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ISIS-Turkey Link: Documents Reveal Passports of Aspiring Foreign Jihadists Stamped by Ankara

A newly released report has further bolstered the conspiracy theory that Turkey is helping ISIS bring foreign recruits to Syria.

Oct 22, 2014

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Oct 31 to be celebrated as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas": Prakash Javadekar

Mumbai, Oct 22 (ANI): IandB Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the Government of India has decided to celebrate October 31st, which marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas". He added that on 31st October 'Run for Unity' will be organized across nation and in the evening there will be parade by NSS, NCC at district headquarters. Power Minster Piyush Goyal said that the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated with festive fervor in the whole nation.

Oct 22, 2014

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AIBA suspends boxer Sarita Devi for Asian Games protest

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): AIBA on Wednesday provisionally suspended Boxer Laishram Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the Asian Games podium ceremony. Her coach GS Sandhu, Blas Iglesias Fernandez and Sagar Mal Dhayal as well as Indian chef-de-mission AJ Sumariwalla were also suspended by the AIBA. AIBA said that it will not allow any of them to participate at all levels of various competitions, events and meetings until further notice. Boxer Sarita Devi, while protesting against a controversial verdict, had refused to wear the bronze medal on the podium during the ceremony for the 57-60 kg category. She had later submitted a written apology to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

Oct 22, 2014

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Investigation launched, assure fair result: Police on Bangalore rape case

Bangalore, Oct 22 (ANI): Commissioner of Police in Bangalore, MN Reddi said on Wednesday that a case of sexual assault has been filed and investigations are going on in the case of a 3 year old nursery girl raped in school. Reddi said that CCTV footage has been examined and all necessary examinations will be carried out. He further said that he has assured all parents to carry out free and quick investigation in the case to bring out fair results.

Oct 22, 2014

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Firecrackers show lights up skyline of Rajkot ahead of Diwali

Rajkot, Oct 22 (ANI): Display of spectacular fireworks, to celebrate the festive spirit of Diwali, mesmerized the residents and foreigners alike in Gujarat. An audience of over 70,000 people cheered and applauded as bright, colourful fireworks lit up the night over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. The show was held at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Rajkot and organized by the city's civic body that spent nearly rupees 400,000 to entertain the people with a large variety of firecrackers. The brightly illuminated sky won the city's heart as children in large numbers arrived at the stadium with their parents. This year Diwali will be celebrated on October 23. The main idea behind this show was to bring smile to the faces of people belonging to poor economic strata who cannot afford to purchase expensive firecrackers during Diwali. A firework called 'Niagara Falls' was the main highlight of the show which stole everyone's heart with its brightness.

Oct 22, 2014

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Tourism picks up in Kashmir after worst flooding

Srinagar, Oct 22 (ANI): Tourists from across the world started visiting Jammu and Kashmir after worst floods in a century wrecked havoc in the region. Both the Indian and Pakistani sides of the disputed Himalayan region saw extensive flooding last month with Srinagar particularly hard hit. Hundreds of people were killed and tens of thousands are homeless. However, the tourism industry has again picked up after the disaster and tourists in Srinagar city say the beauty of the valley remains the same even after the floods. Meanwhile, a tourist from Australia Robert said people visiting Kashmir should give more time to locals as they are still recuperating from the flood aftermath.

Oct 22, 2014

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Omar hopes Modi govt will take 'serious look' at AFSPA, Politicos react

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement that there has been "double-digit reduction in violence" in the state so the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take a look at revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Oct 22, 2014

India Agrees to Nuclear No-First-Use Agreements, Firm on Non-Proliferation Treaty

India does not want to discontinue manufacturing nuclear weapons.

Oct 22, 2014

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Diwali 2014: Significance of the Festival of Lights and How it is Celebrated in India

Owing to India's cultural diversity, the festival gets a distinct regional touch in different parts of the country.

Oct 22, 2014

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Regional leaders in Tamil Nadu slam Sri Lankan navy chief's Indian visit

Chennai, Oct 22 (ANI): The visit of chief of Sri Lankan Navy, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, to India drew flak from politicos of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. National committee head of a Tamil nationalist party, Naam Tamilar Katchi, Ayyanathan, said to think of a security agreement with Sri Lanka is a diplomatic blunder. Sri Lanka, he added, is already sharing its ports with China, and to share India's southern region's security with Sri Lanka is to share it with China. This will strain the relations between the government of India and people of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, DMK leader TKS Elangovan, also slammed the central government's attempt to think of a shared security with Sri Lanka.

Oct 22, 2014

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Sushma Swaraj meets Mexico's Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her visiting Mexican counterpart Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena, at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before they headed for Joint Commission meeting pertaining to mutual interest of both countries. The two countries are also expected to sign bilateral agreements/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following the meeting. On Tuesday, Kuribrena also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss issues of bilateral interest. Mexico is India's leading trade partner in Latin America.

Oct 22, 2014

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Terry Walsh to continue as Indian Hockey coach, gives time to SAI for new contract

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Indian Hockey Coach Terry Walsh who had submitted his resignation on Tuesday will continue as the coach till Olympics. DG of Sports Authority of India Jiji Thomson said that Walsh will continue serving as the coach of Indian hockey team till next Olympics. He added that the contract with Walsh will be renewed and other issues be solved. Meanwhile, Terry Walsh said that he has not withdrawn his resignation but looked for better ways to move forward.

Oct 22, 2014