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Protesters push for rehabilitation, demand postponement of elections in flood hit Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 18 (ANI): Protesters in Srinagar took to streets on Saturday demanding that the state assembly elections be postponed and first priority be given to the people who have lost their homes and property in the recent floods. The devastation due to floods has also put the state assembly in a dilemma about holding the assembly elections scheduled to take place in December this year. Officials of the Election Commission of India, including the Chief Commissioner, VS Sampath and two commissioners, HS Brahma and Naseem Zaidi, are in the state on a two-day visit to survey the flood-ravaged state and review whether polls can be conducted as scheduled. They are likely to reach a decision later in the day. People of Kashmir, who have lost their livelihoods, however, feel that the government is deviating from the main agenda of rehabilitation. Oct 18, 2014
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Jayalalithaa lands in Chennai amid massive cheers

Chennai, Oct 18 (ANI): Celebrations began in Chennai on Saturday evening as former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa arrived here after spending 22 days in Bangalore Central Jail following her conviction in the disproportionate assets case. Scores of AIADMK workers and supporters had gathered outside the Chennai Airport to have a glimpse of their favourite leader, who arrived here from Bangalore in a chartered plane. Jayalalithaa, who was driven to her residence amidst tight security arrangements, waved towards the supporters. Many of Jayalalithaa's supporters broke out in impromptu celebrations and cheered as her convoy passed them. The AIADMK supremo had on Friday got a major relief when the Supreme Court granted her conditional bail on medical grounds in the disproportionate assets case. Oct 18, 2014
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BJP using black money issue for political gains: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Saturday lashed out at the BJP for using the issue of black money for political gains. Taunting the BJP over the promises it had made to bring back black money to the nation from abroad, Maken said the way the BJP has used the issue for political gains, this has never been seen before. He further said that the Congress now wants to know, why was the BJP misleading the people of the nation? Yesterday, the Centre had told the Supreme Court that it cannot disclose the names of all those having black money stashed abroad as it violates the double taxation avoidance agreement. Oct 18, 2014
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Reactions flow in after Pak army chief says resolution of Kashmir issue vital for peace

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Reactions flowed in on Saturday after Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif said that the resolution of Kashmir issue is imperative for peace in the region. Defence Expert Lt Gen (Retd) Vinod Bhatia said that Pakistan is trying to internationalize the issue of Kashmir and hence Pakistan officials are raising the issue over and again. Defence Expert Lt Gen (Retd) Raj Kadyan said that peace talks can take place between the two countries only when Pakistan stops violating ceasefire agreement and killing the innocent civilians of India. Oct 18, 2014
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Fire engulfs coach of election special train near Allahabad

Allahabad, Oct 18 (ANI): A coach of an election special train returning from Maharashtra to Assam carrying election duty army and security officials caught fire near Allahabad. The bogie was separated from the engine and later the fire was put off. District Magistrate of Allahabad, VK Tiwari said that the fire was controlled by fire officials and ambulances are also called in to tackle the situation. He said that there is no casualty and enquiry will be conducted to know the cause of the fire. Oct 18, 2014
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DA Case: Jayalalithaa released from jail

Bangalore, Oct 18 (ANI): AIADMK supremo and former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa walked out of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Saturday. The Supreme Court granted her interim bail on medical grounds in disproportionate assets case on Friday. A huge convoy escorted the AIADMK chief out of Bangalore jail. Jayalalithaa will take a private flight from HAL airport to Chennai, where thousands of party workers are waiting to welcome her. Meanwhile, AIADMK supporters celebrated outside Parappana Agrahara jail in Bangalore. Oct 18, 2014
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LS Secretariat says no minimum percentage of seats required for LoP, politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over the Lok Sabha Secretariat's reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query that there is no minimum percentage of seats required for appointment of LoP in Lok Sabha. Few months back Congress' demand for Leader of Opposition's post was rejected by Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan. Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali, had filed an application, seeking information on the compulsory minimum strength required for appointment of LoP. Oct 18, 2014
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51 countries participate in World Junior Chess Championship in Pune

