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PM Modi visits Melbourne cricket ground with Australian PM Tony Abbott

Melbourne, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the 161-year-old Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to attend a reception and dinner hosted by Australian Prime Minster Tony Abbott. PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart posed for photographs with the 2015 Cricket World Cup Trophy, along with former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev among others. Modi also gifted an Indian "Skippers" Memento for Australia while at the MCG. The memento was signed by World Cup winning captains and the PM. Along with Australian PM Tony Abbott, present on the occasion were also Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, VVS Laxman and Allan Border. Modi later posted a selfie with his Australian counterpart saying, "With my friend @TonyAbbottMHR at the MCG." Soon after the dinner, Modi will head for Fiji on the final leg of his three nation tour. Nov 18, 2014
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Nehru was man of ideas, but respected every perspective: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): While speaking at the international conference to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of first prime minister of Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said that Nehru was a man of ideas but respected every perspective. He said that Nehru's ideas and politics are very much present in today's India. He said that the country's first PM never saw India separated from him and the nation reciprocated in the same way. Gandhi also said that even Winston Churchill said that Nehru was a man who had conquered hate and fear, when Nehru came out of the Naini jail. Nov 18, 2014
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Political leaders condemn attack on mediapersons by Haryana police outside Rampal's ashram

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Political leaders on Tuesday condemned the attack on mediapersons by Haryana police during a clash between the police and the supporters of Sant Rampal outside his Ashram in Hisar. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the state government could have handled it efficiently but their inefficiency lead to such incident. AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that this shows Haryana police's inefficiency and highlights the government's policies towards such self claimed godman. Nov 18, 2014
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Two police constables and mediapersons injured during clash between police and Sant Rampal's support

Chandigarh, Nov 18 (ANI): Haryana DGP SN Vashisht on Tuesday said that two police constables and mediapersons were injured in the clash between police and Sant Rampal's supporters in Hisar. The Haryana police and Sant Rampal's followers clashed outside the godman's Satlok Ashram in Hisar's Barwala town as the cops tried to arrest him. Vashisht said that the police is trying to handle the case with much sensitivity and that proper actions will be taken against the individual police officer who attacked the mediaperson. Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has sought a report on the attack on journalists. The police fired tear gas, used batons and water cannons to disperse Rampal's followers gathered outside the ashram to prevent his arrest and used bulldozers to break through the wall of the ashram, in which several of the disciples have been injured, according to reports. Nov 18, 2014
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PM Modi addresses gathering at reception hosted by Australian PM in Melbourne

Melbourne, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the gathering at a reception hosted by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Melbourne. Modi said that he is thankful to Abbott for hosting a wonderful reception for him. He added that India can benefit from Australian expertise in various fields. He also expressed confidence in the future of Indo-Australian relations adding that his memorable visit ends tonight but journey of relationship has begun Nov 18, 2014
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Asia Pacific looks forward to working with Australia: Modi to business leaders in Melbourne

Melbourne, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the business leaders in Melbourne during his four-city tour of Australia. Modi said that Asia Pacific is looking forward to working with the government and people of Australia. He added that India greatly values the relation it shares with Australia. Further talking about the 'Make in India' campaign, Modi said that the program was launched by the government to encourage the growth of industries which manufacture goods within the country. Nov 18, 2014
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Gunfight at godman Rampal's ashram in Hisar, supporters open fire on police

Hisar, Nov 18 (ANI): Self-styled godman Rampal's supporters opened fire on police personnel on Tuesday as they moved ahead to arrest him from his ashram in Hisar. Tension escalated in Barwala, where Rampal is said to be in his Satlok Ashram. His supporters have repeatedly warned authorities against trying to arrest him. Reportedly some mediapersons were also attacked by the supporters. Nov 18, 2014
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BJP on Ramdev's 'Z' category security by govt

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned Z-category security for yoga guru Ramdev. The yoga guru already has Z-category security provided him to by the Uttarakhand government, but the decision to grant him central security cover was taken after the Intelligence Bureau submitted a report citing a threat to his life outside his home state. Ramdev campaigned for BJP during the Lok Sabha polls. Reacting over this BJP said that there should not be politicization over providing security to anybody by such agencies. Nov 18, 2014
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Gujaratis are liars says Mulayam Singh Yadav, Politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Tuesday after SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said that all Gujaratis are "liars". Reacting over the statement, BJP leader Sambit Patra said that his comment puts doubt on his seniority. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao also criticized Yadav for making such statements. BSP leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that the statement shows Mulayam Singh Yadav's narrow mentality. Nov 18, 2014
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Market Experts credit PM Modi's Australia visit for Sensex, Nifty hitting record highs

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Nov 18 (ANI): Market Experts on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit as the Sensex and the Nifty hit record highs. The SandP BSE Sensex rallied as much as 105 points in trade on Tuesday to touch its fresh record high of 28282.85, led by gains in RIL, Bharti Airtel, LandT and Sesa Sterlite. Tracking the momentum, the 50-share Nifty index also surged 24 points to touch its fresh lifetime high of 8454.50, supported by gains in metal, power, capital goods and auto stocks. M arket Expert Akash Jindal said that Modi's Australia visit has been a positive one and that that Modi is bringing along optimism in the nation's economy. Ajay Shah also backed the record high on Modi's foreign tour. He also said that development in Russia and BRICS country is giving positive changes which are favourable for India. Nov 18, 2014
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