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Politicians urge for anti militancy measures on anniversary of Mumbai attacks

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): As India observes the sixth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, politicians across parties said in unison on Wednesday that cross border militancy must be rebuffed and uprooted. The attacks, which took place in 2008, shook the entire nation. Ten heavily armed gunmen of a Pakistan-based militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba went on a rampage for almost three days in Mumbai in 2008. Nov 26, 2014
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PM Modi meets PM of Bhutan, Bangladesh in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu. Tobgay and Modi held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ongoing SAARC summit. Modi also met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th SAARC summit in Nepal. Hasina earlier, while addressing the summit, drew the attention of leaders to fight against the existing abject poverty, food insecurity and drinking water in the region. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Nepal to attend the 18th SAARC summit which involves 8 South-asian nations. Nov 26, 2014
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Opposition uniting to form 'unstable, corrupt govt' in Jharkhand: Amit Shah part - 2

Simdega, Nov 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition parties in Jharkhand and accused them of forming an unstable and corrupt government in the state. While addressing a rally in Simdega ahead of the second phase of assembly elections he urged the people to vote for the BJP. Shah reminded them that Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the country's Prime Minister. The BJP president also used the occasion to taunt Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter instead of pointing fingers towards the ruling party should reveal as to what the UPA did when it was in power at the Centre for ten years. Thanking the people of Jharkhand for supporting the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections, Shah said that his party will give a stable government to the state. Jharkhand witnessed an impressive 62 percent voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections yesterday. The second phase polling will be held on December 2. Nov 26, 2014
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Opposition uniting to form 'unstable, corrupt govt' in Jharkhand: Amit Shah part - 1

Simdega, Nov 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition parties in Jharkhand and accused them of forming an unstable and corrupt government in the state. While addressing a rally in Simdega ahead of the second phase of assembly elections he urged the people to vote for the BJP. Shah reminded them that Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the country's Prime Minister. The BJP president also used the occasion to taunt Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter instead of pointing fingers towards the ruling party should reveal as to what the UPA did when it was in power at the Centre for ten years. Thanking the people of Jharkhand for supporting the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections, Shah said that his party will give a stable government to the state. Jharkhand witnessed an impressive 62 percent voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections yesterday. The second phase polling will be held on December 2. Nov 26, 2014
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Govt ready for discussion, Opposition determined to create 'drama': Venkaiah Naidu on black money

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Wednesday that the government is ready for debate and discussion in the Parliament on the issue of black money. Naidu said that the opposition parties, especially Congress is determined to create a drama in the Parliament over the black money issue due to which is not in keeping with the democratic behaviour. He also requested Congress party to understand the parliamentary proceedings and cooperate with the government. Nov 26, 2014
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Rajnath Singh addresses rally in Potka district of Jharkhand

Potka, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday addressed a rally in Potka district of Jharkhand. Singh raised the issues of development which the new government has started under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He laid emphasis on bank account holding policy and 'Make in India'policy of PM Modi and said that soon India made products will be recognized globally. He further requested those indulged in violence to quit violent means and join the mainstream. Nov 26, 2014
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No India-Pak talks during SAARC summit, Politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif at the SAARC summit in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, political leaders in India on Wednesday said that talks are possible only when Pakistan leaves the path of terrorism. With India seeks to reinvigorate ties with the SAARC nation, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday put all speculation to rest of a possible India-Pakistan bilateral meeting at the SAARC summit in Kathmandu by confirming that no formal talks between the two nations will be held. Nov 26, 2014
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Will build diplomatic pressure on Pak to hand over 26/11 accused to India: Rajnath Singh

Jamshedpur, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the terrorist attack which took place in Mumbai on 26/11 was a disastrous incident. He said that the attack was clearly a Pak operated one and the previous government had asked Pakistan government to act on a tip off and bring to justice its culprits. Singh also said that Indian government will build a diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to handover the accused of the attack to India. Nov 26, 2014
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Traders from Afghanistan and Nepal exhibit their products at IITF 2014

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): A large number of traders from Afghanistan and Nepal have displayed their products at the ongoing 34th India International Trade Fair - 2014. Visitors are flocking to the Afghanistan pavilion to get the best quality dry fruits and carpets. Exhibitors from neighbouring Nepal also displayed their products, especially the pashmina shawls. The chairperson of the India Trade and Promotion Organisation, Rita Menon, thinks this year's IITF would be a good experience for SAARC countries, especially Afghanistan and Nepal. This year, over 6,500 companies and 25 foreign countries are taking part in the IITF 2014. The trade fair will conclude on November 27, 2014. Nov 26, 2014
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Pakistan committed to dispute-free Asia, says Sharif at SAARC summit in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday stated that Pakistan is committed to dispute-free Asia, while addressing the SAARC Summit. The SAARC summit started on Wednesday bringing together leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Power integration is high on the agenda for the eight countries. In his address at the 18th SAARC Summit, Sharif began his speech by congratulating the Nepali government for its successful summit. Sharif said the gap between the promise of SAARC and its accomplishments need to be built for the greater good of the people. Nov 26, 2014
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