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Tourism in Africa Taking a Big Hit Due to Ebola virus

The Ebola outbreak has stagnate the economic growth of West African countries, as they struggle to deal with the deadly contagion.

Aug 28, 2014

Modi Cuts Down Stalwarts: Advani, Joshi out of Top BJP Panel

Veteran BJP trio LK Advani, MM Joshi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee would no more participate in BJP's decision making.

Aug 27, 2014

Karnataka State Film Awards Announced; Darshan Chosen as Best Actor

Nirmala Chennappa is selected as the Best Actress for her performance in "Tallana", which bags the Best Film Award.

Aug 26, 2014

Telangana Household Survey Scares Seemandhra Natives of Hyderabad as City to Shut Down on Tuesday

While Seemandhra people fear being targeted, Telangana government says survey is intended to streamline welfare schemes.

Aug 18, 2014

First budget session of NDA govt satisfactory: Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu hails the first budget session 2014 of Modi-led NDA government, which concluded on Thursday, as satisfactory. The budget session 2014 ran over the span of 27 days with 167 working hours in lower house and 142 working hours in the upper house of the parliament. Naidu said the session has been satisfactory adding, various national and international issues were discussed.He also said that the prime issues discussed during the session were, price rise, implementation of MNREGA, threat of drought in various parts of the country, problems with UPSC-CSAT examination, reorganization of Andhra Pradesh Polavaram project, atrocities against women, Gaza issue, efforts made by Indian government to safely get back Indian nationals stranded in Iraq, encephalitis, sugarcane farmers issue, and Kashmiri pundits’ issues. Meanwhile, Naidu was quite appreciative of passing of Judges’ appointment bill adding, the entire parliament spoke in a single voice.

Aug 15, 2014

Terror and Friendship cannot go together: Venkaiah Naidu on Pak Statement

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Venkaiah Naidu, on Thursday condemned the cross-statement of Pakistan_s Foreign Ministry claiming to develop friendly relations with India. Responding to PM Narendra Modi_s statement about Pak indulging in proxy wars of terrorism, Pakistan Foreign Ministry had considered the statement as unfortunate after efforts are being made to develop friendly relations between both countries. Naidu said that Pakistan should understand that terror and friendship cannot go together.

Aug 14, 2014

Venkaiah Naidu holds RSS Raksha Bandhan function at his residence

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party_s Members of Parliament on Thursday attended the RSS Raksha Bandhan function held at Union minister Venkaiah Naidu _s residence. BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Manoj Tiwari, Prakash Javadekar were present at the function. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Manmohan Vaidya was also seen in attendance.

Aug 14, 2014

'Power' Averts Clash with 'Rabhasa'; Film to Release on 5 September

Jr NTR's "Rabhasa" will be releasing on 29 August, while Ravi Teja's "Power" will hit the screens on 5 September.

Aug 11, 2014

AP will Develop Araku Valley into Another Ooty: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh government will develop Araku Valley-Paderu in tribal-centric Vizag Agency area into an attractive tourist destination on the lines of Ooty, to attract national and international tourists, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated on Saturday.

Aug 10, 2014

India's Slum Population Rose by 130 Lakh in 11 Years

The slum population in India has increased by over 130 lakh between 2001 and 2011, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu stated in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Aug 6, 2014

Uproar in LS as Congress demands debate on rising communal violence, BJP condemns

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Uproar prevailed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, as the Congress Party demanded a debate on rising incidents of communal violence across the country through an adjournment motion. However, the BJP condemned the party for creating ruckus and said that it is ready to debate on any issue proposed for discussion but only as per the rules and regulations of the parliament.

Aug 6, 2014

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AP to Start 'NTR Canteens' to Serve Subsidized Meals at ₹5

On the lines of "Amma Canteens" in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh government is also mulling to open "NTR Canteens" in the state, said the State Civil Supplies Minister Paritala Sunita on Tuesday, August 5.

Aug 5, 2014

All-Party Meet Fails to Achieve Consensus on Insurance Bill

The all-party meeting convened on Monday, 4 August, to discuss on the controversial Insurance Bill enabling the Indian Union government to allow 49 per cent foreign investment in insurance sector, failed to work out a consensus.

Aug 4, 2014

Govt to hold talks with all parties over Insurance Bill

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): The BJP government on Monday called for a meeting with all political parties in order to hold discussion on Insurance Bill which may be presented in the Parliament on Tuesday. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government is trying to improve the nation_s financial condition which is why they have introduced 49% FDI in Insurance. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party is a part of NDA and will support BJP in the Bill and added that there will be a debate over Insurance Bill among all parties in the meeting to be held under Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu.