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Paramilitary force organises skill development programme in Jharkhand

Latehar, Feb 19 (ANI): India’s paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is organizing a skill development programme for the youth in Maoist affected state of Jharkhand. The programme, Seventh Tribal Youth Summit, spans three phases and the participants for the first phase have been selected. The selected participants will be taken to Guwahati for seven days where they will interact with the tribal youths from other regions. The programme, which has been organized in collaboration with sports ministry of government of India, will help youngsters take development initiatives in their home state. Meanwhile, a participant, Chinta Kumari, expressed her happiness about the tour. The programme is also being organized in other naxal affected areas of Jharkhand. The Maoists, also known as Naxals in India, have operated for decades across a wide swath of central and eastern India, and grew in strength during recent times. Feb 19, 2015
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Australia braces for double cyclone

ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION Two cyclones bearing down on northeastern Australia dramatically intensified on Thursday as emergency officials warned residents to take shelter on higher ground Feb 19, 2015
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Israeli Defence minister visits Aero India to boost arms sales

Bengaluru, Feb 19 (ANI): Israel's Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon arrived in India on Wednesday (February 18) to help sell his country's arms industry to the world's largest Defence importer and promote deepening military ties between the two nations. Moshe Ya'alon said India was vital to his country's defence industry. A representative of Israel-based company-Al Cielo-that offers navigation and control inertial sensors, Yodarel, said that Israel based products were ITAR-free. Meanwhile, a representative of Elmo Motion Control company, Hai-Mon-Haith, said that his firm had some projects lined up and hoped to tap the potential of India's expanding market. Feb 19, 2015
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Rally in Seattle over police shooting

ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION Protests over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed Mexican immigrant in southeastern Washington spread to the state's largest city, Seattle, on Wednesday ( Feb 19, 2015
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Rally in Seattle over police shooting

ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION Protests over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed Mexican immigrant in southeastern Washington spread to the state's largest city, Seattle, on Wednesday ( Feb 19, 2015
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SC reserves judgement on Teesta Setalvad bail, continues interim relief grant

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on Social activist Teesta Setalvad regarding the grant of anticipatory bail to her. Lawyer Prashant Bhushan said that the Court continued interim relief grant to Setalvad and her husband, the applicants for bail. He also said that the SC made it clear to Gujarat government that it was not a case where there is a need of custodial interrogation or arrest. Feb 19, 2015
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Israel Defence Minister meets PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Israel Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before discussing matters of interest to both nations. Ya'alon arrived in India on Wednesday (February 18) to attend the Aero India show and hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar and help sell his country's arms industry to the world's largest defence importer and promote deepening military ties between the two nations. India and Israel, which only established full diplomatic ties in 1992, are developing an increasingly close commercial and political relationship, particularly since Modi was elected last May. Feb 19, 2015
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Bihar BJP MLAs protest against speaker outside Bihar Assembly

Patna, Feb 19 (ANI): Bihar BJP MLAs on Thursday staged a protest outside the assembly in Patna against speaker accusing him of favouring the JD (U) ahead of floor test. The BJP protest started over the speaker's reported move to take away the post of leader of opposition from BJP and give it to JD (U). Feb 19, 2015
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Sonu Nigam unveils Priya Kumar's book 'I will go with you'

Mumbai, Feb 19 (ANI): Sonu Nigam was recently spotted unveiling renowned author and motivational speaker Priya Kumar's book 'I will go with you' in Mumbai.Speaking on the occasion the singer praised Kumar for her work. Priya Kumar is an Indian motivational speaker, corporate trainer, columnist, radio jockey and author. Priya Kumar has been awarded as the Women Leader in India, writer's category. Feb 19, 2015
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Enter the Year of the Goat

As the Year of Goat dawns in Beijing the city's ancient bell is struck 108 times for good luck. Outside in the street another traditional Lunar New Year activity is underway. By day thousands flock Feb 19, 2015
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Arvind Kejriwal holds "janta darbar" in Kaushambi

Ghaziabad, Feb 19 (ANI): Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday held a Janta Darbar at party's Kaushambi office in Ghaziabad where he heard grievances of people. Yesterday he had his first public interaction after becoming the Delhi chief minister. Feb 19, 2015
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