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Japan to turn off last nuclear reactor indefinitely

Japan is set to switch off it last operating nuclear reactor Sunday in wake of safety checks with no confirmed restart date, reports say.

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Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

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Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

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Prisoner killed in Myanmar jailbreak

One prisoner was killed and seven were injured in a jailbreak attempt in Myanmar, state media reported Sunday.

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Syria crisis: `Let Kerry-Lavrov plan on chemical weapons go to hell`

The US and Russia might have taken a big step together in the direction of averting an attack on Assad regime but Syrian rebels have already written off their plan to dismantle chemical weapons.

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Attacks across Iraq kill 33

At least 33 people were killed and 45 others wounded in multiple attacks across Iraq Saturday, police said.

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Hundreds missing in Colorado floods

Hundreds of people remained missing and at least four were confirmed dead Saturday in one of the worst floods hitting the US state of Colorado in three decades, Al Jazeera reported.

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World`s oldest man ‘Shorty’ dies in US at age 112

Known for his musical flair, world’s oldest man, aged 112, nicknamed “Shorty� breathed his last in New York on Friday, reports said.

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Obama gives nod to US-Russia agreement on Syria arms deal

A move that can evade severe action on Syria, the US President Barack Obama on Saturday welcomed the agreement between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wherein both conceded that Syria should hand over the chemical weapons to UNSC.

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Syria opposition names Ahmad Toameh as new interim premier

Syria`s opposition National Coalition on Saturday named a moderate Islamist as its interim prime minister, in a key step towards forming a government.

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Resume talks with govt-in-exile, Tibetans tell China

Members of the Tibetan community on Saturday raised a demand for China to resume talks with the Tibetan government-in-exile in order to find an early solution to outstanding issues between them.

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Hosni Mubarak retrial adjourned to October 19

An Egyptian court Saturday adjourned the retrial of former president Hosni Mubarak to Oct 19 over the alleged complicity in killing protesters during the 2011 uprising, Xinhua reported.

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Mother seeks jail for son`s sex offender teacher

A 27-year-old schoolteacher in Scotland found intimately involved with her student got off with a light punishment, the boy`s family has charged.

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Dewani may be cleared of `honeymoon murder`: Report

Indian-origin businessman Shrien Dewani, accused of murdering his wife while on honeymoon in South Africa, could be cleared after fresh ballistic evidence and CCTV footage.

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Suicide bomber attacks Iraq funeral, killing 11

Officials in Iraq say a suicide bomber has attacked a funeral for members of an ethnic minority in the country, killing 11 people.

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Syrian rebel infighting kills 5 near Iraqi border

Al Qaida-affiliated rebels battled Syrian opposition fighters along Iraq border, killing 5 people in the latest outbreak of infighting among the forces opposed to President Bashar al Assad`s regime.

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US set for military action if diplomacy fails on Syria: Obama

President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was willing to give a chance to diplomacy to help resolve the Syrian crisis, but warned the military option was still on the table.

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US, Russia strike deal on Syria chemical weapons

Russia and the United States put aside bitter differences over Syria to strike a deal on Saturday that by destroying President Bashar al-Assad`s chemical arsenal may avert U.S. military action against him.

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Obama won`t insist on UNSC resolution against Syria

Senior officials in the Barack Obama administration have said the US president would not insist on a UN Security Council resolution threatening Syria with the use of force, media reports said Saturday.

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Syrian rebels need support: Hollande

French President Francois Hollande stressed the need to reinforce international support to Syrian opposition "to enable it to face the (Syrian) regime`s attacks".

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Moscow concerned with abuse of Russian orphans in US

Moscow is worried about reports that at least 26 Russian orphans were abandoned and given to strangers by their American foster parents through an underground internet network, said the Russian foreign ministry.

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US acknowledges differences with India on Syria strike

Acknowledging that India and the US have differing views on the issue of a military strike on Syria, the Obama administration has said that the UN Security Council needs to enforce international law, but it shouldn`t be an impediment that can "protect somebody like Assad".

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US accepts UN will not back force against Syria

The United States concedes that Russia will not allow the UN Security Council to authorise military strikes against the Syrian regime, senior White House officials have said.

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UN`s Ban skeptical Assad will keep chemical arms deal

UN leader Ban Ki-moon has said he shares international doubts that Syria`s President Bashar al-Assad will respect an international deal on his country`s chemical weapons.

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Unprivileged girls falling victim to sexual assaults in China

Unprivileged girls from migrant workers` families in China are more likely to fall victim to sexual assault, a new study has revealed.

