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Politicos take on Modi for playing politics over Bhagwat Gita

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Politicos from rival parties on Wednesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for politicizing the issue of presenting Bhagwat Gita to the Emperor of Japan. Taking a jibe at the leaders of rival parties, Modi on Tuesday had said that his secular friends in India might not like him presenting the gift.

Sep 3, 2014

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PM Modi's visit to Japan draws mixed responses from Indian politicos

New Delhi, Sep 3 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, departed for New Delhi on Wednesday (September 03) after completing his first major bilateral trip, a five-day state visit to Japan, where both countries mutually agreed to carry their strategic and business ties forward. However, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan drew mixed responses from Indian politicos. Leaders of NCP and Congress expressed disappointment over unsuccessful nuclear deal talks. However, the BJP said that Modi's visit has been a great boost for the country.

Sep 3, 2014

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BJP condemns Congress' comment on 100 days of government

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the Congress party for commenting on BJP government's 100 days of governance. BJP leader Prabhat Jha has said that nothing else than giving unnecessary comments can be expected from the Congress party. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the BJP government has tried to fulfill its target in the first 100 days. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that Congress should not be bothered about what Prime Minister Narendra Modi did in Japan, they should instead be worried about the condition of their own party.

Sep 3, 2014

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Politicos react as Goa MLA asks to apply dress code for men on beaches

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over the remark of a Goa MLA who asked for dress code for men on beaches. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that some people want to take the country backward instead of forward. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that India is a democratic nation so one cannot impose restrictions of any kind. He added that in any way if a woman is being disturbed by a man, action should be taken against him.

Sep 3, 2014

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Politicians condemn ISIS for killing another journalist

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Politicians in India have condemned the ISIS that has recently uploaded another video purportedly showing the beheading of a second American journalist, Steven Sotloff, and warning President Barack Obama that as long as US airstrikes against the militant group continue, "our knife will continue to strike the necks of your people." Leaders from various political parties opposed the act of brutality by ISIS.

Sep 3, 2014

Gang of 20 Attacks Dalit Family in Tamil Nadu, Beheads 2 Brothers

After beheading, the gang dropped their heads at the entrance of a hospital in Tamil Nadu's Chidambaram district.

Sep 3, 2014

India Fast-Tracks Road Projects along Border to Counter Security Threat from China

The Border Roads Organisation will construct road along 100 km of the LAC from Arunachal Pradesh to J&K.

Sep 3, 2014

4 Similarities Between James Foley and Steven Sotloff's Beheading Videos

Here are four ways in which the beheading videos of James Foley and Steven Sotloff are very similar.

Sep 3, 2014

Another Plane Diverts as Passengers Fight over Reclining Seat

A fight between passengers over reclined seat in Delta Airlines flight caused diversion of the plane to Jacksonville.

Sep 3, 2014

Sadananda Gowda Son Rape Case: Director Rishi Claims he Married Mythriya in 2004

Kannada director Rishi has come out with fresh allegations against actress Mythriya Gowda.

Sep 3, 2014

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Politicos condemn attack on BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty

New Delhi, Sept 03 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday condemned the attack on BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty. Shunty was attacked by an unidentified man in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Wednesday morning. Shots were fired outside Singh's house as the man tried to attack him. Singh escaped unhurt while the assailant flee from the spot after the MLA called for help. The incident was caught on a CCTV camera at Shunty's home.

Sep 3, 2014

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Bihar CM faces flak for backing black marketing by 'small traders'

New Delhi, Sept 03 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday received flak for backing black marketing by 'small traders'. Manjhi who of late, has been making news for repeatedly putting his foot in the mouth stirred up another storm when he said that businessmen and traders involved in small time black marketing and hoarding need not worry and can continue with the practice. Manjhi said that his government would forgive all those small traders who indulge in black marketing worth small amount in order to see that their children gets education. He also said that his government was with the Centre in getting the black money from abroad and asked for action against those big fish who are involved in corruption.

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Will forgive small traders who indulge in black marketing: Bihar CM

Patna, Sept 03 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi who of late, has been making news for repeatedly putting his foot in the mouth stirred up another storm when he said that businessmen and traders involved in small time black marketing and hoarding need not worry and can continue with the practice. Manjhi said that his government would forgive all those small traders who indulge in black marketing worth small amount in order to see that their children gets education. He also said that his government was with the Centre in getting the black money from abroad and asked for action against those big fish who are involved in corruption.

Sep 3, 2014