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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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PM Modi pays tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his 157th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his 157th birth anniversary, and urged people to visit Kranti Teerth, a memorial that celebrates Varma's life and contribution to India's freedom movement. Modi tweeted, "On his birth anniversary, I bow to Shyamji Krishna Varma. A devout patriot, he inspired several nationalists, both in India and overseas. Shyamji Krishna Varma was closely associated with India House, which was a very active hub for the nationalist movement in London." "In 2003, I had the honour to bring Shyamji Krishna Varma's ashes back to India from Switzerland. In 2010, we dedicated Kranti Teerth to the nation. Kranti Teerth is a memorial that celebrates Shyamji Krishna Varma's life and contribution, " he added. Oct 4, 2014
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At least 32 people killed and many other injured in Patna stampede, probe underway

Patna, Oct 04 (ANI): At least 32 people were killed and manyothers injured in a major stampede in Patna city of Bihar during celebrations of Dussehra. The incident took place at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Eyewitness's said that chaos was created after an electric wire fell on the ground. According to reports, most of the deceased are women and children. The injured were immediately rushed to Patna Medical College Hospital. District Magistrate, Manish Verma confirmed the death toll and said that the injured were under treatment in the hospital. Meanwhile, locals blamed the absence of any lighting at the venue for the accident and also the police who they alleged had kept two of the four exits closed for the VIP movement. The state government has also announced ex-gratia of Rs. 3 lakh each for the next of kin of the dead. Oct 4, 2014
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US demonstrators back Hong Kong protesters

In a sign of solidarity for the protestors in Hong Kong people descend on Times Square in New York, sporting umbrellas, a symbol of the pro-democracy movement. Duration: 01:24 Oct 2, 2014
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Kiran Bedi, Amir Khan laud PM Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' initiative

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean India' campaign has been appreciated by Actor Aamir Khan along with social activist and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi. Social activist and former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Thursday said that 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' is a very positive campaign and that any movement that is started by the leadership by setting an example is going to have an impact on the people. Meanwhile, speaking out in support of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' Bollywood actor Aamir Khan said, that clean India movement is the right kind of gift that we can give Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday. Oct 2, 2014
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