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Floods in UP render at least ninety thousand homeless

Sitapur, Aug 19 (ANI): Floods triggered by heavy rains in the Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh have rendered at least 90,000 people homeless. Monsoon floods hit various districts of northern India and wrecked havoc disrupting normal life, while forecast for more rain has prompted fresh flood warning. The situation is highly chaotic in Sitapur district of the state, where heavy monsoon rains since August 15 has brought normal life to a standstill. The area has been put on high alert as major security measures have been initiated including two helicopter operation to rescue victims. District level officer, Sarvesh Dikshit, said flood waters have rendered thousands homeless in Sitapur district, which has caused panic.

Aug 19, 2014

Pope Francis Predicts Own Death in 'Two Three Years'; Hints at Early Retirement

Pope Francis predicting his own death said that he has only few year left before he meets his maker.

Aug 19, 2014

World Photography Day: Photos that Defined the World in 2014

The featured photos are reflections of the world we live in; some have captured brutal moments of life and joyous events.

Aug 19, 2014

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Green power blooms as Japan unveils 'hydrangea solar cell'

A solar cell that resembles a flower is offering a new take on green energy in Japan, where one scientist is searching for renewables that look good. Duration: 01:29

Aug 19, 2014

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Trend of luxury housing

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Indians are fast developing a taste for the good life. Fancy lifestyle and luxurious brand names, real estate properties and ultra-luxurious amenities have created a demanding place for luxury housing in the country. To lure buyers, developers are also now trying out variety of new products in luxury housing segment. With this change in real estate trend, India has become one of the fastest growing countries with high net worth individuals, leading the investment portfolio totals upto 40% in the realty market.

Aug 19, 2014

Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi, the prime ministerial candidate for Bharatiya Janata Party, gestures after seeking blessings from his mother Heeraben in Gandhinagar

Want to Contribute to Modi Government? Share your Ideas for New Plan Panel

Modi first announced the scrapping of the Planning Commission during his Independence Day speech on 15 August, and said he wanted to replace it with a "super think-tank"

Aug 19, 2014

Chinese Passenger Jet Delays Landing as Air Traffic Controllers Doze Off

A Chinese passenger plane was forced to delay its landing after the two air traffic controllers dozed off.

Aug 19, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Verdict: Possibilities Vary from Life Imprisonment to Acquittal

Oscar Pistorius faces life imprisonment, if the judge is convinced that the murder was premeditated.

Aug 19, 2014

Hyderabad Stalled as Survey Starts; KCR Removes Nativity Query to Allay Fears

Questions meant to collect data such as the state from which the individual migrated and languages known have been removed from the form.

Aug 19, 2014

UP Rapes: Woman Gangraped in Kannauj, Muzaffarnagar Sees 157% Rise in Cases

Another gangrape case was registered in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh while Muzaffarnagar has witnessed a rise in rape cases.

Aug 19, 2014

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Afghan special forces brace for exit of US elite troops

US-trained special forces undergo instruction at a camp outside Kabul as Afghanistan looks to them to play a key role in imposing security and building public confidence after US and NATO troops withdraw. Duration: 02:14

Aug 19, 2014

College Girls Kick off Telangana Survey Before Schedule, Residents Surprised

The residents also expressed concern over the safety of the girls and said that some of them were harassed in different areas.

Aug 19, 2014

Gadkari to Scrap RTO; 'New Technology' to Eye Traffic Violators

The Central Government would soon scrap RTOs and replace them with advanced technology, said Nitin Gadkari.

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Floods inundate Kaziranga National Park, forest rangers step up security

Golaghat, Aug 19 (ANI): Forest rangers stepped up safety measures in Assam's Kaziranga National Park in a bid to protect the wild life as flood waters from the Brahmaputra River have inundated almost 80 per cent of its area. The park authorities have strengthened security as poachers take advantage of the floods to kill animals, particularly one-horned rhinos. During the floods, the animals stray outside the park. The rhinos and other animals normally go towards the Karbi Anglong Hills looking for higher grounds. However, District Forest Officer of Kaziranga National Park, S K Sill Sarmah said additional safety corridors have been installed in order to keep a strict vigil and safeguard the wild life.

Aug 19, 2014

Nurse Gang-Raped in Delhi Luxury Hotel on I-Day

The hotel management has issued a press statement claiming that the two accused were not employees at the hotel

Aug 19, 2014

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