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India, Australia seeking early closure to civil nuke pact: PM Modi

Canberra, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Ministers of India and Australia said on Tuesday that they were seeking early closure to a civil nuclear agreement that will give Australia a chance to participate in one of the worlds most safe and secure nuclear energy programmes. India and Australia on Tuesday inked five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements signed include one on social security. The other pacts signed concern the transfer of sentenced persons, combating narcotics trafficking and developing police cooperation, cooperation in the field of arts and culture and lastly in the field of tourism. Nov 18, 2014
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People from varied communities throng the Urs of Sai Ganji Baba

Jammu, Nov 18 (ANI): India, a country of varied religious communities, known for its religious acceptance and tolerance. It houses people from different religious beliefs who celebrate each other's fairs and festivals with zeal and enthusiasm. A similar example is seen during the Urs of Sai Ganji Baba in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, where devotees including Hindu and Muslims pay obeisance to saint and seek his blessings. During the Urs, religious scholars threw light on the teachings of the saint, while devotees remain busy chanting hymns and pray for peace and prosperity in the region. A free community kitchen is also installed where free food is served to devotees, who take the same as blessings from the shrine. The shrine showcases the mutual respect and brotherhood between the people of different communities, for which India is known in the world. Nov 18, 2014
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Pakistan is for fair resolution of Kashmir, says Abdul Basit

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, said on Monday that Kashmir is a disputed territory and both countries need to realize that peace is in their mutual interest. Speaking to a mediaperson in Hyderabad, he said both India and Pakistan need to show perseverance in their efforts towards achieving peace. Talking about China, Basit said it is a global cosmopolitan world and all countries are trying to augment their living standards and so is Pakistan while seeking cooperation from China. Nov 17, 2014
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US Republican Governor meets Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj met Governor of US state of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, in New Delhi on Monday. Haley met Swaraj with a view to attract business and held talks on economic issues. Haley is on a 10-day visit to India and embarked upon her tour from Chandigarh. Haley interacted with politicians and industry leaders with an objective to seek strong business ties with India and attract investments in South Carolina and vice-versa in the field of aerospace, pharmaceuticals, tourism and agro-processing industries. Nov 17, 2014
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Marathon, cyclothon in Vishakhapatnam to cheer up cyclone-affected residents

Vishakhapatnam, Nov 17 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh government on Monday lined up a string of events to boost the morale and cheer up cyclone Hudhud-affected victims in port city of Visakhapatnam. The authorities organised marathon and cyclothon with an aim to revive the brand image of Visakhapatnam as a tourist and investment destination. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to take a whirlwind tour of the city later in the day to participate in several tourism and developmental activities. Events like marathon, cyclothon, tree plantation, yoga performance, sand art, crafts fair, art camp, ramp walk, etc were organised at R K beach. State Development Minister P Narayana said that they would be planting nearly 100,000 trees in the city. Nov 17, 2014
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India says no dialogue with Pakistan if ceasefire violations continue

New Delhi/Akhnoor, Nov 17 (ANI): Politicos and security expert on Monday said that dialogue with Pakistan cannot happen if unprovoked firing at cross borders continued as Pakistani Rangers yet again violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir.BJP Leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that despite repeated reminders Pakistan continued to violate ceasefire. Security expert Qamar Agha said that terror and talk cannot go hand in hand. Nov 17, 2014
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Reactions pour in after Pak envoy says Indo-Pak ties should not be kept hostage to Kashmir issue

New Delhi/Bhopal, Nov 17 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Monday after Pakistan Envoy Abdul Basit said that relations between India and Pakistan should not be kept hostage to the Kashmir issue. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said that India was always ready to have bilateral talks with Pakistan, however, there were attempts made by Pakistan to derail those talks. Congress leader Rashid Alvi also expressed similar sentiments. Major General (Retd) SR Sinho termed this statement as a ‘political statement’. Nov 17, 2014
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BSF jawan opens fire at J and K CM Omar Abdullah_s residence, arrested

Srinagar, Nov 17 (ANI): A BSF trooper, posted outside Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah_s residence on Monday accidentally opened fire from his automatic rifle, police said. According to reports, the BSF trooper was immediately detained and disarmed after being identified and is being questioned for further information. Tension spread in the high-security Gupkar road area as people believed that the attack had taken place at the chief minister_s residence. Meanwhile, Abdullah posted a tweet expressing full faith in his security force despite the incident. He tweeted saying, _Not withstanding today_s incident with the BSF jawan stationed at my residence in Srinagar today I have full confidence in my security team._ Nov 17, 2014
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Autumn season draws tourists to Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 16 (ANI): Tourists flocked Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday to enjoy autumn season in the valley as fallen crimson Chinar leaves covered streets. Dotted with Chinar trees mainly, Kashmir adores a unique look during this season as the leaves turn red before they fall. Director of Floriculture department Sunil Mishra said tourists flock Kashmir during this season as they love to experience sound of fallen leaves as one walks on it. The tourism industry has again picked up after the worst flooding, which hit the state in September, as tourists from across the world have started visiting the valley. Kashmir is considered as one of the best tourism destinations in the country with the hospitality of the valley well-known that adds to the popularity of the tourism sector. Nov 16, 2014
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