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Narendra Modi to lay Sardar Patel statue foundation stone today

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the construction of what he bills as the world's biggest statue, a 182-metre iron and bronze structure being built at a cost of Rs. 2074 crore to honour India's "iron man" Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 138th birth anniversary. BJP leader Captain Abhimanyu said that today is the landmark day in the history of the nation and 1.5 crore people are proud today as they are being able to commemorate the works of Mr. Sardar Patel. The statue is to be built on an island called Sadhu Bet on the river Narmada in Gujarat, the home state of both Sardar Patel and Modi. Oct 31, 2013
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Oommen Chandy hurt as LDF protesters started stone pelting

Kannur, Oct 28 (ANI): Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy was injured after protesters pelted stones at his car in Kannur town. Chandy sustained minor injuries on his forehead and his car’s windowpanes were broken when an ongoing campaign by CPI (M)-led LDF over the solar panel scam turned violent on Sunday evening. According to local media, provincial main opposition CPI (M) could be behind the protest. The incident happened when Chandy was on his way to attend the 43rd Kerala Police Annual Athletic Meet and also a public meeting organized by the Congress party. Oct 28, 2013
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Abhishek - Aishwarya to co-host fund raising event with Sharon Stone

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are all set to co-host a fund raising event with Hollywood actress Sharon Stone. The couple will be co-hosting a fund raising event for AIDS Research amfAR India, at its inaugural fund raising event that's to be held in Mumbai. Talking about this, Sharon Stone said that they are grateful and humbled to be welcomed by the Indian community and share knowledge that's provided by the Indian government. Well...that's indeed a very generous thought of you all!! Oct 18, 2013
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Flood of Muslim pilgrims stone devil in final hajj ritual

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims converged on the Mina valley in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in a symbolic stoning of the devil, the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims say the reduction in the number of people attending this year is making the event run more smoothly. Oct 15, 2013