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Security tightened outside jail ahead of Jayalalitha's release

Bangalore, Oct 18 (ANI): AIADMK Chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalaithaa will be released from the Bangalore central jail this afternoon, after the Supreme Court granted her interim bail on medical grounds on Friday. Security has been tightened outside the Parappana Agrahara jail ahead of Jayalalithaa's release who was languishing in jail for the past 20 days after being held guilty in a disproportionate assets case. The police have also imposed restriction on the movement of people under section 144 in one kilometer radius around the Central Jail. A petition has also been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to shift Jayalalithaa from Bangalore to the Chennai Central Prison. Oct 18, 2014
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Sania Mirza and Shobhaa De participate in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Mumbai/ Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' forward, Tennis Player Sania Mirza and Renowned Author Shobhaa De wielded broom on Thursday. Mirza applauded the initiative by PM Modi. She further nominated Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sajid Khan, PV Sindhu and Abhinav Bindra among others. Shobhaa De also appreciated the campaign and said termed it as an important national movement. She went on to nominate Rajdeep Sardesai among others. Oct 16, 2014
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UK culture secretary announces funds to boost ties with India

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Britain's Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, lauded creative minds in India and announced £ 1.5 million funds in a bid to boost cultural exchange between the two countries. Javid said the funds will help in giving a push to Indian museum movement as the country has strong cultural roots. He added that the UK was a world leader in museum management and it would like to share experience with many countries around the world. This initiative has been taken in the backdrop of 'Re-Imagine India' project that will provide opportunities for developing collaborations and cultural exchanges through showcasing the best of British and Indian arts. Javid also met Union Culture Minister Shripad Yesso Naik and signed documents to build creative connection between the two nations. Oct 16, 2014
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Femen activist fined in France for stabbing Putin waxwork

A Ukrainian member of the Femen movement is slapped with over 6,000 euros ($7,300) in fines for impaling a wax statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin with a stake, while bare-breasted, in a Paris museum. Duration: 00:58 Oct 15, 2014
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Political leaders laud Nobel Peace Prize Awardee Kailash Satyarthi

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday lauded Indian Child Rights Activist Kailash Satyarthi, who won Nobel Peace Prize, along with Pakistani teenaged activist Malala Yousafzai. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi saluted their efforts. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said it sent a message to India and Pakistan to observe peace. BJD leader Jay Panda urged co-citizens to join the movement to protect children’s right to education. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party sought the country’s highest civilian award for Satyarthi. Oct 11, 2014
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