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Gopinath Munde's demise loss for nation, govt: Modi

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock at the sudden death of senior BJP leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde. Munde died in a road accident in Delhi on Tuesday morning when he was on his way to Indira Gandhi International airport. Modi sent out a couple of tweets expressing grief over his cabinet member's death, "Extremely saddened and shocked by the demise of my friend and colleague Gopinath Mundeji. His demise is a major loss for the nation and the government. Mundeji was a true mass leader. Hailing from backward sections of society, he rose to great heights and tirelessly served people." Mumde was first admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital when he met with the accident and was then shifted to the AIIMS trauma centre where he was declared dead.

Jun 3, 2014

RIP Gopinath Munde: Twitter Flooded with Tributes, Condolences on the Demise of Union Minister

Tributes and condolences have been flooding in Twitter for senior BJP leader and union minister for rural development Gopinath Munde who died Tuesday morning.

Jun 3, 2014

GOI Secretaries to Meet Narendra Modi, Discuss 10-point Agenda

It will be the first time that the government of India top secretaries will be meeting the Prime Minister without the ministers.

Jun 3, 2014

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Indian aid worker abducted in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that Militants abducted an Indian aid worker in Herat city of Afghanistan. Akbaruddin said that the Indian national who was working with a non governmental organization (NGO) in the education sector and the Consulate in Herat is in constant touch with the Afghanistan government. The kidnapping has come after the Indian Consulate in Herat province was attacked by suicide bombers on May 23.

Jun 3, 2014

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India, France hold joint air exercise in Rajasthan

Jodhpur, June 03 (ANI): India, France held joint air exercises in Rajasthan to strengthen ties and understand operational methods. Both the nations commenced the ten-day air exercise, Garuda V, at Jodhpur's air base. The exercise aims to expose Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots to French fighter and combat tactics and vice-versa. During this fortnight long exercise, both the Air Forces would engage in operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios. India's defense spokesperson, Colonel SD Goswami, said this exercise would help in strengthening combat relations between the two countries. A team of four KC-135 aircrafts, Rafale fighter jets and mid-air refuellers are to be involved in the joint exercise with the Indian Air Force.

Jun 3, 2014

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Gopinath Munde dies in road accident in Delhi

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident in Delhi's Moti Bagh area on Tuesday morning. He was first admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital when he met with the accident and was then shifted to the AIIMS trauma centre where he was declared dead. Munde was en route to Indira Gandhi International airport when the incident occurred. Munde had a victory rally scheduled in Beed and Parali. Munde will be cremated on Wednesday.

Jun 3, 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde Dies in Road Accident

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde passed away on Tuesday after he met with an accident in Delhi's Moti Bagh area.

Jun 3, 2014

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Merkel wants UK to stay in EU fold amid leadership tension

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she hopes Britain will stay in the EU, amid wrangling over a top EU job that reportedly prompted an exit warning by the British prime minister. Duration: 00:34

Jun 3, 2014

Curbs on Carbon Emissions Will Help Address Threats to Health: Obama

US President Barack Obama stated that his government's curbs on carbon emissions to combat climate change will also help to address the increasing threat to people's health in the country.

Jun 3, 2014

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Mixed reaction in Madrid about king ending his reign

Residents of Madrid gave mixed reactions Monday to the decision by Spain's King Juan Carlos to hand over the crown to his son Prince Felipe, ending a 39-year reign that guided Spain from dictatorship to democracy. Duration: 00:42

Jun 3, 2014

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US plans 30 percent cuts in power station carbon emissions

The United States on Monday proposed ordering cuts of up to 30 percent in carbon emissions from power plants in President Barack Obama's most ambitious action yet on climate change. Duration: 01:22

Jun 3, 2014

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Cervical cancer survivor cured by experimental therapy

Former stage three cervical cancer patient Aricca Wallace explains how she was miraculously cured after undergoing an experimental trial which is part of a developing field known as immunotherapy. Duration: 01:22

Jun 3, 2014

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Jewish organisations pay homage to Brussels victims

Jewish organisations pay homage to the victims of the Jewish museum attack on May 24 in Brussels. Duration: 00:55

Jun 3, 2014

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Egypt satirist who mocked Sisi cancels show

Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef said on Monday he has cancelled his television show which mocked ex-army chief and president-in-waiting Abdel Fattah al-Sisi because of 'enormous' pressure. Duration: 00:40

Jun 3, 2014

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Mahmud Abbas announces the end of "Palestinian division"

Following a ceremony in Ramallah on Monday, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas announced in a televised speech the end of a bitter and sometimes bloody divide between his Fatah movement and the rival Hamas which rules Gaza. Duration: 01:21

Jun 3, 2014

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