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China's ageing millions look forward to bleak future

China's elderly population is expanding so quickly that children struggle to look after them, pushing them to do something unexpected in Chinese society- move their parents into a nursing home. Duration: 02:07 Jul 24, 2014
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Police lathicharge Patna University students demanding Hostel facility

Patna, July 24 (ANI): Police on Thursday lathicharged on students of Patna University, who were staging a protest demanding hostel facility, in the city_s Dak Bangla area. Police tried to disperse the crowd using force, thereby ensuing a clash between them and the students. Meanwhile, Patna DSP Mamta Kalyani said that the police were just trying to disperse the crowd. Jul 24, 2014
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Entertainment is a necessity of life: Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, July 24 (ANI): Bollywood_s khiladi kumar is going all his way to promote his upcoming film _Entertainment_, as he feels Entertainment is a necessity of life. During a unique promotional event held in Mumbai Akshay recorded a live song for the film and made his fans sing along. The actor dedicated the song to the world entertainment and said. The enthusiastic actor also confessed to the audience that he was nervous about recording a live number before his fans. The song is composed by Akshay Kumar and Chirantan Bhatt. Directed by debutant deo Sajid-Farhad, the film also features young actress Tamannaah Bhatia. The movie is expected to hit the silver screen on 8th of August. Jul 24, 2014
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Politicos target BJP even as it distances itself from Laxman's comment on Sania

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday targeted the BJP after its leader in Telangana K Laxman sparked a controversy by calling tennis star Sania Mirza the "daughter-in-law" of Pakistan and questioning her credentials to be the brand ambassador of Telangana. The BJP has however, distanced itself from Laxman over the matter. Jul 24, 2014
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K Laxman gives clarification over his jibe on Sania Mirza

Hyderabad, July 24 (ANI): After facing flak from politicians over his remark on tennis star Sania Mirza, BJP's K Laxman gave clarification saying he wanted to ask why local sportspersons were not given importance. In a controversial remark, Telangana BJP leader K Laxman on Wednesday called tennis star Sania Mirza as "daughter-in-law" of Pakistan and questioned her credentials to be the brand ambassador of Telangana. The BJP has however distanced itself from Laxman over the matter. Jul 24, 2014
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Twitterati Defend 'India's Daughter' Sania Mirza

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza was targeted over her marriage to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Mailk in a controversial remark by Telangana BJP leader K Laxman, who referred to her as the "daughter-in-law of Pakistan". Jul 24, 2014
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Keshari Nath Tripathi takes oath as WB governor

Kolkata, July 24 (ANI): Former UP Assembly speaker Kesari Nath Tripathi on Thursday took oath as the Governor of West Bengal at a function at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. Tripathi arrived in Kolkata from Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. He was received by state finance and industry minister Amit Mitra and education minister Partha Chatterjee at the Howrah station. The Governor-designate was also given a guard of honour there at the station area by the state police as well. Jul 24, 2014
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Reactions flow on reports of Congress-NCP sharing seat in Maharashtra

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over reports of Congress and NCP sharing seat in Maharashtra during upcoming polls. NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that Congress and NCP are an integral part of UPA and they will mutually decide how to plan candidates in Maharashtra. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that NCP Chief Sharad Pawar is a wise man and he will take a proper decision along with Congress President Sonia Gandhi which will strengthen the two party's relations. Meanwhile, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress is a drowning party and whoever will remain allied to it will also get drowned. Jul 24, 2014
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Queen Elizabeth II declares 2014 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow

Glasgow, July 24 (ANI): The colourful event of Commonwealth Games 2014 kicked off in Glasgow after some enthralling dance and singing performances at the Celtic Park and a minute's silence for the victims of the Malaysian Airlines crash. Queen Elizabeth II travelled by train to Glasgow and declared the games open at the end of the evening's ceremony. Around 6,000 athletes gathered for the opening of the Commonwealth Games. The Games, open to athletes from the 53 Commonwealth of Nations, feature 22 sports. With nations including Jamaica, Kenya, Australia, England, Canada and South Africa participating, there are a significant numbers of Olympic medalists taking part. Jul 24, 2014
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