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At least 32 people killed and many other injured in Patna stampede, probe underway

Patna, Oct 04 (ANI): At least 32 people were killed and manyothers injured in a major stampede in Patna city of Bihar during celebrations of Dussehra. The incident took place at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Eyewitness's said that chaos was created after an electric wire fell on the ground. According to reports, most of the deceased are women and children. The injured were immediately rushed to Patna Medical College Hospital. District Magistrate, Manish Verma confirmed the death toll and said that the injured were under treatment in the hospital. Meanwhile, locals blamed the absence of any lighting at the venue for the accident and also the police who they alleged had kept two of the four exits closed for the VIP movement. The state government has also announced ex-gratia of Rs. 3 lakh each for the next of kin of the dead. Oct 4, 2014
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Automobile sector witnesses a boom in Guwahati

Guwahati, Oct 3 (ANI): Shopping malls, small and big industries, educational institutes, hospitals, better road connectivity and much more - This is Guwahati, a growing metropolis. The growing income in the region is giving boost to the automobile market. Major auto makers are giving special focus on the northeastern market and are expanding their base in the region. New launches in the city have become common now. Many automobile companies are making a beeline to the Northeast. Major automobile brands including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen and Hyundai have already opened their showrooms in the city. Oct 4, 2014
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Catholic Church prepares to review its attitudes on marriage

A group of prominent conservative Christians has written to Pope Francis urging him to uphold traditional marriage as the Catholic Church prepares to review its attitudes on an issue that has put it at odds with many of its followers. Duration: 00:55 Oct 4, 2014
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews perform the traditional Malkot ceremony

Ultra-Orthodox Jews whipped believers with leather straps as a symbolic punishment for their sins during the traditional Malkot ceremony, a few hours before the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day of Atonement. Duration 00:55 Oct 4, 2014
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Paris Motor Show bets on women to promote new models

Women and luxury cars...for some these go together like salt and pepper. At the international Paris Motor Show this weekend, models are a vital element to the glitz and glamour that manufacturers hope will attract buyers. Duration 00:41 Oct 4, 2014
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