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Argentina, Brazil to cooperate on cyber defence

The governments of Argentina and Brazil have agreed to cooperate more closely on cyber defence in the wake of revelations that US spying extended to Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

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Over 3,000 Syrians fled to Italy in 40 days: UN

Around 3,300 Syrians have fled to Italy by boat in he past 40 days to escape the intensifying conflitct in their homeland, a UN spokesperson said.

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Fresh clashes between supporters, opponents of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt

Clashes broke out among the supporters and opponents of Egypt`s ousted president Mohammed Morsi on Friday after the state of emergency was extended by two months.

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Ambitious IPS recruitment runs into trouble

The Centre`s plan to laterally induct additional officers into the Indian Police Service by deploying meritorious junior serving uniformed officers has run into rough weather as final results are on hold even an year after 255 persons were selected for the job by UPSC.

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Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Key witness questions CBI-led probe

A lawyer, closely associated with the probe by the Jain Commission into the conspiracy aspect of Rajiv Gandhi`s assassination, has claimed there were lapses and shortcomings in the CBI-led investigations.

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Narendra Modi a challenge for BJP, not for Congress: Ashok Gehlot

Launching a frontal attack on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the former is not a challenge for the Congress.

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Ex-servicemen gather in Rewari, Haryana, to attend a rally to be addressed by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

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AIIMS asked to fill posts in line with current quota policy

The Health Ministry has asked AIIMS to go ahead with filling 148 posts of super speciality faculty as per the current quota policy even as the government`s review petition is pending in the Supreme Court which had disfavoured reservation for such posts.

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All CMs had agreed on Narendra Modi: Rajnath Singh

Two days after the anointment of Narendra Modi as the BJP`s prime ministerial nominee for the 2014 General Elections, party president Rajnath Singh asserted that nobody was upset with his decision.

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Japan to woo Indian students

With just 500 Indian students studying in Japanese universities, Japan`s ambassador to India Takesh Yagi has said efforts are being made to woo more Indians to pursue education in the country.

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Power of Attorney holder can also file cheque bounce cases: SC

The Supreme Court has held that a criminal complaint in a cheque bounce case can be filed and pursued by a person who holds a power of attorney on behalf of the complainant.

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Bill on appointment of judges referred to Parliamentary panel

Government has notified the landmark food security legislation, giving a legal right on highly subsidised foodgrains to 67 percent of the country’s population.

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Govt notifies food security law

The food law will provide food and nutritional security in human life cycle approach.

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Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC again

Pakistani troops fired at Indian positions in Mendhar sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-V missile from Wheeler Island

India’s first long-range nuclear capable missile, Agni-V, was successfully launched on Sunday for the second time in Odisha.

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From `Parliament` in Haryana, Narendra Modi to address rally today

In his first rally as the BJP`s PM candidate for the 2014 polls, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is expected to target the UPA government on national security.

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National Integration Council to meet on September 23, riots on agenda

Days after Muzaffarnagar riots, the government has convened a meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) here on September 23 to discuss how to combat communalism.

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Now a cyber security device to protect women from violence

Give a break to chilli powder and pepper sprays. Amrita Centre for Security has developed a new device to protect women from sexual offenders and other forms of violence.

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Delhi gangrape convict`s wife rues death sentence

Delhi gangrape convict Akshay Thakur`s wife said on Saturday that the court should have thought about the future of their child before awarding death sentence to her husband.

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Narendra Modi as PM candidate: UPA`s governance is far sighted, says Chidambaram

Mounting an apparent veiled attack on the governance plank of BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said while the UPA was implementing far sighted projects others were sowing hatred and dividing the people.

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Narendra Modi`s first rally as BJP`s PM candidate on Sunday

Newly-appointed BJP prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address an ex-servicemen`s rally on Sunday in the southern Haryana district of Rewari.

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RSS forced BJP to name Narendra Modi as PM candidate: Paswan

Ramvilas Paswan on Saturday said that the RSS has forced BJP to declare Narendra Modi as its Prime Ministerial candidate to check its falling stock, but there was not the `remotest` chance that the party would come to power.

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Cong to launch talent hunt for new media faces

Congress will hold a five-day special training session-cum-selection for its new media faces, which will be addressed by senior party leaders, Union Ministers and experts. There was no official word from the party whether Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will be participating in the session or not.

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RSS forced BJP to name Narendra Modi as PM candidate: Paswan

Lokjanshakti Party`s Ramvilas Paswan said that RSS has forced BJP to declare Narendra Modi as its PM candidate to check its falling stock, but there was no chance that the party would come to power.

