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Petrol stations go on indefinite strike in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, Mar 3 (ANI): Fuel station owners in Andhra Pradesh went on an indefinite strike and shut their operations in protest on Monday against Legal Metrology Department raids, even as commuters face travel chaos with vehicles trapped in a gridlock. The department on March 01 had raided fuel stations to check the usage of dispensing pumps that lacked mandatory approval. Mar 3, 2014
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Punjabi University of Patiala instilling emotions of communal harmony among students

Punjab, Mar 3 (ANI): India is known for its diversity that is marked by different religions which are believed to have been residing here since its inception. Keeping this spirit alive the Punjabi University of Patiala in Northern state of Punjab, has come up with a new department symbolizing the perfect example of communal harmony. Mar 3, 2014
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Mirvali Babas mausoleum brings people of different faiths together

Ahmadnagar, Mar 3 (ANI): India’s western state of Maharashtra is known for its rich history, customs and traditions that contribute to its identity as one of the most culturally diverse states in the country. Despite the diversity of religions and cultures, there is amity between people of different faiths in the state. Mar 3, 2014
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Modi will use 'Tezaab' if Muslims don't vote for him in Gujarat: Azam Khan

Lucknow, Mar 3 (ANI): Launching a direct attack on Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday said that Muslims vote out of fear for him in his state. He said that Muslims will be burnt in Gujarat if they will not vote for Modi. Mar 3, 2014
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3rd front consists of parties which have constantly saved Congress: Narendra Modi

Muzaffarpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Addressing a huge gathering of supporters during the 'Hunkar Rally' in Bihar while sharing the dais with LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswar, BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi said that the Congress will development only when the Congress will stop ruling the country. Modi also added that the 3rd front consists of parties which have constantly saved Congress, sometimes by will and at times due to fear of CBI. Mar 3, 2014

Ram Vilas Paswan hails Narendra Modi, says Gujarat Riots happened 12 years ago

Muzaffarpur, Mar 3 (ANI): Days after forming an alliance with the BJP-led NDA, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday said that he wants to see Narendra Modi becoming the prime minister of the country. Paswan said that communal riots happened in Gujarat 12 years ago, however, in Bihar it happens every month. Mar 3, 2014
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At Last, Congress Veteran ND Tiwari Accepts His Son

Veteran Congress leader and former AP governor ND Tiwari has finally accepted a 34-year-old young man as his son, after a six-year-old court battle. "I have accepted that Rohit Shekhar is my son. The DNA also proved that he is my biological son," NDTV reported Tiwari as saying. Mar 3, 2014
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After ruckus in J&K Assembly over Mahachor remark, Farooq says he was misquoted

Jammu, Mar 3 (ANI): Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that one of the newspapers had misquoted him and that he never said anything like Kashmiris are thieves. He further took a dig at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti saying that she has always been against him and that she is always wrong. Mar 3, 2014
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Swiss bank refuse to share account holder information, AAP calls it failure of govt

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): After Swiss authorities refused to share information on bank account holders with the Indian government, AAP leader Ashutosh called it a ‘failure of the government’. Ashutosh said that if the bank is not cooperating, the government needs to put pressure on them and the ‘inefficient government’ is not doing so in the fear of getting trapped themselves. He also said that the country needs a strong government which is honest to bring the black money in foreign countries back to India. Mar 3, 2014
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BJP & RSS see Muslims as humans and not as vote bank: RSS

Nagpur, Mar 3 (ANI): The RSS plans to reach out to at least five crore Muslims before the Lok Sabha elections to help its affiliate the Bharatiya Janata Party assume power at the Centre. Speaking about the same, RSS campaigner Vijay Pachpore on Monday said that other parties see Muslims as vote bank but the BJP and the RSS see them as humans. He also added that the Muslims are now close to BJP. Mar 3, 2014
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ND Tiwari accepts Rohit as his son, Rohit says he is surprised

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): After a six-year legal battle that involved emotional arguments and a DNA test, senior Congress leader ND Tiwari has finally accepted a young man Rohit Shekhar who took him to court, as his son. Speaking on the same, Rohit on Monday said that he is amazed that Tiwari has finally accepted the fact that he is his son. He further said that he is glad by the statement and said that he hopes that nothing bad happens now. Mar 3, 2014
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Nitish Kumar aims for power & works for same: Shivanand Tiwari

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): After separating ways from JD (U), Shivanand Tiwari slammed at Bihar chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that Kumar aims just for power & works for same. He said that Kumar is trying to make his secular image by coming in the federal front. Tiwari also said that he shows himself clean but it is only from outside. Mar 3, 2014
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Cabinet nods for Jat reservation, politicos react

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): After the Union Cabinet decided to clear reservation for the Jat community in government jobs, political leaders reacted positively whereas BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi terming the same as an election strategy. RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary expressed gratitude for the bill. Following the suit, Former JD (U) leader Shivanand Tiwari and Congress leader PL Punia too invited the move and expressed gratitude for the decision taken. Mar 3, 2014