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Chinese lights dominate Indian market ahead of festival of lights

Kanpur, Oct 09 (ANI): As customers preferred Chinese items ahead of Diwali, shopkeepers in Uttar Pradesh urged government to start making policies for 'Make in India' initiative to compete in the market. Traders in Kanpur said that to compete with demand for cheap Chinese lamps and lights, the government should formulate policies. A shopkeeper, Hanumanth Dikshit, who has been selling Chinese lights since 15 years now said Chinese products have a strong hold over the market. Another shopkeeper, Atul Tiwari, said if the products, sold by Chinese, could be made in India with better quality, they would have more demand. Oct 9, 2014
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Bottle crusher machine installed at railway station in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Oct 08 (ANI): As a part of recently launched 'Clean India Mission', railway authorities in Gujarat introduced hi-tech plastic bottle crushers where the plastic can be recycled and used again. In a bid to keep railway stations clean and recycle used plastic bottles, railway authorities in Ahmedabad installed the bottle crusher machine at a station. A ward assistant of Western Railways, Atul Tripathi, said this was the first time in India that such an initiative was undertaken. If proven a success, it would be further taken to other cities. The eco-friendly initiative will generate employment and also benefit railways, economically. Oct 8, 2014
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Politicos condemn Pakistan for violating ceasefire again

Bhopal /Jammu and Kashmir /New Delhi /Lucknow, Oct 6 (ANI): Reacting to the latest ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC), politicos expressed grave concern and demanded strict action by the Indian government. At least five villagers were killed and around 30 injured as Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing of mortar bombs on the Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The leaders said that Pakistan is making lives of people of Jammu and Kashmir, who are still recuperating from the devastating floods, even more difficult. Oct 6, 2014
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AAP MLA Rajesh Garg asks Kejriwal to reconsider stance on polls, politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday reacted over AAP's Rohini MLA Rajesh Garg's letter to party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Garg reportedly wrote a scathing letter on a social networking site to Kejriwal, asking him to stop promoting "rich and corrupt" people in the party and reconsider his stance on fresh elections. Oct 6, 2014
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Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya take part in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Bodh Gaya, Oct 03 (ANI): Buddhist monks in holy town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar took part in cleanliness drive as a part of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On Thursday, a holiday for Gandhi's birthday, Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, to modernise sanitation within five years. A Buddhist monk, Ajay said that Modi's campaign will be taken forward by all the monasteries across the state. The ministers and government officials also across India wielded broom and swept streets and offices as part of Modi's pet project. Oct 3, 2014
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Vishal Bhardwaj Launches His Movie Books

Vishal Bhardwaj is already with the release of his next movie 'Haider' which stars Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor and Tabu. The event was a very unique book launch as the books were movies which were directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. At the launch were present celebs such as Pankaj Kapur, Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkana Sen Sharma, Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. The books are actually the various screenplays of 'Omkara', 'Maqbool' and 'Haider'. Oct 1, 2014
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Reactions flow in after fuel prices sees a slight drop

New Delhi/Noida, Oct 1 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Wednesday after there was a slight drop in the prices of petrol. CPI leader Atul Anjan and AAP leader Ashutosh said that the BJP government should not take the credit for the drop in the prices of the fuel since the decrease is a result of the drop in the fuel prices in the international market. Oct 1, 2014
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Politicos react on Narendra Modi's US visit

New Delhi/Noida, Oct 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New Delhi on Tuesday after a five-day visit to the United States. Prior to his departure, Prime Minister Modi shook hands with his supporters who had gathered at the Andrews Air Force Base here in large numbers. Politicos gave mixed reactions on Modi's US tour. Oct 1, 2014
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Politicos call Modi's showcase of confidence on 'patriotism' of Indian Muslims as late eye-opener

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Political leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's showcase of confidence on 'patriotism' of Indian Muslims a late eye-opener. Modi had said that Indian Muslims will fail Al Qaeda in the country. Congress leader Raj Babbar said that PM should understand that Muslims in India have a big role in developing the nation and that it is good that Modi has realized it though a little late. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that it is good on the part of Modi who is a supporter of RSS,w ho are killers of Mahatma Gandhi, to understand the worth of Indian Muslims. Sep 30, 2014
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Politicians critical of PM's 'points of concerns' in US even as BJP proud on issues raised

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit is coming to a close with series of events and meetings with high dignitaries, political leaders back in India remained critical of his 'points of concerns' raised in US. BJP remained proud on the issues raised by PM and said that the speech was comprehensive. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that it will be good if PM's words get converted into foreign funds for India. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Modi's visit came out to be a success but the story behind it is the effort put by his supporters to convince such support in US too. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that PM Modi's ideas only reflected his concern for the corporate and not the poor. He also said that the prime minister should see not to compromise on its interest over US's. Sep 30, 2014