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Babul Supriyo Likely to be Made Union Minister

State BJP president said Modi had himself called Supriyo and informed him of the decision to make him a minister.

Nov 8, 2014

PM Modi to visit Myanmar, Australia and Fiji next week

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): The MEA on Saturday informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be visiting Myanmar to participate in the 12th ASEAN India Summit on 12th November followed by the 9th East Asia Summit on 13th November. He would also visit Australia and Fiji in the upcoming week.

Nov 8, 2014

Laxmikant Parsekar sworn in as Goa Chief Minister

Panaji, Nov 09 (ANI): Former Goa Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has been sworn in as the state's next Chief Minister after Manohar Parrikar. Parsekar took oath as the chief minister of the state and pledged to work for the welfare of the state and abide by the norms and duties ensued on him. He was administered oath by state Governor Mridula Sinha at Raj Bhawan in Panaji. Parsekar was earlier chosen unanimously as the chief ministerial candidate after a legislature party meeting. Manohar Parrikar, who is expected to become the next Defence Minister of the country, earlier resigned as Goa Chief Minister. With Parrikar's resignation, the entire state cabinet comprising 12 ministers was dissolved and the fresh cabinet also took oath along with the new chief minister.

Nov 8, 2014

Artist couple from Nepal displayed etching, an intricate art form, in India

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Uma Shankar Shah and Seema Shah, an artist couple from Nepal exhibited their various etchings and oil paintings in Delhi depicting the cultural mix of Nepal and India. Their work reflects the impressions of Indian Mythology, Ramayan and Buddhism which comes out so well that it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two cultures. While Seema Shah comes from the ancient Indian city of Varanasi, Umashankar Shah is from the plains of Mahottari in Nepal. The artwork of both artists is well appreciated by the visitors. The artist couple from Nepal is looking for better exposure and appreciation in India. The exhibition titled 'Sacred Spaces' will continue at Shridharani Gallery at Triveni Kala Sangam till November 14.

Nov 8, 2014

BJP chooses Laxmikant Parsekar to be next CM of Goa

Panaji, Nov 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen Laxmikant Parsekar as the next Chief Minister for Goa after Manohar Parikkar resigned today. Parsekar would be taking oath shortly.

Nov 8, 2014

Many BJP leaders wanting to join Congress in J and K, no Modi wave: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday rubbished reports that any leader is joining BJP, instead said that many BJP leaders are wanting to join the Congress party ahead of Assembly polls in the state. Azad said that after the polls are done, the party will decide whom to ally with. He added that there is no Modi wave in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 8, 2014

25th Anniversary of Berlin Wall's Fall : 10 Amazing Facts You Did Not Know Even on Historic Event's Silver Jubilee

25th Anniversary of Berlin Wall's Fall: Here are 10 interesting facts to know, including brief lessons on its history and significance on the event's silver jubilee.

Nov 8, 2014

AAP protest in Chennai for release of fishermen

Chennai, Nov 08 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday went on a hunger strike demanding the Central Government to take necessary steps to bring back the five fishermen who are facing death sentences in Sri Lanka. About 75 AAP cadres took part in this hunger strike. They raised slogans demanding the central government to take necessary legal steps to release the fishermen. The Colombo High Court had earlier this month sentenced five Indian fishermen to death on charges of drug smuggling. They had been arrested on a boat in the seas off northern Jaffna's Delft islet. The fishermen claim that they have been falsely implicated in the case.

Nov 8, 2014

President Mukherjee inaugurates Jigme Wangchuck Hydro Power Training Institute in Bhutan

Thimpu, Nov 08 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday inaugurated Jigme Wangchuck Hydro Power Training Institute in thimpu city of Bhutan. He said that India's relationship with Bhutan is an "exemplary" one that takes care of each other's concerns and vital interests. Mukherjee also called upon both nations to earnestly take up their role within SAARC for advancement of the region and for global peace. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, along with his Cabinet colleagues, was present during the function. Four more projects have been taken up now as joint ventures between public sector undertakings of India and Bhutan, the foundation stone of the first such project being laid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visited Bhutan in June.

Nov 8, 2014

Cabinet Reshuffle: Manohar Parrikar Resigns, Laxmikant Parsekar Sworn in as New Goa CM

BJP ignores deputy chief minister Francis D'Souza's threat and appoints Laxmikant Parsekar as the Chief Minister of Goa.

Nov 8, 2014

Sri Lankan PM offers prayers at Tirupati temple

Tirumala, Nov 08 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister DM Jayaratne offered prayers at the famed Tirupati temple of Lord Venkateswara in hill town of Tirumala, near pilgrimage city of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is deeply revered by Hindus and is one of the most venerated pilgrimage centres in India. This was Jayaratne’s second visit to the temple. He had earlier offered prayers in 1994. Jayaratne said he was told by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to visit the temple when in India. He was blessed by temple priests as they chanted religious verses.

Nov 8, 2014

Modi govt set for cabinet rejig, Congress indifferent

Thimpu/ New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): While the BJP parliamentary board is deciding on the Cabinet expansion, the party leaders are of the opinion that they would accept whatever responsibility is given to them. The Congress, however, remained indifferent saying that it is the prerogative of the BJP government to decide whom to offer which portfolio.

Nov 8, 2014

PM Modi wishes LK Advani on his birthday

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 87th birthday, saying his unparalleled intellect and insight make him one of the tallest personalities in public life. He tweeted, “Wishing Advani ji a very happy birthday. May he be blessed with long life & good health. His unparalleled intellect & insight make Advani ji one of the tallest personalities in public life. All of us have learnt a lot from him. PM Modi arrived at Advani’s residence in Delhi to seek the BJP veteran's blessings after he came back from Varanasi.

Nov 8, 2014

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar tenders his resignation

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has tendered his resignation to take up the post of Union defence minister on Sunday. Parrikar faxed his resignation to Goa governor Mridula Sinha. Sinha is out of station and is likely to arrive in the state in the afternoon in time for the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister scheduled at 4:00 PM. The BJP legislative committee is set to meet at noon to decide on the new Goa chief minister and the new leader will be elected at 4:00 in the evening. Parrikar is scheduled to go to Delhi on Saturday evening after the new chief minister takes over the charge. Parrikar will also file his nomination on Monday for Rajya Sabha seat from Lucknow.

Nov 8, 2014

Power project in Kashmir to resolve problem of electricity supply

Srinagar, Nov 08 (ANI): A micro power project is under construction in Jammu and Kashmir to resolve the problems of electricity supply and generate employment for the locals. A private company is investing into power project in Baramulla district by mobilising water resources of the Kashmir valley, which after completion would generate 8 MW of electricity supply to the adjoining villages. The residents welcomed the project which would resolve problems of power outages. Meanwhile, another resident Abdul Rashid said Kashmir is blessed with water bodies which is now being utilised by the private companies.

Nov 8, 2014