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Advani first injected communalism in Indian politics: Congress

Congress showed "no sympathy" for sulking LK Advani as Narendra Modi was declared BJP`s PM candidate and said "Modi was the symptom of disease of communalism brought by Advani in national politics".

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LK Advani never opposed Narendra Modi as PM candidate: Rajnath Singh

A day after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi`s anointment as the BJP`s PM candidate for 2014 polls, party president Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the party would be able to form the next government at the Centre under the leadership of Gujarat CM.

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Digvijay`s remarks reflect frustration: BJP

BJP on Saturday hit back at Digvijay Singh over his barbs at Narendra Modi and RSS, saying they reflected Congress` "frustration" over the Gujarat Chief Minister`s popularity.

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PM, Sonia, Rahul to visit poll-bound Rajasthan

Top Congress leaders including President Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi will visit poll-bound Rajasthan this month to attend foundation-laying ceremonies of various projects and address political rallies.

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Gangrape controversy: Will burn my daughter alive if she had premarital sex, says Defence lawyer

A controversy broke in when the defence lawyer AP Singh of the Delhi gang-rape case said he would have burnt his daughter alive if she was found involved in love affairs and premarital sex.

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OFBJP congratulates Modi on being nominated as PM candidate

The Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) has congratulated Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on being nominated as the party`s prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections.

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We killed Sushmita Banerjee, she was an Indian spy: Taliban

In a new twist, a renegade Taliban militia, the Suicide Group of the Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, has taken responsibility for killing Indian author Sushmita Banerjee, claiming she was an "Indian spy".

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Nepal, India discuss water resources,electricity,flood control

Nepal and India have reviewed progress made by bilateral water resources projects and discussed issues relating to water resources, electricity, flood forecasting and flood control.

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Modi factor won`t have any effect: Raj Congress chief

Claiming that anointment of Narendra Modi as BJP`s Prime Ministerial candidate would not impact Rajasthan assembly election, the state Congress chief on Saturday said he is a "communal" face and will not be acceptable to people.

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Indian Mujahideen co-founder Bhatkal taken to Bihar, Asadullah to Hyderabad for probe

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal was Saturday brought to Bihar by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) which raided several places on the basis of information provided by him.

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BJP criticizes Digvijay Singh`s comments on Modi

Criticizing Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh`s remarks on Bharatiya Janata Party`s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said his statements are never taken seriously by his own party or even the people of this country.

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Alvi renews attack on Mulayam, questions meeting with VHP

Congress leader Rashid Alvi, who was reprimanded by his party earlier for describing Mulayam Singh Yadav as biggest agent of BJP, on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the SP chief asking him to "disclose" "what had transpired" in his meeting with VHP chief last month.

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People won’t tolerate ‘divisive’ leader: Nitish Kumar on Narendra Modi’s anointment

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of the JD(U), former NDA constituent, has reacted to anointment of his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi as the BJP’s PM candidate for 2014 polls.

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Death verdict not under political pressure: Gang-rape victim`s father

The father of the Delhi gang-rape victim has taken a strong exception to the defence counsel`s contention that death penalty was awarded to the four convicts under political pressure and termed the statement as an insult to the judiciary.

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Confident of winning 2014 polls: Rajnath Singh

A day after Narendra Modi`s anointment as BJP`s prime ministerial candidate, party president Rajnath Singh on Saturday exuded confidence that along with allies the party would be able to form the next government at the Centre.

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Goa CM hails decision to appoint Modi as PM candidate

Senior BJP leader and Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday welcomed the party`s decision to nominate Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

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`Divisive` Narendra Modi unfit to be Prime Minister: Digvijay Singh

Describing Narendra Modi as the person responsible for internal disputes within the BJP and the split between the NDA and the JDU, Congress leader Digvijay Singh said the former is unfit to be Prime Minister.

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CJI defends Collegium system of appointment of judges

The Chief Justice of India, P Sathasivam, on Saturday defended the collegium system for appointment of judges in higher judiciary but said it is a prerogative of the Centre to bring a Bill to change it.

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No change in visa policy on Narendra Modi: US

The US on Saturday remained non-committal on granting a visa to Narendra Modi who has been named BJP`s prime ministerial candidate, saying there was no change in its longstanding visa policy.

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`Panasonic to start talks to buy Sanyo`!

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp plans to begin talks to take control of smaller rival Sanyo Electric Co, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday.

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Virgin Atlantic sacks 13 staff after Facebook criticism!

