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Modi to attend Haryana CM's oath ceremony

Visakhapatnam, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend oath taking ceremony of incoming Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, said Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Oct 24, 2014

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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Soldiers in Siachen

Siachen, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield in the Himalayan region, on the day of Diwali, and interacted with soldiers. While interacting with the soldiers Modi hailed Indian army for keeping their lives at stake for the people of the motherland.

Oct 24, 2014

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Indo-Bangladesh border guards exchange sweets on occasion of Diwali

South Dinajpur, Oct 24 (ANI): On the festival of Diwali, India and Bangladesh border guards exchanged sweets at Hilly Indo-Bangladesh border under South Dinajpur district of West-Bengal. To enhance bilateral relations the exchange of sweets between India and Bangladesh along the border is an old and traditional gesture to show goodwill between the two nations and has been in practice for many years now. BSF and BGB exchange sweets and greetings on several occasions including Diwali, Eid, Holi, Independence Day and Republic Day.

Oct 24, 2014

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Mega sports event gives a boost to business and tourism in Assam

Guwahati, Oct 24 (ANI): People in the Northeast display an unmatched enthusiasm for football. And this spirit was evident during the 1st Indian Super League match of the Northeast United FC on their home turf in. Thousands of football fans queued up outside the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium at Sarasujai to watch the North East United FC take on Kerala Blasters and defeat them by 1-0. The Indian Super League fever has gripped Northeast and the football fans in the region are excited to watch top-class football and some of the best players of the game in action. During the tournament that will continue till 20th December, Guwahati will be hosting a number of matches for the Home team, North East United FC. With a number of tourists from both within the country and outside coming in to watch the matches, tourism sector in the state is sure to get a boost. The tournament has also come as a boon for the local businessmen.

Oct 24, 2014

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End of an era: Uruguay's five years with President Mujica

President Jose "Pepe" Mujica, who will be stepping down in January, has shaken up Uruguay, taking often controversial steps to legalize abortion, gay marriage and recreational marijuana. Duration: 03:05

Oct 24, 2014

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Fossil treasures at risk in Morocco desert town

Hundreds of archeological jewels in and around the town of 30,000 people prompt geologists and archeologists to call the Erfoud area "the largest open air fossil museum in the world". Duration: 02:17

Oct 24, 2014

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Ukrainians head to the polls amidst continuing turmoil

Ukraine's snap general election on October 26 is seen as a key test for the war-torn nation as voters replace lawmakers allied to Kremlin-backed former president Viktor Yanukovych, who was ousted in February. Duration: 02:10

Oct 24, 2014

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Air strike targets IS militants on a hill in Kobane

An air strike targeted Islamic State group militants on Thursday who were standing near their flag on Tilsehir hill in the embattled Syrian border town of Kobane. Duration: 00:34

Oct 24, 2014

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Russian submarine search enters "new phase"

Sweden said Wednesday it was pulling back part of its navy which has been searching for a suspected Russian submarine off the coast of Stockholm for nearly a week with no vessel found. Duration: 00:51

Oct 23, 2014

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Disabled Palestinian war photographer turns camera on culture

When Palestinian Osama Silwadi was crippled by gunfire it ended his career as a war correspondent, but the now wheelchair-bound photographer has found a new calling documenting his people's heritage. Duration: 00:52

Oct 23, 2014

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Dances with wolves in China's wild west

One man is on a mission to boost the population of wolves in China's violence-wracked far west. The animal - symbol of the Uighur minority there - is under threat with a massive human resettlement program in the region. Duration: 00:41

Oct 23, 2014

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Google offers peek into Bhutan with Street View launch

Google provides a sneak peek into Bhutan by unveiling a Street View project for the remote Himalayan kingdom, featuring panoramic views of its majestic mountains, monasteries and crystal-clear rivers. Duration: 00:48

Oct 23, 2014

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Russia detains four more suspects in Total crash probe

Heads rolled in Russia Thursday over the plane crash that killed the CEO of French oil giant Total, Christophe de Margerie. Top airport managers have resigned and four more staff detained. Duration: 01:42

Oct 23, 2014

Diwali 2014: Narendra Modi's Happy Dhanteras Photo Amounts to Copyright Infringement? Photographer Unhappy for not Giving Attribution

In what could amount to copyright infringement, official Facebook account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allegedly used a photograph by US-based photographer, Bimal Nepal, to wish people on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of the 5-day Diwali festival celebrated by Hindus around the world.

Oct 23, 2014