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ISIS reportedly has tunnels,trenches and bomb shelters to keep its men safe during air raids.

Iraq: ISIS has Trenches,Tunnels and Bomb Shelters to Counter U.S. Air Attacks [VIDEO]

The claims come at a time when US airstrikes reportedly targeted an ISIS convoy near Mosul, injuring top leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi

Nov 13, 2014

Children's Day 2014 in India: 15 Quotes, Sayings to Celebrate Nehru's Birth Anniversary and 'Bal Diwas'

Happy Children's Day (Bal Diwas) 2014: Celebrate Jawaharlal Nehru's Birth Anniversary with these 15 quotes and sayings and wishes.

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Manjhi clarifies controversial remark, says Tribals original residents of Bihar

Patna, Nov 13 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday clarified his controversial remark on residents of Bihar saying that the tribals are original residents of the state and rest all are outsiders who have settled in Bihar. He added that the history of outsiders can be known by historians. He also said that he is not considering the outsiders as foreigners, in fact he has accepted them as the residents who have been living in Bihar since long but are not originally tribals of Bihar.

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BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says his life is based on 'photo oppurtunity'

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): The BJP has hit back at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi saying his entire life is based on photo opportunity. BJP leaders stated that Congress has committed grave mistakes due to which it has not been able to claim the position of opposition. Rahul Gandhi, during his address at the Congress event organized to mark the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, had taken a dig at the cleanliness drive launched by the BJP saying their party leaders sweep roads for photo opportunity and spread hatred.

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India agrees with US on food stockpiling, clears way for WTO deal

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): India has reached an agreement with the United States on public stockpiling of food, Trade Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said on Thursday (November 13), paving the way for the implementation of a global trade facilitation deal that has been stalled for months. The proposals will be reviewed by the World Trade Organization's General Council, she added, expressing the hope that approval would clear the way for India to sign a protocol enabling implementation of the trade accord.

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HRD Minister assures quality yet affordable education

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Union Education Minister Smriti Irani said that the Central government launched new schemes to provide quality yet affordable education to everyone. She also said that efforts to create global academic network was also. While speaking at the 'Higher Education Summit 2014' organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi on Thursday, Irani said the government initiated review for education regulatory organisations like University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AITEC) so that a holistic path could be designed to cater to needs of the future. Her ministry launched the 'Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' (SWAYAM), a web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects. Irani also invited students and professors of foreign universities to India and take part in educational exchange programmes.

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Congress will fight divisive forces who want to destroy Nehru's ideologies: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday while addressing the people at the Congress event organized to mark the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said that Congress will fight against all those divisive forces who intend to destroy Nehru's ideologies. She added that Nehru's ideologies are inspiration for every member of Congress and it will continue to inspire generations. She further said that Pandit Nehru fulfilled his responsibility of formation of new India with great enthusiasm and dedication.

Nov 13, 2014

Modi's Australia Visit: Top CEOs to Attend PM's Lecture; MoUs to be Inked; Indian Community Awaits Speech

The last Indian prime minister to visit Australia was Rajiv Gandhi in 1986.

Nov 13, 2014

The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

'Mayday! Mayday!' The Ambani Private Flight that Cried Wolf and Caused Mayhem

The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 gave repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

Nov 13, 2014

Paraplegic Groom Surprises Bride with First Dance

A video of a wedding that took place four months ago will restore your faith in love and bring tears of joy in your eyes.

Nov 13, 2014

US President Barack Obama is considering air strikes on the bases of the Islamic State militants in Syria indirectly helping Assad.

US Changing ISIS War Strategy: 'Jihadists in Syria can't be Defeated without Removing Assad'

The US is changing the ISIS war strategy saying the militants in Syria can't be defeated without removing President Bashar al-Assad.

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Politicos on report that most madrasas don't preach jihadi ideas

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over intelligence agencies report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that said Madrasas with Indian teachers are not nurseries of jehad but those with staff from other countries are a potential hunting ground for terror groups.

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Rahul Gandhi targets BJP at Congress event to mark Nehru's 125th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted the BJP while addressing people at the Congress event organized to mark the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Launching an attack at the BJP, he said that the government in power is spreading hatred among people and is neglecting the ideologies of Nehru of spreading love and harmony.

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Indian diaspora in Australia keenly awaits Modi's arrival

Sydney, Nov 13 (ANI): The near 300,000 strong Indian diaspora in Australia is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preparations are on in full swing for Modi's address in Sydney's Allphones Arena on Monday (November 17). Australian Committee Foundation organizer Balesh Dhankar, said within three days of announcing Modi's address, 21,000 registrations were received whereas the Allphones Arena has a capacity of only 16, 664. Meanwhile, an Indian student in Australia, Aditya Dubey, said Modi's popularity internationally made him want to attend this address. A non resident Indian in Sydney, Jasvinder Ramana, said Modi has become a favourite among the youngsters. Modi is on a three country visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings.

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Politicos demand Health Minister's resignation over sterilisation camp negligence case

Raipur, Nov 13 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday demanded resignation of Chhattisgarh Health Minister Amar Agarwal after more than a dozen women died at a mass sterilisation camp. The leaders also demanded quick judicial inquiry in the case. Congress leader Shobha Ojha, said a proper investigation should be conducted into the matter. Meanwhile, NCP leader Majeed Memon, seconded Ojha and also demanded thorough action in the case. However, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said the government of Chhattisgarh has taken appropriate and exemplary action in the case. A police case against the doctor for causing death by negligence was filed in Bilaspur and he was arrested by the state police on Wednesday.

Nov 13, 2014

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