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Re-polling at some booths in Maharshtra, West Bengal & Assam

Mumbai, April 27 (ANI): Re polling is being observed in four areas of Maharashtra on Sunday out of which three are in Mumbai and one in Ahmednagar. The re-poll is taking place because of some technical issues occurred on the actual poll day. BJP leader Ram Naik highlighted the reasons and consequences of re-poll. Another BJP leader Gopal Shetty apologized to the public for this inconvenience caused at the cost of officials’ flaw. Meanwhile voter KN Mehta expressed the public view about re-polling and the possible reasons behind it. Re polling is also taking place in Assam and West Bengal. Meanwhile, the EC has also ordered re-polling at 12 booths in Karnataka, six in Uttar Pradesh and at one booth in Rajasthan. Apr 27, 2014
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Priyanka has always been 'deficient of knowledge': Smriti Irani

Amethi, April 27 (ANI): BJP candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani, said that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has always been deficient of knowledge. She also said that she is willing to give photographic evidence of what she did as a MP in Gujarat. Earlier in an apparent dig at Smriti Irani , Priyanka had said that the people, who are contesting from Amethi, are only interested in fighting against Rahul Gandhi, and added that they will never visit this constituency again. Apr 27, 2014
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Rahul visited Amethi 70 times and spent 140 days: Priyanka to Smriti Irani

Amethi, April 27 (ANI): Responding to BJP candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani 's comment about Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's visit to the constituency, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Rahul had visited Amethi 70 times and had spent 140 days there. She also said that those fighting against Rahul are not interested in the truth or in development. She said there are people who are trying to do things for the public but there are certain elements that are creating hurdles. Apr 27, 2014
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Only Congress can work towards development: PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh claimed to the people of Andhra Pradesh that only ruling Congress party can ensure consistent development to the state which is soon to be bifurcated to form new states of Telangana and Seemandhra. Telangana will officially come into existence on June 02.Singh stressed on the pertinence of Congress rule for new region. Singh also launched attack on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, stating that Modi can never fulfill his promises. Apr 27, 2014
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BJP is hungry for power: Sonia Gandhi

Rae Bareli, April 27 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP of being hungry for power, and added that they can stoop to any level to grab it. She also alleged that the BJP itself is neck deep in corruption, but is advising the people about fighting it. Apr 27, 2014
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Lok Sabha Polls 2014: Politicos target Narendra Modi

Lucknow/Kanpur / Birbhum, April 27 (ANI): Politicians criticized BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his ‘communal image’ and for becoming bigger than his party. BSP Chief Mayawati, hit out at Modi for riots that took place under his rule in 2002 in Gujarat. Meanwhile, CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, took a dig at Modi’s Tsunami wave remark. SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, said that after the results of the ongoing general election will be out, BJP leaders would go against Modi. Apr 27, 2014
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Whats Ushoshi Senguptas Tattoo Story?

This Indian diva’s appearance as a showstopper at Bengal Fashion Week, upped the stylish event’s glamour quotient. Miss Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sen Gupta took the runway by storm when she walked in an an exquisite saree created by the state’s very own designer duo Mona and Pali. The traditional six yard had white as [...] Apr 27, 2014
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Haris Traditional and Bold Surprise for Indore

Designer Hari Anand takes the city of Indore by surprise with an amalgamation of a design showcase of traditional, bold and sultry silhouettes. Hari plays with black and white to denote life’s duality. Starting with sarees with intricate borders and pearl embroideries, the collection moves to high slit gowns and curtains come to a draw [...] Apr 27, 2014
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Michael Phelps competes

One week after announcing he was coming out of retirement, superstar swimmer Michael Phelps competed for the first time since the 2012 London games at the Mesa Grand Prix in Arizona. Duration:02:00 Apr 27, 2014
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Left TV's popularity for deeper roles in films, says Rajeev Khandelwal

