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2010 Commonwealth Games will be best ever: Sheila
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New Delhi, August 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit appealed the people to make the Commonwealth Games a huge success. Addressing the public on the Independence Day she promised the city would host the best Commonwealth Games ever. She further assured stern action against those responsible for alleged corruption. She further regretted the inconvenience caused to people due to ongoing construction work. Recently Delhi government and CWG organising committee has been facing allegations of financial irregularities and severe criticism over delay of preparations of games.
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Floods devastate villages in Rajasthan
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Rajasthan, August 16 (ANI): Floods are wreaking havoc in Bundi district of Rajasthan as an embankment broke, inundating about six villages on Sunday. However, locals claim the embankment of the River Chambal, which was under construction, collapsed on Saturday night. The overflowing water has flooded nearby villages and farms. According to officials, hundreds of people in Bhimapura village have been stranded due to the floods. Rescue operations began on Sunday in which locals also took part. Several parts of northern India are reeling under floods following heavy monsoon rains.
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Cotton bazaar in Karnataka displays communal harmony
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Karnataka, August 16 (ANI): Raviwar locality of Belgauv town in Karnataka is one of the major cotton-producing regions of state and its cotton bazaar witnesses business of more than hundred thousand dollars every season. Located in this market is a shop named AGHAS & AJGAUVKAR that was established in 1885 by Sakharam Ajgauvkar and Md Mohi Uddin Agha. As their names suggest one was a Hindu and the other a Muslim. Today the shop serves as a prefect example of amity that exists between different communities.
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Taj's heritage wing receives first guests after 26/11
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Mumbai, August 16 (ANI): On India's 64th Independence Day, the iconic Taj Hotel in Mumbai received guests for the first time after the 2008 attacks that claimed over 166 lives. Locals gathered in huge numbers to witness the reopening of the 107-year-old heritage wing of the luxury sea-facing hotel. Tata Group, the founders of the hotel, had vowed to rebuild every inch of the iconic hotel, founded in 1903, which played host to maharajas, heads of state, chief executives and movie stars.
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Muslim artisans work in Bhadrakali temple in Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad, August 16 (ANI): Ahmedabad, the capital and commercial heart of the western state of Gujarat enjoys a thriving cultural tradition. It is not only a center of cultural activities but it also exhibits diverse traditions of different communities that have existed here in harmony since ages. And one gets to see a perfect example of this fact at Bhadrakali temple located inside Bhadra Fort. The 800-year-old Hindu temple is undergoing extensive renovation. It has a number of Muslim artisans working on marble that will be used for the temple’s decoration.
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Curfew in Kashmir for fourth consecutive day
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Srinagar, August 16 (ANI): Kashmir Valley continued to remain under curfew for the fourth consecutive day on Monday due to shutdown call given by separatists. Police officials said Curfew has been imposed in Srinagar, Sopore and Bandipora towns to prevent any violence in wake of shutdown call given by Hurriyat hardline faction leader Syed Ali Shah Gilani. Restrictions in other towns like Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama and Handwara are expected to be reviewed today. Meanwhile, yesterday Independence Day celebrations passed off peacefully even as curfew remained imposed in several regions of the valley as separatists had given a call to mark August 15 as black day.
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Katrina dazzles at India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai
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Mumbai, August 16 (ANI): Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif scorched the runway at the inaugural session of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) that kicked off in Mumbai on Sunday. Kaif walked the ramp wearing a peach ruffled lehenga, created by fashion designer Neeta Lulla. The actress also sported chunky diamond jewellery that was based on the traditional seven-stone floral cluster design. The actress also unveiled a new bangle collection – the divine circles. IIJW is India’s first-ever Jewellery Week and would run till Thursday.
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UP govt to conduct judicial probe as farmers continue protests
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Mathura/Aligarh, August 16 (ANI): UP Farmers continued to protest on Monday against the low compensation given to them for their lands that were taken to build a highway by the state government. The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to conduct a judicial investigation into the violence that erupted during the 18-day long farmers' protests in Aligarh and Mathura Districts. Meanwhile, politicians have also came out in support of protesting farmers. Earlier on Sunday, the farmers continued their violent protest in Aligarh. The farmers in Mathura burnt vehicles and other public property on Saturday.
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Sneak peak at Ramu's much-awaited 'Rakht Charitra'
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Mumbai, August 16 (ANI): In a highly animated press interaction in Mumbai recently, the cast and crew of the upcoming Bollywood thriller 'Rakht Charitra' gave a sneak peek of the movie and expressed optimism that it would do good business. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film stars Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and Priyamani and south star Surya. The film is a political drama focusing on the life of assassinated lawmaker Paritala Ravi of regional Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Actor Vivek, after the debacle of his much-in news 'prince' has now pinned hopes on this flick. The film's music has been composed by Mani Sharma and is set for a worldwide release in September.
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Parties play blame-game over farmers clashes in UP
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New Delhi/Mathura,August 16 (ANI):Commencing the blame-game,leaders of various parties accused the Uttar Pradesh government for the farmers clashes over the low compensation given to them for their farmlands that were acquired to build a highway.After the Session in the Lower House of Indian Parliament was adjourned on Monday over the matter,Jagdambika Pal,a lawmaker and a member of the ruling Congress party said that state government should resign. However,Rajnath Singh,BJP senior leader,pinned the blame on the central government as well. CPI-M member Sitaram Yechury also voiced his concern over the issue.
