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24th October, 2013
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India and China should show sensitivity to each other's interests and sovereignty and move quickly to resolve the boundary issue. Addressing Communist Party Central School in Beijing today, he outlined seven principles of engagement for closer co-operation between the two countries. He said, old theories of alliances and containment are no longer relevant. In his seven principles of engagement, Dr Singh called for reaffirming unwavering commitment to the principles of Panchsheel and conduct the bilateral relationship in a spirit of mutual respect and equal security. He said, India has welcomed President Xi Jinping's concept of a new type of great power relations.
The Prime Minister, who left back home this afternoon after a two-nation visit, said maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border region has been the cornerstone of the bilateral relationship.
"We continue to make progress in resolving our border dispute. Having agreed to the political parameters and guiding principles, we are now discussing a framework for a fair and mutually acceptable boundary settlement."
Dr. Singh spelt out a six-point roadmap of areas offering co-operation between the two countries and invited Chinese investment in Indian plans. India needs FDI of one trillion dollars in infrastructure in the next five years. He also highlighted eight specific areas for co-operation between the two neighbours. These areas are expansion and modernization of infrastructure, enhancing agricultural productivity, manufacturing and services, energy security, climate change and terrorism. Dr. Singh also said, maritime security in the Pacific and Indian Oceans is vital for Indian and Chinese economies.
"Terrorism, extremism and radicalism, emanating for our neighborhood, affect both of us directly and can create instability across Asia. Similarly, maritime security in the Pacific and Indian ocean is vital for our economies just as peace and stability in West Asia and Gulf are essential for our energy security."
Our correspondent reports that the Prime Minister was received with a standing ovation and his speech on, 'India, China - A New Era', was given a huge round of applause by the audience.
"Prime Minister left for New Delhi this afternoon after successful visit of China, which witnessed signing of nine agreements, including two most important ones relating to border defence cooperation and management of trans-border rivers. Today, Dr. Manmohan Singh had the privilege of addressing future leaders of Communist Party of China at party's Central School in Beijing. He said, India and China are not rivals but partners in progress. Prime Minister also said there is enough space in the world for the two countries to pursue their aspirations without affecting the other adversely. WITH SUNIL SHUKLA, SANT BAHADUR, AIR NEWS, BEIJING."
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In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan once again violated ceasefire along the International Border last night in Samba district of Jammu division by targeting Indian forward posts. The unprovoked firing by Pak Rangers started at about 11 p.m. and continued well past midnight. Our correspondent reports that Pak Rangers targeted forward posts in Ramgarh sector by firing mortar shells.
"Once again apart from targeting Indian forward posts, Pak Rangers targeted civilian areas in Ramgarh sector which caused extensive damage to some residential houses. The inmates of one house in Nanga Gao of Ramgarh sector had a narrow escape as the mortar fired by Pak Rangers fell on the roof top of the house. BSF personnel, in a Border Outpost, also had a miraculous escape as the mortar fired by Pak Rangers fell short of the border outpost. BSF troops gave a befitting reply to heavy Pak firing to silence Pak guns. RK RAINA, AIR NEWS, JAMMU."
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Agriculture Minister says, Centre will release 921.98 crore rupees
 to Maharashtra for damages to onion crop due to excess rain. Addressing a function in New Delhi today, Mr. Sharad Pawar said that onion shortage is only temporary and prices are expected to fall in the next 2-3 weeks. Their production is unlikely to drop despite damages due to excessive rain.
Echoing similar views, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said, there is no real scarcity of onions in the country and prices are expected to stabilise in the coming few weeks. Onion prices touched 100 rupees a kg yesterday, in some major cities as supplies remained tight.
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In Andhra Pradesh, normal life has been hit due to incessant rain lashing most parts of the state. It is raining under the influence of the low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal and the vigorous North East monsoon. Quoting officials, our correspondent reports that 9 persons died in rain-related incidents. Four persons were washed away in Prakasam district, while two died in Guntur and three in a wall collapse in Hyderabad.
"Dozens of rivers and rivulets are in spate while overflowing streams are flooding habitations. Thousands of villages and several areas in towns and cities were marooned. Flood water is flowing over roads and even rail tracks disrupting transport systems. The district administrations initiated massive rescue and relief operations. Eight teams of the National Disaster Management Teams have been sent so far to the worst affected Srikakulam and Praksam districts. LAKSHMI, AIR NEWS, HYDERABAD."
