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Venkaiah Naidu appeals to parties to maintain peace and decorum in Parliament

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): Commenting on the alleged scuffle between the BJP and TMC, members of parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday appealed to all political parties to maintain peace and decorum in Parliament. He also asserted that traditions and rules of the Parliament should be duly followed by the members. He said that if Parliament goes on well and important discussion takes place then everybody should coordinate in it. He further added that government is always ready to have discussion on all the important issues.

Jul 9, 2014

Amit Shah takes charge as BJP president, politicos react

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): The crowning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close aid Amit Shah as the new BJP president drew reactions from political leaders on Wednesday. Shah was today appointed BJP president, marking Gujarat's firm grip over the ruling dispensation after Modi's elevation as Prime Minister. Shah was appointed to the top post at a meeting of Parliamentary Board where incumbent Rajnath Singh resigned after tenure of one-and-a-half years.

Jul 9, 2014

Need to moderate inflation a lot more: Arun Jaitley on Economic Survey

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday reacted on Economic Survey for 2013-14 saying that inflation needs to be moderated a lot more. Jaitley also said that the fiscal deficit for this year is projected as 4.5 and requires a downward movement. The Economic Survey for the year 2013-2014 projected the GDP growth at 5.4-5.9% for the current financial year.

Jul 9, 2014

'17 Bodies Found Wrapped in Plastic' Hoax Goes Viral

A hoax, which claims that at least 17 bodies were found in the Ohio River near Henderson, Kentucky, has been doing the rounds on the internet.

Jul 9, 2014

Smoke bellows as security officials and airport staff visit the site damaged by Sunday's Taliban attack on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi

My Husband is a Suicide Bomber: Cheating Pakistani Woman's Hoax Call to Airport Security

A Pakistan woman, who wanted to get rid of her husband, made a hoax call to airport security warning that her husband was going to blow up the aircraft.

Jul 9, 2014

Recreational pot sales start in US state of Washington

Recreational pot sales gets going in Washington, making it the second US state after Colorado to allow people to buy marijuana in specialized stores. Duration: 00:35

Jul 9, 2014

Humiliating Brazil Defeat Sparks Hilarious Memes on Twitter

Internet is running amok on a mocking-spree as the record-setting defeat of Brazil on Tuesday left everyone on earth in utter shock.

Jul 9, 2014

Rajnath Singh expresses gratitude towards party for his tenure as party President

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Home Minister and Former BJP President, Rajnath Singh on Wednesday thanked party workers for their support during his tenure as BJP National President. Amit Shah has been appointed as the party President by BJP Parliamentary Board on Wednesday.

Jul 9, 2014

Politicos react on TMC-BJP scuffle in Parliament

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted over Tuesday_s TMC- BJP scuffle in which TMC workers accused BJP lawmakers of abusing and threatening their women lawmakers inside the parliament while they were protesting against the recently presented rail budget.

Jul 9, 2014

BJP workers celebrate Amit Shah_s appointment as party_s national President

Kanpur/ Lucknow/ Bangalore, July 09 (ANI): BJP workers on Wednesday celebrated the appointment of leader Amit Shah as the party_s national President. BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi congratulated Amit Shah praising his ministerial skills. Also BJP MLA from Bangalore Ashvath Narayan said that the entire country is in a celebration mood on the occasion of Amit Shah_s announcement as the party_s national President. Workers in Kanpur also celebrated and said that Amit Shah has shown his capabilities during elections in Uttar Pradesh by gaining majority seats.

Jul 9, 2014

B Purushothaman says Governors can_t be treated like clerks, politicos react

New Delhi, July 09 (ANI): Governor Vakkom B Purushothaman_s remark garnered reactions from political leaders on Wednesday. Breaking his silence over his transfer from Mizoram to Nagaland, Purushothaman said that Governors cannot be treated like clerks and that he plans to resign in protest on July 11.

Jul 9, 2014

Indonesia's Widodo declares victory in presidential race

Jakarta governor Joko Widodo declares victory in Indonesia's tightest and most divisive presidential race since the downfall of dictator Suharto, which has pitted him against ex-general Prabowo Subianto. Duration: 01:18

Jul 9, 2014

Britain to Erect Gandhi's Statue in London Parliament Square

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, who is the inspiration to non-violent movements worldwide, is to be installed in London's Parliament Square alongside his adversary Winston Churchil by summer 2015, the British government said on Tuesday, 8 July.

Jul 9, 2014

People have been surprised by the way the state television showed the images of Kim walking with a slight, but clearly visible limp

North Korean Leader Injured? Kim Jong-un's Limping Images Spark Curiosity, Speculation [Video]

Pictures and footage of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un walking with limp has sparked speculations.

Jul 9, 2014

ISD facility for cross border traders in Kashmir

Poonch, July 09 (ANI): In order to boost LoC trade, the central government and the Kashmir government agreed to provide ISD calling facility to the traders of India and Pakistan for enhanced cross border communication between the nations. Custodian of Chakan Da Bagh Cross Loc Poonch, Bashir Ahmed Loan, said that the facility would allow traders to discuss issues and thus people from both sides would be benefited. The facility has also been hailed by the traders who feel that this would foster communication and benefit traders from both sides. Cross-LoC trade between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) was started in October 2008.

Jul 9, 2014