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Tara Sahdeo demands CBI enquiry post husband's arrest

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Tara Sahdeo, who alleged that her husband Ranjeet Singh Kohli alias Rakibul Hussain, beat her and forced her to convert to Islam after they got married, demanded CBI enquiry in the case on Wednesday. The accused husband of Tara Sahdeo case, was arrested on Tuesday night in a joint operation by Delhi and Ranchi Police. Tara had claimed that he posed as a Hindu and that she later realized his real name was Rakibul Hussain.

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Muslims leading miserable lives in India: Azam Khan

Lucknow, Aug 27 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, stirred another controversy on Wednesday by saying Muslims in India are living in fear. Khan was addressing a gathering of Hajj pilgrims in Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav flagged off the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from the state. Wishing the pilgrims a safe journey, Khan expressed concern over their well-being, saying he hopes and prays no one is harmed by 'love jihad'. Khan also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he does not want peace and harmony in the country. Meanwhile, Khan also blamed the central government for the riots in northern cities of Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar. Khan's statement came on the anniversary of the Muzaffarnagar riots where more than 62 people were killed and thousands displaced after killing of two brothers in Kaval village on August 27, 2013. He also said that he could be hurt after his remarks go viral.

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Will quit politics if allegations proved against me or family: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the rumors being spread about his son are all fake and baseless. He assured the public that if any allegations against him or his family member are proved to be true he will quit politics forever and stay at home. Singh also said that he had a talk with BJP President Amit Shah as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both expressed surprise to the news.

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Ex-banker named French economy minister in 'last chance' reshuff

Francois Hollande on Tuesday installed a former banker and ally as economy minister in an emergency reshuffle seen as the "last chance" to haul France out of the biggest crisis of his presidency. Duration: 01:53

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Iraq village now military outpost for Kurdish fighters

Only the scattered voices of Kurdish fighters break the silence in the Iraqi village of Wadi Osaj, where the mud and cement block houses stand empty and locked after residents fled. Duration: 01:48

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Rotherham Child Abuse: 'Children were Threatened to be Burnt Alive, Forced to Watch Violent Rapes'

The sexual exploitation of 1,400 children for almost 16 years has come to light in Rotherham in England

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'9/11/14' Conspiracy Theory: Missing Jet MH370 Could be Used for Deadly ISIS Attack

A conspiracy theory called '9/11/14' claims that militant group ISIS could use MH370 to launch a deadly attack on US.

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Former Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan receives guard of honour

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Former Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan received farewell by state cabinet staffs and ministers at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on Wednesday. Sankaranarayanan also received guard of honour during the event. Present at the occasion were ministers and state Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan who bid farewell to the former governor. Sankaranarayanan resigned soon after he was transferred to Mizoram by the NDA government for his remaining tenure, which had to end in 2017. He has said that he would no longer wish to be a Governor bearing the "disgrace of being transferred."

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Douglas McAuthur McCain: First US Jihadist Fighting for ISIS Shot Dead in Syria

The first known American citizen, fighting with the militant group, Islamic State, was shot dead in Syria.

Aug 27, 2014

Chopper Scam: India to Continue Current Defense Deals but Bans Future Contracts

Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi's suggested government to partially impose ban on Finmeccanica as compelete blacklisting would affect Indian Defense adversely.

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SC dismisses petition on appointment of tainted ministers, says its call of framers of Constitution

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed petition seeking the removal of Cabinet ministers with criminal background. The SC said that it is the call of the ‘framers of Constitution’ or the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of the state to see who they are appointing. The petition was heard by a bench comprising of the Chief Justice of India and five other judges. The Supreme Court has however clarified its stand on ministers with criminal background saying that, "Those in conflict with the law and involved in offences of moral turpitude and corruption should not be allowed to discharge duty as ministers".

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Gujarat readies for Vibrant Gujarat 2015 as curtain-raiser event to be held today

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Gujarat prepares for ‘Vibrant Gujarat 2015’ as state Chief Minister Anandiben Patel will be meeting foreign investors, ambassadors of different countries and industry leaders at a formal “curtain-raiser” event in New Delhi on Wednesday. State Finance Minister Saurabh Patel said that PM Narendra Modi will be present at the event scheduled to be held in Gujarat’s capital Gandhinagar on January 11-13, 2015. Patel said that the event is expecting a lot of international delegations and lot of partner countries and also state participation. He also said that the investment in the event is not just for Gujarat but for anywhere in the country. Patel also assured that Gujarat sure miss Modi’s leadership but he is always available whenever the state needs his guidance.

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