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President greets Maldives on eve of its Republic Day

New Delhi, Nov 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Maldives on the eve of their Republic Day that will be celebrated tomorrow. In his message to Maldivian President, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the President said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I am extremely happy to convey to Your Excellency and to the people of the Republic of Maldives, warm felicitations and good wishes on the occasion of your Republic Day." "Our two countries enjoy close and cordial relations based on mutual trust and cooperation. As India and Maldives celebrate the 50th year of the establishment of our diplomatic relations commencing November 2014, I am confident that our relationship will continue to expand and strengthen further in the coming years to the mutual benefit of our peoples," he added. Nov 10, 2014
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India sending 'chilling message' on environment: Greenpeace

Moves by India's new right-wing government to block Greenpeace funds and weaken environmental protection laws send a "chilling message", the head of the lobby group says, as he urges the prime minister to release the money. Duration: 00:55 Nov 10, 2014
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Odisha CM meets Finance Minister for aid post cyclone Hudhud

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi regarding the funds for the damages caused by cyclone Hudhud. Cyclone Hudhud had slammed into the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha last month, killing 41 people and tearing down tens of thousands of mud-and-thatch homes. Patnaik urged the Central government to release the funds similar to the advance of rupees 10 billion, which has been released to Andhra Pradesh. He further said they have also asked the government to release the due amount of rupees 399.83 crore from NDRF for the last year's cyclone Phailin. Nov 6, 2014
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Pakistan leader terms border blast as 'failed conspiracy', pays respect at Golden Temple

Amritsar, Nov 5 (ANI): A legislator from Pakistan Punjab Assembly, Suraiya Naseem termed the suicide attack at Wagah border as 'failed conspiracy' to create differences between the two neighbours, amid paying her respect at the Sikh shrine, Golden temple, in Amritsar recently. At least 60 people were killed and 110 wounded on November 02, when the explosion ripped through a car park about 500 metres from Pakistan's border gate just as hundreds of people left the daily performance. At least two Pakistani Taliban splinter groups have claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was revenge for the army's military operation against insurgents in the tribal region of North Waziristan. After offering prayers at Golden Temple, Naseem said that the militancy is a threat for both India and Pakistan, which needs to be tackled through mutual cooperation. Condemning the militant attack, Naseem said the blast at Wagah border on Pakistan side was an attempt to sour the relations between the two neighbours, but has miserably failed. Nov 5, 2014
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Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen Pledges to donate their eyes

Gurgaon, Nov 3 (ANI): The star cast of Ketan Mehta's forthcoming period drama 'Rang Rasiya', Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen pledged to donate their eyes at Mahindru Foundation's eye donation campaign held in Gurgaon to raise awareness as well as funds for eye donations. Speaking at the event both the actors urged people to be a part of this noble cause and donate their eyes. The team raised funds for two upcoming eye-banks – one in association with Lotus Eye Hospital, Mumbai and other in association with Bhuvneshwari Madharai's Ashram, Rishikesh. Nov 3, 2014