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Congress accuses Modi government of opaque functioning

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Congress party slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over Kashmir separatist leaders talks row and said that country was absolutely in dark because of opaque functioning of the Modi government. Spokesperson of Congress party, Anand Sharma on Tuesday hit at BJP saying that there was absolutely no clarity on Modi government_s foreign policy towards Pakistan. The Indian government on Monday called off secretary-level talks with Pakistan, which were scheduled for August 25th after the Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit_s meetings with separatists. Sharma also questioned Modi government for taking the decision of holding foreign secretary level talks despite of constant ceasefire violations. Aug 19, 2014
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Tourists have a lot to explore in Japan

Yokohama, Aug 19 (ANI): The Triennale, an international art exhibition held every three years in Yokohama, Japan, recently showcased the work of 79 artists from around the world. This was the fifth edition of the Triennale contemporary art exhibition. Yokohama has embraced a variety of different ideas and values, while promoting modern and contemporary culture. In 2014, Yokohama was designated as one of the _Culture Cities of East Asia 2014_ program. Followed by Yokohama Triennale, _Fictive Communities Asia_- an international art exhibition, was held at Koganecho Bazaar. Art works were also displayed at various spaces including the studios under the railway-bridge, small buildings and empty lots. Aug 19, 2014
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Congress party protests against Mohan Bhagwat_s _Hindu Nation_ remark

Bangalore, Aug 19 (ANI): Youth wing of Congress party on Tuesday staged a protest in India_s IT hub of Bangalore, condemning controversial remark by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. Bhagwat sparked a controversy by stating that India was a Hindu nation and Hindutva was its identity, while addressing an event in Mumbai on Sunday. Members of Youth Congress took to streets and burnt banners bearing Bhagwat_s photograph. They also agitated against BJP President Amit Shah and former chief minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yedyyurappa. Aug 19, 2014
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Corporate sector should utilize the services of ex-servicemen: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Defence minister of India, Arun Jaitley, on Tuesday said the corporate sector should utilize the services of ex-servicemen to meet their requirements of trained and disciplined manpower. The minister was addressing the Director General Resettlement (DGR) Corporate Conclave 2014 in New Delhi, which was organized by the industry body, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with DGR. Jaitley said convergence of ex-servicemen and industry can contribute to the development of the country. Aug 19, 2014
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Mera kya and mujhe kya has ruined the nation: Narendra Modi in Haryana

Kaithal, Aug 19 (ANI): In Haryana to lay the foundation stone for a road project Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that corruption has ruined the nation. Modi promised to return the love of election-bound Haryana with interest, with development and an end to corruption. Aug 19, 2014
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Amit Shah targets UP govt over poor law and order situation

Lucknow, Aug 19 (ANI): Newly elected BJP president Amit Shah while addressing party workers in Lucknow, assailed the UP government over the poor law and order situation. Shah said that his biggest goal is to bring BJP to power in Uttar Pradesh. Talking about the Saharanpur riots, Shah said that the committee to probe Saharanpur riots consists of SP leaders and cannot be trusted. Aug 19, 2014
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I will never share stage with PM Modi again: Haryana CM Hooda

Kaithal, Aug 19 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday vowed not to ever attend any event in future that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be part of and share the dias with him. Hooda_s reaction came after he was not allowed to speak at the foundation laying event here of 166 km Kaithal-Rajasthan border section of the National Highway-152/65. As per reports, the crowds started shouting and booing the Haryana CM as soon as he rose to speak. Hooda continued to speak but his speech was lost in the din of the crowd. However, the same crowd went silent and listened to the PM in rapt attention when his turn came to speak. This has apparently caused huge embarrassment to Hooda. Aug 19, 2014
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Police fire tear gas in US town as Obama calls for calm

Police fire tear gas in another night of unrest in a Missouri town where a white police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, just hours after President Barack Obama called for calm. Duration: 00:59 Aug 19, 2014
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Attraction of Nellore

The city of Nellore is slowly becoming an IT hub. Located on the banks of Penna river, this city is well known for agriculture. There are also many tourist sightseeing places to visit here, let's have a look at it. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Travelbugshow Twitter : https://twitter.com/Travelbugshow Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunotravel A Ventuno Production : www.ventunotech.com Aug 19, 2014
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LA Clippers fans welcome new owner Steve Ballmer

LA Clippers fans welcomed new owner Steve Ballmer. The tech tycoon managed to buy the NBA basketball team after a legal tussle following the league's decision to oust former owner Donald Sterling, accused of making racist remarks. Duration: 01:21 Aug 19, 2014
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BSE closes points 29.71 up on August 19

New Delhi, August 19 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 29.71 points up to stand at 26,420.67. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 23.25 points up to stand at 7,897.50. TTK Prestige and Berger Paints were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.16% and 9.13% along with Muthoot Finance and Ashok Leyland with an increase of 9.11% and 7.39% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Financial Tech and Bhushan Steel with a decrease of 4.99% and 4.98% along with Prestige Estates and Engineers India with a decrease of 3.70% and 3.13% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 374.15 points at 16,981.84 while the banking sector is up 101.46 points at 17,759.36 and the reality sector is up 29.93 points at 1,863.56. The Indian currency is up 0.02% at Rs 60.75 per dollar. Aug 19, 2014
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Gazans react to new 24-hour ceasefire

Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip who lost their houses and took shelters in tents, schools and hospitals, reacted on Tuesday to new 24-hour ceasefire. Duration: 01:08 Aug 19, 2014
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_Mary Kom_ might not release in Manipur

New Delhi, August 19 (ANI): Boxing superstar Mary Kom, whose life has been portrayed on the silver screen a biopic of the same name, is struggling for the film_s release in her home state. In 2000, Revolutionary Peoples Front issued a ban on the screening of Hindi films and TV shows in Manipur. They conducted raids and attacked cinema halls showing Hindi films.They have been fighting for a separate independent socialist state of Manipur. The five time boxing champion is now in talks with the government for the release of the film in Manipur. Aug 19, 2014
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Security personnel sustain injuries during gun battle with Maoists

Raipur, Aug 19 (ANI): Two soldiers of India_s paramilitary Compact Battalion for Resolute Action (COBRA) were, on Tuesday, injured during a gun battle with Maoists in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The encounter took place in restive forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police Station limits when security forces were returning after an anti-Maoist operation in the region early on Tuesday. Aug 19, 2014
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