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who made his debut in Bollywood with movie 'Aamir' says that he left Television for deeper roles in film industry. Rajeev was a popular face on Television as he worked as a lead in Ekta Kapoor's 'Kahin To Hoga'. He is currently starring as a detective in just released movie 'Samrat and Co'. Apr 27, 2014
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Girls should no longer be considered a burden, says Priyanka Chopra

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra feels that Indians should no longer think of a girl as a burden. "I hear stories like a girl is not given education because she is going to go to another family. A boy is educated because he will bring income to the family. It is horrible. I feel the mindset of people need to change in India that a girl child is not a burden," she said at the session titled - 'Girl Rising Project' on the third day of IIFA awards. Apr 27, 2014
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Costa Rican 'miracle' woman arrives for JPII's canonisation

The beneficiary of one of Pope John Paul II's two 'miracles', necessary for him to be made a saint, has arrived in Rome to witness his canonisation on Sunday. Costa Rican woman Floribeth Mora Diaz was cured from a brain aneurysm. Duration: 01:36 Apr 26, 2014
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People form human chain in UP to spread voter awareness

Faizabad, April 26 (ANI): People of Faizabad town in Uttar Pradesh held hands to form a human chain to spread voter awareness on Saturday as the town gears up for the mammoth polls. From school children to workers of Shiksha Mitra (educational welfare association), everyone participated in the awareness programme with enthusiasm. Faizabad will go to polls on May 7, 2014 marking the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh elections, which is holding its Lok Sabha polls in six phases in the ongoing general elections. Apr 26, 2014
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Rajnath Singh meets ND Tiwari, seeks blessings

Lucknow, Apr 26 (ANI): BJP Chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday met veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari to seek his blessings for the ongoing parliament polls. Tiwari, who has served thrice as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, said that his blessings are with the BJP chief. Meanwhile Rajnath recalled encouraging words that he received from Tiwari after his maiden speech in Uttar Pradesh assembly in 1977. Apr 26, 2014
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Lack of rainfall adversely affects tea production in West Bengal

Siliguri, April 26 (ANI): Considered as one of the world's finest, the tea industry in West Bengal is about to witness lower production owing to deficient rainfall in the region this year. Additional Secretary, Tea Association of India, north Bengal branch, Sumit Ghosh, expressed his concern over the low production and the subsequent loss the industry would suffer. A tea trader from Siliguri, Ravi Agarwal, said that since the quality of tea is affected due to the lack of rainfall, tea trade, which flourishes in the month of May is likely to suffer a loss. The north Bengal plains along the Darjeeling hills produce the best quality of tea leaves in the world. The all India production of tea on a yearly basis on an average is 980 million kilograms and the production of tea in north Bengal is around 230 million kilograms a year. Apr 26, 2014
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Inder Kumar Saraf accused of raping model, produced before court

Mumbai, April 26 (ANI): Bollywood actor Inder Kumar Saraf, who was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping a 23-year-old model at his house twice, was produced before a Bandra court for the case. Saraf is accused of raping the girl besides assaulting and torturing her after befriending her on the pretext of getting roles in the movies. Lawyer in the case said that the charges are serious and that investigation is necessary. Meanwhile, Inder's wife Pallavi said that the girl is trying to frame Saraf for vested interests. Apr 26, 2014
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Ramdev shouldnt have used a word like honeymoon: Yashwant Sinha New Delhi, Apr

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Hours after an FIR was lodged against yoga guru Ramdev for his comment against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi that he goes to houses of Dalits for "picnics and honeymoon”, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that he should not have used such words during his speech. Apr 26, 2014
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President gives away Padma Awards to distinguished recipients

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the Padma Awards on 56 prominent personalities at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The awardees included one Padma Vibhushan, eleven Padma Bhushan and forty-four Padma Shri. Renowned yoga practitioner B K S Iyengar was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan. Padma Bhushan recipients included tennis star Leander Paes and renowned author Ruskin Bond. Cricketer Anjum Chopra, Actor Paresh Rawal and Delhi University Vice Chancellor Professor Dinesh Singh were some of the recipients of the Padma Shri award. Apr 26, 2014
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