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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kyoto for 5-day visit to Japan

Japan, Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Osaka International Airport in Japan on Saturday on a five-day bilateral visit, his first one outside India's immediate neighbourhood. He was received by senior officials of the Japanese administration at the airport. Prime Minister Modi had earlier in his departure statement stated that his visit was a reflection of Japan's paramount importance in his vision for development and prosperity in India and in peace, stability and prosperity in Asia at large. He also called Japan "one of our closest partners in political, economic, security and cultural realms and a key regional and global partner".

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PM Modi eyes on breaking through nuclear pact & investment during his Japan visit

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to Japan on Saturday for a five-day trip, hoping to win Japanese backing for a nuclear energy pact and lure investment to help kick-start its economy. Accoring to experts, getting a nuclear deal will be Modi's top priority during the visit. Defence expert Uday Bhaskar, however said that Modi will have to first address Japan's concern about nuclear proliferation. Japan wants explicit guarantees from India, which has not signed the international Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, to ensure that spent fuel is not diverted to make bombs.

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Padma Bhushan Awardee Bipan Chandra Dies at 86

Prominent historian Bipan Chandra died at the age of 86 and will be cremated at 3 pm on Saturday.

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Kumar Vishwas Says BJP Offered to Make him Delhi CM

Vishwas claims a 'friend' from BJP visited him to convince him on the proposal

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Wingsuit daredevils risking their lives on film

Wingsuiters have become an increasingly common sight in the Alps. But with 21 deaths reported worldwide last year, there's concern that the spread of videos online could be encouraging amateurs to take increasingly dangerous risks. Duration: 02:16

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Rahul Gandhi should write to central govt: SP on Gandhi's letter to Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Talking about Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's letter to UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav over power crisis in the state, Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary said that Gandhi should rather write to the central government. He said that the state government is doing all to curb the crisis and is working to launch new power stations in the state. Chaudhary also alleged that the centre is not providing any assistance and help to the state in this regard.

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Germany's 'Sir Vival' pushes limits of extreme travel

He has crossed deserts, jungles and oceans alone -- in his native Germany, veteran adventurer Ruediger Nehberg is better known as "Sir Vival", and his book on bushcraft techniques is still used by the country's armed forces. Duration: 02:29

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Reactions pour in as Mamata Banerjee says TMC open to alliance with CPM to fight BJP

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Political leaders react as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that TMC is open to alliance with CPM in order to fight BJP. Ruling BJP leader Sambit Patra said that this statement by Banerjee shows her frustration and desperateness over the ongoing Modi wave. Meanwhile, Congress Spokesperson Akhilesh Pratap Singh and JD (U) welcomed the step and said that all parties in other state too should team up to fight against BJP. Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary said that it may be decision keeping in view the state of affairs in West Bengal and that UP does not need any alliance as of now.

Aug 30, 2014

Trinamool Congress May Consider Tie-up with CPI(M), Says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said that Trinamool Congress is not adverse to the option of a tie-up with the CPI(M).

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Encounter between Army and Militants in Kupwara, one jawan martyred

Kupwara, Aug 30 (ANI): Militants taking shelter in the Kalaroos Forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District have reportedly killed an Indian Army soldier and injured another in an encounter on Saturday morning. The encounter with four to five militants is reportedly still on. Meanwhile, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police has reportedly cautioned and alerted the Border Security Force (BSF) to intensify patrolling in the border areas of the state, especially in Bikaner, Jodhpur and Barmer that adjoin Pakistan in the wake of reports that a group of terrorists may be attempting to cross into Indian Territory.

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Politicos react on PM Modi's Japan visit

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Aug 30 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Japan visit which began today. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that all political leaders holding important offices take foreign tours but it is worthy only if it brings something good for the country. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Modi's return will tell what the visit was like. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that a delegation of businessmen will help Modi in dealing foreign trade with Japan. SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary wished good luck to the PM for his journey. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that PM Modi's visit is being looked forward to by both countries and hoped that it will be termed as a historic visit.

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Family mourns death of Indian fisherman in Pakistani jail

Diu, Aug 30 (ANI): Family of an Indian fisherman, who died in Pakistani jail, mourned his death in Diu town of Union Territory Daman and Diu. The family came to know about the tragedy after receiving a letter from Pakistani government that however, didn't mention the cause of death. The family urged the Pakistani government to release his brothers, who were also arrested along with him. Nuclear-armed neighbours share a vast un-demarcated coastal border and officials say fishermen on both sides ignore rules in search of fish and frequently stray into other country and end up spending years in their jails.

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