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Nation pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 30th death anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): The nation is paying tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 30th death anniversary on Friday. Congress Party President and Indira Gandhi's daughter-in-law Sonia Gandhi and members of her family were the first to reach Shakti Sthal, the memorial dedicated to Indira Gandhi to pay a floral tribute. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also present at the venue. Other leaders and people from all walks of life are expected to follow. Indira Gandhi fell to assassins' bullets on this day in 1984 at her 1, Safdarjung Road residence in New Delhi. She was killed by her Sikh bodyguards more than four months after Operation Blue Star, which was launched on the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Functions will also be held at the Indira Gandhi Memorial at 1 Safdarjung Road. Meanwhile, President Pranab Mukherjee also paid tribute at Shakti Sthal to mark Indira Gandhi's death anniversary. Oct 31, 2014
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PM Modi advocates for unity in India on guidelines of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Delhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Modi said that the country which forgets its history can never make history and that India can never forget or divide its history. He also talked about Patel’s association with Mahatma Gandhi. Modi said that India is a country of unity and diversity and that is the strength of the nation. Further, he also paid respect to Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. Oct 31, 2014
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Modi govt announces Rs 5 lakh additional compensation to kin of 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): In a significant move, Narendra Modi headed government on Thursday announced additional compensation of Rs 5 lakh to kin of 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims. Over 3,000 victims of the 1984 violence, triggered by the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, are likely to benefit from the government's announcement. This announcement comes a day ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Sikh riots. The order was passed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who took the decision after a high-level meeting where the issue of compensation to civilian victims of communal, terrorist or Naxal violence was discussed. Oct 30, 2014
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Music video launched on Modi's Clean India vision

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): Singer and Producer Ravindra Singh along with singer Mohit Chauhan launched a music video supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Clean India mission and his vision of development, in showbiz capital Mumbai. Modi had launched the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' or Clean India Mission, on birth anniversary of freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi to modernise sanitation within five years. The video titled 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' (One India, glorious India) has been released to create awareness among the masses on cleanliness. Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini and top sporting stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Mahindra Singh Dhoni, Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom and Sushil Kumar feature in the video. The video is directed by film and television actor, Rajeev Khandelwal, and lyrics are given by Rani Malik. Meanwhile, Mohit Chauhan praised Ravindra Singh and his team for his efforts in raising awareness on sanitation. Oct 29, 2014
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PM Modi holds talk with Vietnam PM to boost ties

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Vietnam Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday (October 28) to boost bilateral and regional ties. Earlier in the day, Dung received a ceremonial reception at Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati Bhawan. Dung, accompanied by his wife, Tran Tanh Kiem, also visited the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and paid rich tributes. Dung arrived in India on Monday and began his two-day visit by landing in Bihar where he visited holy town Bodh Gaya and paid obeisance at Mahabodi Temple, believed to be the site of Lord Buddha's enlightenment. The strengthening of ties between India and Vietnam, in defence as well comes as both are embroiled in territorial disputes with China. Oct 28, 2014
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Vietnam PM receives ceremonial reception at presidential palace in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Vietnam Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung received a ceremonial reception on Tuesday at the Presidential Palace, Rashtrapati Bhawan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to India to enhance bilateral and regional ties. He was received by Modi and a retinue of Indian officials after which he inspected a ceremonial Guard of Honour. Later Dung, accompanied with his wife, Tran Tanh Kiem visited the memorial of India's iconic freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi in the capital, New Delhi. Dung's visit to India comes just a month after India's president, Pranab Mukherjee, travelled to his country. Oct 28, 2014
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Will not resort to vendetta politics, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar, on Monday (October 27), chaired his first cabinet meeting and said all plans and agendas of previous government led by Congress party will be reviewed. Khattar, 60, who is a former member of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), took oath as the 10th state chief of Haryana on October 26, after the BJP won the state polls with a clear mandate last week. BJP won 47 of 90 seats in Haryana. During a news briefing in Chandigarh, Khattar said that policies beneficial for people will only be continued. He added that a review did not mean total scrapping of previous plans. Khattar said that any improper dealings will be dealt with as per law, when asked about land dealings of Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Oct 27, 2014
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