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Communal Harmony boosts growth of textile industry

Karnataka, May 26 (ANI): India is known for its diversity which is marked by harmonious relations between people of different communities. Historical fort city Chitradurga situated in southern state of Karnataka provides yet another example of this fact. Here, an all women textile training unit centre provides livelihood to people from different faiths who are working under one roof. Everyone gets training here in perfect harmony and religion has never come in the way of good relations between trainees. The girls who were confined to household work and agricultural labor are now finding good income in apparel designing and stitching garments. Girls selected in batches are trained in the state-of-art machines and are enabled to take up the challenges in the industry.

May 26, 2014

People of all faiths visit mausoleum of Hazrat Meera Sahib to seek blessings

Ajmer, May 26 (ANI): India is known for its diversity that is marked by harmonious relations between people of different communities. And examples of this ethos can be found throughout the country. Ajmer situated in western state of Rajasthan symbolizes this ethos. Here, Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Meera Sahib was celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm. People from different walks of life come here to seek the blessings of the revered saint. Mass prayers are held on the occasion, which present a perfect picture of religious amity.

May 26, 2014

Genius of a Foreign Policy: SAARC Gets under Modi's Arc

Improving ties with Pakistan will help India regain its position as the leader among the SAARC countries.

May 26, 2014

Polls open in Egyptian presidential election

Egyptians began voting Monday in an election which ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who ousted the elected leader and crushed his Muslim Brotherhood movement, is expected to win easily. Duration: 01:27

May 26, 2014

Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters

Thailand's coup leader receives royal endorsement to lead the politically divided kingdom and quickly threatens to crack down on any further agitation after a weekend of angry protests. Duration: 01:19

May 26, 2014

Britain's UKIP rides anti-EU wave to poll victory

Nigel Farage, leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP), on Sunday said his party was on course to cause a political "earthquake" by winning the European parliament election in Britain. Duration: 00:43

May 26, 2014

Donetsk airport shut after Ukraine presidential polls

The main airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk shut down on Monday after being raided by dozens of armed separatists who vowed to keep up their resistance a day after presidential polls. Duration: 00:59

May 26, 2014

Narendra Modi takes oath as India's 15th Prime Minister

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): BJP's Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's 15 Prime Minister on Monday by President Pranab Mukherjee at a grand ceremony in the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by nearly 4,000 guests, including top leaders from SAARC countries like Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

May 26, 2014

Narendra Modi Sworn-in: A Glimpse into 14 Previous Prime Ministers of India

After getting independence from the colonial rule of British Raj in 1947, India has experienced both merits and drawbacks of democracy in its six-and-a-half decades.

May 26, 2014

Manmohan Singh meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): India’s outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday met Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, who arrived in New Delhi to attend Narendra Modi's oath taking as India's next Prime Minister. The decade-long journey of Manmohan Singh as India's Prime Minister came to an end on May 17. Karzai had last met Singh in December last year where they discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern. Kabul seeks to enhance economic engagements and security cooperation with New Delhi.

May 26, 2014

Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Modis Swearing-in-ceremony

Bhopal, May 26 (ANI): Narendra Modi, will be sworn-in as the India's 15 Prime Minister on Monday by President Pranab Mukherjee at a grand, open air ceremony in the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan. The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by nearly 4,000 guests, including top leaders from SAARC countries like Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan who will attend Modi’s swearing in ceremony along with his ministers said that Madhya Pradesh is also in mood of celebration along with the entire nation.

May 26, 2014

Have high expectations, hope for peace across borders: Nawaz Sharif's Son

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hussain Sharif after arriving in India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, said that the nation has high expectations with India's new government. He also said that the nations hope for peaceful co-existence between the two nations across the borders.

May 26, 2014

Akhilesh expresses sorrow over Gorakhdham accident, assures all possible help

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Monday expressed sorrow over the accident of Gorakhdham Express in which around 20 are feared dead. Yadav said that the administration is trying to provide all possible help. He added that government officials have reached the spot and all medical and other necessary help is being provided by the government. The Gorakhdham Express Train had crashed into a stationary goods train at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar in UP.

May 26, 2014