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After a dream debut opposite Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone appears all set to take the southern film industry by storm. The actress might possibly grab a role opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikanth in Shankar’s big-budget film Robot. According to media reports, Padukone is one of the top contenders for the role in the Rs 100cr venture by director Shankar.

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Rupee slumps to record low
 
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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has announced relief of Rs 10 crore for flood hit state Uttarakhand. She also expressed grief over the widespread destruction and lives claimed by natural calamity.
Delhi CM announces relief of Rs 10 cr for U'khand
 
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who while on a pilgrimage got stuck in Joshimath because of torrential rain, has been rescued by the Indian Air Force.
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh rescued by Indian Air Force
 
<P>Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Thursday met Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Sanghs office in New Delhi. On Wednesday, the meet between the duo was cancelled after the BJP leader conveyed that he was "unwell". Bhagwat, had played a significant role in asking Advani to withdraw his resignation from key posts of the BJP last week, after the latter voiced grievance over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modis elevation as the BJPs 2014 poll panel chief</P> <P> </P>
LK Advani meets RSS chief
 


<P>Rescue and relief operations are underway in Uttarakhand after early monsoon rains have swollen the Ganges, swept away houses, killed at least 150 people and left tens of thousands stranded. The rain and landslides since Sunday have stranded pilgrims at four revered Hindu shrines, washed away bridges and roads and caused other damage in Uttrakhand. Meanwhile Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said that the current flood situation in the state, where flash floods have claimed over a hundred lives and stranded thousands, is very grim and needs immense aid on all fronts. </P> <P> </P>
Uttarakhand floods: Rescue operation underway
 
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BJP said on Wednesday that the current flood situation in Uttarakhand should be declared as a ‘national calamity, alleging that the government had violated the National Disaster Management Authority guidelines.<BR>
'Declare Uttarakhand flood national calamity’
 


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday announced Rs 1000 crore relief package for Uttarakhand, and Rs 145 crore will be released immediately from the package.
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Following his aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas in Uttarkhand, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said loss of life could be higher than that estimated so far.
Uttarakhand: PM announces Rs 1000 cr package - Part 2
 
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Uma Bharti blames Uttarakhand govt for lack of development
 
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Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde discussed with PM Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi the situation in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh which claimed around 140 lives.
Shinde discusses U’khand flood in Congress core group meet
 


Janata Dal (United) Chief Sharad Yadav said soon everyone will come to know why the regional party parted ways with the BJP.<BR>
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 Rescue and relief operations are underway in Joshimath in Uttarakhand, which has been hit by severe floods.
Rescue operations underway in Joshimath
 
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The water level of river Yamuna crossed the danger mark in Delhi increasing the threat of flood.
New Delhi: Yamuna crosses danger mark
 
Mallikarjun Kharge, who was given the charge of the railway ministry in the reshuffle of the Cabinet on Monday, took charge of his office on Wednesday.
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Uttarakhand: rescue operation underway as floods cause extensive damage
 


Monsoon rains and floods caused extensive loss of life in Uttarakhand.
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After splitting with BJP, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will face a trust vote in the one-day session of the state assembly on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after inquiring about the flood situation in Uttarakhand directed all Central government agencies to assist in rescue operations in flood-hit state. He also assured state chief minister Vijay Bahuguna that all help will be provided in affected areas.
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