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Priyanka Chopra encourages women empowerment at UNICEF event

Nagpur, Aug 11 (ANI): Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra stressed on the need for empowering women and inculcating into them the value of their life, which is demeaned generally by the male gender. Chopra discussed various social issues like domestic violence, gender inequality and importance for education of women as she addressed an event of UNICEF in Nagpur city of Maharashtra. The brand ambassador of UNICEF in India emphasised upon an education programme, Deepshikha aimed at empowering the fairer sex of the country socially, economically and morally. Chopra, in her address, cited several instances on how Indian women have supported their families in difficult times and proven themselves.

Aug 11, 2014

Amit Shah says Nitish sat in Lalu's lap for sake of power; RJD, JD (U) condemns

New Delhi/ Nagpur/ Patna, Aug 9 (ANI): BJP chief Amit Shah in BJP national council meet on Saturday said that just for the sake of power Nitish Kunar went and sat in Lalu Yadav's lap. This irked the leaders of the JD (U) and the RJD with both parties saying that Shah has no right to say such things.

Aug 9, 2014

Narayan Rane withdraws resignation, politicos react

New Delhi/ Nagpur, Aug 6 (ANI): The BJP took a dig at Congressman Narayan Rane, who on Tuesday back-tracked and withdrew his resignation from the Maharashtra Cabinet after publicly criticizing the party leadership and the Chief Minister. The Congress and the NCP however, said that Rane_s decision would strengthen the state cabinet.

Aug 6, 2014

Nagpur students send Rakhis to soldiers ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Nagpur, Aug 02 (ANI): School children from Maharashtra made attractive designer Rakhis for soldiers deployed on the nation's borders ahead of Raksha Bandhan. A Rakhi is the symbolic holy thread which a sister ties ceremoniously on the wrist of her brother as a mark of the revered bondage between them. To express the same, the students of Prahar Military School in Nagpur sent packages of handmade Rakhis to the various soldiers guarding the border. The Chief Guest at the event was Deputy Commandant Army Postal Services Kamptee, Lt. Col. SB Singh. Students tied Rakhis on Singh’s hand to show their respect and gratitude towards the Army. Singh expressed his joy and gratitude at this gesture. The Rakhis were handmade by the students of the school. The Prahar Institution and Prahar Military school have sent around 20,000 Rakhis to the Army this year.

Aug 2, 2014

Shiv Sena Women Wing President Murdered in Nagpur; One Held

Shiv Sena women wing President Aarti Borkar was hacked to death in Nagpur on Friday evening. Aarti was on her way to a restaurant with her husband when she was attacked with sharp weapons.

Aug 2, 2014

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Bhavan, Hyderabad

New AP Capital Preparations: Ministerial Delegation to Study Singapore's Infrastructure Model

The Andhra Pradesh government is to send a high-level delegation of both ministers and bureaucrats to Singapore in the third week of this month, to study the infrastructure and other facilities needed to build a worldclass capital city for the state.

Jul 17, 2014

India vs England 2014: Geoffrey Boycott Wants Seaming Wickets for Remaining Tests

Geoffrey Boycott has criticised the Trent Bridge wicket for not helping fast bowlers.

Jul 15, 2014

MGNREGA row: Nitin Gadkari turns down Vasundhara Rajes suggestions

New Delhi/ Nagpur, July 12 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Rural Development Minister Nitin Gadkari, who in a reply to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, rejected most of her suggestions on UPA’s flagship Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Jul 12, 2014

Raj Thackeray mocks Narendra Modi, politicos react

New Delhi/Nagpur, July 12 (ANI): MNS chief Raj Thackeray poked fun at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a student meet organized by the party and narrated a joke circulating in social media over PM's big promises. Thackrey's joke came as a surprise as the MNS leader has openly backed Modi for the top post in the past.

Jul 12, 2014

RSS hails appointment of BJP s new president

Nagpur, July 9 (ANI): RSS leaders on Wednesday welcomed BJP's decision to appoint Amit Shah as party's new national president. A senior leader of RSS, Virag Pachpore, said Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is capable of taking the responsibility that comes with the post. Another RSS leader, M. G. Vaidya, said Shah's election would foster party's integrity.

Jul 9, 2014

Expectations poured in as Sadanand Gowda is to present maiden Rail Budget

Bhopal/ Nagpur, July 8 (ANI): As Railway Minister Sadanand Gowda is to present his maiden rail budget on Tuesday, Indians expected improved facilities, nominal fares and safe travel. Majority of people see the railways, which transport an estimated 25 million people each day, as a service for the _common man_. In Kerala, daily commuters said they expected Narendra Modi-led government to charge normal fares and enhanced facilities. India_s railway network is one of the world_s largest, but years of low investment and populist policies to subsidise fares at affordable levels have crimped growth in new lines and hindered private investment.

Jul 8, 2014

NCP dares Congress over seat-sharing in Maharashtra, politicos react

New Delhi/Nagpur, July 05 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar_s statement in which he has threatened the Congress that the NCP will break the alliance, if they don_t get 144 seats to contest the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Jul 5, 2014

At least 15 Maoist cadres surrender in Maharashtra

Gadchiroli/Nagpur, July 3 (ANI): At least 15 Maoist cadres laid down their arms in Maharashtra in the presence of state Home Minister Raosaheb Ramrao Patil. Patil felicitated the Maoists, gave them compensation package and promised to amend the surrender policy to ensure more people coming forward. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s.

Jul 4, 2014

Politicians take a jibe at Modi-led NDA govt over spiralling inflation

New Delhi/Chandigarh/Nagpur / Varanasi, July 01 (ANI): Politicians on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led government for price rise, which is adding to inflationary pressures that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government inherited when it came to power in May. After petrol and diesel, price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) was today hiked by Rs 16.50 per cylinder and that of jet fuel by over half-a-per cent after international oil prices surged due to the ongoing Iraq crisis. However, BJP leader and Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar, assured that the government is working hard to control inflation.

Jul 1, 2014

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.69 per Litre, Diesel by 50 Paise

Bhopal / New Delhi/ Nagpur / Kanpur, July 01 (ANI): Oil Companies have raised the petrol and diesel prices by Rs 1.69 and Rs. 0.50 per litre respectively. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) attributed the move to the rise in price of crude oil and forex market. Reacting over this, Food Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan, said situation was beyond their control. Meanwhile, Congress leader, Manish Tewari, hit out at the central government. BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy said that Iraq crisis is responsible for the situation. Ahead of his maiden budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is grappling with a food inflation scare, and now faces the risk that higher oil prices could swell the government's subsidy bill.