is doing all to provide possible help. Rawat said that people are coming for help in housing, water and education. He also confirmed that 22 lives are lost in the rain and expressed grief over the same. The state chief minister also said that they are providing training to the volunteers to face the disaster so that they can help the people in time of trouble. Aug 17, 2014
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200 defy Ferguson curfew order

A crowd of some 200 demonstrators defy a curfew that came into effect in Ferguson, Missouri, days after police shot dead an unarmed black teen, triggering a wave of rioting. Duration: 00:40 Aug 17, 2014
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Is Jennifer Lawrence dating Chris Martin?

New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Coldplay singer Chris Martin is reportedly dating Jennifer Lawrence. According to E! Online, several sources have revealed that the 'Hunger Games' actress has been seeing the former husband of Gwyneth Paltrow since late June after she split from her on-off boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. Martin has been linked with numerous celebrities including Rihanna after he "consciously uncoupled" from the 'Iron Man' star, whoever the news hasn't been confirmed by the stars as yet. Aug 17, 2014
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NDA slams Nitish-Lalu alliance ahead of JD (U)-RJD rally in Chhapra

Patna, Aug 17 (ANI): The National Democratic Alliance parties BJP and LJP on Sunday slammed the alliance of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar ahead of JD (U)-RJD rally in Chhapra. Law Minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that both Nitish and Lalu were separate since a long time and were forced to unite with an aim to stand against Narendra Modi. Prasad also said that people of Bihar will decide which leader to choose. Meanwhile, LJP leader Chirag Paswan slammed Lalu's comedy stints to remain in public view and said that Nitish-Lalu alliance will be a failure. He also said that NDA will aim to win all 10 seats of Bihar in the Assembly Polls. Aug 17, 2014
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LKG student badly beaten by teacher in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Aug 17 (ANI): An LKG student was badly beaten by the school teacher in Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar area on Sunday. The child has received red marks and wounds on his back and arms. The victim's relative said that the child was beaten by his teacher with iron rod for not completing his drawing work. She added that a complaint has been made and police has assured investigation. Aug 17, 2014
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Kimye 'happily' in love post wedding

New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who have a 14-month-old daughter North West together are said to be "happily" in love. An insider said that the 37-year-old rapper treats his 33-year-old reality star wife like a princess and loves her a lot, a leading web portal reported. The source added that the pair, who consider every moment they are together precious, want just to "be together as a family". Aug 17, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj shares five-point vision plan to boost ties with Singapore

Singapore, Aug 17 (ANI): India's Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, shared a five-point vision plan to bolster bilateral ties with the island nation Singapore. Swaraj arrived in Singapore on Saturday to flag off year-long celebrations to mark 50 years of relationship between the two countries. Swaraj briefed the Singapore ministers about Indian government's plan to build 100 smart cities, and encouraged the Singapore companies to invest in India's ambitious 100 smart cities project. Aug 17, 2014
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Saharanpur riots: BJP MP named in probe report by 5 member committee

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): A five-member committee on Sunday submitted its report on the causes of the communal violence in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh last month to the state's Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. While the panel blamed the local administration for failing to bring the riots under control in the initial stage, it also accused local BJP MP Raghav Lakhanpal of inciting communal hatred in the area. The riots led to loss of nearly Rs 250 crore to the city. Politicos from different parties reacted differently over the matter. Aug 17, 2014
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Kites over Delhi mark independence

On Independence Day, Delhi's skies fill with colorful kites as locals head to their roofs to practice kite flying, a traditional pastime that for many symbolizes India's freedom from British rule. Duration: 02:10 Aug 17, 2014
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Reactions flow in as Pakistan violates ceasefire in RS Pura

New Delhi/ Ghaziabad, Aug 17 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Sunday as Pakistan violated yet another ceasefire along the Indo-Pak border. Pakistani troops carried out unprovoked firing at RS Pura sector of Jammu and Kashmir early on Sunday. The Pakistani soldiers began firing at two BSF posts Arania area of RS Pura from 3:00 am today till 5:00 am. There has been a series of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in the past two months. Speaking over this, NCP leader Majid Memon said that since the day PM took oath ceasefire violations are happening. Aug 17, 2014
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Abundant yield of Dutch varieties encourages apple growers in Uttarakhand

Nainital, Aug 17 (ANI): Encouraged by the abundant yield of the Dutch varieties in their orchards in the very first year, apple growers in the Uttarakhand plan to expand the cultivation of the fruit. Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies based in Nainital city of Uttarakhand were experimenting with Dutch apple varieties in various apple belts of the state for the last seven years. Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies have come out with m-06, m-09 and m-111varieties of apple seeds, keeping in mind the climate and soil quality of Uttarakhand. Director of Indo-Dutch Horticulture Technologies, Sudhir Chaddha, said that the best thing about these seeds is that they yield fruit year after year. Aug 17, 2014
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Bangladesh PM alleges BNP founder involved in killing of father of the nation

Dhaka, Aug 17 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister alleged that the founder of the opposition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Ziaur Rahman was involved in the killing of the father of the nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family, 39 years ago. Mujibur, or Mujib as he was popularly called, was killed along with most of his family members on August 15, 1975 in a revolt by young army officers. One of his two surviving daughters, Sheikh Hasina, is now the country's prime minister. Addressing a gathering of the ruling Awami League party, Hasina said that the interview with Anthony Mascaren of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has clearly stated facts about the assassination. Aug 17, 2014
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Floods and landslides grind normal life to a halt in northern India

West Bengal/ Uttarakhand, Aug 17 (ANI): Incessant rains leading to heavy floods and landslides across various cities of northern India disrupted routine lives of people and caused immense damage to life and property. Rescue operations are underway in Uttarakhand state as cloudburst isolated villages, washed away roads and bridges and turned normal life topsy turvy. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) dug out two people buried under debris due to landslides and floods in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The situation is no less dangerous in northern Haridwar city and Jalpaiguri city of West Bengal, where houses collapsed due to torrential rains and massive floods. The situation has become so bad that people are forced to swim through the flooded roads if they have to go anywhere. Aug 17, 2014
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