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Pakistan police arrest four suspects in connection with Karachi airport attack

Karachi, Oct 29 (ANI): Pakistan Police claimed to have arrested four suspects allegedly involved in facilitating the perpetrators of a deadly attack on Pakistan's busiest Karachi Jinnah International Airport in June. Additional Inspector General of police from Crime Investigation department (CID), Saqib Ismail, said that the arrested men abetted the militants who had launched the attack. Another police official said the suspects were detained from two different areas in the eastern part of Karachi. He said that police recovered a large number of weapons from the arrested men. Oct 29, 2014
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Three Bangladeshis lynched to death in Tripura

Tripura, Oct 29 (ANI): Three Bangladeshis, suspected cattle lifters, were lynched to death in a village of Khowai district in Tripura. The incident is the second such in the district this year. Of the three victims, one opened fire and initially managed to escape but later all three were badly beaten by the villagers. Two of them were rescued by the police and taken to hospital where they succumbed to injuries. The third one, who was rescued later, also breathed his last in the hospital. The police have also recovered two 12 bore pipe gun cartridges from the area. The intruders are residents of Habiganj district of Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Border Security Force Deputy Inspector General BS Rawat said the bodies will be handed over to their counterparts in Bangladesh. Oct 29, 2014
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Opposition parties slam Centre, welcome SC's decision on black money

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): The Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed the Central Government for playing politics over black money and welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict on asking the Government for the entire list of names. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the Supreme Court has given a historic decision as it had realized that the Centre is playing politics over the issue. Abhishek Manu Singhvi also questioned the government's intention of not doing it earlier. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that the SC has strictly slapped the government by asking for the list of black money holders. NCP leader Majid Memon said that it appears that BJP is trying to shield certain people. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that the government was trying to hide the names as it contains some of its close aides. Oct 29, 2014
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Govt to submit list of black money holders under sealed cover to SC: Pinky Anand

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Additional Solicitor General of India, Pinky Anand said on Wednesday that the Government will submit a list of black money holders to the Supreme Court under its directions. She said that the names shall be given under a sealed cover and not be made public. The Supreme Court had directed the government yesterday to submit the names of black money account holders on Wednesday. Oct 29, 2014
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Gujarat prepares for cyclone Nilofar

Gujarat, Oct 29 (ANI): As cyclone Nilofar is expected to hit Gujarat coast in a couple of days, authorities have intensified relief and rescue arrangements as precautionary measures to handle the cyclonic storm. Nilofar, classified as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', is expected to weaken to a 'cyclonic storm'when it makes landfall on the Gujarat coast, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel, said bad weather and heavy rainfall has been predicted for coastal regions on October 30-31. On Monday Gujarat weather office issued a high alert on the cyclone and said the storm has intensified turning into severe one. In the wake of the situation, Commander of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Rakesh Kumar Joon, said 60 NDRF teams have been deployed in the regions which are at high alert. The District Magistrate (Collector) of Gir Somnath district, CP Patel, has requested the tourists to return home while the fishermen have been called back from sea. Oct 29, 2014
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British PM David Cameron unveils encyclopaedia on Hinduism in London

London, Oct 29 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled an encyclopaedia on Hinduism in London. The encyclopaedia has been published by the India Heritage Research Foundation founded and chaired by Swami Chidanand Saraswati, who was present at the gala event. Sharing his knowledge on the philosophy of Hinduism, Saraswati said the encyclopaedia gives an insight into theories of the religion. The Hindu Diaspora in Britain has emerged to be flourishing. Members are well established in professional fields -law, media, medicine, engineering, and accounting -and in many branches of business. Oct 29, 2014
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Building collapse in Bangalore kills one, injures four

Bangalore, Oct 29 (ANI): One died and four others were injured in Bangalore after an old building collapsed. Authorities rushed to the spot immediately to rescue people and clear the debris. Junior Interior Minister in Bangalore, KJ George, called it an unfortunate incident and assured compensation to victims. Police authorities also reached the accident site to further investigate the collapse. Meanwhile, a resident of Bangalore, Priya told about the incident. Another such incident was reported on October 09 when a building collapsed due to rain in the city, killing two including a child. Oct 29, 2014
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Orbital rocket explodes after launch

An unmanned rocket owned by Orbital Sciences Corporation exploded Tuesday in a giant fireball and plummeted back to Earth just seconds after launch on what was to be a resupply mission to the International Space Station. Duration: 01:03 Oct 29, 2014
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Hong Kong activists mark one month of 'Umbrella Movement'

Thousands of people gathered in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on Tuesday to mark one month of the mass pro-democracy protests by the 'Umbrella Movement' as student leaders call for direct talks with Beijing officials. Duration: 01:16 Oct 28, 2014
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BJP leaders meet Maharashtra Governor, stake claim to form govt

Mumbai, Oct 28 (ANI): The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday met the Governor of Maharashtra staking claim to form government in the state. BJP leader and President of BJP's Maharashtra unit Devendra Fadnavis was unanimously selected as the Chief Minister designate for the state. The meeting was attended by a delegation of BJP leaders including Prakash Javadekar, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Pankaja Munde, Om Mathur and others at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai. Oct 28, 2014
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Black Money: Politicos react after SC tells Centre to reveal all names by Wednesday

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday praised the Supreme Court after it ordered the central government to reveal by Wednesday the names of all Indian account holders in foreign banks. On Tuesday, resuming its hearing in the black money case, the SC pulled up government for seeking modification of its order on disclosing names of account holders in foreign banks. Oct 28, 2014
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Japan eyeing global food processing market

Hanoi/ Tokyo, Oct 28 (ANI): Japan's Ajinomoto Group has been producing the famous 'umami' seasoning known as "Aji-no-moto" as well as a variety of seasonings and processed food products in 130 countries and regions. The company develops products to meet each country's taste and eating habits, which are sold under locally-adapted brand names. Ajinomoto Vietnam manufactures and sells a variety of food products such as "Aji-no-Moto" and "Aji-ngon". In Vietnam, pork soup is an essential part of local cuisine which is used for preparing noodles and fried dishes. Ajinomoto Vietnam reproduced the taste of homemade pork soup with the unique technology into the leading brand "Aji-ngon". The product's outstanding taste and quality are consistently offered by ensuring thorough quality control. Oct 28, 2014
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Kashmir needs responsible leader: CPI (M)

New Delhi/ Srinagar, Oct 28 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said on Tuesday the people of Jammu and Kashmir should choose a leader who can help them in rehabilitation after the floods last month destroyed the valley. State unit secretary of CPI-M in Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, said elections in the state should be conducted as scheduled for December. However, Kashmir's capital Srinagar has witnessed protests with people demanding the assembly polls be postponed. The business, agriculture, tourism and handicraft industries have all gone down after the floods. India's opposition Congress party had also opposed the elections in the state. However, Congress leader Saifuddin Soz expressed confidence in his party, saying Modi government has not done enough to help the flood victims. Oct 28, 2014
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