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Indian and Pakistani Delegation hold sixth round of parliamentary dialogue

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): The sixth round of India-Pakistan Parliamentary Dialogue took place in New Delhi even as an impasse remains between prime ministers of both the nations. The Pakistani parliamentarians led by Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, MNA and Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, hoped for positive dialogue between two neighbouring nations. Delegation member said that the dialogue and a chord between the two nations should remain intact by whichever means. One of them said that the initiative should be taken from both sides and no country should think that they are doing favour by the same. A 12-member delegation of Pakistan MPs joins their Indian counterparts in Parliament today. Dec 12, 2014
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Rajnath Singh addresses rally in Jharkhand, appeals voters to support BJP

Jharkhand, Dec 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed a rally in Baghmara district of Jharkhand. Singh attacked the former Congress government for increasing inflation with every passing year of its rule. Singh said that the new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working towards the development of the country which is why he took the initiative of opening bank accounts for all citizens. He then appealed to the voters to support BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections. Dec 12, 2014
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BJP is the only party creating fuss in the name of Ram temple: Hashim Ansari on UP governor's remark

Faizabad, Dec 12 (ANI): Reacting on UP governor Ram Naik's remark on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, petitioner in the Babri Masjid demolition case Hashim Ansari said that the matter is sub judice and such people should come to court to sort out the issue. Slamming the BJP government, Ansari further said that BJP is the only party which is creating fuss in the country in the name of temple. Dec 12, 2014
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Politicos welcome decision to discuss 'Anti-Coversion bill' in Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday welcomed the decision by the central government to discuss the 'Anti-Coversion bill' in the Parliament. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao welcomed the same and said that if the opposition criticizes the same, it will show their hypocrisy. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the government should not deviate from real issues. NCP welcomed the bill and said that the party will support the same. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal also said that the party chief said a lot on the issue in the Parliament and that the party will support the bill too. Dec 12, 2014
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Jitan Ram Manjhi invites yet another controversy, calls for raising reservation limit to 80%

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi invited yet another controversy as he called for raising reservation limit from present 49.5 per cent to 80 percent for OBCs, SC/STs and other sections of the population. However, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the party has no such proposal. BJP Spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said that Manjhi is actually addressing Nitish Kumar and is paving way to keep the post of chief minister intact in future. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Manjhi do not deserve to be a deputy minister and is given the post of chief minister and that is what is speaking up. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi said that the criteria for reservation should be economical and people from below poverty line should be given reservations. Dec 12, 2014
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Congress MPs stage protest outside parliament after Sakshi Maharaj calls Godse a 'patriot'

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress MPs on Friday staged protest and shouted slogans outside the parliament raising the issue of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse being eulogized in Maharashtra. The MPs staged protest after BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj praised Godse and called him a patriot and a nationalist. However, Maharaj retracted after uproar sparked off over his comment. Dec 12, 2014
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UP governor's 'Ram Mandir' remark sparks controversy

New Delhi/ Faizabad/ Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik sparked a controversy when he said that Ram temple should be built in Ayodhya soon as "it is the wish of Indian citizens." His comments come at a time when outrage is still prevailing over the issue of religious conversions. While the BJP and Shiv Sena defended Naik, other parties slammed the governor and demanded his resignation. Dec 12, 2014
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UN declares June 21 as 'International Yoga Day', BJP says big achievement for India

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Yoga Day'. This comes less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea. This is also for the first time that such an initiative has been proposed and implemented by any country in the UN body in less than 90 days. Reacting on the same, BJP President Amit Shah congratulated the UN and Modi for the same and said that it is a big achievement for India. He said that this initiative will take the ancient Indian science to new heights. The UNGA resolution said a goal of the Yoga Day is the "wider dissemination of information about the benefits of practising yoga would be beneficial for the health of the world population." Dec 12, 2014
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One police official killed, five injured in attack by juvenile justice home inmates

Meerut, Dec 12 (ANI): One police constable was killed and at least five injured when a group of juvenile justice home inmates attacked them at police station in Meerut. A total of 16 inmates were being brought back to Meerut from Bulandshahr after their appearance at a court. According to a police official, the juveniles attacked them when they were asked to stop passing lewd comments on women at the spot. Dec 12, 2014
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Police detains Chinese national for intruding into Indian territory

Gorakhpur, Dec 12 (ANI): Police detained a Chinese national, who crossed into Indian territory from Nepal, in Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh, said a senior official. Huang Jinjing, who had a 15-day tourist visa for Nepal, intruded into Indian side without any valid document. The police have registered a case against him. India, Nepal has a long porous border and it easy for anybody to sneak into each other region. Dec 12, 2014
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