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Congress slams OP Chautala after Delhi HC summons him

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): The Congress party on Friday took a dig at INLD chief OP Chautala, a day after the Delhi High Court summoned him over the CBI's plea for allegedly violating the bail terms by participating in election rallies. The Congress said that it is a gross violation and manipulation of the entire judicial system. Oct 10, 2014
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Sudarsan Pattnaik urges for peace in Kashmir through sand art

Puri, Oct 10 (ANI): Internationally famed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Friday urged for peace in Jammu and Kashmir state through his sculpture at Puri beach in Odisha. Pattnaik crafted a five feet long sculpture using three tonnes of sand with a message reading, "Bullets can't bring peace". The sand art also had replicas of national flags of both India and Pakistan, along with face of an injured child. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces of both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along a 200-km (125-mile) stretch of border in the disputed, region of Kashmir. Oct 10, 2014
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Panic stricken villagers migrate as India-Pakistan conflict continues

Kathua, Oct 10 (ANI): Hundreds of villagers in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir migrated to safer zones as violence between India and Pakistan escalated at the de-facto border dividing the two nuclear-armed rivals. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces of both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along a 200-km stretch of border in the disputed region of Kashmir. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also expressed concern about the conflict, deploring the deaths and displacement of civilians in the worst fighting between the two nations in over a decade. District administration arranged buses and villagers around the international border were evacuated to safer regions. Almost 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around India's Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps. Oct 10, 2014
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Modi slams Congress for making statements over Indo Pak conflict

Amravati, Oct 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing a rally in Amravati district of Maharashtra slammed Congress for making statements over the sensitive issue of Pakistan violating ceasefire agreement at the LoC border. PM Modi said that this is not an appropriate time to make statements over border issues. He added that Pakistan had to face defeat by BSF forces at the border. Oct 10, 2014
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Maharashtra Farmers who produce orange juice forced to consume poison: Modi

Amravati, Oct 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing a rally in Amravati district said that the farmers of Maharashtra who produce Orange juice are forced to consume poison. He added that if the farmers are given proper facilities then they can produce 'gold out of soil'. He further said that if five percent fresh fruit juice is added to the soft drinks, then the farmers producing fruits will be able earn a lot. Oct 10, 2014
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday met India's Information and Technology (IT) Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi. Both of them exchanged gifts during the meet. The Indian government is likely to discus how the social networking giant can help in promoting its campaigns on education and empowerment of the girl child, against female foeticide and the ambitious Ganga clean-up plan. Zuckerberg, is in India on a two-day visit to promote the internet.org app, that let people in underdeveloped areas to access basic online services. Zuckerberg is excited about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India initiative and he will be meeting Modi later in the day. Oct 10, 2014
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There was no condition on my bail: OP Chautala

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Even as the CBI on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to the INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala in the JBT teachers recruitment scam case for allegedly violating its terms by participating in election rallies, the former Haryana CM today claimed that there was no condition on his bail. When asked if he would further participate in election campaign, he said that it depends on the court's directives. Oct 10, 2014
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Reactions pour in after forensic team says Sunanda Pushkar died due to poisoning

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 10 (ANI): Reactions poured in on Friday after final post-mortem report declared that late Sunanda Pushkar died due to poison. Congress leader Rashid Alvi and Abhishek Singhvi said that the matter is in High Court and the court's decision will be respected. Samjawadi Leader Naresh Agarwal said that investigation agencies will find out the truth in the case. Oct 10, 2014
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Politicos react after Pak defence minister warns India overceasefire violations at LoC

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 10 (ANI): Political leaders react on Friday after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that they were fully capable to respond to any Indian aggression and India should act in a responsible manner. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that India is a peace loving country and never wishes for war. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi slamming Asif said that Pakistan politicians are trying to use 'Main Hoon Na' syndrome to gain cheap popularity. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that India should take pro-active steps in the matter. Oct 10, 2014
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CBI enquiry inevitable in Sunanda Pushkar case: Subramanian Swamy

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday said many indications prove that the Delhi Police was under pressure adding that a CBI investigation is inevitable in the case. A report was submitted by a group of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) doctors on the mysterious death of former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar , according to which the latter died of poisoning. Oct 10, 2014
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Forces fully equipped and confident of successfully handling Hudhud Cyclone: NDRF DIG

Vizag, Oct 10 (ANI): As Hudhud Cyclone approaches Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, NDRF DIG SS Guleria assured of all preparation to handle the same and said that the forces are fully equipped and are confident of successfully handling the cyclone. Guleria said that the NDRF has mobilized 33 teams to coastal areas and that 20 teams are positioned in coastal and interior areas. He said that they are expecting flood post the cyclone, for which they are fully prepared and said that a total of 13 teams are positioned in Andhra Pradesh. Guleria further said that the state government is providing all assistance and also cautioned the local population to take certain precautions. Oct 10, 2014
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