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Arup Raha inaugurates commanders conference

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief, Arup Raha, inaugurated Air Commander’s conference on Wednesday to review the progress of ongoing activities and formulate strategies to tackle maintenance issues arising out of induction of new technology and weapon systems. Raha addressed the commanders of the Air Force Units at Indian Air Headquarters at New Delhi.

Apr 2, 2014

Political candidates in Goa urge voters to exercise their franchise

Panaji, Apr 2 (ANI): In a bid to elevate awareness among people for greater participation in the democratic process, a non-governmental organization in coastal state of Goa organized a direct interaction between people and political candidates from different parties to encourage people to exercise their voting right. One of the organizers, Vijay Kumar Sullakar, said this was being organized keeping in mind the election date of April 12 in the state and it was an awareness drive among the voters.

Apr 2, 2014

Narendra Modi addresses rally in Koderma

Koderma, April 2 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a rally in Koderma, Jharkhand. Modi said that India needs to strengthen its farmers, but Congress is not bothered about it.

Apr 2, 2014

Lalu Yadav flays out at BJP

Patna, Apr 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday lambasted the BJP by saying that the nation needs to be saved from the party. Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar and Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who used to be allies, will be conducting separate rallies in Nawada city on Wednesday. Lalu claimed that both Modi and Kumar continue to be friends.

Apr 2, 2014

Azam Khan calls Modi brother of a dogs pup, BJP reacts

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Javadekar, on Wednesday slammed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan who called BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi an elder brother of a dog’s pup. Javadekar said that by making such remarks the party is only exposing its desperation. He further said that the abuses made by such leaders on Modi will come back to them.

Apr 2, 2014

Omar Abdullah lashes out at Narendra Modi

Rajouri, April 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir chief Omar Abdullah has lashed out at the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, over his attitude towards Muslims. Addressing a gathering in Rajouri district of the province, Abdullah said BJP leaders divide society for votes.

Apr 2, 2014

Rising Student Dropout and Unemployment in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, April 2: The youth of Gilgit Baltistan are victims of a collapsing education sector, but the proxy government of Pakistan is doing nothing to bring about an improvement in the situation.

Apr 2, 2014

Security personnel seize huge cache of explosive material in Jharkhand

Giridih, April 2 (ANI): In a joint operation, police along with paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in Jharkhand seized huge cache of explosive material that could have allegedly been used by Maoists to attack security forces during upcoming elections. Maoists have been resisting any democratic process in the region from decades. A big challenge faced by security officials is conducting polls without any troubles or disruptions. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has previously described the Maoist insurgency as India's biggest internal security challenge.

Apr 2, 2014

Former Indian film star eyes pivotal election role

A south Indian film siren turned combative chief minister is eyeing the national stage in upcoming elections, with a campaign that could propel her to kingmaker in the world's largest democracy. Duration: 02:13

Apr 2, 2014

Chilean authorities say 2 confirmed dead following massive quake

Arica and Central Chile, April 2 (ANI): Two people were confirmed dead and three were seriously injured when a major earthquake struck off the northern coast of Chile on Tuesday night, authorities said. The earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck triggered a tsunami that hit the northern part of the country but no serious damage was reported. Residents across northern and central Chile were evacuated from their homes. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake generated a large tsunami with the biggest wave reported at 2.3 meters. The Chilean navy said the first big wave hit the coast within 45 minutes. The government said it had no reports of significant damage to coastal areas, but around 300 prisoners took advantage of the confusion and escaped from a jail in Iquique, Interior Minister Rodrigo Penailillo said.

Apr 2, 2014

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