Virgin Atlantic said it has sacked 13 of its cabin staff after they criticised the airline and some of its passengers on social networking website Facebook.

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Tata launches new vehicles in South Africa!

Tata Motors has unveiled two new passenger vehicles and a one-ton pickup at the ongoing Johannesburg International Motor Show as it continues to strengthen its position in South Africa.

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Ukraine Parliament approves IMF package!

Ukraine`s parliament approved legislation clearing the way for a USD 16.5 billion International Monetary Fund crisis loan.

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US: Recession threat looms as new data surfaces!

Evidence of a recession piled ever higher on Friday, with new figures showing Americans are spending less and gloomy about the economy, while the government signalled it won`t buy stock in the financing arms of auto companies to prop them up. The Commerce Department reported consumer spending dropped a sharp 0.3 percent in September while their incomes, the fuel for future spending, managed only a small 0.2 percent gain.

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US, European mkts post solid gains!

A rally in US and European share markets stayed on track, delivering solid gains at the end of a month of wild volatility and losses amid fears a deep recession lies ahead.

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Oil notches record monthly drop on US downturn!

Oil prices ended the week with a modest rally Friday but couldn`t erase one ugly October: Crude capped its biggest monthly drop since futures trading began 25 years ago, weighed down as a deflated US economy crushes demand for fuel.

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Curfew remains in force in Shopian

Shopian district continued to remain under the curfew for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, while restrictions were imposed in other major towns of south Kashmir, following clashes after the killing of five persons in CRPF firing since September 7.

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Two killed in mishap in UP

Two persons were on Sunday killed after being hit by a speeding car in Kaudia bazar.

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Effect about Rs 10 lakh recovery from MP govt`s guests: Audit

A recovery of about Rs 10 lakh has to be effected from several VIPs and their guests for non-payment of prescribed rent for their stay in residential accommodation of the Madhya Pradesh government here, according to an audit report.

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SC sets aside conviction of oncologist in 24-year-old case

The Supreme Court has set aside a Bombay High Court judgement upholding the conviction of Mumbai-based oncologist PB Desai for not taking due care of a terminally-ill wife of an IAS officer nearly 24 years ago.

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Karnataka govt prohibits women staff to wear jeans and T-shirts

While the nation is collectively demanding women liberation, the Karnataka government has recently imposed a dress code for its women employees.

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Nine killed in road mishap in Punjab

Nine persons were killed and five others were critically injured when a Tata Venture carrying passengers collided with a truck in Punjab`s Barnala district.

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Mumbai gang-rape: Chargesheet likely to be filed this week

Speeding up legal proceedings in the photojournalist`s gangrape case that triggered nationwide outrage, Mumbai police is all set file a charge sheet against five accused in a couple of days.

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Rains create havoc in two Arunachal districts

Incessant rain in the past few days has created havoc in two eastern Arunachal districts triggering landslips in the upper reaches of the region which has disrupted surface communication to Anini, the headquarters of Dibang Valley.

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JNU students` union poll results to be declared today

The results of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students` Union elections will be declared on Sunday.

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Man held for threatening Bihar CM

A man in his mid 20s has been arrested on charges of pasting posters threatening Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, police said.

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Man beaten to death for misbehaving with women

A 34-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his neighbours for passing lewd remarks on some women in Ushait area here.

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Sikkim records steepest fall in poverty level

Sikkim has recorded steepest fall in poverty level in the country on account of increase in per capita consumption and the proportion of the poor living below poverty line in the urban area is lowest among all states.

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11-yr-old with fatal disorder makes a name in chess invention

He may be just 11 years old and suffering from a fatal genetic disorder, but it has not stopped this child prodigy from the Pink City from making a mark for himself in chess variant inventions.

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Sexual assault case: Asaram’s judicial custody ends today

The 14-day judicial custody of self-styled godman, Asaram, who was arrested for sexual assault of a minor girl will come to an end on Sunday.

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Cong to hold demo on September 21

Congress would take out a rally and hold a demonstration near the Assembly on September 21 to condemn `failure of the AINRC Government to maintain law and order in the Union Territory`.

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2008 serial blasts: Recording of evidence to resume from Sep 25

A court here has fixed September 25 for recording statements of prosecution witnesses in connection with the September 2008 Delhi serial blasts cases in which 13 suspected Indian Mujahideen members are facing trial.

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Andhra Pradesh`s forest official killed by tribals

A forest official was killed and seven others were injured in an attack by tribals in Andhra Pradesh`s Nizamabad district, police said.

