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Mayawati accuses SP and BJP for communal clashes in UP

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): After a 5-member committee report suggested that Saharanpur communal violence was the result of failure by local administration, BSP Chief Mayawati alleged that SP and BJP together are responsible for communal clashes in the state. The BSP Supremo also alleged that the communal clashes in rest of the country are because of the BJP. Further, Mayawati also said that the party will contest all state assembly polls alone and will not have alliance with any other party.

Aug 17, 2014

Centre inspecting flood situation in UP, ready to offer help to States: Rajnath

Lucknow, Aug 17 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Central Government is inspecting the flood situation in UP and other states and will bring out relief measures. He also said that the Centre is ready to offer every possible help to the State Governments, as and when needed.

Aug 17, 2014

Arvind Sharma quits Congress to join BSP, Mayawati declares him Haryana CM Candidate

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Arvind Sharma on Sunday quit Congress to join BSP alleging that the Congress party in Haryana play politics of caste and turn a blind eye to the cause of the downtrodden. Meanwhile, BSP Chief Mayawati welcomed Sharma to the party and said that if the party gets a chance to form government in the state, Shama would be the chief minister candidate. Mayawati also alleged that there is dynasty politics in Haryana.

Aug 17, 2014

Uttarakhand CM says situation under control as rain wreak havoc in state

Dehradun, Aug 17 (ANI): Talking about the ongoing havoc created by incessant rain in Uttarakhand, state Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the situation is under control and the government is doing all to provide possible help. Rawat said that people are coming for help in housing, water and education. He also confirmed that 22 lives are lost in the rain and expressed grief over the same. The state chief minister also said that they are providing training to the volunteers to face the disaster so that they can help the people in time of trouble.

Aug 17, 2014

200 defy Ferguson curfew order

A crowd of some 200 demonstrators defy a curfew that came into effect in Ferguson, Missouri, days after police shot dead an unarmed black teen, triggering a wave of rioting. Duration: 00:40

Aug 17, 2014

Cameron Fears Islamic State Attacks in UK, Suggests Military Action

David Cameron suggested the country is also considering military action, alongside diplomacy, to defeat the terrorist group.

Aug 17, 2014

Janmashtami: Devotees Celebrate Lord Krishna's Birthday

Devotees are celebrating Janmashtami on Sunday to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Aug 17, 2014

Hoax Busted: 'Robin Williams Says Goodbye with his Cell Phone Video Before Suicide' a Scam

The viral link was created by scammers to misuse the death of the veteran actor, in order to make personal gains.

Aug 17, 2014

Scotland's teens to get their say in key referendum

For the first time in the UK, 16 and 17 year-olds will be casting their vote on September 18 -- in Scotland's referendum on independence. Duration: 02:22

Aug 17, 2014

Is Jennifer Lawrence dating Chris Martin?

New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Coldplay singer Chris Martin is reportedly dating Jennifer Lawrence. According to E! Online, several sources have revealed that the 'Hunger Games' actress has been seeing the former husband of Gwyneth Paltrow since late June after she split from her on-off boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. Martin has been linked with numerous celebrities including Rihanna after he "consciously uncoupled" from the 'Iron Man' star, whoever the news hasn't been confirmed by the stars as yet.

Aug 17, 2014

Uruguay prepares to receive 40 Syrian refugees

Some 40 refugees from war-torn Syria are due to arrive in Uruguay next month, in an initiative launched by leftist President Jose Mujica in April. Duration: 01:34

Aug 17, 2014

NDA slams Nitish-Lalu alliance ahead of JD (U)-RJD rally in Chhapra

Patna, Aug 17 (ANI): The National Democratic Alliance parties BJP and LJP on Sunday slammed the alliance of Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav in Bihar ahead of JD (U)-RJD rally in Chhapra. Law Minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that both Nitish and Lalu were separate since a long time and were forced to unite with an aim to stand against Narendra Modi. Prasad also said that people of Bihar will decide which leader to choose. Meanwhile, LJP leader Chirag Paswan slammed Lalu's comedy stints to remain in public view and said that Nitish-Lalu alliance will be a failure. He also said that NDA will aim to win all 10 seats of Bihar in the Assembly Polls.

Aug 17, 2014

LKG student badly beaten by teacher in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Aug 17 (ANI): An LKG student was badly beaten by the school teacher in Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar area on Sunday. The child has received red marks and wounds on his back and arms. The victim's relative said that the child was beaten by his teacher with iron rod for not completing his drawing work. She added that a complaint has been made and police has assured investigation.

Aug 17, 2014

Kimye 'happily' in love post wedding

New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who have a 14-month-old daughter North West together are said to be "happily" in love. An insider said that the 37-year-old rapper treats his 33-year-old reality star wife like a princess and loves her a lot, a leading web portal reported. The source added that the pair, who consider every moment they are together precious, want just to "be together as a family".

Aug 17, 2014

Sushma Swaraj shares five-point vision plan to boost ties with Singapore

Singapore, Aug 17 (ANI): India's Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, shared a five-point vision plan to bolster bilateral ties with the island nation Singapore. Swaraj arrived in Singapore on Saturday to flag off year-long celebrations to mark 50 years of relationship between the two countries. Swaraj briefed the Singapore ministers about Indian government's plan to build 100 smart cities, and encouraged the Singapore companies to invest in India's ambitious 100 smart cities project.

Aug 17, 2014