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P Chidambaram terms 'Swachh Bharat'as UPA scheme, Politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday reacted over Congress leader P Chidambaram's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project 'Swachh Bharat Abiyan'wherein he said that the there is 'nothing new but Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan" of erstwhile Congress-led UPA Government. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi and NCP leader Tariq Anwar supported the same and said that this is taken up from the congress and such campaigns are being practiced by people from times immemorial. Singhvi said that it is fine if they are taking up UPA's regime but BJP should atleast give credits to the previous government. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sambit Patra said that Congress should realize the truth and accept their defeat. Oct 3, 2014
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Civilians injured, houses damaged as Pak rangers resort to unprovoked firing in J and K

Poonch, Oct 03 (ANI): Some civilians sustained injuries while some lost their houses as Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing on the Indian positions along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The entire Gagrian village in the Poonch sector was affected in the firing. According to the villagers of Gagrian, the firing continued till midnight and almost all civilians stayed awake all night. The injured were taken to the hospital immediately. Ahmed said the entire locality got strong tremors as bombs started falling on the village. He added the government should initiate steps to find out permanent solution for people living on the India-Pakistan border. Oct 3, 2014
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Two militants of Hizbul Mujahideen killed in J and K encounter

Pulwama, Oct 03 (ANI): Two militants of separatist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Reportedly, the security forces got information about the presence of these militants and acted upon it. The militants opened fire while the forces were closing in on the hideout of these militants. Of the two militants killed, one has been identified as Riyaz Naikoo while the other is said to be a top militant of the outfit. Hizbul Mujahideen is a Kashmiri separatist group designated as a militant organisation by India. It is active in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. Further re-enforcement have reached the encounter site to ensure that the hiding terrorist do not succeed in escape from the area under the cover of darkness. Oct 3, 2014
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PM Modi shares'Mann ki Baat' on All India Radio, appeals people to buy Khadi

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared'Mann ki Baat' on All India Radio in an attempt to get connected with maximum number of people nad with those who have no access to TV. Modi urged people to buy khadi products thereby helping poor in some way. He promised to make his radio address a fortnightly occurrence, saying that he would try to speak to the nation over radio at least two Sundays a month at 11:00 AM. The prime minster also asked people to gain back their self-respect and confidence and work for a better country. He also asked people to connect to him and send their suggestions regularly. Modi also talked about India's success in Mars mission and ended the speech by greeting people on Vijayadashmi. Oct 3, 2014
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Sports fraternity congratulates India on performance at Asian Games, expects better facilities for a

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Applauding India's performance at the 2014 Asian Games, sports fraternity on Friday congratulated India. Former Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara said that this is a proud moment for the country bring the poor conditions and facilities provided to the athletes by the administration. Godara also said that this might in near future help providing better facilities to the athletes. Former Sports Minister MS Gill also congratulated the athletes on their victory and he also expected better facilities and better performance by the administration and athletes respectively. Oct 3, 2014
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Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya take part in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Bodh Gaya, Oct 03 (ANI): Buddhist monks in holy town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar took part in cleanliness drive as a part of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On Thursday, a holiday for Gandhi's birthday, Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, to modernise sanitation within five years. A Buddhist monk, Ajay said that Modi's campaign will be taken forward by all the monasteries across the state. The ministers and government officials also across India wielded broom and swept streets and offices as part of Modi's pet project. Oct 3, 2014
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Mohan Bhagwat addresses on Vijaydashmi, raises issues of ISIS and China infiltration among others Pa

Nagpur, Oct 03 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi addressed the party members in Nagpur which was, for the first time, broadcasted by Doordarshan. Bhagwat pointed out at ISIS and said that vested interests of western world have given rise to terrorism. He also talked about infiltration attempt by Bangladeshis in states like Assam and West Bengal and said that the state government is doing nothing in this regard for votes. Further, he also talked about infiltration attempt and attacks from China and appealed people to first boycott Chinese products thereby giving strength to government's stand against China. Oct 3, 2014
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Under-10 World Chess Champion Nihal Sarin receives grand welcome in Kerala

Kochi, Oct 03 (ANI): Under-10 World Chess Champion Nihal Sarin received a grand welcome in Kerala after he won the title. Sarin won boys' title with nine points from 11 rounds during the championship held in Durban on Monday. Father of Sarin said it was a good and intense competition. Meanwhile, Sarin also got rousing welcome at his school in Thrissur city. Sarin, who learnt the tricks of the trade online with the help of his grandfather, said that the competition was tough as he did not have a regular coach. Oct 3, 2014
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Pakistan says India inflexible on Siachen

Islamabad, Oct 03 (ANI): Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said India had never responded positively on proposals regarding the demilitarization of the Siachen Glacier, where Pakistani and Indian troops have fought at altitudes of over 20,000 feet in temperatures of minus 60 degrees Celsius for 28 years. Aslam said a proposal to demilitarize Siachen and declare it as a Peace Park had cropped up during bilateral discussions in the past, but Indian policy towards resolution of this issue always remained inflexible. She said the proposal had been made with the aim of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict region in order to help the regeneration of ecosystems affected by the conflict. Aslam said, sooner or later, Pakistan and India will have to resume the composite dialogues for the sake of sustainable peace in the region. Oct 3, 2014
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Mohan Bhagwat addresses on Vijaydashmi, raises issues of ISIS and China infiltration among others Pa

Nagpur, Oct 03 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi addressed the party members in Nagpur which was, for the first time, broadcasted by Doordarshan. Bhagwat pointed out at ISIS and said that vested interests of western world have given rise to terrorism. He also talked about infiltration attempt by Bangladeshis in states like Assam and West Bengal and said that the state government is doing nothing in this regard for votes. Further, he also talked about infiltration attempt and attacks from China and appealed people to first boycott Chinese products thereby giving strength to government's stand against China. Oct 3, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi to deliver first radio speech via AIR on Friday

New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to connect to masses through radio on Friday. The prime minister is to deliver his first radio address to be broadcasted on the state-owned All India Radio. The initiative would help Modi connect directly with millions across the country who have no access to TV. The programme titled 'Man ki Baat' will be aired at 11:00 am, and is likely to dominate the entire broadcasting space. The public service broadcasters are planning to provide the audio feed and visuals free of cost to all private radio channels as well as news and current affairs channels. A "recording point" has been set up at 7, Race Course Road. Oct 3, 2014
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Decline in insurgency paves way for development in rural Tripura

Tripura, Oct 03 (ANI): Tarun Das, a rubber tapper, has been coming to Abhicharan Village regularly to work in a rubber garden and earn his livelihood. This wouldn't have been possible some years back when people were not able to come to the village over fears of being abducted by militants. The decline of militancy has changed the face of the village and has significantly impacted the lives of people like Tarun. Situated under the Mohanpur sub-division of West Tripura, Abhicharan Village is inhabited mostly by tribals, and was once a bedrock of militancy. However, with peace returning to the area, rapid development is taking place. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, bridges and roads have been constructed, and the village is now well connected with other parts of the state. Oct 3, 2014
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