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Compensation to accident victim must factor in trauma: HC

The Bombay High Court has said that while deciding the quantum of compensation for an accident victim, even "non-pecuniary" damage such as the pain and the trauma must be considered.

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Non-compliance of order on Aravalli: NGT seeks Centre`s reply

The National Green Tribunal has sought responses of the Centre and Haryana government on a plea, alleging non-compliance of its order and directions.

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Badal`s pic on NRHM ambulances: Centre, Punjab at loggerheads

Display of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal`s pictures on ambulances has brought the state government and the Centre at loggerheads.

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Home-guard shot dead in UP

A Home-guard was allegedly shot dead and his three brothers injured over a petty issue in Ushait area here.

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Delhi experiences sultry Sunday morning

Delhiites on Sunday woke up to a sultry and sunny morning.

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NRI youth murdered in Delhi, no arrest yet

In a shocking incident, a 21-year-old NRI youth succumbed to his injuries after being allegedly beaten by his friends while he was partying with them, police said. However, no arrests have been made by the police so far.

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School bus attendant arrested for raping 4-year-old

A four-year-old girl was raped allegedly by a school bus attendant, who lured her to the backseat of the vehicle on the pretext of showing her a magic trick, in neighbouring Thane district.

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Ex-militant killed by guerrillas in Kashmir

A former militant of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit was killed by separatist guerrillas in Jammu and Kashmir`s Shopian district on Saturday evening.

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From `Parliament` in Haryana, Narendra Modi to address rally today

In his first rally as the BJP`s PM candidate for the 2014 polls, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is expected to target the UPA government on national security.

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Akhilesh Yadav visits Muzaffarnagar amid protests; cop suspended

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav arrived in Muzaffarnagar amidst tight security to meet the victims of communal violence.

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Probe bribery allegation before allowing Sunburn fest: Goa MLA

Former Goa tourism minister Francisco Miccky Pacheco on Saturday demanded that the Sunburn music festival should not be allowed to be held in the state as long as allegations of bribery levelled by the organisers were not looked into.

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Congress rejects claims of Modi effect on DUSU poll outcome

Rejecting the claim of Narendra Modi impact on DUSU elections that saw BJP`s student wing ABVP romping home, Congress on Saturday pointed to its frontal outfit NSUI`s victory in student bodies` elections in Gujarat and Punjab.

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Rashid Alvi renews attack on Mulayam, questions meeting with VHP

Congress leader Rashid Alvi, who was reprimanded by his party earlier for describing Mulayam Singh Yadav as biggest agent of BJP on Saturday launched a scathing attack against the SP chief asking him to "disclose" "what had transpired" in his meeting with VHP chief last month.

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Four Maoists held in Bihar

Four hardcore Maoists were arrested on Saturday from Dumari Baiju village of Bihar`s East Champaran district, police said.

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Ragging in two colleges: 4 students arrested, 22 suspended in West Bengal

Four students were arrested and 22 others were suspended on Saturday following complaints of ragging against them in two colleges of Hooghly district.

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NRI student murdered in Delhi

A 21-year-old NRI succumbed to his injuries in hospital after he was attacked with a beer bottle while partying with his friends, police said Saturday. His friends are being questioned.

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`Amma Drinking Water`: TN CM to launch scheme to provide mineral water at Rs 10

In yet another pro-people welfare measure, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will launch a scheme on Sunday to provide mineral water for Rs ten a litre.

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Two suspected Naxals held in Assam

Two suspected Naxalites on Saturday apprehended by security forces from the Tinsukia district of Assam.

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Counting of votes on for JNU students` union polls

Votes are being counted following the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union elections and Left-backed AISA was leading the tally.

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Not against English, but Hindi should be working language: Mulayam Singh Yadav

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav said he was not against English language, but wanted that it was not used for official work so that people do not have any problem in understanding.

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Now `Paanch Kosi Parikrama` in Ayodhya

International general secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Champat Rai on Saturday said after the Chaurasi Kosi parikrama, seers would undertake Paanch Kosi parikrama around Ayodhya from September 22.

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Delhi BJP assembly election committee discusses candidates

The Election Committee of Delhi unit of BJP on Saturday discussed various issues relating to coming assembly polls including selection of party candidates.

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Retd HC judge to begin probe into Kishtwar violence

One-man judicial commission tasked with probing Kishtwar violence is set to finally begin its inquiries after Justice (retd) RC Gandhi arrived there on Saturday for the purpose, officials said.

