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High tide leaves one dead in Mumbai's Marine Drive, One rescued

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Despite a high tide alert warning issued for Mumbai residents, two boys fell prey to huge tidal waves on Sunday. The torrential waves which have been hitting the Mumbai shore continuously for the third day left one dead in the Marine Drive area of the city while the other one was rescued. The dead body was recovered by the BMC workers from amidst rocks on the shore.

Jun 15, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Abducted Schoolgirls May Never Return, Says Former Nigerian President

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says they now need a miracle to bring back all the abducted girls.

Jun 15, 2014

Policemen pay tribute to traffic constable who died in Moti Nagar road rage

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Policemen on Sunday paid tribute to late traffic constable Manna Ram who died in Moti Nagar in a road rage incident on Saturday. The traffic constable was mowed down by the accused, Raman Kant, in Moti Nagar following a heated argument, after Ram tried apprehending Kant for driving on the wrong side of the road. Trying to evade Ram, the accused dragged the constable for over 200 meters, which led to his tragic death.

Jun 15, 2014

PM Narendra Modi meets Bhutan King

Thimpu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship. During the meeting Modi invited the Bhutanese King and his wife Jetsun Pema to visit India. Before the meeting when Modi arrived at the palace, he was given a warm, ceremonial welcome with a traditional dance. He was also presented with a guard of honour at the palace and the national anthems of the two countries were played.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Thimphu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Embarking on his first foreign visit since taking over, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bhutan today. A grand welcome was accorded to him by the Bhutanese government which rolled out a red carpet and gave a ceremonial guard of honour to him.

Jun 15, 2014

Police promise strict action against Khandwa gangrape victims

Khandwa, June 15 (ANI): The DIG of Women Cell in Khandwa, Raghuveer Prasad said that the accused in the shocking gangrape and abuse of a tribal woman in Khandwa region will be dealt with sternly. The DIG said that it's their job to make sure that victims of such heinous crimes are brought justice and strict actions are taken against the perpetrators. A 30-year-old tribal woman was allegedly gangraped and paraded nude on June 10 in village Bilai Khedi, Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh.

Jun 15, 2014

BJP says violence against party workers has increased under Mamata, TMC retorts

Kolkata, June 15 (ANI): Reacting over BJP’s comment that violence against political workers has increased under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee said that BJP is trying to stir sentiments against the West Bengal government for wrong reasons. Chatterjee added that Banerjee is working for peace and tranquillity and development in the province.

Jun 15, 2014

Textile Minister Gangwar slams SP govt for poor law and order situation in UP

Bareilly, June 15 (ANI): Union Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar on Sunday criticized the Uttar Pradesh Government for the worsening law and order situation in the state. He said that Akhilesh Yadav -led SP government did not seem to have an agenda to tackle the problem head-on, especially after its defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jun 15, 2014

PM Modi receives Guard of Honour at Bhutan Kings Palace

Thimphu, June 15 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was received in Bhutan with a colourful processional ceremony. Indian delegation was escorted to the King’s Palace amidst colourful processions and dances carried out by the people of Bhutan and Modi also received the Guard of Honour at the King’s Palace. The PM is on a two day tour to Bhutan which is his first foreign visit after taking charge of his office.

Jun 15, 2014

Varun Dhawan to throw a bachelors party?

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is set to throw a bachelor party! No, he's not getting married, but the celebrations are part of a promotional strategy for his forthcoming Bollywood entertainer "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania". The party will be held June 20. Talking about it, the 27-year-old "Student Of The Year" actor said: "On June 20 night, we have planned a very big thing with MTV. I am throwing a bachelor party. So I will be there and I will dance with everyone." The actor said this while promoting the film at the Radio Mirchi studio where he was present with his co-star Alia Bhatt to promote the film. "Please, everyone is invited. So on Saturday night, there is going to be a lot of dance and masti (fun)," he added. Produced by Karan Johar and directed by Shashank Khaitan, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania hits theatres on July 11th.

Jun 15, 2014

Riots are common in Kashmir (file photo)

Al-Qaeda Video Claims Afghan Jihadists are En Route to Free Kashmir, Calls Muslims for Support

In the video,TTP commander Umar claims that jihadists from Afghanistan are heading to Kashmir to wage 'holy war'.

Jun 15, 2014

Ishrat Jahan, a 19-year old college student, was killed in a fake encounter

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter: After 10 Years Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

It has been 10 years since the 19-year-old was killed in cold blood in a state-sponsored encounter. Will she ever get justice?

Jun 15, 2014

Will fight against political violence peacefully: Derek O'Brien

Kolkata, June 15 (ANI): TMC leader Derek O'Brien on Sunday expressed grief over the political violence in West Bengal which led to death and injury of various TMC workers. He said that the violence was a result of desperation from losing parties. Derek O'Brien also added that TMC will fight against this political violence peacefully and also appealed to the political leaders to maintain peace.

Jun 15, 2014

Violations along LoC must stop: Arun Jaitley

Srinagar, June 15 (ANI): Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, who is currently on a two-day visit to Srinagar, on Sunday said that violations along the Line of Control or LoC must stop and that in itself was a 'Confidence Building Measure'. Jaitley claimed that he was quite optimistic about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. His comments came in the wake of a special security review meeting in Srinagar to discuss internal security, the situation along the LoC and arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu, among other issues.

Jun 15, 2014

Mulayam's meeting with UP ministers ends; party says will win all Vidhan Sabha seats

Lucknow, June 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday held a meeting with the state's council of ministers at his residence in Lucknow. At the meeting discussions were held on Lok Sabha election and its future strategy. Talking about the meeting, party leader Azam Khan said that his party has decided to win all the Vidhan Sabha seats.

Jun 15, 2014