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South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster

South Korea's prime minister resigns over the sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing, amid huge public anger over what is seen as a bungled response to the tragedy. Duration: 01:14 Apr 27, 2014
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Rita Bahuguna Joshi will win with maximum number of votes: ND Tiwari

Lucknow, April 27 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari on Sunday gave his blessings to Congress candidate from Lucknow Rita Bahuguna Joshi. Earlier on Saturday, BJP president Rajnath Singh, who is also contesting from Lucknow parliamentary constituency, met Tiwari and sought his blessings. Tiwari said that he is sure that Joshi will win with maximum number of votes. Meanwhile, Joshi said that Tiwari is a veteran Congress leader and he will always support the party. Apr 27, 2014
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Sibal attacks Modi-Adani relations, says Modi not worth being PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday slammed the BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi. He said that if an investigation is carried out regarding land allocation to Adani Group, Modi will be found involved. Further reacting to Modi,s remark over Rahul Gandhi's speeches being shown at a comedy show, Sibal said that Modi is not worth being a Prime Minister and he should check his language. Apr 27, 2014
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Appointment of good judges is my priority: Chief Justice of India

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha after swearing in as the 41st Chief Justice of India on Sunday said that his priority is to appoint good judges so that the entire complexion of judiciary changes within a span of seven years. President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office to Justice Lodha, who succeeded Justice Sathasivam as the new Chief Justice of India. Justice Lodha's term as the Chief Justice of India will be a short one as he is set to retire in September. Apr 27, 2014
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Congress attacks BJP over black money issue

Ahmedabad, April 27 (ANI): Congress party on Sunday attacked the BJP, saying that BJP leaders know where the black money is and how to bring it back. Addressing a news conference in Ahmedabad Congress leader Anand Sharma said BJP knows how to put black money in use. Meanwhile, Sharma said BJP's campaign revolved around one individual. Further, Sharma asked Election Commission to take notice of BJP's election campaigning as it was using Mahatma Gandhi's image. Apr 27, 2014
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South Korean PM Chung Hong-Won Resigns over Ferry sinking

Seoul, April 27 (ANI): South Korea's Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won tendered his resignation on Sunday over the government response to sinking of a passenger ferry that left more than 300 people dead or missing. The Sewol, a large passenger ferry, capsized more than 300 people- many of them schoolchildren - on board when it was en route to the southern resort island of Jeju on April 16. Divers are still trying to recover their bodies. A sombre Prime Minister Chung Hong-won began his resignation announcement with a mournful prelude, amid criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. Meanwhile, grieving parents stormed the rescue headquarters and blamed the government for the slow pace of the recovery and the frequent changes in information provided by the team. Apr 27, 2014
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Every voter knows BJP deserves to win: Advani

Ahmedabad / Lucknow, April 27 (ANI): As India was over halfway through its nine-phased voting, senior leaders of BJP, intensified poll campaigning and held road shows in two different states on Sunday. Supporters gathered in Ahmedabad to show solidarity for Senior BJP leader, Lal Krishna Advani. Speaking at the road show, Advani said people have already announced results even before the elections got over. Meanwhile, BJP chief Rajnath Singh campaigned in his constituency of Lucknow amid thousands of supporters. Apr 27, 2014
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Journalists attacked by police in Indore over parking row

Indore, April 27 (ANI): At least five journalists were injured after being allegedly attacked by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel and vehicle parking lot employees at GRP Police Station in Indore over parking row. SP, Railways, RC Bhurrah said on Sunday that three GRP personnel, including a head constable have been suspended, while criminal cases are lodged against four cops and 2 parking lot staff. All five journalists with multiple injuries are hospitalized. Apr 27, 2014
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Fire in Supreme Court premises

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Fire engulfed Supreme Court premises in Delhi on Sunday with no casualties reported. Fire engines were called upon and the reason for the same is not ascertained yet. A lawyer who was witness to the incident said that there is total unpreparedness in the premises and that the cause of the fire is not known yet. Loss of the official files and documents are yet to be calculated. Apr 27, 2014
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Jewelry Fashion Show

Pune, April 27 (ANI): Models dazzled on the ramp wearing premium jewellery designs during Femina Sparkle Fest 2014 in Pune city of India's western Maharashtra state. Jewellery designers showcased their exquisite pieces during the show, which enthralled the audience. Second runner-up of Miss India 2014, Gail Nicole, walked the ramp for jewelry designer Varuna D Jani during the event. Her collection showcased an exclusive range of classical yet contemporary couture jewellery, creating a niche with her distinctive designs and international concepts. Other designers like Ashwin Shah, Sobhita Pillai and jewelry brands also showcased their designs. Apr 27, 2014
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Modi takes turns to attack SP, BSP and Congress in Jhansi rally