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Music of Aishwarya,Rajinikanth starrer Robot launched
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Mumbai,August 16 (ANI): Cast and crew of the forthcoming Bollywood film Robot recently launched its soundtrack in Mumbai.Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was the chief guest at the gala evening.Acclaimed music director AR Rahman has composed the soundtrack.The film, produced by Kalanidhi Maran and Hansraj Saxena and directed by Tamil film director Shankar Shanmugam,stars south superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood sensation Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The film with a budget of Rupees 1.5 billion is touted as the costliest Indian movie so far.
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Rahul Gandhi visits flashflood-hit Leh
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Ladakh,August 16 (ANI): More than a week after flashfloods devastated Leh town in Jammu and Kashmir,Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi and Minister of State for Defence Pallam Raju,on Monday visited various areas in Leh which were ravaged by recent cloud burst.Gandhi visited the Military Hospital,where they interacted with the patients,both civilian and army who had sustained the injuries of the calamity.He also visited Choglamsar relief camp and interacted with the locals who have lost their homes.Gandhi assured the people of all possible assistance for their rehabilitation.
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A R Rahman launches Commonwealth Games theme song
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New Delhi,August 16 (ANI): Oscar-wining composer A R Rahman launched the theme song for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in national capital New Delhi on Monday.The Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi was also present at the event.Rahman said that the media should help in building a positive image of the Games to the international community.Rahman said the song would be released 10 days later as it needed tweaking to make it sound more exciting.
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Parliament adjourned for the day over UP
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New Delhi,August 16 (ANI): Farmer's protest over land acquisition in Uttar Pradesh rocked Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of the parliament today.After being stalled twice,both the houses were later adjourned for the day.Lok sabha witnessed tumultuous scenes as soon as the house assembled.BJP and SP firstly stalled question hour.When the house reassembled after 1 hour, it was re-adjourned till 2 PM,as the uproar didn't die down.Finally when it met at noon,the pandemonium continued,following which it was adjourned for the day.The Rajya Sabha witnessed no different scenes.After commotion over the issue it was also adjourned for the day.
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Kashmir's security forces get new protective gear
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Srinagar, August 15 (ANI): To offer greater protection to security officials in strife torn Kashmir and shield them from stone-pelting mobs, they have now been equipped with new head-to-toe protective gear. The robot-type riot gear shields all vital organs of the body, and consists of abdomen guard over trousers, thick foam-stuffed shin guards, arm-guards, helmet and a torso guard that covers the shoulders. The officials hope that the equipment introduced by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) would decrease the number of casualties during the unrest. Scores of CRPF personnel have sustained grave injuries in violent protests, mainly in the head and legs, and more than 40 vehicles have also been damaged in the recent turmoil in the valley.
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Games are on as scheduled: Suresh Kalmadi
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New Delhi, August 15 (ANI): Amid the allegations of financial irregularities and criticism over delay in preparation of commonwealth games, Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman of Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee said the event would not be stopped under any pressure. He said this after attending a meeting convened by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at New Delhi on Saturday. It was decided in the meeting to form a GoM which will supervise the games preparation and will be empowered to take decisions of its own over matters relating to the Organising Committee which, thus, limits the domains of Kalmadi led club.
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Reach out to poor, FM tell banks
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New Delhi, August 15 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said India needed innovative technologies to help the rural regions have more access to banking facilities. After chairing a performance assessment of state-run enterprises on Saturday, Mukherjee told reporters in New Delhi that only 37 percent of commercial banks functioned in rural areas.
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Oil spill damage quite extensive: Jairam Ramesh
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Mumbai, August 15 (ANI): Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh took a stock of cleanup operation undertaken by BMC of the shores infested by oil spill due to ship collision off the Mumbai. Expressing his concern, Ramesh revealed the details of the bionomical tragedy. The formation of a thick layer of poisonous oil in the seawaters has inflicted a distressing blow to the bionomical equilibrium by rendering fishes, turtles and other species immobile due to its high viscosity.
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Foreign tourists stranded for nine days rescued from Ladakh
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Ladakh, August 15 (ANI): The Indian Army rescued three foreign tourists stranded for nine days in the devastating floods in the Ladakh region of India's northern Jammu and Kashmir state on Saturday. Of the three rescued persons, one hails from Holland while the other two are German nationals, officials said. The tourists had been stranded in Askoota, a ravaged hilly area of Ladakh. Army pilots cleverly maneuvered the choppers to airlift the stranded tourists to safety.
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Border security personnel of Pakistan and India share sweets
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Punjab/ Jammu and Kashmir, August 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Independence Day celebrations of Pakistan on Saturday personnel of Pakistani Rangers presented boxes of sweets to their Indian counterparts of Border Security Force (BSF) at different border transit points in northern states of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Mohammad Yakub, Director General of Pakistan Rangers presented sweets to the Commandant of Border Security Force (BSF) Sumeal Singh at the zero line of Attari-Wagah land route in Punjab.
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