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Former Hizbul militant shot dead

Militants on Saturday night shot dead a former ultra in Shopian district of Kashmir, police said.

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Produce original registers with records of 2002 riots: Gujarat HC asks state

Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to produce original registers, related to vital intelligence records of 2002 riots, which were destroyed by it.

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Telephone operator gang-rape case: Fifth accused held

The fifth and last accused in the July 31 telephone operator gang-rape case was on Saturday arrested from the city, police said.

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Hind Mazdoor Sabha leader arrested on sodomy charges

A leader of Hind Mazdoor Sabha, affiliated with Rashtriya Shramik Sangh, was arrested following sodomy allegations levelled against him by a youth, a police officer said here on Saturday.

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Pre-qualification bids called for Jaipur, Ahmedabad airports

The government Saturday invited pre-qualification bids from companies which are interested in managing the Jaipur and Ahmedabad airports.

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Pre-qualification bids called for Jaipur, Ahmedabad airports

The government Saturday invited pre-qualification bids from companies which are interested in managing the Jaipur and Ahmedabad airports.

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Goa Vikas Party’s Pacheco may go back to NCP

Goa Vikas Party chief Fracisco Miccky Pacheco on Saturday hinted at merging his party with Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

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Mamata Banerjee on fresh round of district tours with top officials

After her party’s massive win in the West Bengal panchayat poll, it is now back to the districts for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as she sets her eyes on next year`s general elections.

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Ultras camping along border of North-East region

Groups of militants Maoists and ULFA (Independent), were camping in Assam and Indo-Myanmar boundary for subversive activities to be carried out during Durga Puja and Diwali, intelligence sources said.

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Muzaffarnagar calm, Akhilesh Yadav to visit on Sunday

Barring an incident of firing situation remained by and large peaceful in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar, where Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is slated to visit on Sunday.

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Withdrawal of army from Pakistan`s Swat valley ordered: Report

Pakistan`s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak approved the withdrawal of army from troubled Swat valley and Malakand district starting next month, according to a media report.

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Pakistan`s Sharif wants formation of anti-terror force soon

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called for the early formation of his planned anti- terrorism force (ATF), describing it as the need of the hour.

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Sindh Governor resigns over crackdown in Karachi

Pakistan`s longest serving Governor Ishratul Ebad Khan, a senior leader of the MQM, has resigned over targeted operations being conducted by security forces against criminals and terrorists here.

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Doctors operate on five-year-old gang-raped in Lahore

Doctors performed two procedures to save the life of a five-year-old girl who was brutally gang-raped in the capital of Pakistan`s Punjab province even as the Supreme Court Chief Justice took notice of the heinous crime.

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Three die in Kandahar suicide bombing

At least three civilians were killed Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan`s Kandahar city, said an army official.

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Change in Saturn`s moon Titan`s surface brightness points towards cryovolcanism

Researchers have said that changes in surface brightness on Saturn`s moon, Titan, observed over four years, has provided more evidence that cryovolcanism is active there.

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Google Street View driver in triple crash and run

A driver collecting video data for internet giant Google`s Street View feature in Indonesia slammed into two vehicles after trying to flee responsibility for an earlier crash, police said Saturday.

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Earth`s wobble provides marine organisms with food

The cyclic wobble of the Earth on its axis helps control the production of a nutrient that is essential to ocean`s health, a new study has revealed.

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India resisting US pressure for draft on phase out of HFCs

India was having differences with the US and other developed countries over drafting a proposal in the Montreal protocol on substances depleting the Ozone layer.

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Japan`s new rocket blasts off in laptop-controlled launch

Japan`s new solid-fuel rocket successfully blasted off Saturday carrying a telescope for remote observation of planets in a launch coordinated from a laptop computer-based command centre.

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Japan launches its new solid-fuel Epsilon rocket

Japan launched Saturday its new solid-fuel rocket, the Epsilon, after a delay in late August, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said.

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Geniuses predict how our world could end

Some of the world`s geniuses have come together to draw up some real-life doomsday scenarios - and work out how mankind could avoid getting wiped out.

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Catastrophic melting and outflow of buried ice lake on Mars created Aram chaos

A new study has claimed that Aram Chaos - the lumpy, bumpy floor of an ancient impact crater on Mars - formed because of catastrophic melting and outflow of a buried ice lake on Red Planet.

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Spacemen `flew blind` from ISS after height sensors failed

Three crew members of the International Space Station (ISS), who came back to Earth this week, had to fly blindly after their height sensors failed, a Russian cosmonaut has revealed.

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