Jhansi, April 27 (ANI): While addressing a rally in Jhansi, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday took turns to attack Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Congress. Modi said that UP government has such low level of governance that there are gun licenses more than the number of families in the state. Further, reacting on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remark on 'Modi wave', he said that the PM cannot see anything, neither inflation nor corruption, but only 'mother-son duo'. Apr 27, 2014
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LS Polls: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed accuses NC of using boycott calls for its own benefits

Srinagar, April 27 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Sunday attacked National Conference (NC) that governs Jammu and Kashmir, and said that it was using boycott calls for its own benefits. Addressing a news conference in Srinagar Sayeed said that NC’s presence on political front in the state had become a permanent threat to peace and stability. Many people stayed away from voting on April 24 in the Anantnag constituency of Kashmir, after a string of attacks on village elders. Police said the attacks were the work of militants determined to derail the poll. The constituency was one of six in Jammu and Kashmir. Sayeed added Kashmir will face grave consequences if the NC is allowed to disrupt the democratic institutions and processes, the way it did in 1987, following which the state for over two decades, till now is facing a worst ever political turmoil Apr 27, 2014
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India needs a big heart not 56 inch chest to govern: Priyanka

Rae Bareli, April 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday while addressing a public meeting in Rae Bareli hit out at BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi. Priyanka said that this country does not need a strict but a soft hearted leader to govern. Gandhi also stated that Rahul Gandhi has always talked about women empowerment and has always been working towards it. Apr 27, 2014
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CPI (M) ready for 3rd front to come to power, Jaitley calls it failed idea

Amritsar/ New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): After reports of Congress looking forward to Congress giving support to the 3rd front wherein CPI (M) General Secretary Prakash Karat saying that the 3rd front will be non- Congress & non- BJP, Arun Jaitley called it a failed idea. Jaitley said Salman Khurshid is giving a concoction of 3rd front which already is a failed idea. He said that NDA will gain majority and that there is no space for the merchants of instability. Apr 27, 2014
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Congress reacts to Yashwant Sinha's Gujarat Model remark

New Delhi/ Patna, April 27 (ANI): Congress leaders on Sunday reacted over BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's remark that Gujarat Model is applicable only in Gujarat. Meem Afzal stated that BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi should be asked to react over this statement. Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that even Congress has been saying this that Gujarat Model will not work in other states and all states need their specific model. Also Rashid Alvi hit out at BJP saying that they do not have any model and there are only rifts in the party. Yashwant Sinha had earlier said that Gujarat Model of development will work only in Gujarat; the country will have a different model if NDA comes to power. Apr 27, 2014
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Police in Amritsar arrest smugglers, recover drugs and cash

Amritsar, April 27 (ANI): Police in Punjab achieved a major success in its drive against cross-border smuggling of narcotics. Amritsar branch of State Special Operation Cell, a unit of Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police, arrested three smugglers along with possession of drugs. The smugglers were identified as Jagjit Singh, Davinder Singh, Kuldip Singh and Harbinder Singh. Further investigation revealed that the smugglers have been indulging in cross-border smuggling and had recently procured two consignments of heroin from Pakistan, which they had disposed off as per the directions from Pakistani smugglers. It was further revealed that the seized consignment was the third in past one month and the recovered pistol was part of the same. Apr 27, 2014
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Justice R M Lodha sworn in as the 41st Chief Justice of India

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha was on Sunday sworn in as the Chief Justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee. He is the 41st chief justice of India. Chief Justice Lodha succeeds Chief Justice P Sathasivam who demitted office on completion of his term Saturday. Lodha will preside over the Supreme Court for five months as his term will come to an end Sep 27, 2014. Justice Lodha is the senior-most judge after Justice Sathasivam and is also heading a benching monitoring CBI's probe into the sensitive coal blocks allocation scam. Also noteworthy was his important judgement on regulating sale of acid to prevent attacks and awarding of compensation to acid attack victims. Apr 27, 2014
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Aero show in Coimbatore attracts visitors

Coimbatore, April 27 (ANI): Enthusiasts thronged Coimbatore for ‘Aeroplus 2014’, which exhibited more than 20 varieties of aircrafts, choppers and their manoeuvre. The exhibition is being organised by Nehru College of Aeronautical Science and will continue for three days. Most of the aircrafts that were on display have been brought from Indian Air Force and other foreign countries. Some of the aircrafts that were on display included Hawker 1A, Beech aircraft, King Air C-90 aircraft, Cessna 150D, a rare Enstrom F-28 helicopter, etc. Apr 27, 2014
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