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Nitish Kumar's Overtures to Lalu for Rajya Sabha by-polls Draw Ire from BJP

JD (U) Wins Rajya Sabha Bypolls in Bihar Amid Cross-voting

The two candidates fielded by the Janata Dal (United) for the Rajya Sabha by-polls in Bihar won the elections with support from Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, leaving behind the two independent candidates who were reported to have been backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Jun 20, 2014

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Rescue team releases endangered serpents to natural habitat in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu, June 20 (ANI): A snake rescue team caught two endangered snakes found in Karumathampatti village on the outskirts of Coimbatore and released them into the natural habitat of serpents. A snake rescue team deployed by VANAM (Vaigal Association of Nature and Mountain Ranges) found the snakes on the outskirts of the Karumathampatti village, about 28 KM (about 18 miles) from the hub of Coimbatore. Contrary to their reputation as a venomous vermin, the red sand boa feeds on insects and other small animals. Often found only in paddy fields and agricultural land, the boa was once an integral part of the agricultural eco-system keeping crop damaging pests at bay.

Jun 20, 2014

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Kashmir organises 'Rabita Business Summit 2014' to encourage budding entrepreneurs

Srinagar, June 20 (ANI): Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a business summit to boost employment and guide and encourage budding entrepreneurs in the valley. The four-day-long 'Rabita Business Summit 2014' was organised with the initiative of young entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar, with the aim of giving direction to young minds. Speeches by industrialists were held apart from the interactive sessions, which allowed open conversations between the professionals and students. The business leaders mentored the participants on available opportunities and how to utilise them.

Jun 20, 2014

Modi Rejigs Cabinet Committees: Reconstitutes Six, Takes Charge of Four

In yet another rejig, the Narendra Modi government on Thursday reconstituted six key cabinet committees, including the committees on Security, Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, Parliament Affairs, Accommodation and Appointments.

Jun 20, 2014

UFO with Alien Head Protruding out Spotted on Google Earth Map (Representational Image)

UFO Spotted on Google Earth Map with Alien Head Protruding

A person has reportedly sighted an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) and an alien controlling it.

Jun 20, 2014

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Alstom unions divided after GE sweetens bid

General Electric on Thursday sweetened its offer for French power-to-rail group Alstom to win the government's backing for its bid over a rival offer by Siemens and Mitsubishi. Duration: 00:39

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Families of Indians abducted in Iraq pray for release

Relatives of Indian workers abducted in violence-torn Iraq have prayed for their release at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Duration: 00:39

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Simulated riots prepare US prison guards for the real thing

The US prison population has risen consistently for the past 40 years, but the number of riots in correctional facilities has fallen. Duration: 02:32

Jun 20, 2014

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Felipe de Borbon is sworn in as Spain's new king

King Felipe VI proclaimed his faith in Spain's unity Thursday as he launched his reign in a nation strained by secessionist stirrings in Catalonia, which is seeking an independence referendum on November 9. Duration: 00:27

Jun 20, 2014

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World Cup: Colombia's Santos predicts win for country

The Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos predicts his side will win today's crucial World Cup match against Ivory Coast 2-1. Duration: 00:51

Jun 20, 2014

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Israel's Peres meets families of the three kidnapped teens

Israeli outgoing president Shimon Peres, met with the families of the three teenagers believed kidnapped by Hamas at his official residence in Jerusalem on Thursday. Duration: 00:54

Jun 20, 2014

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Greece, China sign $4.6 bn in deals as Chinese premier visits

Greece and China on Thursday signed over a dozen accords worth some $4.6 billion (3.4 billion euros) as Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang began a three-day official visit. Duration: 01:35

Jun 20, 2014

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Obama: US ready for 'precise' military action in Iraq

US President Barack Obama has announced Washington is ready to send up to 300 military advisors to Iraq and would take "targeted" and "precise" military action if necessary following the swift advance of radical Sunni fighters. Duration: 00:55

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Homeless Sri Lankan Muslims protest against radical Buddhist group

Sri Lankan Muslims, made homeless after two days of anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka’s tourist region of Alutgama, have demonstrated against radical Buddhist group Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) at a makeshift camp in Beruwala. Duration: 00:35

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Ivory Coast conflict leaves legacy of land disputes

As Ivory Coast strives to put more than a decade of bloody conflict behind it, courts in the agrarian west African nation are overwhelmed by quarrels over land ownership. Duration: 00:46

Jun 20, 2014

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