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Politicos point fingers over Congress's poll debacle review report

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Indian political leaders have condemned the Congress's poll debacle review report submitted by the A K Antony panel to the Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The AK Antony panel submitted review report of its poll debacle to party chief, Sonia Gandhi, following its worst ever defeat in the general elections. The much talked about report was submitted on Thursday (August 14) by former defence minister, AK Antony and his team after a meeting with 500 Congress members, including members of its various wings. Meanwhile, a Congress leader, Rashid Alvi refused to comment on the matter saying, the party will think upon the report. Aug 16, 2014
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Rajnath Singh welcomes new team of BJP president Amit Shah

Lucknow, Aug 16 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday thanked the BJP workers for its win in general elections in Uttar Pradesh and welcomed the new team of BJP president Amit Shah. During a function in Lucknow, Singh honoured the new team of Shah, comprising 11 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries. Dinesh Sharma was named party’s vice-president for Uttar Pradesh. Sharma, who is also the mayor of Lucknow, hoped to tread the path paved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singh. Aug 16, 2014
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Relief operations stepped up in flood-affected districts in Odisha

Puri, Aug 16 (ANI): Relief operations were stepped up on Saturday as floods, triggered by heavy rain, in Odisha continued to wreak havoc, affecting 23 districts and marooning 130 villages. Disaster management officials said hundreds of boats had been deployed to take dry food rations, plastic sheets and other relief items to the cut-off villages located in 23 of Odisha's 30 districts. Aug 16, 2014
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Bihar CM defends son embroiled in sexual escapade

Patna, Aug 16 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday defended his son Pravin Manjhi who embarrassed his father by getting embroiled in a sexual escapade. After the news went viral the BJP also demanded for the Chief Minister's resignation. Manjhi said that this is merely a way of destroying his image by the Opposition and scrapped reports of his son involved in any kind of illegal act. Aug 16, 2014
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Pope Francis says a mass for Korean martyrs in Seoul

Pope Francis beatifies 124 early Korean martyrs at a mass in Seoul and challenges the massive crowd to ask what values they might be willing to die for in an increasingly materialistic, globalised world. Duration: 01:31 Aug 16, 2014
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Shahid and Shraddha promote movie 'Haider'

Mumbai, August 16 (ANI): Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor along with director Vishal Bhardwaj promoted their upcoming film, 'Haider', which is based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Students cheered for the stars as cast and crew of 'Haider' promoted the movie during a college festival in India's showbiz capital, Mumbai on Friday. The film is set in northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir for its volatile political climate. The movie also stars actors Kay Kay Menon and actress Tabu. It is slated to hit the theaters on 2nd October 2014. Aug 16, 2014
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Amit Shah holds rally in Haryana, appeals for vote

Jind, Aug 16 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday held a rally in Haryana's Jind area and appealed for votes in the upcoming state Assembly Polls. Shah said that Haryana should get rid of Congress in order to move towards development. He said that just like the people of the state expressed their opinion in LS Polls, BJP should also win with majority in the Assembly polls. Aug 16, 2014
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Congress reeling under humiliating defeat, struggling for LoP post: Amit Shah

Jind, Aug 16 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday addressed a rally in Haryana's Jind area. Shah said that Congress had to face such a humiliating defeat in the recent Lok Sabha polls that it even has to struggle for the post of Opposition. He also said that Haryana should get rid of Congress government led by CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Aug 16, 2014
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Congress will need to put advertisements to get candidates: Amit Shah

Jind, Aug 16 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Haryana's Jind area, said that Congress had to face a humiliating defeat in the recent Lok Sabha polls. He added that in the upcoming State Assembly Polls, Congress will not have enough candidates and it will have to put advertisements to get candidates for contesting their elections. Aug 16, 2014
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Assamese teenager makes her mark in a Hollywood film

Assam, Aug 16 (ANI): Directed by Oscar winning director Jeffery D Brown, the film 'Sold' has received widespread critical acclaim since it opened at the 5th London Indian Film Festival and won an Audience award. The actor in lead role is Niyar Saikia, a girl hailing from Assam. She has played the role of the main protagonist, Lakshmi, a Nepali girl who becomes a victim of human trafficking. Niyar was selected from among 1,000 girls in Nepal and India who had auditioned for the role and had to participate in a workshop to prepare for the role. The 13-year old actor has been gaining appreciation for her sensitive portrayal of a child trafficking victim in the film. A student of class 9, Niyar has been acting since she was a kid and is currently a drama student at the SEAGULL drama institute. She has also done a number of Assamese movies with noted directors like Jahnu Baruah. Her parents are supportive of her career and are proud of her achievements. Aug 16, 2014
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3 houses collapse due to landslide in Dehradun, 7 Dead

Dehradun, Aug 16 (ANI): Three houses collapsed due to landslide after heavy rainfall in Dehradun on Saturday and the members living in them got stuck under the debris. ADG of Law and Order, Ram Singh Meena, said that the houses collapsed due to landslide. He added that 7 people have died out of which 4 bodies have been recovered and only one woman has been saved alive. Meena also said that rescue operations are going on. Aug 16, 2014
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Congress trashes Goa BJP MLA's bikini beach plans

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Reacting to BJP Member of Legislative Assembly Lavoo Mamledar's plans to create a bikini beach in Goa, Congress Party leader Rashid Alvi said Saturday that it exposed double-faced nature of the ruling party. Goa Congress spokesperson Durgadas Kamat said such statements will ruin the state's image both nationally and internationally. Mamledar, who is a former police officer, had said that if tourism had to be promoted, there should be a bikini beach with entry fees in Goa. Aug 16, 2014
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Social media continues to grow as a business tool

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have millions of active users in India alone. Unlike traditional print or television advertising, users can interact with brands and give feedback through these sites. Worldwide, as many as 42% of companies rely heavily on social media for marketing purposes. Aug 16, 2014
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