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A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

Heaviest Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan Since 1971 War: BSF

BSF chief says targeting of civilians to this extent is 'unprecedented'.

Aug 26, 2014

US Tests and Destroys Hypersonic Weapon that Travels 5 Times the Speed of Sound

A hypersonic weapon which is capable of reaching targets anywhere on earth just within an hour, was tested and destroyed by US.

Aug 26, 2014

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Protesters stage 'Go Topless' sit-in against California ban

Dozens of people join 'Go Topless' in Los Angeles to protest against the ban on women being topless on California beaches. Duration: 00:58

Aug 26, 2014

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Sushma Swaraj chairs regional Indian Heads of Mission meeting in Hanoi

Hanoi, Aug 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today chaired a meeting of Indian Heads of Mission in Vietnamese capital Hanoi. She is on a three-day visit to Vietnam and had earlier met the President and Prime Minister of Vietnam. The External Affairs Minister said India is working on its "Act East" policy, and added that she has discussed the way forward on bilateral ties with the Vietnamese leadership, especially in the fields of education, textiles, agriculture and natural resources. Indian heads of mission in East Asian countries were also instructed on New Delhi's approach to promoting bilateral relations in the region. President Pranab Mukherjee is expected to undertake a state visit of Vietnam next month, while the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung, will visit India at the end of the year.

Aug 26, 2014

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PepsiCo Chairman Indra Nooyi meets Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): PepsiCo Chairman Indra Nooyi on Tuesday met Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal. Badal later informed that they had a talk about investments being planned by PepsiCo in the country.

Aug 26, 2014

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Rebels parade captured soldiers on Ukraine independence day

Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine paraded dozens of captured soldiers before a jeering crowd on Sunday in mockery of the country's Independence Day celebrations. Duration: 00:36

Aug 26, 2014

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Al Sharpton eulogises Michael Brown during funeral

Michael Brown, the black teen whose shooting by a white officer ignited protests and a national debate on race, was eulogized at a cathartic funeral service Monday as a victim of abusive policing whose untimely death demands justice. Duration: 00:51

Aug 26, 2014

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Gwalior judge appeals SC for new panel in sexual assault case, hearing on Thursday

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): A Gwalior judge, who had alleged sexual harassment against a Madhya Pradesh high court judge, moved Supreme Court expressing dissatisfaction over the probe committee and appealed the formation of a new panel under the SC. The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it will hear the case on Thursday.

Aug 26, 2014

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Ukraine official: Russian incursion stopped 'by force'

Kiev on Monday said its forces were clashing with an armoured column that crossed the border from Russia as Moscow ramped up tensions ahead of crunch talks by pledging to send in a new aid convoy. Duration: 00:31

Aug 26, 2014

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Boxer Manoj Kumar moves HC over Arjuna Award, next hearing on Aug 28

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Indian Boxer and World Boxing Champion Manoj Kumar has filed a petition in the High Court regarding the selection of sportspersons for giving Arjuna Award. Kumar has alleged that he is a world champion and has achieved more points than the person selected for Arjuna Award. Lawyer Rahul Mehra said that the petition has challenged the basis on which sportspersons are recognized for awards and also the committee which selects them. The next hearing will be on August28.

Aug 26, 2014

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New female Afghan army officers graduate

New female officers graduate at the Afghan National Army training centre. Duration: 00:37

Aug 26, 2014

Narendra Modi Makes Independence Day Speech

Modi Prefers Businessmen to Journalists on Foreign Trips? To Visit Japan with Ambani, Adani

This move of taking a delegation of businessmen is in sharp contrast to Modi's decision to leave out journalists on his flights abroad.

Aug 26, 2014

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Israeli raids destroy two mosques in Gaza

Israeli air raid overnight Sunday to Monday in Gaza destroyed two mosques at Beit Hanun, in the north of the Strip, and in Gaza City. Duration: 00:46

Aug 26, 2014

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Touring the streets of Paris with those who know them best

Homeless tour guides are showing visitors the lesser known lanes and parks of Paris. It's thanks to a French social enterprise called Alternative Urbaine, which is helping homeless people get back into work. Duration: 02:00

Aug 26, 2014

Not a Hoax: 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Linked to Death of Scottish Teenager

An 18-year-old Scottish teen has reportedly become the first victim of the latest internet trend "Ice Bucket Challenge".

Aug 26, 2014

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