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E-Rickshaws get Govt's nod in Delhi

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Addressing a rally of e-rickshaw owners and drivers at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital, union transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday announced that the Delhi government won't ban the e-rickshaws, bringing relief to at least 2 lakh rickshaw drivers. Gadkari added that each e-rickshaw would be allowed to carry four passengers and luggage up to 50 kgs. Jun 17, 2014
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Salman Khan launches trailer of 'Kick' in Mumbai

Mumbai, June 16 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan launched the trailer of his upcoming action movie 'Kick', along with the cast and crew of the film, entertaining an enthusiastic crowd in showbiz capital Mumbai. The film starring Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an adaptation of south Indian blockbuster with the same name. The Hindi version has been directed by Sajid Nadiadwala. While launching the first trailer of the movie, Nadiadwala gave credit to the writers for the amazing script. Jun 16, 2014
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Kashmir reels under summer heat, demand for coolers soars

Srinagar, June 16 (ANI): Kashmir, once dubbed the Switzerland of the east, has not been spared by the heat wave conditions that have hit the northern parts of India. With mercury going northwards, residents of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, have started buying air-conditioners and coolers, the use of which was once unheard of in the cool hill station, in their homes for some respite. Shopkeepers said the demand for cooling products has increased significantly in the last few years. The temperature in Kashmir is currently hovering above 30 degrees Celsius. Jun 16, 2014
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Police force needs to be more efficient and responsible: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Delhi police headquarters in New Delhi and met senior officials and reportedly discussed the capital's law and order situation. Singh said that Delhi Police needs the support of the government to emerge as a more efficient and responsible force. This was Singh's first official interaction with the senior Delhi Police after assuming office. Jun 16, 2014
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Gauhar Khan Inaugurates Designer Sweets Corner 'Kesar'

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Reality TV star, Gauhar Khan who was in the capital to inaugurate a designer sweets Corner 'Kesar' confessed about having a sweet tooth herself.Like all other Bollywood celebrities the Bigg Boss 7 winner is also hooked up with the FIFA World Cup fever and shared about her favorite team as well.The curvaceous diva recently featured in a video album of Rahet Fateh Ali Khan with her beau Kushal Tandon. Jun 16, 2014
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BSE closes points 37.69 down on June 16

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 37.69 points down to stand at 25,190.48. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 8.55 points down to stand at 7,533.55. MCX and Dish TV India were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 5.49% and 5.37% along with Strides Arcolab Ltd. and Reliance Capital Ltd with an increase of 4.97% and 4.49% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include JPINFRATEC and Suzlon Energy with a decrease of 5.65 % and 4.90% along with Federal Bank and Oriental Bank with a decrease of 3.34 % and 3.25 % at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 163.24 points at 15,031.83 while the banking sector is down 89.28 points at 17,220.59 and the realty sector is up 34.00 points at 2,028.75. The Indian currency is down 0.51% at Rs 60.07 per dollar. Jun 16, 2014
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LG Najeeb Jung assured to look into legality issue of e-rickshaws in Delhi: Kejriwal

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the legality issue of E-Rickshaws in the national capital and said that the LG has assured to look into the matter. Kejriwal said that this is the question of employment of lakhs of people and should be taken seriously. Further, he also said that he will approach Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the matter. Jun 16, 2014
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Brazilians protest against high cost of 2014 FIFA World Cup

Brazil, June 16 (ANI): Demonstrators gathered in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia to rally against the high costs of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Hundreds of protestors convened at a bus terminal in the downtown area of the city before heading out to the Mane Garrincha National Stadium, shouting slogans condemning the tournament. The protesters said they were angry about more than 11.5 billion US dollars spent on the World Cup when Brazil is facing glaring inequality and pressing needs in education, healthcare, housing and transport. Meanwhile, police in Rio de Janeiro near Maracana stadium used tear gas on protesters after they threw explosive devices. Jun 16, 2014
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Congress protest goes on without break over power and water crisis in Delhi

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Continuing its agitation against the power and water crisis facing the national capital, the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee protested and blocked national highways in Delhi on Monday. The protesters shouted slogans and also burned effigies demanding relief to the people. Delhi has been facing long power outages for the past 15 days after the transmission network were severely damaged during a powerful storm on May 30. The protesters held Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responsible for the current crisis. Jun 16, 2014
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Congress protest goes on without break over power and water crisis in Delhi

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Continuing its agitation against the power and water crisis facing the national capital, the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee protested and blocked national highways in Delhi on Monday. The protesters shouted slogans and also burned effigies demanding relief to the people. Delhi has been facing long power outages for the past 15 days after the transmission network were severely damaged during a powerful storm on May 30. The protesters held Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responsible for the current crisis. Jun 16, 2014