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Gopinath Munde dies in road accident, Delhi Police begins probe

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident in Delhi's Moti Bagh area on Tuesday morning. He was first admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital when he met with the accident and was then shifted to the AIIMS trauma centre where he was declared dead. Joint Commissioner of Police, New Delhi range Mukesh Kumar Meena said that the driver of the Indica car which hit Munde's vehicle has been arrested. He added that case has been registered and investigations are under way.

Jun 3, 2014

Scientists scramble to measure climate change on Antarctica

On Antarctica, one of the most remote corners of the world, international scientists brave the cold to conduct long-term research on climate change on the frozen continent. Duration: 02:26

Jun 3, 2014

Kin of dead Navy official demands martyrs status for their son

Kanpur, June 03 (ANI): Family members of dead Navy official Lt Commander Alok Sahu who was killed during the submarine INS Sindhurakshak fire when two blasts rocked the vessel and sank in Mumbai on August 14, 2013, demanded martyr status for their son. The family also expressed their grievances towards Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for completely neglecting them while paying visits to the other Navy officials who were killed along with Sahu during the submarine fire. The Navy official's father, PL Sahu said that the government should not discriminate between those who sacrificed their lives for country. Sahu's mother, Raj Kishori also urged the government to construct a memorial in the name of her dead son. Eighteen sailors went missing after weapons stored in the forward section of the Russian-built INS Sindhurakshak exploded in the middle of the night, causing a fire as it lay berthed in Mumbai.

Jun 3, 2014

Gopinath Munde's last interview

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde had last spoken to ANI a day before his demise on Tuesday at 10:26 PM. Munde had talked about Maharashtra cabinet expansion and had condemned Congress party for keeping many ministries vacant. He had also welcomed Shiv Sena's decision to nominate Uddhav Thackeray as state CM candidate. The union minister died on Tuesday following a road accident.

Jun 3, 2014

Gopinath Munde's demise loss for nation, govt: Modi

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock at the sudden death of senior BJP leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde. Munde died in a road accident in Delhi on Tuesday morning when he was on his way to Indira Gandhi International airport. Modi sent out a couple of tweets expressing grief over his cabinet member's death, "Extremely saddened and shocked by the demise of my friend and colleague Gopinath Mundeji. His demise is a major loss for the nation and the government. Mundeji was a true mass leader. Hailing from backward sections of society, he rose to great heights and tirelessly served people." Mumde was first admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital when he met with the accident and was then shifted to the AIIMS trauma centre where he was declared dead.

Jun 3, 2014

RIP Gopinath Munde: Twitter Flooded with Tributes, Condolences on the Demise of Union Minister

Tributes and condolences have been flooding in Twitter for senior BJP leader and union minister for rural development Gopinath Munde who died Tuesday morning.

Jun 3, 2014

GOI Secretaries to Meet Narendra Modi, Discuss 10-point Agenda

It will be the first time that the government of India top secretaries will be meeting the Prime Minister without the ministers.

Jun 3, 2014

Indian aid worker abducted in Afghanistan

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that Militants abducted an Indian aid worker in Herat city of Afghanistan. Akbaruddin said that the Indian national who was working with a non governmental organization (NGO) in the education sector and the Consulate in Herat is in constant touch with the Afghanistan government. The kidnapping has come after the Indian Consulate in Herat province was attacked by suicide bombers on May 23.

Jun 3, 2014

India, France hold joint air exercise in Rajasthan

Jodhpur, June 03 (ANI): India, France held joint air exercises in Rajasthan to strengthen ties and understand operational methods. Both the nations commenced the ten-day air exercise, Garuda V, at Jodhpur's air base. The exercise aims to expose Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots to French fighter and combat tactics and vice-versa. During this fortnight long exercise, both the Air Forces would engage in operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios. India's defense spokesperson, Colonel SD Goswami, said this exercise would help in strengthening combat relations between the two countries. A team of four KC-135 aircrafts, Rafale fighter jets and mid-air refuellers are to be involved in the joint exercise with the Indian Air Force.

Jun 3, 2014

Gopinath Munde dies in road accident in Delhi

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident in Delhi's Moti Bagh area on Tuesday morning. He was first admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital when he met with the accident and was then shifted to the AIIMS trauma centre where he was declared dead. Munde was en route to Indira Gandhi International airport when the incident occurred. Munde had a victory rally scheduled in Beed and Parali. Munde will be cremated on Wednesday.

Jun 3, 2014