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Shiv Sena leader can be penalized for force-feeding fasting Muslim: Lawyer

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): An advocate of Supreme Court on Thursday said that the Shiv Sena leader, who force-fed a fasting Muslim, is liable to face legal action under Indian Penal Code (IPC) for hurting religious sentiments. Shiv Sena leader Rajan Vichare was caught on a video trying to force-feed a Muslim caterer, Arshad Zubair, when the food served in Maharashtra Sadan was not up to his standards. Meanwhile, Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui slammed the state government of Maharashtra which has said it will respond on this issue after ascertaining full facts. Congress leader Manish Tewari also condemned the incident. Jul 24, 2014
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Lucy Lawless to star in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D'

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Lucy Lawless is set to join the cast of Marvel's hit superhero-based TV series ' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' The 46-year-old former 'Xena: Warrior Princess' star, who is also an environmental campaigner and Greenpeace ambassador, has been signed for the ABC show's second season, which is due to air in September 2014. The series, which shows the Marvel superheroes fighting world threats post an epic Battle of New York, has not yet revealed Lawless' role or the details on how many episodes she'll appear in. Jul 24, 2014
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Decline in insurgency brings development in rural Tripura

Tripura, July 24 (ANI): Situated close to Bangladesh border, Bhagaban Chowdhury Para in West Tripura district was affected by militancy and was least developed with no `pucca’ roads, drinking water, education or electricity. With the decline in insurgency, the things are no longer the same. The road infrastructure in the village has improved with the implementation of various government-run schemes like MGNREGA and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Many of the tribal people who were earlier into Jhum cultivation have become settled farmers under the Tribal Jhumia Rehabilitation Scheme and Integrated Tribal Development Project. Many of them have taken up rubber cultivation. Jul 24, 2014
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Narayan Rane meets Rahul Gandhi, conveys his complains

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Congress leader Narayan Rane on Thursday met party Vice President Rahul Gandhi and conveyed his grievances and complains. He said that no assurance was given by Gandhi and that the vice president will meet Sonia Gandhi over the same. Jul 24, 2014
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Rural development most challenging field of economic activity: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Addressing the National Seminar for Rural Finance, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that rural development is the most challenging field of economic activity. Jaitley also used the occasion for congratulating the National Bank for Agricultural & Rural development (NABARD) for having completed 32 years of fruitful and productive existence. Jaitley stressed upon the problems before rural development, adding that a majority of India’s population lives in rural areas and depend on farming for subsistence. The finance minister also brought up the issue of quality of life in rural areas of India saying that there are miles to go before achieving satisfaction. Jul 24, 2014
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Uthama Villain Release Postponed

Kamal Hassan’s Uthama Villain was planned to be released on September, but it will be postponed to October, cited sources in the industry. Uththama Villain directed by Ramesh Aravind is produced by Kamal's RajKamal Films and N Lingusamy's Thirupathy Brothers. Jul 24, 2014
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Gazans survey damage after Israeli strikes

Washington's top diplomat said global efforts to end 17 days of bloodshed in Gaza were progressing as the Palestinian death toll rose to 718 on Thursday. Duration: 01:11 Jul 24, 2014
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Condemned man's US execution takes nearly two hours

America's death penalty debate raged Thursday after it took nearly two hours for Arizona to execute a prisoner who lost a Supreme Court battle challenging the experimental lethal drug cocktail. Duration: 00:55 Jul 24, 2014
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How to remove egg smells

Eating eggs will cause the odor to linger on which is annoying. At times your hand, the plate or the frying pan also smells of egg even after washing the utensil. Here are tips on getting rid of egg smells. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoKitchenTips?fref=ts Twitter - https://twitter.com/kitchentips1 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoKitchenTips A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com Jul 24, 2014
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Yemen president urges unity in visit to restive north

Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi called Wednesday for unity during a visit to the northern city of Amran, briefly seized by Shiite rebels in clashes with government forces and loyal tribes. Duration: 01:09 Jul 24, 2014
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JD (U), BJP leaders clash in Bihar House

