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First look of 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming romantic movie 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' unveiled its first look in the showbiz hub, Mumbai recently. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt are playing the lead roles in this movie. Produced by Karan Johar, movie is slated to hit the theaters on 11th July 2014.

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Cabinet Ministers including Arun Jaitley takes charge of offices

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): A day after Narendra Modi's cabinet took oath at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the ministers including Arun Jaitley, Shripad Naik, Sarbananda Sonowal, Thawar Chand Gehlot and Harsimrat Kaur Badal took charge over their respective offices. Modi formed a very compact cabinet wherein a few people is given more than one portfolio at their disposal.

May 27, 2014

Shashi Tharoor's 'Cemetary' Jibe Outrages Twitterati

Tharoor is no stranger to controversy and in fact he has quite a panache for kicking up a storm, when it is least needed.

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Egypt votes in poll seen giving Sisi landslide victory

The ex-army chief who ousted Egypt's first democratically elected leader and crushed his Islamist movement is set for a landslide presidential election win, the final day of voting. Duration: 00:49

May 27, 2014

In his meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised cross-border terror and the issues related to 26/11 attack. ( A file photo)

Modi, Sharif Discuss Terror, 26/11 Issues amid Hopes of Improving Ties

In his meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised issues like cross-border terror and 26/11 attack.

May 27, 2014

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Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon meets fans at Provouge store

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI) Bollywood's newest stars Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon who are riding high on the success of their first film 'Heropanti' met and interacted with their fans at a post promotional event held at a Provouge store in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion excited Kriti expressed her happiness over the success of the film. Overwhelmed with the great box office collection both Tiger and Kriti looked quite happy and charged up on the occasion! Well we wish you both all the more success guys!

May 27, 2014

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MiG 21 crashes in J&K, Defence Minister express concern

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Indian Air Force fighter aircraft MiG 21 on Tuesday crashed in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district in Kashmir, killing the pilot. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed concern over the crash and gave condolences to the pilot who lost his life and his family.

May 27, 2014

Conchita Wurst is responsible for the deadly flooding that left more than 50 people dead earlier in the month, Church leaders in the Balkans have said.

Vladimir Putin Attacks Drag Queen Conchita Wurst; Russia Launches 'Alternative' Contest to Eurovision

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not approve the way drag queen Conchita Wurst leads her life as he believes she is putting her life up on show.

May 27, 2014

The Malaysian government has released the raw satellite data that was used to conclude that the missing flight MH370 crashed in the Southern Indian Ocean.

Missing Flight MH370: Malaysia Releases Raw Data that Determines Plane Crashed in Southern Indian Ocean

The Malaysian government has now released the raw satellite data which was used to conclude that the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crashed in the Southern Indian Ocean.

May 27, 2014

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PM Narendra Modi meets with SAARC nation heads

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): A day after he took oath as the 15th prime minister of India, Narendra Modi held "courtesy meetings" with leaders of SAARC countries. Modi greeted Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who arrived first at the Hyderabad House where the two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. Later in the day, Modi met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Nepal PM Sushil Koirala. His most significant meeting was with Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif. The series of meetings will end with Modi receiving Bangladesh Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury. After their courtesy calls, the Heads of Government of SAARC countries will also meet President Pranab Mukherjee.

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Ravi Shankar Prasad takes charge as new Law Minister

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday took charge as new Law and justice minister. Like his predecessor Kapil Sibal, Prasad will also hold both communications and law and justice portfolios. Prasad took oath as part of Narendra Modi's cabinet on Monday along with 44 other ministers. Modi's swearing-in ceremony was attended by all SAARC nations among others. Meanwhile, Dharmendra Pradhan also took charge as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister.

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New cabinet ministers realize responsibilities as portfolios allotted to them

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): As Narendra Modi announced portfolios to his Cabinet ministers, they realized the responsibilities embodied to them and said that they will work on their respective ministries and participate in the development of the nation. Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptulla, and MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment Sudarshan Bhagat is to take charge later on Tuesday and will study the ministry to function for the welfare.

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