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Serene environment of Rashtrapati Bhavan will nurture young minds: Jogen

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Jogen Chowdhury is the first artist to stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan under the "in-residence scheme for writers and artists" launched by President Pranab Mukherjee last year. The renowned artist, who has earlier worked as "Keeper of Art" at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said the initiative is encouraging for young artists and writers as they would get a chance to work in calm surroundings of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Aug 13, 2014
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AIADMK's M Thambidurai elected deputy speaker of Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): AIADMK leader M. Thambidurai has been elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. All major parties, including Congress, extended support to his candidature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented and thanked all sections of the Lok Sabha, for the consensus which led to the unanimous election of Thambidurai as Deputy Speaker. Modi described him as a highly experienced and active Parliamentarian. Aug 13, 2014
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Politicos on Judicial Appointment Commission Bill

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The government's move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from various political parties. Union Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in the wake of allegations of judicial corruption. Aug 13, 2014
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Reactions flow in after Mulayam says ready to join hands with Mayawati if Lalu mediates

Lucknow/ New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday said that he is ready to join hands with his arch-rival and BSP chief Mayawati if RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav mediates in this regard. Mulayam was responding to Lalu's recent suggestion that Mulayam and Maywati should also joined hands in Uttar Pradesh to defeat the BJP in the same way as he has allied with his bitter foe Nitish Kumar's JD (U) in Bihar. Ending weeks of speculation, Lalu and Nitish last week came together and launched a joint campaign for the August 21 by-election to 10 assembly seats in Bihar. The two former chief ministers shared stage after nearly 23 years, marking the beginning of a new phase in the politics of the state. Aug 13, 2014
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Top Indian sportspersons to run paramilitary marathon

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Top Indian sportspersons, cricketer Virender Sehwag and boxer Mary Kom will be running a marathon 'unity' launched by India's paramilitary, the Central Reserve Police Force on the occasion of 75 years of its raising. Ace Indian cricketer, Sehwag said he was glad to be a part of such an event that unites the nation. Olympian boxer, Mary Kom, said she felt blessed to be a part of a sporting event as she was fond of all types of sports. The paramilitary force, which is celebrating 75 years of its raising this year, will conduct a half-marathon called 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on October 12. Apart from Sehwag and champion boxer Mary Kom, about three lakh personnel force would be getting in touch with a host of sportspersons and celebrities to take the track in solidarity with the trooper on ground and its martyrs. Aug 13, 2014
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Hockey players hail prospects of conferring Bharat Ratna to hockey wizard Dhyan Chand

Bhopal/ Ludhiana/ New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): India's former hockey players have hailed prospects of conferring the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna to the sports wizard Major Dhyan Chand. However, the government so far has not issued any official statement in this regard. Former Olympian Aslam Sher Khan, whose father was also a hockey player and team mate of Dhyan Chand in Berlin Olympics in 1936, said the hockey wizard should be the first choice among sportspersons for the highest civilian honour. Aug 13, 2014
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Maoists blow up bridge construction site in Jharkhand

Latehar, Aug 13 (ANI): Maoists blew up a bridge construction site in Latehar district of Jharkhand. Maoists approximately 100 in numbers attacked the construction workers with batons and blasted the heavy machines at the site. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s. The rebel group, which claims to be fighting for the rights of the poor and landless, controls some of India's mineral-rich areas and operate in large swathes of the eastern, central and southern countryside. Aug 13, 2014
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Manipur felicitates Common Wealth Games medallists

Imphal, Aug 13 (ANI): Indian medallists in the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow were felicitated by the government of Manipur for their impressive show in the multi-sport event at a star-studded function recently. The cash incentive awards were distributed to the state's medallists at an event held at the Khuman Lampak indoor stadium in Imphal. India had sent 224-member contingent at 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, which ended after 11 days of action across 17 sports. India, host of the last Commonwealth Games, finished fifth on the tally with 64 medals comprising 15gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze medals. The Commonwealth games, silver medallist in boxing, Sarita Devi, said it is a huge achievement to win a medal and gives her immense satisfaction. Aug 13, 2014
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Iraq Christians fleeing jihadists long for exile

Iraqi Christians who fled a jihadist onslaught and are packed several families to a room in a church in Kurdistan have lost hope in their country and long to emigrate. Duration: 01:05 Aug 13, 2014
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Chief of Google India says digitization will empower 500 million people

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The chief of Google India Rajan Anandan has said that digital revolution would truly empower 500 million people across the country in the years to come. Anandan said digitizing India is exciting as it opens new doors to millions across the country. Sharing Google's vision for India, Anandan said bringing in technologies will create an ecosystem where innovation along with empowerment can take place. Anandan also talked about Cyber security and said it was one of the most potent areas of safety and a priority for the company. He added that Google was investing hugely to ensure the security of its infrastructure, which requires large investments, funding research internally as well as in leading technical universities around the world. Anandan concluded saying that digitizing India was going to be a big battle over the next 20 to 30 years. Aug 13, 2014
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