Patna, July 24 (ANI): Once companions in the NDA government, the JD (U) and BJP on Thursday clashed in the Bihar legislative council today with members of the two rival parties pushing each other in the presence of the parties_ leaders Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi. Jul 24, 2014
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JD (U), BJP leaders clash in Bihar House

Patna, July 24 (ANI): Once companions in the NDA government, the JD (U) and BJP on Thursday clashed in the Bihar legislative council today with members of the two rival parties pushing each other in the presence of the parties' leaders Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi. Jul 24, 2014
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BSE closes points 124.52 up on July 24

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 124.52 points up to stand at 26,271.85. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 34.85 points up to stand at 7,830.60. Financial Tech and Uco Bank were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.00% and 5.83% along with Bank of India and Reliance Capital Ltd. with an increase of 4.27% and 4.05% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include IPCA Lab and JPPOWER with a decrease of 13.06% and 7.02% along with Cairn India and Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. with a decrease of 6.67% and 6.06% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 3.67 points at 15,807.83 while the banking sector is up 77.29 points at 17,782.36 and the realty sector is up 6.28 points at 1,977.97. The Indian currency is 0.01% down at Rs 60.10 per dollar. Jul 24, 2014
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First look of movie _Mary Kom_

Mumbai, July 24 (ANI): Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra launched the trailer of her upcoming biopic drama film _Mary Kom_ on Wednesday along with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and producer Omung Kumar in India_s showbiz capital, Mumbai. Priyanka, who will be seen playing the role of boxer Mary Kom in the film, came up on the stage donning a boxing robe. Calling it the hardest film of her career, she said she drew inspiration from Olympic boxing champion Kom herself. Meanwhile, producer of the film, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, said Mary Kom is an inspiration for all generations. The film is slated to release on 5th September 2014. Jul 24, 2014
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Staying sober helped my sex-life: Daniel Radcliffe

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Daniel Radcliffe admitted that being off the booze has improved his _between the sheets_ skills. The 25-year-old star, who was known to have had a drinking problem while he was filming the Potter movies, said that he was one of the privileged ones who had it really good at the first time, a leading daily reported. He added that but drunk experience wasn_t as bad as a friend of his, who had ended up doing it with a stranger under a bridge. Daniel, who quit drinking back in 2010 to focus on his career, also claimed that his nude role on the stage show _Equus_ had helped him with women. Jul 24, 2014
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Relative of victims mourn as death toll reaches 48 in Taiwan plane crash

Taiwan, July 24 (ANI): At least 48 people were killed and 10 people were injured when a twin-engine turboprop plane crashed while attempting to land in Taiwan_s Penghu Islands, said Taiwan_s Civil Aeronautics Administration. Taiwan_s Vice Minister of Civil Aeronautics Administration, Li Wan-Li confirmed on Thursday that a black box had been found for the TransAsia Airways turboprop plane that crashed during a thunderstorm. Meanwhile, relatives of the victims mourn their death and questioned the administration on lack of safety precautions. Relative of another pilot who was killed in the crash mourned on her loss. Jul 24, 2014
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon visits Baghdad for talks with Iraqi leaders

Baghdad, July 24 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for talks with Iraqi leaders on the ongoing fighting with the Islamic State and formation of a new Iraqi government. Ban, who has been on a Middle East tour to seek an end to the fighting in Gaza, is expected to hold a joint news conference with Iraq_s Shi_ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and meet with the new Speaker of Iraq_s parliament Salim al-Jibouri. The advance by Sunni Islamist militants who seized swathes of northern Iraq last month has put the OPEC oil producer_s survival in jeopardy. Ban also condemned _in the strongest terms_ the systematic persecution of minority populations in Iraq by Islamic State (IS) and associated armed groups. Jul 24, 2014
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Woman gang-raped in moving car in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 24 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a 35-year old woman has alleged that she was gang-raped by two men in a moving car at Dharavi on July 22 in a moving car in Dharavi area. The accused are said to be known to the victim. The police have registered a case under Indian Penal Code sections 376 (D) for gang-rape and 34 (common intention). The victim was sent to a Hospital for medical examination. Jul 24, 2014