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15 undertrial prisoners try to escape while being escorted to jail in Chaibasa, 2 killed in police f

Ranchi, Dec 9 (ANI): Two undertrial prisoners have been killed in police firing on Tuesday when more than 15 undertrails tried to escape from the police van while they were being taken back from court to jail in Jharkhand's Chaibasa. The incident took place around 4pm. Over 15 prisoners including some hardcore Maoists have escaped from the jail. All exit points in the district have been sealed and police have launched a manhunt to nab them.

Dec 9, 2014

HC reserves decision on interim stay of order on point system for nursery admission

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The Delhi high court on Tuesday reserved its decision on an application seeking interim stay of its single judge bench verdict quashing the points system for nursery admission brought in by the Lieutenant Governor for private unaided schools in Delhi.

Dec 9, 2014

Christians take out procession to mark Virgin Mary festival in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Dec 09 (ANI): Thousands of devotees gathered for a procession in Visakhapatnam to celebrate Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The festival holds great significance for Catholics. Feast of the Immaculate Conception marks the special way in which Virgin Mary herself was conceived. Catholics believe that Mary was made immune from sin at the moment of her conception. The Feast celebrates Mary's creation by normal biological means, however god acted upon her soul, keeping her immaculate at the time of her conception. Devotees took out a procession and walked to a chapel to celebrate of the festival, which also indicates that the countdown to Christmas has begun. Archbishop of Visakhapatnam, Mallavarapu Prakash, offered prayers in the morning at the cave on the hill.

Dec 9, 2014

My govt is of the poor, for the poor and by the poor: Modi in Dhanbad rally

Dhanbad, Dec 09 (ANI): Addressing an election rally in Jharkahnd's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that to the people of the state that the BJP led NDA government is of the poor, for the poor and by the poor. Modi appealed to the people of Jharkhand for giving a clear majority to the BJP in ongoing assembly polls. Modi underlined the disparity between eastern and western parts of the country and said that development if India is incomplete without earstern region development.

Dec 9, 2014

Assembly polls will strengthen Jharkhand for next 100 years: Modi

Dhanbad, Dec 09 (ANI): Addressing an election rally in Jharkahnd's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the assembly polls are not for the next five years but to strengthen the foundation of the state for the next 100 years. The state is 14 years now and needs utmost care. If this time, the government gets a stable government then that will be beneficial for the next 100 years.

Dec 9, 2014

Congress targets BJP after Gadkari opposes ban on web-based cab services

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP for making false promises of making Delhi safer for women. A day after the international taxi-booking service Uber was banned over the alleged rape of a woman by one of its drivers, transport minister Nitin Gadkari opposed the idea of banning other web based cab services as was suggested by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Dec 9, 2014

Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 1

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over the Uber rape case in Delhi. He outlines the steps taken by the government in the case. Condemning the incident, Singh told Rajya Sabha that Uber cab service has been banned in the NCT of Delhi and that the Centre has advised all states and Union Territories to ban all such web-based cab booking services.He also informed the House that the cab involved in the incident was owned by the accused driver. He added that the car seized from the driver, who was arrested from Mathura, has been brought to Delhi and a forensic investigation is underway,

Dec 9, 2014

Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 2

Dec 9, 2014

PM's Srinagar rally was historical, Bullet is answered by ballot: PMO

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister's rally in Srinagar was a historical event for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the people of Kashmir are answering bullet with ballot. He also said that there are questions being raised about chants of 'Modi Modi' going on during rally, but the government cannot take responsibility for that.

Dec 9, 2014

Issue not about Uber, rules must be followed by all: Association of Radio Taxis

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The Association of Radio Taxis on Tuesday said that after Uber is banned; all cabs must not be seen with the same perspective. President of Association of Radio Taxis, Kunal Lalani said that all procedures of ensuring safety in cabs are followed by the association. Meanwhile, Founder Member of the association, Rajiv Vij said that the rules and regulations laid by the state governments must be followed by all taxi organisations.

Dec 9, 2014

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