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62,000 still stranded; PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath
June 19, 2013
New Delhi, June 19 Over 62,000 pilgrims and tourists are still stranded in calamity-hit Uttarakhand while 11,000 have been rescued. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to undertake an aerial survey of the extensive damage.
International
US, Taliban to have direct peace talks
June 19, 2013
Washington, June 19 The US has decided to hold direct peace talks with the Taliban, senior White House officials have announced. The first meet is due to take place in the coming days in Qatar's capital, where the Taliban have opened their first official overseas office, BBC reported.
Nitish Kumar wins trust vote
June 19, 2013
Patna, June 19 Three days after he dumped long-time ally BJP, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday won a trust vote to prove his majority in the state assembly.
Nation
Yamuna in spate, crosses danger mark in Delhi
June 19, 2013
New Delhi, June 19 The muddy, swirling waters of the Yamuna river were flowing over the danger mark Wednesday, leading to the closure of the city's 145-year-old railway bridge, and forced the evacuation of 2,000 families living along the river banks.
Science & Technology
Mexico to discuss deals worth $150 mn at Paris Air Show
June 19, 2013
Le Bourget (France), June 19 The governor of the Mexican state of Queretaro said Monday that he planned to discuss seven aviation investment projects worth $150 million with different companies during the 2013 Paris Air Show.
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