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PM Modi addresses Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, call on Diaspora to participate in growth of India part-

Gandhinagar, Jan 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday formally inaugurated the 13th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which is being held in Gujarat to mark the centenary of India's, 'Sarva Sreshtha Pravasi Bharatiya', Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India. Modi called on the Diaspora to participate in growth of India. He also invited the people to use several opportunities waiting for them in India. He said that all the countries of the world, whether developed or poor, are looking at India with immense hope and optimism. He further went on to add that Indian community is admired all around the world not due to the money they possess but the values they live with. Invoking Gandhi, Modi said his philosophies and teachings continue to inspire the world when it comes to humane development and resolving various problems facing the world. Modi also boosted the confidence of the Indian Diaspora and said that the nation has lot to offer to the world and the need is to raise the level of confidence in ourselves.

Jan 8, 2015

Prakash Javadekar cleans up his housing complex as part of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Pune, Jan 08 (ANI): Taking the ambitious Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) forward, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar cleans up his housing complex along with fellow residents in Pune on Thursday. Javadekar said the campaign would help in disciplined nation building. A campaign called 'plastic waste-free India' will be launched in Shirur area of Pune district on Friday. It will be taken at the national level after a trial run in the area, the minister added.

Jan 8, 2015

Menopausal Woman in Early 30s Finds Out She is Pregnant 12 Days Before Giving Birth

Woman who went through menopause in her 20s find out she is pregnant 15 years later.

Jan 8, 2015

Kareena Kapoor's Morphed Photo in Durga Vahini's Campaign against 'Love Jihad' Goes Viral

The women's wing of the organisation reportedly launched a campaign against "love jihad" by using the morphed photo of Kareena Kapoor.

Jan 8, 2015

Sri Lanka Elections: Rajapaksa Uses Paris Attack Images to Remind Voters of Victory against LTTE

State-controlled channels played images from Paris shooting followed by footage of war.

Jan 8, 2015

'Parents Talk to Their Kids on How Babies are Born' Video Goes Viral [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

In the recent video by Cut., some parents are seen talking (uncomfortably) to their kids on how babies are born.

Jan 8, 2015

Prospect of Sri Lanka election violence 'very strong': analyst

The prospect of post-election violence in Sri Lanka is "very strong", one analyst tells AFPTV. Duration: 01:18

Jan 8, 2015

Charlie Hebdo: Mosques Attacked in France as Paris Shooting Fuels Anti-Islam Sentiment

The Charlie Hebdo attack on Wednesday exacerbates the already burgeoning anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe

Jan 8, 2015

Paris: More Attacks Feared as Armed Woman at Large; Lakhs to Join Rally Against Terror

Over one million people are expected to join a rally in Paris on Sunday

Jan 8, 2015

Hindu Mahasabha to install Godses statue on Gandhis death anniversary, demands Gandhis image from

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Hindu Mahasabha will be installing statues of Nathuram Godse, assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, in four districts of Karnataka on the death anniversary of Gandhi. President of Karnataka unit of Hindu Mahasabha Swami Pranavananda Giri said that the organisation demands from the Central government to replace Mahatma Gandhi’s image from currency notes by images of patriotic leaders like Maharana Pratap or Godse. He added that the Congress government has named roads and paths after names of Tipu Sultan and other leaders, so it should also be done after Godse’s name as a mark of respect.

Jan 8, 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu calls for positive use of science & technology

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu called upon the scientist community to invest heavily in research and development for the betterment of society. Addressing the concluding session of the 102nd Indian Science Congress in Mumbai, Prabhu underlined the need for developing new technologies but cautioned against their ill-effects also. Science needs to play a pivotal role in the national mainstream, he added. The theme of the Congress was Science and Technology for Human Development. Delivering the valedictory address, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik said the controversy over claims of scientific advances in ancient India was unnecessary. Naik said ancient Indians had made great advances in astrology, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, architecture, physics and chemistry. India must restore the pride and prestige of science and its scientists, he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day long 102nd Indian Science Congress on Saturday.

Jan 8, 2015

Sukhbir Badal meets Rajnath Singh over release of prisoners

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the plea of SAD government demanding release of the prisoners who have completed their given sentence of punishment. Badal said that the Akali Dal government is not demanding anything wrong because some of the prisoners who have completed their sentence are very old or even blind which is why they should be released on humanitarian grounds. He added that the demands are being wrongly portrayed as supporting terrorists which is wrong. Badal also said that the Home Minister has assured legal action in the case.

Jan 8, 2015

Sunanda Murder Case: Police say investigation on, No notice issued to anyone

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): In the latest update in Sunanda Pushkar’s murder case, Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said on Thursday that investigation in the case is underway and all perspectives are being taken care of. He further assured that no notice has been issued to anyone including Shashi Tharoor regarding inquiry or investigation, adding that all investigational updates will be shared in public.

Jan 8, 2015

Schoolgirl Allegedly Gang-Raped Near Delhi

The victim told the police that she was forced into an SUV by three men when she was on her way back from tuition.

Jan 8, 2015

BSP Leader Says Charlie Hebdo Journalists Deserved Death; Ready to Pay ₹51 Cr Reward to Attackers

In 2006, Haji Yakoob Qureshi had announced a reward of ₹51 crore to anyone who killed Danish cartoonist who created a controversial cartoon of the Prophet.

Jan 8, 2015