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Lok Sabha passes TRAI Amendment Bill even as Congress stages walkout

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The TRAI Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday even as the Congress staged a walkout protesting against it. The Bill seeks to remove a legal hurdle in appointment of former chairman of telecom regulatory body Nripendra Misra as principal secretary to the Prime Minister. The BJP defended the amendment saying it is based on merits while the Congress criticised the government for showing undue haste in bringing a person specific law. The TMC, NCP and the BSP supported the amendment. Jul 14, 2014
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Gadkari says will use global technologies in transport and reduce import

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that planning is going on to use global technologies in transport and reduce fuel import in India. He added that economy needs to be stabilized and said that soon India will be using technology of international standards. Jul 14, 2014
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Soccer fans in India celebrate Germany_s World Cup win

Kolkata/ Thiruvananthapuram/ Panaji/ New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Indian soccer lovers broke into impromptu street dance to celebrate Germany_s victory over Argentina in a pulsating FIFA World Cup final where they became the first European nation to lift the trophy in the South American continent. Germany fans across India rejoiced on Monday as they watched their team crowned world champions after a world class Mario Goetze volley in extra time fired Germany to a fourth World Cup crown with a 1-0 victory over Argentina leaving the South Americans and their captain Lionel Messi heartbroken. After watching the trophy ceremony, Germany fans across India emerged ready to party into the night. Soccer fans in Kolkata celebrated Germany_s triumph by bursting crackers and dancing on the streets. Jul 14, 2014
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Devotees throng temples on first Shravan Monday

Haridwar /Gorakhpur / New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Thousands of devout Hindu thronged the temples of Hindu lord Shiva across the country and offered special prayers to mark the first auspicious Monday of month long 'Shravan' festival. The devotees gathered in large numbers offering milk, curd, ghee, honey and holy water to Lord Shiva in wee hours of morning. Long queues of people were waiting with assortment of religious offerings such as incense sticks, red vermilion and flowers. Pathak Sharma, a priest of the temple in Haridwar said on Monday that during the auspicious Shravan month pilgrims have to offer different forms of liquids to Lord Shiva for their wish-fulfilment. Jul 14, 2014
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Sushmita Sen inaugurates Senco Gold and Diamonds 1st store in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen was recently spotted inaugurating Senco Gold and Diamonds store in Mumbai along with Bengali actor and their brand ambassador Proshenjit Chatterjee. On the occasion Sushmita said she is always proud to be associated with anything related to Sen's. Senco Gold Jewelers is one of the oldest jewelry brands in India that was started in 1938. With a heritage of 76 years in Eastern India, Senco Gold is now planning to expand all over India. Jul 14, 2014
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HC judge denied entry into TNCA club for wearing dhoti, D Raja calls it deplorable

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): After Madras High Court judge was denied entry into the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Club for wearing a dhoti, CPI leader D Raja called it deplorable. He said that dhoti is Tamil Nadu’s traditional dress and people from all class wear it. He also said that the act symbolizes the club’s colonial mindset. Meanwhile earlier DMK chief Karunanidhi also condemned the incident. Jul 14, 2014
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Delhi gangrape victims mother welcomes Maneka Gandhis statement on juveniles

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Delhi Gangrape victim Nirbhaya’s mother on Monday welcomed the statement of Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on juveniles. She said that mostly juveniles are indulged in major crimes thinking they won’t get punished. She further added that if such a law comes to existence it will be helpful in controlling crime. Maneka Gandhi had said that juveniles accused of serious crimes like rape will be tried as adults. Jul 14, 2014
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SC refuses to allow appointment of IPS Archana Ramasundram in CBI, to hear case next Monday

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to lift stay on appointment of IPS Archana Ramasundram in CBI and gave the next hearing date as next Monday. The court said that inspite of stay on her appointment, Ramasundram joined the agency without permission which intensifies the case further. The Supreme Court had earlier restrained Ramasundram from functioning as the Additional Director until further instructions as initial arguments suggested that her appointment was in breach of the selection process. Jul 14, 2014
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No question of me being an envoy of Modi: Ved Prakash Vaidik on Digvijays tweet

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Reacting over Congress leader Digvijay Singh’s tweet Ramdev’s aide and senior journalist Ved Prakash Vaidik on Monday said that he has never been a special envoy for any PM, so there is no question of being an envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Vaidik on Sunday courted a controversy after his picture with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed was released. He, however, said that the photograph was released by him. He said that he met Saeed on July 2 in Lahore and had an hour long chat with him. Tweeting over this Digvijay said that whether Vaidik met Saeed as NDA government envoy or Modi’s personal envoy. Jul 14, 2014
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Face-off between Govt and opposition likely over TRAI Amendment Bill

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The NDA government is likely to face opposition from the Congress and the TMC as the two parties have decided to oppose the TRAI Amendment Bill in order to legitimize the appointment of former telecom chief Nripendra Misra as Prime Minister's Principal Secretary. The NCP has however decided to support the bill. Jul 14, 2014
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Ramdev defends VP Vaidiks meeting with Hafiz Saeed, says he must have tried to change his heart

Haridwar, July 14 (ANI): Yoga Guru Ramdev defending his close aide Ved Pratap Vaidik’s meet with Hafiz Saeed said that the meeting would have been one as a journalist by Vaidik. He said that the Vaidik must have tried to change the 26/11 mastermind’s heart. On Saeed his statement that he is not an accused for whatever he has been charged, Ramdev said that the statement comes from every criminal and that PM Narendra Modi is strictly against such criminals. Jul 14, 2014
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Reactions flow in after Maneka Gandhi says minor rape-accused should be treated on par with adults

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Mixed reactions flow in as Minister for women and child development Maneka Gandhi said that minors accused of rape should be treated on par with adults. NCP leader Majid Memon and SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that juvenile act should not be scrapped just like that. While, BSP Chief Mayawati said that the matter has to be discussed before taking any decision on the same. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut and DCW Chairperson Barkha Shukla applauded Gandhi and said that in Nirbhaya case too, the juvenile was the cruelest and so the change in the act would be a welcome step. Meanwhile, NFIW General Secretary Annie Raja said that criminalizing the whole juvenile category is a foolish idea. Jul 14, 2014
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Paid News case: Ashok Chavan gets EC notice, politicos react

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The Election Commission's show- cause notice to former CM of Maharashtra, Ashok Chavan in the paid news case met with varied reactions from leaders of different political parties. On one hand, Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena stated that he welcomes the decision as it sends out a clear message to everyone that corruption will not be spared. While on the other hand, Naresh Agarwal of the SP was of the opinion that strict action should be taken against the media, which sometimes forces leaders to pay for the news to be published. Majid Memon said that this was a quasi- judicial procedure and it was too early to accuse Ashok Chavan for any offense. Jul 14, 2014
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