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Diwali celebrations: People light 51,000 lamps in Pune's Shaniwar Wada palace

Pune, Oct 21 (ANI): Pune illuminated the famed historic monument, Shaniwar Wada palace built in 1746, the seat of Peshwa rule, with 51,000 oil lamps to mark the beginning of festivities ahead of festival of lights, Diwali. The tradition dates back to the time of Maratha Empire and was stopped by the British during pre-independence period. Shaniwar Wada is a historic monument. Pune's Diwali festival starts from here. This tradition has been in practice since last 14 years but was stopped in 1818 by the British. A laughing club Chaitanya Hasya Yog Mandal (CHYM) in the year 2000 resumed this tradition. This lighting up of these numerous lamps marks the beginning of festivities of Diwali in Pune city. Director of Chaitanya Hasya Club Arun Pathak, said residents of Pune start the festivities with this lighting event of 'Deep Utsav' every year. Oct 21, 2014
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Diesel prices deregulated, domestic gas price brought down: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday briefed media on the cabinet meeting. Jaitley said that the diesel prices have been deregulated and the prices will be according to the market. He added that cabinet has also decided to relaunch direct benefit transfer in a more effective manner. He further said that the price of natural gas has been brought down to $5.61/MMBtu. Oct 18, 2014
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Black money case: Jaitley says Govt not reluctant to reveal names

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Denying the allegations by the opposition in the black money case, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said that the Narendra Modi led government is not reluctant to reveal names of tax evaders who have stashed black money in foreign accounts.The government told the Supreme Court earlier today that it cannot publicly disclose names linked to black money. Oct 17, 2014
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Thala Diwali Wishes!

Thala 55's, presumably final shooting schedule is currently underway in Andhra Pradesh. The buzz said it , because the scene is shot in a prison setup in Rajahmundy. while we know that Ajith is doing so many getups in the film, he was spotted with the bearded look along with co-star and villain of the fim Arun Vijay for this particular sequence. It is possible that they wrap the shoot after this schedule. Oct 17, 2014
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PM Modi meets top military officers at Combined Commanders' Conference

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met top military officers at the defence ministry War Room at a time when tension continues along the border with both China and Pakistan. The Combined Commanders' Conference is the first meeting of the prime minister with all top commanders, including the three service chiefs. The three service chiefs are expected to give elaborate presentations to the prime minister on the security scenario. The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, will make the first presentation, followed by the Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan and the Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh. The prime minister and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley will address the conference. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary RK Mathur, among others are attending the conference. Oct 17, 2014
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Govt's scheme of easy housing loan welcomed in J and K: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that the Central Government's scheme of easy housing loan has been launched in the flood affected state of Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that various ministries have been announcing schemes for rehabilitation in areas affected by natural calamities but this easy housing loan scheme by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been welcomed by the people in Jammu and Kashmir and will be successful. Oct 15, 2014
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Omar Abdullah offers solace to migrants displaced due to unprovoked firing by Pak along J and K bord

Jammu, Oct 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited migrants displaced in the intensified cross-border firing between India and Pakistan as they sought shelter far from homes. A total of nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since fighting erupted more than a week ago along a 200-km (125-mile) stretch of border in the disputed region of Kashmir. Abdullah said that the government is trying its best to help the migrants. India's Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has accused Pakistan of making unprovoked attacks on Indian-controlled Kashmir and threatened heavy retaliation. While visiting migrants seeking shelter in a school in Kathua district in the city, Abdullah told mediapersons, that the migrants have demanded small one-room houses far from border areas to escape cross-border firing in future. Oct 10, 2014
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