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US blames protocol breach for new Texas Ebola case

Top US health authorities say a breach of protocol was to blame for the Ebola infection of a Texas health care worker who was said to have worn full protective gear at a Dallas hospital. Duration: 01:17 Oct 13, 2014
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BS Hooda attacks BJP and Om Prakash Chautala at his Haryana rally

Jhajjar, Oct 13 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Jhajjar district of Haryana, state Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday attacked BJP and also INLD Chief Om Prakash Chautala. Hooda said that BJP had made big promises before coming to power which faded as soon as they won the LS elections. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that Pakistan as well as China would be given befitting reply though nothing as such happened. He said that it was for the first time that PM was welcoming Chinese President and at the same time, their army was infiltrating into India. Further, attacking OP Chautala, Hooda said that a person who is not even eligible to fight elections is dreaming of becoming the chief minister. He also referred to the Jayalalithaa case and said that law can bring down a CM in such cases and that Chautala should stop dreaming of becoming the CM while in jail. Oct 13, 2014
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Rajnath Singh addresses rally in Nuh in Haryana

Nuh, Oct 13 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed a rally in Nuh district of Haryana. Singh slammed the Congress party for the growing inflation during its rule of last 10 years. He said that the BJP, after coming to power, has succeeded to quite an extent in reducing the effects of inflation. Singh also said that during UPA rule Pakistan had the courage to behead our Indian soldiers while it was BJP which gave a befitting reply. Oct 13, 2014
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Politicos react after victim takes U-turn in Meerut 'love jihad' case

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 13 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday after the victim in the Meerut 'love jihad' case took a U-turn and claimed that she ran away on her own free will. BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that issues of 'love jihad' should not be given much importance. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the family was pressurized by BJP and BJP should be blamed for the situation. CPI leader Atul Anjan and SP leader Naresh Agarwal also blamed BJP for spreading the ideology of 'love jihad' among the people. Oct 13, 2014
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Security Expert raises concern over Pak's letter to UN over Kashmir and emergence of ISIS in India

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Security Expert Alok Bansal on Monday expressed concern over Pakistan Prime Minister's National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz's letter to UN asking to intervene in Kashmir issue and also on ISIS raising its head in India. Bansal said that Pakistan has always tried to internationalize the issues related to Kashmir. He said that the country wants to take advantage of the opportunity to internationalize Kashmir issue though none of the nations paid any heed to the same. Further, talking about ISIS flag unfurled at an anti- Pakistan protest in Kashmir, Bansal said that it is unfortunate that there is an attraction towards Islamic state in Indian youth as they still see the glorious past of Islam now. He also said that India should frame a law against such anti-Indian elements and should go ahead with a massive de-radicalization programme. Oct 13, 2014
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Politicos react after ISIS flag unfurled at anti-India protest in Kashmir

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 13 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Monday after an ISIS flag was unfurled at anti-India protest in Kashmir. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the centre has asked the state government to submit a report on the matter and the issue will be taken very seriously. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the matter should be investigated immediately. Political leaders from other eminent parties also appealed for a strong investigation in the matter. Oct 13, 2014
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Scores of Buddhists assemble for religious festival in northeastern India

Agartala/ Bodh Gaya, Oct 13 (ANI): Scores of Buddhists congregated in the historical monastery of Tripura recently to participate in the 38th 'Kathin Chibor Dan,' one of the main religious festivals of their community. 'Kathin Chibor Dan' means 'Offering of Difficult Monk Robe', an annual colourful festival. The festival is celebrated throughout the world within one month of the conclusion of 'Prabarana Purnima'. The robe that the Buddhist monks wear is known as 'Chibar' and it is believed that the donation of robes to monks is the highest sacrifice, according to Buddhism, and the occasion marks the most significant religious festival of Buddhists. He also added that this festival spreads an important message of sacrifice. Meanwhile, Buddhist monks gathered at the religious site of Bodh Gaya to offer prayers to Lord Buddha during the festival for world peace. Oct 13, 2014
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Schools reopen in Kashmir as shelling stops at border

Rajouri, Oct 13 (ANI): Schools in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir have reopened after shelling stopped at the de-facto border between India and Pakistan. Schools along the border had been closed down amid continuous shelling. School head, Raees Ahmed, said that with the shelling having stopped, students are now coming to school. Meanwhile, a student, Habiba Kausar, said that peace should be maintained along the border so that education does not suffer. 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around India's Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces from both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along a 200-km (125-mile) stretch of border in Kashmir. Oct 13, 2014
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Govt proposes to increase compensation amount for surrendering Maoists Reactions flow

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Central Government's proposal to increase the compensation amount for Maoists who surrender to the government has invited reactions. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that increasing the compensation amount may help in reducing the effects of Maoism in the areas most affected as more Maoists may surrender. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that the Central and State governments come up with various schemes to combat Maoism and increasing the compensation amount may also help. Meanwhile, social activist Swami Agnivesh said that increasing compensation amount will not be helpful in reducing Maoist activities; instead the entire issue should be solved by discussion. Oct 13, 2014
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Residents of Visakhapatnam face lack of amenities after cyclone Hudhud

Visakhapatnam/ Bhubaneshwar, Oct 13 (ANI): Residents in the port city of Visakhapatnam faced lack of food and fuel on Monday morning after cyclone Hudhud lashed the Andhra Pradesh on Sunday leaving behind a trail of destruction in its path. The cyclone blasted India's eastern seaboard on Sunday with gusts of up to 195 km per hour (over 120 mph), uprooting trees, damaging buildings and killing at least six people despite a major evacuation effort. The cyclone after passing through Visakhapatnam had hit the adjoining state of Odisha but with less intensity. The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneshwar, saw less damage in comparison. A local from Bhubaneshwar, Naveen Mishra, said he was happy that the cyclone had passed. Oct 13, 2014
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