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Javadekar takes charge as IandB Minister, stresses on press freedom

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday took to independent charge as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Javadekar said that he believed in freedom of press. He also said that the whole polity and media plays an important role in making democracy a success as it gives people choice of opinions. He added that there is no external regulation which works in media and constructive criticism will always be welcomed. May 27, 2014
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First look of 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming romantic movie 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' unveiled its first look in the showbiz hub, Mumbai recently. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt are playing the lead roles in this movie. Produced by Karan Johar, movie is slated to hit the theaters on 11th July 2014. May 27, 2014
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Cabinet Ministers including Arun Jaitley takes charge of offices

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): A day after Narendra Modi's cabinet took oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the ministers including Arun Jaitley, Shripad Naik, Sarbananda Sonowal, Thawar Chand Gehlot and Harsimrat Kaur Badal took charge over their respective offices. Modi formed a very compact cabinet wherein a few people is given more than one portfolio at their disposal. May 27, 2014
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Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon meets fans at Provouge store

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI) Bollywood's newest stars Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon who are riding high on the success of their first film 'Heropanti' met and interacted with their fans at a post promotional event held at a Provouge store in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion excited Kriti expressed her happiness over the success of the film. Overwhelmed with the great box office collection both Tiger and Kriti looked quite happy and charged up on the occasion! Well we wish you both all the more success guys! May 27, 2014
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MiG 21 crashes in J&K, Defence Minister express concern

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Indian Air Force fighter aircraft MiG 21 on Tuesday crashed in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in Kashmir, killing the pilot. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed concern over the crash and gave condolences to the pilot who lost his life and his family. May 27, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi meets with SAARC nation heads

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): A day after he took oath as the 15th prime minister of India, Narendra Modi held "courtesy meetings" with leaders of SAARC countries. Modi greeted Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who arrived first at the Hyderabad House where the two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Later in the day, Modi met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Nepal PM Sushil Koirala. His most significant meeting was with Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif. The series of meetings will end with Modi receiving Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury. After their courtesy calls, the Heads of Government of SAARC countries will also meet President Pranab Mukherjee. May 27, 2014
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Ravi Shankar Prasad takes charge as new Law Minister

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday took charge as new Law and justice minister. Like his predecessor Kapil Sibal, Prasad will also hold both communications and law and justice portfolios. Prasad took oath as part of Narendra Modi's cabinet on Monday along with 44 other ministers. Modi's swearing-in ceremony was attended by all SAARC nations among others. Meanwhile, Dharmendra Pradhan also took charge as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister. May 27, 2014
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New cabinet ministers realize responsibilities as portfolios allotted to them

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): As Narendra Modi announced portfolios to his Cabinet ministers, they realized the responsibilities embodied to them and said that they will work on their respective ministries and participate in the development of the nation. Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, and MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment Sudarshan Bhagat is to take charge later on Tuesday and will study the ministry to function for the welfare. May 27, 2014
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Narendra Modi announces portfolio of his Cabinet ministers

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the portfolios of his cabinet ministers putting a stop at the speculations over the same. Modi kept charges of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space to himself. While Rajanth Singh was given charge of Home Ministery, Arun Jaitley is incharge of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence Ministry. Sushma Swaraj is the new External Affairs Minister, and Venkaiah Naidu is embodied with ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs. Nitin Gadkari took oath as Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Miniter along with Prakash Javadekar as the Information and Broadcast Minister, whereas DV Sadananda Gowda is the new Railways minister Uma Bharti is given Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation ministry, whereas Najma Heptulla is the new Minority Affairs minister. May 27, 2014
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Arun Jaitley takes charge as Finance minister

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday assumed charge as Finance Minister in the Narendra Modi-led government. He will also take the additional charge of Defence. After assuming charge, Jaitley said that it is a very challenging time and there is a need to restore pace of growth and contain inflation. He also added that the balancing act on inflation and interest rates will have to be done. May 27, 2014
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