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Indian aid worker abducted in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that Militants abducted an Indian aid worker in Herat city of Afghanistan. Akbaruddin said that the Indian national who was working with a non governmental organization (NGO) in the education sector and the Consulate in Herat is in constant touch with the Afghanistan government. The kidnapping has come after the Indian Consulate in Herat province was attacked by suicide bombers on May 23. Jun 3, 2014
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Odisha officials rescue 32 child labourers

Gajapati, June 02 (ANI): The district administration of Odisha along with a child welfare committee rescued 32 children on Monday, who were working at a construction site in Karnataka. Children, belonging to Maoist-affect areas in Odisha, were working as construction labourers in Karnataka. Twenty-one girls and 12 boys, aged between 6 and 14, were rescued and brought to a home in Gajapati district in Odisha. Niranjan Majhi, a broker, had lured parents of the children on the premise that their children would get free accommodation and would be able to study in English medium schools. He also promised parents that they would be allowed to visit their children once a year. Jun 2, 2014
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MHA demands implementation of SC/ ST act in Badaun gang-rape case

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the Home ministry has written a letter to the Uttar Pradesh government and demanded the implementation of SC/ ST act in the Badaun gang-rape case. He said that this is very normal and the letter contains only what was required to be done. Jun 2, 2014
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Priority is to build self confidence and develop economic policies: D Pradhan

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): MoS for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday stated that his priority in the department will be to build self confidence and develop economic policies. Pradhan stated that economy has improved since the new BJP government took charge of the nation. He added that their aim is to buy fuel at low price and deliver the best for people's convenience. May 31, 2014
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Health Minister's clarion call for students to campaign against tobacco consumption

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, flagged off a rally of school students in New Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of 'World No Tobacco Day' to draw attention towards the health risks associated with tobacco consumption. The rally was part of the activities taken up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the WHO, to mark the 'World No Tobacco Day' in order to promote the theme 'Raise taxes on tobacco to reduce tobacco consumption' for this year. Globally, every year, 31st May is observed as World No Tobacco Day. Interacting with participants of the rally, he said that the health ministry is working towards advocating policies that could help reduce tobacco- related health risks and ensuring at the same time that the laws implemented by the state governments are made people friendly. He further added that the rally is organized to spread awareness, especially among students, so that they come forward and campaign against tobacco in India. May 30, 2014
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Gujarat govt dropped idea of Modi's biography in school curriculum post his refusal

Ahmedabad, May 30 (ANI): Gujarat Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama on Friday said that the state government has dropped the idea of including Narendra Modi's biography in school curriculum. Chudasama said that Modi this morning called him to request that anything on a living person should not be included in school syllabus. The education minister said that Modi has been working efficiently for the state and is a role model of Gujarat and that the ministry thought that students should know about him. May 30, 2014
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