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Sachin Tendulkar launches anthem and jersey of his Indian Super League team

Kochi, Sep 30 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched the anthem and jersey of his co-owned soccer team, Kerala Blasters, for upcoming India Super League (ISL), which is slated to kick-off next month. While unveiling his team jersey in Kerala, Tendulkar said yellow represents faith, adding that the league will bring sporting culture in India, especially at the grass root level. A total of 49 foreign players were drafted during the session for the league, which is slated to run from October 12 to December 20. Seven players have been directly recruited by the teams.

Sep 30, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Washington DC

Washington DC, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the capital city of United States, Washington DC after completing his engagements in New York. Modi was received warmly by the American delegation at the Andrews Air Force Base in Washington DC. He also met his supporters at the Air Force Base amidst chants of his name. Modi will soon be meeting US President Barack Obama over dinner hosted by the latter.

Sep 30, 2014

Security beefed up at French school in Iraq_s Arbil

French expats in Arbil, Iraq, say they try to lead a normal life, despite threats against French citizens by the Islamic State. At the French school here, the walls have been enhanced and armed guards are stationed at the gates. Duration: 00:56

Sep 30, 2014

Bomb explosion in east Kabul on day of Ghani_s inauguration

A small bomb attached to a cart exploded in east Kabul early in the morning of Ashraf Ghani_s inauguration as Afghanistan_s president. Duration: 0:35

Sep 30, 2014

New Afghan President Ghani takes oath, seeks peace talks

Ashraf Ghani, a one-time US-based academic, was sworn in as the new president of Afghanistan on Monday, and used his inaugural speech to call for Taliban insurgents to join peace talks after 13 years of war. Duration: 0:56

Sep 30, 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Clooney seal marriage at Venice town hall

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin sealed their marriage at the town hall in Venice, Italy, today. The two newlyweds then headed to the airport. Duration: 0:59

Sep 30, 2014

Baghdad steps up propaganda fightback with jihadist TV spoof

As the Iraqi army struggles to pin back the Islamic State group on the ground, Baghdad is taking its war against the jihadists to the airwaves with a television comedy series. Duration: 01:06

Sep 30, 2014

Focusing on bringing labour reform for development: Modi

New York, Sept 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said at the Council on Foreign Relation that his government is working towards bringing labour reform. He added that while in India, issues of Labour reform may not be politically compatible but with the majority his party got, they would go for reforms.

Sep 30, 2014

By 2020 world's demand for work force will be high, India can fulfill that: Modi

New York, Sept 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the Council on Foreign Relation emphasized that India is a young country and it can fulfill the world's demand of work force.

Sep 30, 2014

I was born in free India, democracy is in my blood: PM Modi

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations in New York. Modi said that he is the first Prime Minister of India who was born in independent India and added that democracy runs in his blood. Modi also said that the youth of the nation wanted a change which is why he was elected as the Prime Minister. Modi also said that he wanted to emphasize on good governance and good development which goes hand in hand.

Sep 30, 2014

MasterCard CEO appreciates PM Modi's steps towards development

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): The Chief Executive Officer of MasterCard, Ajay Banga, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that their meeting was very productive. Banga said that Modi is taking the right steps and if he implements them rightly India will be on a very different development trajectory.

Sep 30, 2014

Want to maintain friendly relations with neighbours: PM Modi

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations, said that he aimed at maintaining friendly relations with his neighbouring countries. Modi said that he is the first Prime Minister to have invited representatives from all SAARC nations at his swearing-in ceremony, which symbolizes that he wants relations with his neighbours to be friendly. He also said that as a gesture of humanity he also offered help to Pakistan occupied Kashmir when flood hit the state.

Sep 30, 2014

PM Modi raises the issue of terrorism at CFR

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the intellectuals at Council for Foreign Relations, raised the issue of terrorism which is a disturbing element worldwide. Modi said that terrorism is an international issue of concern and it needs to be understood by all the nations seriously. He also said that a lot of nations never understood the negative side of terrorism and kept on giving support to the evil. He also raised the ongoing issue of growing terrorism in the Middle East. The Prime Minister said that Terrorism is threat to humanity and whoever believes in humanity they need to come together beyond all divisions. Modi then said that he has always believed in the formula that Terrorism divides and Tourism unites.

Sep 30, 2014

Passengers relieved as train services resume in Kashmir

Baramulla/ Jammu, Sep 29 (ANI): Bringing much relief to the passengers, train services on the Baramulla-Banihal railway track resumed on Monday (September 29) after remaining closed for many days due to floods in Jammu and Kashmir. Train services were badly affected due to worst flooding in the valley. Besides claiming hundreds of lives and inundating thousands of homes, the flood destroyed military bases and hospitals in main city Srinagar after the Jhelum River overflowed its banks. Now with the train services resuming, passengers said it would also help boost their business, making it easier to commute. Meanwhile, the fourth bridge on the River Tawi was also reopened on Monday. After floods washed away the entire Jammu region, several bridges and connecting roads were closed. It led to massive traffic snarl in the valley, causing enough misery and loss to the passengers and traders.

Sep 30, 2014

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi visit flood ravaged Kashmir

Anantnag, Sep 29 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi assured support to flood victims during their visit to the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (September 29). Sonia and her son Rahul also interacted with the flood victims in Anantnag district. Rahul said they would be visiting other flood affected areas of the state as well. Emergency workers are struggling to prevent waterborne diseases like cholera as fetid water swilled around localities in the state. Hospitals were flooded when the Jhelum River burst its banks and staff scattered around the Srinagar city were unable to get to work. Doctors were running out of medicines and surgical equipment as they struggled to provide emergency services in makeshift medical centres.

Sep 30, 2014