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Legendary playback singer Manna Dey passed away at a private hospital in Bangalore, following a prolonged illness. Doctors said, 94-year old singer breathed his last at 3.50 AM today. Family sources said, his mortal remains will be kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore till noon for paying homage and will be cremated in the evening. Manna Day was given Padma Shri in 1971, Padma Bhushan in 2005 and Dadasaheb Phalke award in 2007. Here is a tribute to the legendary singer.
Manna Dey, the musical genius, who cast his magical spell for over five decades, has permanently fallen silent. His unique voice gave life to more than 3,500 songs in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi and Assamese. Along with Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey was the last member of the famous quartet of singers who dominated the Hindi music industry from the 1950s to the 1970s. Manna Dey won national awards for Best Male Playback Singer for the Hindi film 'Mere Huzur' and for the Bengali film 'Nishi Padma'. He made his debut as a playback singer in the film Tamanna in 1942. 'Laga Chunri Me Daag from the movie, 'Dil Hi Toh Hai', is still a nation-wide hit.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said, it is a sad day for the Indian film industry.'It's an extremely sad day. There's a whole generation of Indians who grew up being enthralled by the very unique style of Shri Manna Dey. He gave a voice to the dreams of millions and millions of Indians, and it's extremely sad that he is not with us today.'Bollywood personalities also remembered the playback legend. PRADEEP KUMAR, AIR NEWS."
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have condoled the death of Manna Dey. In his message, Mr Mukherjee said the nation has lost a veteran singer, a versatile artist and creative genius, who mesmerised listeners with his enchanting voice. Dr. Manmohan Singh said Manna Dey had a unique voice and excelled in Rabindra Sangeet and other forms of popular music.
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The Supreme Court today awarded 5.96 crore rupees as compensation to be paid by Kolkata-based AMRI Hospital and three doctors to a US-based Indian-origin doctor for medical negligence. The negligence led to the death of his wife in 1998. A bench of justices SJ Mukhopadhaya and V. Gopala Gowda asked the hospital and the three doctors to pay the amount within eight weeks to Kunal Saha, an Ohio-based AIDS researcher.
The National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, in 2011, had awarded 1.73 crore rupees to the doctor, whose wife Anuradha Saha died in 1998 following faulty treatment administered at the hospital. Raising the amount of compensation, the apex court also asked the hospital to pay an interest at the rate of six per cent to Saha.
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The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange gained over 200 points to cross the psychological 21,000-mark, after a gap of 35 months, in morning trade today, on good buying by investors, on the back of strong foreign capital inflows. But the Sensex later lost ground, to stand 19 points or 0.1 percent in negative territory at 20,749 in afternoon trade, a short while ago.
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The rupee recovered by 13 paise to 61 rupees 46 paise against the American currency after initial losses, following bouts of selling of dollars by banks and exporters, amid strong recovery in the equity market. Persistent foreign capital inflows also boosted the rupee value against the dollar.The rupee resumed higher at 61 rupees 57 paise per dollar as against the last closing level of 61 rupees 59 paise, but dropped immediately to 61 rupees 70 paise on dollar demand from banks and importers.
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India has assured its support to Bahrain at international forums while Bahrain says ties with India are at its best. The warm sentiments between the two countries were shared at the meeting of the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, E. Ahamed and his Bahraini counterpart Ghanem Al Buainain in Manama at the inaugural of India exhibition yesterday. More from our West Asia Correspondent
"Bahrain-India Trade and Investment co-operation Conference is a part of the process to expand India-GCC trade ties from the existing 160 billion dollars, out of which bilateral trade with Bahrain is around 2 billion dollars. The two countries are now exploring partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures to enhance bilateral trade and economic co-operation. The focus at the ongoing exhibition is on information and communications technology, healthcare and pharma, as well as small and medium enterprises, SMEs. The visiting CII delegation says that Bahraini firms, specially SMEs can gain a lot through partnerships and joint ventures. ATUL TIWARY, AIR NEWS, DUBAI."
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Saina Nehwal and 4 other Indian shuttlers will play their pre-quarterfinal matches of the French Open Super Series Badminton tournament in Paris today. In the Women's Singles, World Number 4 Saina will clash with Korea's Yeon Ju Bae, while rising star PV Sindhu will take on Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland.
In the Men's Singles, Ajay Jayaram will face Malaysia's World Number One Chong Wei Lee, Srikanth K. will play Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand, and Anand Pawar will meet another Thai, Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk. London Olympics quarterfinalist, P. Kashyap, yesterday, crashed out of the tournament. Another Indian, RMV Gurusaidutt also could not make it to the pre-quarterfinals
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In the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Football World Cup, Russia takes on Venezuela, while Uzbekistan plays against Croatia in Fujairah today. Morocco takes on Panama while Japan plays against Tunisia in Sharjah.
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