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Student outfits in Assam protest PM Modi_s decision to swap territory with Bangladesh

Guwahati, Dec 05 (ANI): Two organisations in Assam- Assam Yuva Parishad (Assam Youth Association) and All Assam Students Union (AASU) - protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi_s decision on India-Bangladesh land deal issue. Modi, during his recent visit to Assam, had indicated the India-Bangladesh land deal signed by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be moved forward, which means Assam will lose a big chunk of land which is facing stiff opposition by many political parties including regional Assam Gana Parishad (AGP). General Secretary of Assam Yuva Parishad, Mon Kashyap threatened of mass revolution if Modi_s government went ahead with the plan. All Assam Students Union (AASU) also took out a torch rally, demanding the ruling BJP government to step back in the land deal issue. Dec 5, 2014
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National Conference is only force that can stop BJP_s divisive agenda: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Dec 05 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that only his party could stop the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from coming to power in the state. A recent poll said that BJP would win the most seats in Jammu and Kashmir but would fall short of its goal of 44 in the 87-seat state assembly. Referring to Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti_s statement, Abdullah said the BJP wanted to pursue divisive agenda. The state chief minister said the unprecedented 70 percent voting in the last two phases of elections is due to the BJP fear. Dec 5, 2014
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South Asia Newsline - Dec 04, 2014

India condemns Pakistan_s support to Hafiz Saeed_s rally. Pakistani singer accused of blasphemous song. India_s regional parties to form united front against ruling BJP. Dec 5, 2014
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Foodies satiate taste buds at fest in Assam

Guwahati, Dec 05 (ANI): Food lovers throng annual Mongolian Food Festival, which is organised during the winters, in northeastern Assam state. Organised on the banks of River Brahmaputra, the 10-day long food fest in Guwahati city saw visitors enjoying varieties of food prepared by different tribes. People savoured dishes specific to Assam. Most of the tribes in Assam are of Mongolian origin. Some also have their origins in the Tibeto-Burman and South-East Asian regions. The organisers believe the traditions, culture and food practices of Mongolian-origin tribes are diminishing and such kinds of events will help people in promoting their food items. The tribal foods of the northeast were not that popular five to ten years ago but nowadays they have become an attraction among people. Apart from various delicacies, local rice beer was also served at most of the stalls, which is a traditional delicacy of the region. The festival, which began on November 30, will conclude on December 10. Dec 5, 2014
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Mugabe warns estranged deputy at key party meeting

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe sought Thursday to shut down a bubbling succession battle at a key party congress, warning that his embattled deputy and onetime heir apparent could face criminal charges. Dec 5, 2014
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Russia is _strategic problem_ for EU: Juncker

Russia is now a _strategic problem_ for the EU amid the crisis in Ukraine but Brussels will work to make Moscow a partner again, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday. Dec 5, 2014
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