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The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

'Mayday! Mayday!' The Ambani Private Flight that Cried Wolf and Caused Mayhem

The Rs 242-crore aircraft gifted by Mukesh Ambani to his wife Nita in 2007 gave repeated distress calls when it was not even air-borne.

Nov 13, 2014

Paraplegic Groom Surprises Bride with First Dance

A video of a wedding that took place four months ago will restore your faith in love and bring tears of joy in your eyes.

Nov 13, 2014

US President Barack Obama is considering air strikes on the bases of the Islamic State militants in Syria indirectly helping Assad.

US Changing ISIS War Strategy: 'Jihadists in Syria can't be Defeated without Removing Assad'

The US is changing the ISIS war strategy saying the militants in Syria can't be defeated without removing President Bashar al-Assad.

Nov 13, 2014

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Politicos on report that most madrasas don't preach jihadi ideas

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over intelligence agencies report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that said Madrasas with Indian teachers are not nurseries of jehad but those with staff from other countries are a potential hunting ground for terror groups.

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Rahul Gandhi targets BJP at Congress event to mark Nehru's 125th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted the BJP while addressing people at the Congress event organized to mark the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Launching an attack at the BJP, he said that the government in power is spreading hatred among people and is neglecting the ideologies of Nehru of spreading love and harmony.

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Indian diaspora in Australia keenly awaits Modi's arrival

Sydney, Nov 13 (ANI): The near 300,000 strong Indian diaspora in Australia is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preparations are on in full swing for Modi's address in Sydney's Allphones Arena on Monday (November 17). Australian Committee Foundation organizer Balesh Dhankar, said within three days of announcing Modi's address, 21,000 registrations were received whereas the Allphones Arena has a capacity of only 16, 664. Meanwhile, an Indian student in Australia, Aditya Dubey, said Modi's popularity internationally made him want to attend this address. A non resident Indian in Sydney, Jasvinder Ramana, said Modi has become a favourite among the youngsters. Modi is on a three country visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings.

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Politicos demand Health Minister's resignation over sterilisation camp negligence case

Raipur, Nov 13 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday demanded resignation of Chhattisgarh Health Minister Amar Agarwal after more than a dozen women died at a mass sterilisation camp. The leaders also demanded quick judicial inquiry in the case. Congress leader Shobha Ojha, said a proper investigation should be conducted into the matter. Meanwhile, NCP leader Majeed Memon, seconded Ojha and also demanded thorough action in the case. However, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said the government of Chhattisgarh has taken appropriate and exemplary action in the case. A police case against the doctor for causing death by negligence was filed in Bilaspur and he was arrested by the state police on Wednesday.

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Gas pipeline leak causes fire in Mumbai colony

Mumbai, Nov 13 (ANI): Residents of a colony in Mumbai woke up to a fire, early morning on Thursday. The fire, which broke out in the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) colony, one belonging to the state-run oil marketing company, was due to a leak in a gas pipeline. As per media reports, eight fire engines were rushed to the spot. No injuries have been reported so far. Fire safety regulations are lax, rarely implemented and not periodically reviewed in most places across India, which results in the breaking of major fire, resulting in loss of life and material.

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Diaspora eyes Modi boosting India Australia ties

Sydney, Nov 13 (ANI): Expatriate Indians are all set to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in Australia on November 14. Preparations are also on in full swing for Modi's address in Sydney's Allphones Arena on November 17. Modi is on a three country visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji to participate in various summits and bilateral meetings. An organiser of Australian Committee Foundation, Balesh Dhankar, said when announcement about Modi's address at Allphones Arena was made, around 21,000 registrations were received within three days. The Allphones Arena has a capacity of only 16, 664 people.

Nov 13, 2014

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Machil fake encounter case: Seven armymen sentenced to life imprisonment

Sopore, Nov 13 (ANI): The family members of the youths who were killed in a fake encounter in Machil sector of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed satisfaction after the army on Thursday convicted seven men, including two officers and five soldiers, for their involvement in the case. In the 2010 Machil fake encounter case, three youths - Mohamad Shafi, Shehzad Ahmed and Riyaz Ahmed, were killed after being lured for jobs in Jammu and Kashmir, according to Ministry of Defence (MOD) sources. All the service benefits of the seven convicted armymen have also been suspended reportedly. Security forces had earlier claimed that they had killed three infiltrators and recovered five AK47 rifles, ammunition and Pakistani currency from them in the Machil sector.

Nov 13, 2014

Being Sex Worker Doesn't Mean Anyone Can Violate Her Dignity, Says Delhi Court; Jails Rapists

Two years ago, an African woman was gang raped in a car and left unconscious on the banks of river Yamuna in Delhi.

Nov 13, 2014

Nehru Birth Anniversary: Gandhis Attack Modi Government, PM Wants to 'Connect Nehru to Masses'

The Congress leadership began programmes to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Nehru, but left out invitations to BJP and PM Modi.

Nov 13, 2014

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Politicos react after Siddaramaiah proposes bar on male staff in primary classes

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Thursday after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed barring the employment of all the male teachers or staff at schools with girl students in the primary classes. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the Chief Minister should try to resolve the matter legally. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that any kind of gender discrimination would be inappropriate for the society. JD (U) Ali Anwar also expressed similar sentiments.

Nov 13, 2014

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Gazans turn to graffiti to fight for freedom

Twenty-five year-old Naeem grew up in the Gaza Strip and discovered graffiti through social media. He and his friends learned the technique by watching videos posted online by Western artists. Duration: 02:34

Nov 13, 2014

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US nurses voice Ebola concerns at Washington protest

Several dozen nurses from a Washington hospital demonstrate outside the White House, saying they are woefully ill-prepared to handle an Ebola cases. Duration: 00:33

Nov 13, 2014

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