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JandK police woman Shakti Devi wins UN peacekeeping award, politicos welcome

oct15vNew Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): The United Nations (UN) has honoured Jammu and Kashmir Police officer, Shakti Devi deployed in the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award 2014 for her efforts in helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Shakti has 14 years of work experience in the department. Reacting over this, political leaders welcomed this and said that it is a great honour.

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PM Modi greets former President Kalam on his birthday

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted former President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, on his birthday on Wednesday. "Birthday greetings to our former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. May he be blessed with good health and a long life," said Prime Minister Modi. Dr Kalam is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. He assumed office as India's 11th President in 2002. He also worked as an aerospace engineer with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Launched In India

New Delhi, 15 Oct (ANI): Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note series with the launch of the new Galaxy Note 4 in India. Blending S Pen with a superior viewing experience, the Galaxy Note 4 provides users with a unique and powerful mobile experience. The Galaxy Note 4 embraces its extraordinary 5.7- inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display for better viewing angles and for more clearer and vivid images with better contrast. The device is equipped with a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera that features a Smart Optical Image (SOI) that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. In addition, the 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with wide selfie feature allows users to capture selfies covering angles up to 120 degrees. Priced at Rs.58,300 the Galaxy Note 4 will be available in "Charcoal Black", "Forest White", "Bronze Gold", and "Blossom Pink" in India by 17 October .

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Bomb 'targeting police' wounds 12 in central Cairo

A bomb exploded outside a metro station in the centre of the Egyptian capital Cairo late Tuesday wounding 12 people. The explosive targeted policemen standing guard close to a court house nearby, officers said.

Oct 15, 2014

Ebola in America: Second Case of Virus Transmission in Texas Hospital as Another Health Worker Tests Positive

A worker at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has now tested positive and has been isolated.

Oct 15, 2014

Kazak Bride Dragged into Forced Wedding, Ancient Custom in Kazakhstan

Ancient Custom: Watch Kazakhstan Bride Being Dragged into Forced Wedding [VIDEO]

Kazakh woman's screams are ignored by the people while they drag her into the house of the man who wants to marry her.

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BJP says Pakistan violating ceasefire out of frustration

New Delhi/Akhnoor, Oct 15 (ANI): Pakistan is still continuing to violate the ceasefire even after being severely warned by the Indian government. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Wednesday that Pakistan is violating ceasefire out of frustration since it has been cornered internationally. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the government should take strict measures against the continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Nine Pakistani and eight Indian civilians have been killed since security forces from both sides started heavy shelling more than a week ago along the international border in Kashmir. Almost 20,000 Indian civilians have fled their homes in the lowlands around India's Jammu region to escape the fighting, taking refuge in schools and relief camps.

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SC directs AIIMS to review Asaram's medical records

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to review the medical records of Asaram, who was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl at his ashram in Jodhpur. SC further directed the medical board to submit the report within four weeks. Asaram's bail plea will be considered after all the witnesses in the case have deposed before the trial court.

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Farmers in Kashmir unable to reap crops under shadow of Pak shelling

Kathua, Oct 15 (ANI): Continuous shelling has compelled the farmers of 57 border villages at the zero line along the India Pakistan border to leave their crop unreapened or cut it raw as they flee to safer places to save their lives. Since the beginning of October, Pakistan and India have been firing mortars and shells across the border, leading to the highest death toll in a decade among civilians on both sides. According to local media reports, more than 12 people have been killed and 64 others injured along the Line of Control (LoC) and the working boundary over the past two weeks in Kashmir. Farmers worry that they cannot reap the crop they have sown after investing huge amounts. Villagers say they are witness to the preparations by Pakistan for attacking the Indian border villages. Owing to the constant fear, many farmers cut their raw crop in the hope of paying off their bank loans.

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Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Salman Khan casts his vote

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): Following the update for voting in Maharashtra Assembly Polls, Bollywood Actor Salman Khan cast his vote on Wednesday in Mumbai. Khan said that people should come out and vote for the development of their constituency. He also said that the change has to come within people first because they do not vote and later complain about the government not doing anything for their benefit.

Oct 15, 2014

Racial Attack in Bangalore: Manipuri Assaulted for Not Speaking in Kannada, Told 'This is India not China'

A group of Manipuri youths were told 'This is India not China'. Three people have been arrested.

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Maharashtra Polls: Bollywood celebs cast their vote

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): Bollywood came in full attendance to vote for the Maharashtra assembly polls on Wednesday. B - town biggies like Hema Malini, Esha Deol, Kirron Kher, Anupam Kher, Sonali Bendre cast their vote. Not only this, these celebrities also urged the people to go and use their voting rights.

Oct 15, 2014