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Sachin Tendulkar launches anthem and jersey of his Indian Super League team

Kochi, Sep 30 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched the anthem and jersey of his co-owned soccer team, Kerala Blasters, for upcoming India Super League (ISL), which is slated to kick-off next month. While unveiling his team jersey in Kerala, Tendulkar said yellow represents faith, adding that the league will bring sporting culture in India, especially at the grass root level. A total of 49 foreign players were drafted during the session for the league, which is slated to run from October 12 to December 20. Seven players have been directly recruited by the teams. Sep 30, 2014
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Focusing on bringing labour reform for development: Modi

New York, Sept 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said at the Council on Foreign Relation that his government is working towards bringing labour reform. He added that while in India, issues of Labour reform may not be politically compatible but with the majority his party got, they would go for reforms. Sep 30, 2014
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I was born in free India, democracy is in my blood: PM Modi

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations in New York. Modi said that he is the first Prime Minister of India who was born in independent India and added that democracy runs in his blood. Modi also said that the youth of the nation wanted a change which is why he was elected as the Prime Minister. Modi also said that he wanted to emphasize on good governance and good development which goes hand in hand. Sep 30, 2014
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Want to maintain friendly relations with neighbours: PM Modi

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations, said that he aimed at maintaining friendly relations with his neighbouring countries. Modi said that he is the first Prime Minister to have invited representatives from all SAARC nations at his swearing-in ceremony, which symbolizes that he wants relations with his neighbours to be friendly. He also said that as a gesture of humanity he also offered help to Pakistan occupied Kashmir when flood hit the state. Sep 30, 2014
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PM Modi raises the issue of terrorism at CFR

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations, raised the issue of terrorism which is a disturbing element worldwide. Modi said that terrorism is an international issue of concern and it needs to be understood by all the nations seriously. He also said that a lot of nations never understood the negative side of terrorism and kept on giving support to the evil. He also raised the ongoing issue of growing terrorism in the Middle East. The Prime Minister said that Terrorism is threat to humanity and whoever believes in humanity they need to come together beyond all divisions. Modi then said that he has always believed in the formula that Terrorism divides and Tourism unites. Sep 30, 2014
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Business leaders hail Modi's move to bring fresh investments

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (ANI): Business leaders on Monday (September 29) hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move as he met the CEOs of 11 top US companies in a bid to lure fresh foreign investments. Indian business leaders have high expectation from Modi's meeting with tycoons. Secretary General of The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), DS Rawat said that Modi is giving clear signal for investment in India. Secretary General, of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) Dr Alwyn Didar Singh said that the move will be a real game changer. President of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industries Rakesh Shah said steps taken by the prime minister will grow industries, ventures and employment in the country which lead to strengthen economy. Sep 30, 2014
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PM Modi meets Boeing CEO James McNerney

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had a one-on-one meeting with Boeing CEO James McNereney. Earlier in the day Modi also met the CEOs of 11 top US companies including Google's Eric Schmidt and PepsiCo's Indira Nooyi over breakfast. The Prime Minister is likely to hard sell India as the best investment destination in Asia, few days after he launched the ambitious "Make in India" campaign, where he promised red carpet treatment for investors. Modi is also likely to meet the CEOs of firms like IBM, GE and Goldman Sachs. Sep 29, 2014
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PM Modi meets top American CEOs

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the CEOs of 11 top US companies including Google's Eric Schmidt and PepsiCo's Indira Nooyi over breakfast. The CEOs are meeting Modi to understand his vision for the Indian economy and his vision as far as bringing FDI to India is concerned. The Prime Minister is likely to hard sell India as the best investment destination in Asia, few days after he launched the ambitious "Make in India" campaign, where he promised red carpet treatment for investors. The breakfast meeting with CEOs of Google, Citigroup and Pepsico would be followed by one-on-one meetings with six other CEOs of firms like Boeing, IBM, GE and Goldman Sachs. Sep 29, 2014
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MEA briefing on PM Modi's meetings with Tulsi Gabbard & Israeli PM Part - 2

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Ministry of foreign Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin briefed about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two crucial meetings with Tulsi Gabbard, a member of the US Congress and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. He said that Gabbard, who is a yoga follower like PM himself, expressed her desire to visit India. Gabbard also presented Modi with Hindu holy book, Bhagwad Gita. Further, he said that Modi later met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed how to expand ties in view of change in government of India. He said that the areas of discussion were agriculture & water management among others. Akbaruddin also said that the Israeli PM has extended invitation to PM Modi to visit Israel. Sep 29, 2014