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First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims flagged off in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir, June 27 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir tourism minister Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra from Jammu. Due to heavy snowfall at Pahalgam-Chandanwari route, the yatra will start from Baltal route on Saturday and further review of the traditional Pahalgam route will be taken on June 30. Security has been stepped up on various routes and forces have been deployed to ensure safety of devotees. Devout Hindus chanted name of Lord Shiva as they left for the base camp from Jammu. Amarnath Yatra commences in the last week of June every year and concludes in early August. Jun 27, 2014
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Flash floods in Assam kills at least 6, affect thousands

Guwahati, June 27 (ANI): Flash floods hit five districts in Guwahati city of Assam, killing at least 6 and affecting nearly 30,000 people. Flood has been reported from seven revenue circles and 43 villages in these districts. Cars and other vehicles were seen submerged in water. According to an official release by Assam State Disaster Management Authority, Lakhimpur, Darrang, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts are affected by the Brahmaputra and its tributary Jiabharali. Authorities have opened four relief camps in Darrang and one in Sonitpur and over 9,500 people are taking shelter in those camps. Jun 27, 2014
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Pistorius trial to resume on Monday

Oscar Pistorius' trial for murder will resume on Monday, following a suspension to allow the Paralympic sprinter to undergo a series of psychiatric tests. Duration: 01:44 Jun 27, 2014
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Vice President Hamid Ansari meets Zhao Zhengyong

XIAN, June 27 (ANI): Vice-President, Hamid Ansari, who is on a five-day visit to China, on Friday (June 27) met Secretary, Shaanxi Provincial Committee, Zhao Zhengyong . The Vice-President had arrived in Xian city on Thursday and would go to Beijing today with his delegation to boost bilateral relations between the two nations. Ansari would also participate in trilateral summit with host China and Myanmar on the occasion of 60th anniversary of the Panchsheel agreement.He is accompanied by MoS trade, Nirmala Sitharaman, and other top officials. Jun 27, 2014
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Delhi Metro shut down 4 stations as IAS aspirants hold protests

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Four metro stations in the national capital have been closed 'indefinitely', as hundreds of students said that they will protest in front of the Prime Minister's residence on Race Course Road. The stations that have been shut down are Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Race Course Road and Udyog Bhawan. More than 3,000 students were holding a demonstration at Civil Lines who later marched to Rajghat, against the change in pattern of the Civil Services exams -which makes CSAT compulsory for those who want to become IAS officers. UPSC aspirants had staged a protest last week outside the residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh demanding a four-year age relaxation for appearing in the examinations of these services. Jun 27, 2014
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Delhi University rolls back FYUP, politicos react

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday welcomed the Delhi University’s decision to scrap the four-year programme to go back to the earlier three-year programme. The decision was taken at a meeting of principals of colleges affiliated to the DU that was held at the Indraprastha college. According to reports, the Delhi University has written to the UGC, saying it will start admissions under the three-year programme shortly. The standoff between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi University had resulted in an inordinate delay in the admission procedure. Jun 27, 2014
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Indian workers escape Iraq crisis, complain of ill treatment

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Indian workers, who arrived at international airport in New Delhi on Friday after escaping from Iraq, complained of ill treatment by Iraq administration and embassy. The fighters from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have advanced to capital Baghdad from new strongholds along the Syrian border. About 10,000 Indian nationals work in Iraq, mostly in areas unaffected by the fighting between the ISIL and the national army. An Indian worker, Mohammad Zaid Ansari, who escaped from Iraq via Qatar, said the Iraqi government has even failed to provide food to the stranded Indian nationals Jun 27, 2014
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DU agrees to scrap FYUP, admissions to start shortly

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): The Delhi University on Friday decided to scrap the four-year programme to go back to the earlier three-year programme, a day after the UGC rejected its alternative proposal over the FYUP to end the deadlock. The decision was taken at a meeting of principals of colleges affiliated to the DU that was held at the Indraprastha college. According to reports, the Delhi University has written to the UGC, saying it will start admissions under the three-year programme shortly. The standoff between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi University had resulted in an inordinate delay in the admission procedure. Jun 27, 2014
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Harsh Vardhan's remark on sex education draws varied reactions

New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Health Minister Harsh Vardhan's remark on sex education pour in varied reactions after he said that instead of using condoms, people should use moral values and demanded ban on sexual education in schools. BJP leader Prabhat Jha and DUSU President Aman Awana supported the stance and said that sex education is not necessary. Congress leader Manish Tewari condemned the same and said that the thought process comes from some other generation and is backward. CPI leader Annie Raja said that such statement can increase sexual violence cases. Former DUTA President Aditya Narayan Mishra also condemned this 'closed mindset'. Meanwhile, AIPWA National Secretary Kavita Krishnan appealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take cognizance and order the ministers to keep 'RSS ideas' out of ministry. Jun 27, 2014
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