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Flood fury subsides in Odisha

Puri, Aug 13 (ANI): Floods that had caused immense loss to life and property in Odisha has begun to subside giving people some respite. The floods triggered by days of heavy rain had marooned residents of villages in Sonepur district and killed 45 people, leaving more than 300,000 people cut off from basic services. Odisha_s Deputy Special Relief Commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra said on Wednesday (August 13) that the Mahanadi River is now below danger level and the situation is well under control. Aug 13, 2014
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Residents panic as Pakistan Army violates ceasefire in Kashmir

RS Pura, Aug 13 (ANI): Pakistani army violated ceasefire in R.S. Pura district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, making it the fourth incident of heavy firing in the last five days. The neighbouring country's troops fired at India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) officials and villagers staying in Arnia town along the international border. The villagers were petrified at the fire exchange that took place at around 3.00 a.m. The firing came in after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Pakistan of indulging in proxy war with India. Aug 13, 2014
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Young athlete gets nominated for Arjuna Award

Kozhikode, Aug 13 (ANI): Young athlete from Kerala, Tintu Luka, has been nominated for Arjuna Award for outstanding achievements in sports. A selection committee led by former cricket captain Kapil Dev recommended Luka and 14 others for India's second highest sports prize that is given by the sports ministry. 25-year-old Luka is the youngest among all the sportspersons nominated for the award and is a national record holder in the women's 800-metre race. Luka said that winning Arjuna Award is a dream of any sportsperson and expressed her pride and happiness on being nominated. Aug 13, 2014
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Tata Motors launches new car to revive sagging fortunes

Mumbai, Aug 13 (ANI): Tata Motors Limited began selling its new passenger car, its first offering in four years, in a bid to regain market share and plug losses in its domestic business, which was also hit hard by a slowing economy. The car, named Zest, is a compact sedan built on a new platform and, in a departure from previous models, boasts user-friendly features such as touch screen control panels. Shares of Tata Motors Limited, India's biggest automaker by revenue, jumped more than six percent after strong sales of its luxury Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles helped triple the company's first-quarter net profit. Operating margins at its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unit rose to 20.3 percent from 15.8 percent a year ago. Aug 13, 2014
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No question of alliance with Samajwadi Party in UP: Mayawati

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Ruling out any alliance with Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh and outrightly rejecting Lalu Prasad's proposal for a joint front against BJP in the state, BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday said that SP chief Mulyam Singh Yadav only believes in politics of opportunism and is only interested in power. Accusing SP of being hand in glove with BJP, Mayawati announced that BSP will contest assembly elections in UP on its own. Aug 13, 2014
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Communal violence bill is the need of the hour: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday stated that the debate on Communal Violence Bill is the need of the hour while emphasizing that likeminded parties must come together to combat the spectre of communalism. Meanwhile, after the Congress created an uproar in Parliament over the Bill, the debate on it is likely at 3 pm in the Lok Sabha. The Congress has been demanding an immediate discussion on the Bill as it has been deferred repeatedly. Aug 13, 2014
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Youth wing of Bangladesh ruling party mourns Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's killing

Dhaka, Aug 13 (ANI): Supporters of youth wing of Bangladesh's ruling Awami League, Jubo League recently participated in a mourning procession ahead of the 40th death anniversary of the founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was assassinated during an army coup in 1975 along with his family members. Jubo League supporters came out in droves in Dhaka and marched on to the streets. Mujibur, or Mujib as he was popularly called, was killed along with most of the members of his family in a 1975 revolt by young army officers. One of his two surviving daughters, Sheikh Hasina, is now the country's prime minister. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina set up the war crimes tribunal in 2010 to investigate abuses during the 1971 war. Aug 13, 2014
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Serene environment of Rashtrapati Bhavan will nurture young minds: Jogen

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Jogen Chowdhury is the first artist to stay at Rashtrapati Bhavan under the "in-residence scheme for writers and artists" launched by President Pranab Mukherjee last year. The renowned artist, who has earlier worked as "Keeper of Art" at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said the initiative is encouraging for young artists and writers as they would get a chance to work in calm surroundings of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Aug 13, 2014
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AIADMK's M Thambidurai elected deputy speaker of Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): AIADMK leader M. Thambidurai has been elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. All major parties, including Congress, extended support to his candidature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented and thanked all sections of the Lok Sabha, for the consensus which led to the unanimous election of Thambidurai as Deputy Speaker. Modi described him as a highly experienced and active Parliamentarian. Aug 13, 2014
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Politicos on Judicial Appointment Commission Bill

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The government's move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from various political parties. Union Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in the wake of allegations of judicial corruption. Aug 13, 2014
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Reactions flow in after Mulayam says ready to join hands with Mayawati if Lalu mediates

Lucknow/ New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday said that he is ready to join hands with his arch-rival and BSP chief Mayawati if RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav mediates in this regard. Mulayam was responding to Lalu's recent suggestion that Mulayam and Maywati should also joined hands in Uttar Pradesh to defeat the BJP in the same way as he has allied with his bitter foe Nitish Kumar's JD (U) in Bihar. Ending weeks of speculation, Lalu and Nitish last week came together and launched a joint campaign for the August 21 by-election to 10 assembly seats in Bihar. The two former chief ministers shared stage after nearly 23 years, marking the beginning of a new phase in the politics of the state. Aug 13, 2014
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