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Modi tries to pacify opposition in LS over Sadhvi's hate speech, urges house to accept her apology

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Reacting to the massive row generated by BJP leader Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's hate speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday requested the opposition to accept the former's apology and let the House function. The PM said in the Lok Sabha that he had already criticized such language at several meetings outside the House, and the opposition must now think of closure and accept Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's apology. Dec 5, 2014
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Justice VR Krishna Iyer passes away

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Legendary jurist VR Krishna Iyer, who made judicial activism respectable, died at Kochi hospital after a lifetime spent fighting for human rights and justice for the weak. The former Supreme Court judge was in hospital for a week for age-related complications and pneumonia and the cause of the death was renal and cardiac failure. The funeral will be held here at 6 pm on Friday. Krishna Iyer is survived by two sons. Iyer was born on November 15, 1915. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respect to Iyer. He tweeted saying, _Fine lawyer, eminent jurist, incredible philosopher and above all a phenomenal human being. I bow to Justice Krishna Iyer. My association with Justice Krishna Iyer was special. My mind goes back to our conversations and the insightful letters he would write to me. Whenever I would meet or talk to him, I would find him full of enthusiasm, always talking about the well-being of India. A remarkable man!,_ he added. Dec 5, 2014
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At least 14 people lost eyesight after undergoing cataract surgery at NGO_s eye camp in Punjab

Amritsar, Dec 05 (ANI): At least 14 people have lost their vision after cataract surgery at an eye camp organized in by an NGO in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. The people who lost their sight are all above the age of 60 and from the village Gago Mahal in Amritsar. The NGO worked in violation of health safety rules. Around 60 people signed up for the eye camp at a charitable hospital in Gurdaspur district. The patients were given eye drops and asked to report back on November 29 for cataract removal. On removing their bandage, about a dozen said they could not see. The camp is believed to have taken place in _severely unhygienic conditions_. An Amritsar civil surgeon is inquiring into the eye camp. Dec 5, 2014
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India plans to revamp age old postal network

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): India plans to revamp age old postal network for extending services in the fields of banking, insurance and e-commerce in the country. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said that vast network of postal department must be leveraged to promote creativity. A task force on leveraging the post offices network of the country among others had suggested setting up of three subsidiaries as a part of a holding company under the postal department under the ministry of communication and information technology for extending services in the fields of banking, insurance and e-commerce. After releasing the report submitted by the task force, Prasad said that postal department needs to rediscover themselves. It was proposed that a new postal law may be enacted to give statutory basis for these operations. Dec 5, 2014
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Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says Rohtak girls harassment case will be probed

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that the alleged eve-teasing case on a moving bus with two sisters must be investigated. On November 30, police had arrested three men - Kuldeep Singh, Mohit and Deepak - after the two sisters had claimed they were harassed by the men even before they boarded the bus. To reward the girls for their bravery, the state government had announced the two to be honoured on the Republic Day function next year in January.But the state authorities have now decided to put the bravery award for sisters on hold after another similar video went viral showing the girls beating another alleged eve-teaser. Meanwhile, son of former state chief minister, Deepender Singh Hooda also demanded probe into the matter. Dec 5, 2014
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Militants open fire at Army camp in JandK, firing still on

Baramullah/ Srinagar, Dec 05 (ANI): Militants on Friday opened fire at 31 field regiment Army camp in Baramullah district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack by the militants is ongoing as firing continues in the Uri sector of the district. Meanwhile earlier on Thursday, unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the house of apolitical leader_s relative in Jammu and Kashmir. The ill-fated house belonged to Bashir A Wahi, who is relative of People_s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tariq Hameed Karra, in Srinagar. Security forces immediately rushed to the place and cordoned off the area. Nobody was injured in the attack. The Himalayan region is one of the world_s most militarised zones, with India deploying more than 1.3 million troops to quell the rebellion that triggered off in 1989. Dec 5, 2014
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Student outfits in Assam protest PM Modi_s decision to swap territory with Bangladesh

Guwahati, Dec 05 (ANI): Two organisations in Assam- Assam Yuva Parishad (Assam Youth Association) and All Assam Students Union (AASU) - protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s decision on India-Bangladesh land deal issue. Modi, during his recent visit to Assam, had indicated the India-Bangladesh land deal signed by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be moved forward, which means Assam will lose a big chunk of land which is facing stiff opposition by many political parties including regional Assam Gana Parishad (AGP). General Secretary of Assam Yuva Parishad, Mon Kashyap threatened of mass revolution if Modi_s government went ahead with the plan. All Assam Students Union (AASU) also took out a torch rally, demanding the ruling BJP government to step back in the land deal issue. Dec 5, 2014
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National Conference is only force that can stop BJP_s divisive agenda: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 05 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that only his party could stop the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from coming to power in the state. A recent poll said that BJP would win the most seats in Jammu and Kashmir but would fall short of its goal of 44 in the 87-seat state assembly. Referring to Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti_s statement, Abdullah said the BJP wanted to pursue divisive agenda. The state chief minister said the unprecedented 70 percent voting in the last two phases of elections is due to the BJP fear. Dec 5, 2014
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South Asia Newsline - Dec 04, 2014

India condemns Pakistan_s support to Hafiz Saeed_s rally. Pakistani singer accused of blasphemous song. India_s regional parties to form united front against ruling BJP. Dec 5, 2014
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Foodies satiate taste buds at fest in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 05 (ANI): Food lovers throng annual Mongolian Food Festival, which is organised during the winters, in northeastern Assam state. Organised on the banks of River Brahmaputra, the 10-day long food fest in Guwahati city saw visitors enjoying varieties of food prepared by different tribes. People savoured dishes specific to Assam. Most of the tribes in Assam are of Mongolian origin. Some also have their origins in the Tibeto-Burman and South-East Asian regions. The organisers believe the traditions, culture and food practices of Mongolian-origin tribes are diminishing and such kinds of events will help people in promoting their food items. The tribal foods of the northeast were not that popular five to ten years ago but nowadays they have become an attraction among people. Apart from various delicacies, local rice beer was also served at most of the stalls, which is a traditional delicacy of the region. The festival, which began on November 30, will conclude on December 10. Dec 5, 2014
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