Pune, Oct 18 (ANI): Over 200 players from 51 countries converged in Pune city of Maharashtra to take part in World Junior Chess Championship. Winners of the championship, which will conclude on October 20, will be honoured with grandmaster titles and grandmaster norms. Participants from various countries including China and Russia are in the competition. Chairman of Maharashtra Chess Association Ravindra Dongre said that the junior championship is one of the most important chess events of the World Chess Federation. He further said that it will generate greater interest in chess among the budding players. The World Junior Chess Championship is the first step for a young player towards other major chess tournaments and championships. Oct 18, 2014
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EC to visit flood-hit JandK to take final call on assembly poll, Politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Political leaders react as Election Commission is to make a visit to the flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The visit is aimed at reviewing the situation in the state and taking a final call on holding the assembly elections. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that EC will decide on the assembly polls and BJP will abide by the EC's decision. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi and PC Chacko said that elections shouldn't be held until normalcy is brought back in the valley. Oct 18, 2014
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Opposition slams govt over Black Money, BJP defends

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Opposition parties on Saturday slammed the government over black money case. The Central government had earlier denied to reveal names of those involved in black money and later said that names shall be revealed once proved guilty. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that there is no difference between the previous UPA government and the new government because both did the same thing. Congress leader PC Chacko said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi owes an apology to the people of the country because he had promised them in the elections that black money will be brought back to the country. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sambit Patra defended the government and said that intention should not be questioned because of technology. Patra said that the government is fully committed in bringing back the black money but it cannot violate the laws and norms of the country. Oct 18, 2014
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BJP slams Mamata Banerjee for blaming govt on security in WB

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): The BJP on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for blaming the Central government over security in the state. Post NIA's investigations, Banerjee's party TMC was being accused of supporting terrorism after which she trained guns at the BJP for putting a whole community in the dock. She said a crime should not be attributed to people judging by their religion. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that Banerjee is putting wrong blames on the Central government because now she and her government have been exposed. Also BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the West Bengal Chief Minister should take note that country's security should be given prime importance. Oct 18, 2014
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Supporters gather before Jayalalitha's release from jail, Police tightens security

Bangalore, Oct 18 (ANI): AIADMK Supporters gathered outside the airport in Bangalore before the release of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha from the jail. Bangalore's Police Commissioner MN Reddi said that security has been fully tightened along the route which Jayalalitha is expected to be brought out from jail. He added that they are not yet informed about the time by which she will be out of jail. Jayalalitha has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court after being in jail for 20 days in disproportionate assets case. Oct 18, 2014
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No minimum percentage of seats required for LoP: LS Secretariat

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): In response to a Right to Information (RTI) query, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said that there is no minimum percentage of seats required for appointment of LoP in Lok Sabha. Few months back Congress' demand for Leader of Opposition's post was rejected by Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan. Mumbai-based RTI activist Anil Galgali, had filed an application, seeking information on the compulsory minimum strength required for appointment of LoP. Oct 18, 2014
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Politicos condemn Manjhi's 'chopping doctor's hands remark' even as JD (U) says statement misinterpr

New Delhi/ Patna, Oct 18 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday condemned Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's remark wherein he said that he will cop the hands of lax doctors playing with lives of poor patients. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that language used by Bihar CM is not acceptable and even undemocratic. Congress leader Rashid Alvi and PC Chacko said that such language is against the India's democratic structure and talks of mindset of Bihar CM. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that if doctors are not doing their duty, there are laws to punish them but statements like these are unfortunate. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that the ideas are positive but the way of expressing the same is totally undemocratic. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar came forward in defence of Manjhi and said that his statement is misinterpreted. Oct 18, 2014
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Lyricist Santosh Anand alleges involvement of big wigs in sons suicide, demands CBI probe & securit

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Lyricist Santosh Anand on Saturday alleged involvement of powerful people and big wigs in his son, Sankalp Anand’s suicide case. He said that he has lost both son and daughter-in-law and demanded CBI enquiry and security for his family members. He also said that UP government will not take action in the case intentionally and also requested Prime Minsietr Narendra Modi to take stock of the situation and look into the case. Sankalp (38) and his wife Nandini Anand (34), who was based in Delhi jumped in front of a moving train and died on the spot while their daughter suffered serious injuries and has been admitted to a hospital. Oct 18, 2014
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