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Punjab CM meets Rajnath Singh, says govt trying its best to ensure abducted Indians' return

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and also Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj. He said that the government is trying its best to ensure the abducted Indians' return soon. He also talked about Haryana issue.

Jun 19, 2014

Prakash Javadekar holds talks with media and entertainment fraternity, promises cooperation

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting minister, Prakash Javadekar held a conference on media and entertainment with the stakeholders of the industry in New Delhi on Thursday. He met with stakeholders of various media houses and companies to discuss future policies and said that the government is open to communication and promised assistance in the rapid progress of this dynamic field. He said that there would be no delays in policy making on the part of the central government. The minister promised full cooperation on part of the government so that the media and entertainment industry can progress and prosper.

Jun 19, 2014

NASA unveils Orion spacecraft, set to explore deep space

NASA unveils its Orion spacecraft currently being assembled in Florida, which aim to carry astronauts into deep space, and which NASA hopes wil take humans 'one step closer' to the exploration of Mars. Duration: 01:11

Jun 19, 2014

Cambodia worker exodus hits 220,000

The number of Cambodians fleeing Thailand has soared to more than 200,000 but the Thai military junta denies a crackdown. Duration: 02:08

Jun 19, 2014

Kenya's coastal tourism hit hard by twin massacres

Attacks along Kenya’s coastal region have left the tourism industry - which drives more than 10 percent of the economy - hard hit. Duration: 01:28

Jun 19, 2014

Spanish King Felipe VI takes oath in new reign

Spain's new King Felipe VI swore to serve the crisis-stricken nation as he launched his reign on Thursday, sparking celebrations by flag-waving revellers in the streets. Duration: 01:22

Jun 19, 2014

NDMA Vice-Chairman M Shashidhar Reddy resigns

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): NDMA Vice-Chairman M Shashidhar Reddy on Thursday confirmed that he has put in his papers so that the new government may reconstitute the NDMA. According to reports, not only the 7 governors appointed by the UPA, all members of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), appointed by the previous government, have been asked to resign.

Jun 19, 2014

Sohie Chaudhary reprise 'Raat Akeli hai' with Raghav Sachar

Mumbai, June 19 (ANI): Actor-singer Sophie Chaudhary in collaboration with popular musician Raghav Sachar has reprised one of bollywood's most romantic numbers by Asha Bhosle 'Raat Akeli Hai'for her next performance in the seventh season of celebrity dance show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, Sophie said. Actually when we were thinking which song should we do, Raghav said let's do Raat Akeli Hai. So I was a little scared because I think it's a difficult song. Not only because it's Asha ji's song and I have sung her songs before and she is tough to copy and emulate and you need to sing it in your own style. But the range is from high to low. Also since I have never done such kind of song before and I want people to see that Sophie can sing in many different genres.While Raghav spoke about why did they choose this song. The duo has re-created all the sounds, including the percussion with their own voice. Sounds inspired by fashion like the heels of a stiletto and zipping up of leather boots have also been used in the track.

Jun 19, 2014

BSE closes points 44.45 down on June 19

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 44.45 points down to stand at 25,201.80. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 17.50 points down to stand at 7,540.70. Bharat Electronics ltd. and Max India were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.83% and 5.58% along with Colgate Palmolive and UPL with an increase of 3.59% and 3.20% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include United Spirits and Oil India with a decrease of 8.12% and 6.54% along with ONGC and BPCL with a decrease of 5.12% and 4.76% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 49.77 points at 15,015.57 while the banking sector is down 159.04 points at 17,264.97 and the realty sector is down 7.12 points at 1,996.28. The Indian currency is down 0.46% at Rs 60.11 per dollar.

Jun 19, 2014

Iraqi Foreign ministry tracked location where Indian nationals have been held: MEA

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Thursday informed that the Iraqi Foreign ministry has tracked the location where the Indian nationals have been held. Akbaruddin further added that the Indian government is giving highest priority to the security and welfare of Indians struck in Iraq.

Jun 19, 2014

KimK's video game set to launch next week

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Kim Kardashian revealed in her Instagram account that her new mobile app ' Kim Kardashian: Hollywood' is all set to launch next week. The 33-year-old reality TV star Instagrammed new game's trailer with the caption: "Excited to announce the new KimKardashianGame launches next week on the App Store and Google Play! Check out the trailer... (sic)," a leading daily reported. In the game, a player can choose a celebrity character and navigate them through Hollywood, as they try to garner fame, attend glamorous events and join in photo shoots. However, along the way, the celebrity character also gets to meet an animated Kim, as she assists the player on shopping trips and night outs.

Jun 19, 2014

Jacqueline Fernandez unveils 'The Great Indian Wedding Book'

Mumbai, June 19 (ANI): Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez was spotted unveiling 'The Great Indian Wedding Book' in the showbiz capital Mumbai recently. But when are you planning to get married? Good going Jacqueline!!!

Jun 19, 2014

Congress worker celebrates Rahul Gandhi's 44th birthday with fervor

Lucknow, June 19 (ANI): On Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's 44th birthday, Congress leaders and workers celebrated throughout the nation with joy and fervor. Party workers were joyous as they celebrated Gandhi's birthday in the national capital where people danced to drums and enjoyed the birthday cake and also performed religious ritual for the birthday boy. Although Rahul is not in Delhi and travelling abroad, his absence did not deter party supporters from marking their leader's birthday with fanfare. Meanwhile, party leaders in Lucknow cut the cake that weighed 44-kg, corresponding with the age of Gandhi.

Jun 19, 2014

Politicos slam BJP for not taking action against Nihal Chand

New Delhi/ Rajasthan, June 19 (ANI): Politicos from opposition parties on Thursday slammed the BJP for remaining silent in the case of junior minister for Chemical and Fertilisers, Nihal Chand. Chand and 17 others were summoned by a district court in Jaipur on June 12 after a 20-year-old woman filed a complaint accusing her husband and his friends including the minister in a sexual assault case.

Jun 19, 2014

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on spreading Encephalitis in Bihar

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday highlighted the steps taken by the government to handle the disease of Encephalitis spreading in Bihar. Harsh Vardhan said that the government has provided all possible help in terms of medical equipment to Bihar and vaccinations will be given to every child in the state. He added that he himself will visit Bihar to inspect the situation.

Jun 19, 2014