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Blast in fireworks factory kills 5 in Lucknow

Lucknow, Sept 20 (ANI): Five people have died and many others have been left injured after a blast occurred in a fireworks factory in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj area on Saturday. According to reports, the blast was so intense that the roof of the house in which this illegal cracker factory was being run, caved in.

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos react as Chidambaram comes under CBI scanner over Aircel Maxis deal

New Delhi / Ludhiana / Lucknow, Sep 20 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram came under CBI scanner over his alleged involvement in the Aircel-Maxis deal. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the former finance minister has given a very accurate explanation and it doesn't require any add-ons. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy condemning Chidambaram's explanation that he signed the Aircel-Maxis deal after FIPB recommended it for approval said that it is not a minister's job to sign blindly what his officers put before him. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Chidambram has been involved in the Aircel-Maxis deal and truth should be out in the public as soon as possible.

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos remain critical of Kejriwal as he writes to PM Modi over corruption and communalism

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday remained critical of AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal even as he writes letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over issues of corruption and communalism. The letter came a day after PM Modi had said that 'Indian Muslims will live and die for India' and that 'Al-Qaeda will fail in India'. While BJP said that Kejriwal is taking Modi's support to remain in news and to make himself audible, BJD leader Jay Panda welcomed PM's statement and said such statements should be welcomed. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Kejriwal should now write next to request Modi to resign from post like he himself.

Sep 20, 2014

Engineers send 10 trucks of relief material for Kashmir flood victims

Rajouri, Sep 20 (ANI): A group of engineers from Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir sent 10 trucks of relief material for the flood-affected areas of the valley that have not received any help yet. The sacks and boxes of relief material consisted items of daily use, ration and grocery. Additional district collector of Rajouri, Salim Malik, said the welfare engineer's group itself volunteered to send the relief material for the flood victims. Meanwhile, an executive engineer, Muhstaq Rena, said currently they are trying to send relief material consisting of food items which would last for two to three days.

Sep 20, 2014

Bangladesh foreign minister meets Sushma Swaraj to strengthen ties

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, on Saturday met his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi to discuss bilateral and regional issues. Both the leaders held discussions with their officials. Ali, who is in New Delhi to attend the third meeting of India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission, also invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh on behalf of his Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ali recalled the historical, cultural and economic links between the two neighbouring nations and expressed hope to further strengthen and deepen relations with India. India's northeastern region shares a 1,880-km-long border with Bangladesh and has the potential for developing cross-border trade.

Sep 20, 2014

Former SAD President Jagdev Singh Talwandi dies of prolonged illness

Ludhiana, Sep 20 (ANI): Former president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and veteran Akali leader Jagdev Singh Talwandi passed away at the Hero Dayanand Medical College (DMC) and Heart Hospital. The Akali Dal leader breathed his last at 11.10 AM on Friday. He was admitted to the DMC hospital because of a prolonged heart related illness. He was the former president of the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) and was a Minister of State in the first non-Congress government in Punjab in 1967 and later in 1969 and 1972. The veteran leader will be cremated at his native village Talwandi, near Raikot, on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2014

Family cremates Indian fisherman who died in Pakistani jail

Diu, Sept 20 (ANI): The last rites of an Indian fisherman, who died in Pakistani jail, were performed at his village in Diu. The family came to know about the tragedy after receiving a letter from Pakistani government that however, didn't mention the cause of death. Sister of deceased fisherman Balubhai, urged the government to provide financial help to their family. The family also urged the Pakistani government to release his two brothers, who were also arrested along with him. Nuclear-armed neighbours share a vast un-demarcated coastal border and officials say fishermen on both sides ignore rules in search of fish, frequently stray into other country and end up spending years in their jails.

Sep 20, 2014

Jinping's Promises Prove to be Empty As Border Face-off Continues

More than 1,000 soldiers of China's PLA are still standing firm inside Indian territory, despite Modi's tough talk with Jinping

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos react as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance comes on verge of collapse

Nagpur/ New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Mumbai, Sep 20 (ANI): Political leaders react as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance came on a verge of collapse over seat sharing. While BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that talks are ongoing on the issue, Congress leader Anees Ahmed said that the fight is about gaining power and none of the party is thinking about welfare of the people of Maharashtra. Meanwhile, NCP said that the hue and cry is to show the outside world but later Both the parties will come together for polls. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal also followed the same point of view.

Sep 20, 2014

Politicos react after CBI summons CPI (M) leader in Saradha scam probe

New Delhi / Ludhiana, Sep 20 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned CPI (M) leader Rabin Deb in connection with the multi-crore Saradha scam. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that common people have been looted in Saradha scam and whosoever is found guilty should be punished according to the law. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the matter is under investigation and we should wait for it to conclude. NCP leader Majid Memon said that Rabin Deb should assist CBI in the investigation and provide all knowledge that he has. BJD leader Jay Panda said that the matter is in sub judice and it is inappropriate to comment on it.

Sep 20, 2014

Bangladesh foreign minister on visit to New Delhi invites Modi on behalf of PM Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): Bangladesh foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, on a visit to New Delhi to attend the 3rd meeting of the India Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission, invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of PM Sheikh Hasina as he recalled the historical, cultural and economic links between the two neighbouring nations. Ali also expressed the hope of further strengthening and deepening relations with India. Foreign Minister Ali extended an invitation on behalf of Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to Modi to visit Bangladesh. India's northeastern region shares a 1,880-km-long border with Bangladesh and has the potential for developing cross-border trade.

Sep 20, 2014

Shiv Sena, BJP seat-sharing row: Deadlock continues

Mumbai, Sept 20 (ANI): President of Maharashtra unit of BJP, Devendra Fadnavis, ruled out breaking of alliance and said that the party has given proposal to Shiv Sena over seat sharing for the upcoming polls. As per the earlier reports, Shiv Sena had asked BJP to contest on 199 seats out of 288, if it wanted to continue the alliance. However, the BJP did not accept it, adding it will contest on all 288 seats and break the alliance with right-wing party. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray, said that the party wants to take the alliance ahead in the greater interest of Maharashtra and people of Maharashtra.

Sep 20, 2014

Congress criticizes Modi's stand on China incursion issue

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Congress alleged that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, did not take the issue of incursion by the Chinese army with President Xi Jinping strongly enough. Congress leader Salman Khurshid, said Modi's stand on the issue was rather weak. Chinese troops as well as civilians transgressed the de facto but disputed border with India that overshadowed ongoing President Xi Jinping visit to New Delhi. Khurshid said Xi invited Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, vice president, Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh to visit his country.

Sep 20, 2014

Nagaland's taekwondo team makes India proud at an event in South Korea

Nagaland, Sep 20 (ANI): These youngsters from Nagaland have made India proud. In the recently held World Taekwon-do Hanmadang 2014 event in South Korea, the 20-member team has bagged several awards. The team from Faith-in-Action taekwondo academy emerged as the world champions in the Team Aerobic Competition and became the 1st team from India to win an international team event after 40 years. The team that represented India under the banner of Taekwondo board of India won gold in team event, 1 individual gold and silver medal each in Long Kick and 10 bronze medals. Established in the year 2008, the academy has been encouraging youngsters to take up martial arts and stay away from unhealthy practices like drugs.

Sep 20, 2014

Scottish independence leader Salmond to step down

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said Friday he will step down from his post and as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after the country voted against independence in a historic referendum. Duration: 01:14

Sep 20, 2014