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Sikh outfits protest against release of 'MSG' film

Jammu/Chandigarh/ New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Activists of a regional outfit on Friday (February 13) staged protest against release of the film 'The Messenger of God' (MSG), portraying self-styled spiritual leader and chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Sikh United Front (JKSUF) shouted slogans against Singh and burnt posters of 'MSG' as the film hits the silver screen on Friday. The film, which features the self-styled spiritual leader in jewel-studded costume riding motorbikes, drew severe criticism in Punjab and led to violence in some parts. In view of the film's release, police in Chandigarh have beefed up security to avoid any untoward incident. Meanwhile, protests also erupted in capital city of New Delhi where SAD is against its release. Feb 13, 2015
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Fans hopeful about India's win against Pakistan in cricket World Cup

Mumbai/ New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): With the 2015 cricket World Cup kicking off this week end, young fans across India are hopeful about country's win over arch-rival Pakistan in the first major clash. The World Cup tournament starts in New Zealand and Australia on Saturday (February 14). The stakes are especially high for the India-Pakistan match on Sunday. India has never lost a single match to Pakistan in the World Cup tournament. Indians across the country are pinning hopes on the defending champions to beat their traditional rival with ease. A cricket fan Vicky Besura in New Delhi confidently said that Indian players will give an outstanding performance during the upcoming World Cup. Feb 13, 2015
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Mayawati sharpens attack on BJP after Delhi poll rout

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): BSP chief Mayawati on Friday sharpened attack on the BJP in wake of the defeat faced by the party in the Delhi Assembly Elections recently. In a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, the AAP won the elections with 67 of the 70 assembly seats up. The Congress, which had ruled the national capital for 15 years up to 2013 and was trying to rebuild its lost ground in Delhi lost in all seats, while the BJP could win just 3 out of 70 seats. Feb 13, 2015

PM Modi conveys best wishes to SAARC Nations' heads participating in World Cup

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed his best wishes to the heads of SAARC Nations participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. "Spoke to President @ashrafghani, PM Sheikh Hasina, PM Nawaz Sharif and President Sirisena. Conveyed my best wishes for the Cricket World Cup," tweeted Prime Minister Modi. "5 SAARC Nations are playing and are excited about the World Cup. Am sure WC will celebrate sportsman spirit and will be a treat for sports lovers," he added. "Cricket connects people in our region and promotes goodwill. Hope players from SAARC region play with passion and bring laurels to the region," he further added. "Would be sending our new Foreign Secretary on a SAARC Yatra soon to further strengthen our ties," the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets. Feb 13, 2015
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Kejriwal condemns Convent school's vandalisation, says such acts won't be tolerated

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister designate Arvind Kejriwal on Friday strongly condemned the vandalisation of the Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar, saying such acts will not be tolerated. "I strongly condemn the attack on Holy Child Auxilium school. These kind of acts will not be tolerated," Kejriwal tweeted. Reports say the CCTV camera in the school was broken and some money was stolen from the principal's office. Police officers were seen stationed outside the school, which has been shut today with a notice saying, "No classes will be conducted today." Feb 13, 2015
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Smriti Irani visits convent school vandalised in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): HRD Minister Smriti Irani visited the Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar on Friday, which was allegedly vandalized last night. Reports say the CCTV camera was broken and some money was stolen from the principal's office. Irani had apprised Home Minister Rajnath Singh of the situation and asked him to look into the matter. Police officers were seen stationed outside the school, which has been shut today with a notice saying, "No classes will be conducted today." Feb 13, 2015
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Off the wagon: Vietnam's binge-drinking problem

A scantily-clad DJ gyrates to ear-splitting music as visibly drunk punters order beer towers: welcome to the Hangover, one of a new crop of "beer clubs" raising concerns about Vietnam's drinking culture. Duration: 02:13 Feb 13, 2015
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School Vandalism Controversy: Principal says no religious articles damaged

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Holy Child Auxilium School Principal Lucy John on Friday said that six cameras were destroyed and approximately Rs 12000 was stolen from the Principal’s room. She added that it appears to be case of theft and not vandalism and that no religious articles have been touched by the trespassers. Holy Child Auxilium School in Vasant Vihar was allegedly vandalized last night. Feb 13, 2015
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Congress condemns vandalisation of school, Police say not a matter of desecration

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Friday condemned the vandalisation of Christian school in Vasant Vihar last night. Maken said that the government should realize the importance of religious harmony among residents and thus not allow such incidents to happen. Meanwhile, Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said that it was not a matter of desecration but theft. Feb 13, 2015
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Two more women accuse Bill Cosby

Linda Brown is one of two more women who have come forward with accusations against Bill Cosby. She says she met the comedian in 1969 and went to his hotel room, where he gave her a soft drink that Feb 13, 2015
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Movie MSG gets released, SAD claims to protest

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The movie ‘MSG’ has been released on Friday. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) which had been protesting against its release claimed to again stage protests in front of theatres where it has not been released yet. SAD leaders Manjit Singh GK and Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that their party will continue protesting against the film even though this should have been done by the government. Feb 13, 2015
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JD (U) writes letter to DGP seeking action on Manjhi for controversial statement

Patna, Feb 13 (ANI): JD (U) Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said on Friday that the party has written a letter to the DGP in Patna seeking action against Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi for his controversial statement. Kumar said that Manjhi has publicly accepted that he takes commission, which means he is declaring himself as corrupt. He added that Manjhi does not have full numbers to prove his majority in the house. Feb 13, 2015
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