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Will not resort to vendetta politics, says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar, on Monday (October 27), chaired his first cabinet meeting and said all plans and agendas of previous government led by Congress party will be reviewed. Khattar, 60, who is a former member of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), took oath as the 10th state chief of Haryana on October 26, after the BJP won the state polls with a clear mandate last week. BJP won 47 of 90 seats in Haryana. During a news briefing in Chandigarh, Khattar said that policies beneficial for people will only be continued. He added that a review did not mean total scrapping of previous plans. Khattar said that any improper dealings will be dealt with as per law, when asked about land dealings of Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Oct 27, 2014

Congress condemns Centre over Trilokpuri violence, says govt polarizing votes

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Congress party condemned the Central government over the Trilokpuri violence which took place in New Delhi. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said on Monday that the violence which is taking place in New Delhi as well as other parts of the country is a way of BJP to polarize votes ahead of elections. Singhvi added that the capital city had never observed such communal violence in decades but it is now happening under the nose of BJP government and Lieutenant Governor.

Oct 27, 2014

A Kurdish Female fighter,who gained online celebrity status for killing '100 ISIS fighters' reportedly may have been captured and beheaded by the Islamic State fighters in Kobani.

Female Kurdish Warrior Rehana who Killed 100 ISIS Fighters Beheaded?

The reports, citing unnamed sources claims that the ISIS fighters have been posting pictures of her beheading.

Oct 27, 2014

Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates water ATM in New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday inaugurated a water ATM (Automated Teller Machine) in New Delhi under the Sarvajal (water for all) scheme to provide potable drinking water at a nominal price. Sarvajal scheme, launched by Delhi Jal (Water) Board (DJB), seeks to provide affordable access to potable water in parched areas through water ATMs. A water ATM is a decentralized water treatment plant that extracts the ground water which then is purified through reverse osmosis system and provided to people. Naidu said that the government hoped to install more such water ATMs across the capital city.

Oct 27, 2014

K Kavitha meets Rajnath Singh over division of officers in Telangana and Andhra

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): TRS leader K Kavitha on Monday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh over division of officers’ cadre in the newly divided states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. She said that the division of IPS, IAS and other officers should happen in such a manner that the officers belonging to Telangana work for Telangana and those of Andhra Pradesh work for their state. She also said that this has been a long pending demand since the formation of Telangana and added that due to this obstacle both states are not being able to develop.

Oct 27, 2014

BJP members to renew membership in 2015 for next 6 years: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): BJP leader JP Nadda said on Monday that as decided in a previous meeting under party’s senior leadership, 2015 has been declared as a membership renewal year of the party. Nadda said that the party leaders will have to get their membership renewed in 2015 for next 6 years till the term of 2020-2021.

Oct 27, 2014

LeT luring youth from flood-hit Azad Kashmir

Muzaffarabad/ Geneva, Oct 27: Heavy rains and floods have caused havoc in Azad Kashmir. Property and infrastructure has been destroyed and hundreds of civilians were killed and many have become homeless. Militant leaders based in Pakistan, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed reached the affected areas to take advantage of the flood situation to lure youths rendered shelter less by the recent floods. They instigate them to join militancy and wage a `jihad’. The situation in Azad Kashmir arises as the government has failed to make proper arrangements for the relief and rehabilitation of flood victims.

Oct 27, 2014

Rousseff vows dialogue after narrow Brazil win

Leftist President Dilma Rousseff vowed to make "dialogue" her top priority after narrowly winning reelection in the most divisive race since the return to democracy in 1985. Duration: 01:29

Oct 27, 2014

Assam's Karbi Anglong District Goes on 1000-Hour Strike from Monday

JACAS has called for over a month long shutdown in Karbi Anglong district demanding creation of separate autonomous state within Assam.

Oct 27, 2014

Black Money Probe: Former Congress Minister Claims She is Being Investigated

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had earlier indicated that a "big Congress name" was among those on the list for holding black money abroad.

Oct 27, 2014

A hoax report has gone viral claiming that in December Earth will experience total darkness for six days.

Hoax Busted: 'NASA Confirms Earth Will Experience 6 Days of Total Darkness in December', is Fake

The fake report stated that NASA has confirmed that the Earth will experience 6 days of almost complete darkness starting 16 December.

Oct 27, 2014

Centre reveals three names from Black Money list in affidavit to SC

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The central government on Monday disclosed to the Supreme Court the names of three persons who have allegedly stashed black money abroad. The affidavit which the Centre submitted to the Supreme Court mentioned the names of former Dabur executive Pradip Burman, Rajkot-based bullion trader and jeweller Pankaj Chimanlal Lodhia and Goa miner Radha S Timblo. The list did not feature any politician.Dabur came out with a statement shortly after the Centre filed the affidavit in the Supreme Court. It stated that the account was opened when Pradip Burman was an NRI and was legally allowed to open the account.

Oct 27, 2014

Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrives in India for two-day visit

Gaya, Oct 27 (ANI): Vietnam's Prime Minister, Nguyen Tan Dung, arrived in India on Monday to enhance ties and regional cooperation and began his two-day visit by landing in Bihar. Dung, who was accompanied by a 50-member delegation, was received by Bihar Chief Minister, Jitan Ram Manjhi, in Gaya city. During his visit in the state, Dung will pay homage at Mahabodhi temple in holy town of Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. He would also visit the Vietnam Buddhism Pagoda in the town. Both the countries could sign at least a dozen pacts to boost cooperation in sectors like energy, infrastructure, trade and tourism. Dung will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and other leaders. The trade between the two countries has reached $8 billion during 2013-14.

Oct 27, 2014

NCP's decision to abstain from voting in Maharashtra, in best interest of democracy: Majid Memon

New Delhi/Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): NCP leader Majid Memon on Monday said the party's decision to abstain from voting for majority in Maharashtra is in the best interest of the democracy and would do justice to the system. The chief of NCP, Sharad Pawar in an interview to business paper, Economic Times stated that if there is voting for majority in Maharashtra, NCP will abstain from it. The BJP won 122 of 288 seats in Maharashtra, but fell short of an outright majority. Memon said they would lend external support to the BJP. However, slamming Pawar, a leader of Communist Party of India (CPI), Atul Anjan, said that Pawar just wants to stay in power but does not hold anything in the interest of the nation. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena, a former ally of the BJP in Maharashtra, said on Monday it was ready to support whoever the BJP picked as the next chief minister of the state. Taking a dig at Shiv Sena lending support to the BJP the lawmaker of India's opposition Congress Party, Rashid Alvi, said that both parties want to get in power at any cost.

Oct 27, 2014

Burdwan Blast: JMB Plotted to Kill Hasina, Khaleda Zia to Destabilise Bangladesh

Ajit Doval paid a visit to West Bengal blast sites after an intelligence report revealed that Bangladesh takeover by Islamic radicals will eventually lead to an attack on India.

Oct 27, 2014