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Security preparations underway for Amarnath Yatra

Jammu/Srinagar, June 21 (ANI): Security has been stepped up for safety of devotees who will take the annual Amarnath Yatra commencing from June 28 in Jammu and Kashmir, said police officials on Saturday. Director General of Police, K Rajendra Kumar said that security forces were prepared to face any challenge. Jun 21, 2014
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DERC hints at revision of power tariff, congress reacts

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has hinted that it will revise electricity tariff in the city, which is still grappling with unprecedented power outages. DERC said that the electricity tariff could be increased in the city due to increase in the coal prices, which in turn had increased the cost of electricity production. Due to persistent pressure by the power distribution companies on the power regulator to increase the tariff, the hike could affect people across all the slabs. Jun 21, 2014
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Harshvardhan visits AIIMS Patna

Patna, June 21 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Patna on Saturday. Talking to mediapersons, he said that it was former former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dream to establish six AIIMs in the country, out of which Patna was one of them. Jun 21, 2014
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Congress protests over railway fare hike against NDA govt

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Congress workers in Delhi staged protest on Saturday under DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely over the hike in railway fare by 14.2 per cent and the subsequent hikes in other articles as a result of the same. The protesters shouted anti-BJP slogans and carried placards demanding to take back the hike. Lovely termed the fare hike the biggest in history and also mocked BJP’s 'good days are to come' slogan. Police also used water cannons to control the crowd. Meanwhile, CPI (M) workers also staged a protest against the hike in railway passenger and freight fare in the national capital. Jun 21, 2014
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Campa Cola Society's residents refuse to budge, to continue silent protest against eviction

Mumbai, June 21 (ANI): Residents of unauthorised Campa Cola Housing Society in Mumbai refused to budge on Saturday saying they would continue their silent protest against demolition drive. Residents protested against Mumbai's civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), who had arrived at gates of the society for eviction. Distraught residents refused to vacate their homes and were willing to go to jail to prevent the BMC from razing down their houses. Seven high-rises were constructed at the Campa Cola Compound between 1981 and 1989. The builders had permission for only six floors, but constructed several more. Jun 21, 2014
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BMC reach Campa Cola Compound, residents fight eviction

Mumbai, June 21 (ANI): The officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have reached the Campa Cola society to try and enter the premises of the compound and evict the residents of illegal flats in the society. But like yesterday, residents, led by women, have barricaded themselves in to stop civic teams that have arrived with cops to prepare grounds for their eviction in keeping with a Supreme Court order. Jun 21, 2014
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Congress retorts as BJP says rail fare hike was Congress' decision

New Delhi/ Mumbai, June 21 (ANI): BJP leader, Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that the decision for the rail fare hike was taken by previous Congress government. Reacting over the same, Congress leader, Manish Tewari said that if BJP takes a decision then it must take responsibility for it and it is wrong to blame UPA for everything. The government has increased rail passenger fares by 14.2 percent and freight rates by 6.5 percent, which has led to an outcry by the opposition parties. Jun 21, 2014
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Congress worker's house attacked by unidentified gunmen in JandK

Sopore, June 21 (ANI): Unidentified gunmen barged inside the house of Congress party activist Khazir Mohammad Naikoo in Baramulla district of Kashmir and opened heavy fire upon their family members. In the firing that started around 9:05 pm Friday night, two persons identified as Nazir Ahmad Naikoo, son of Khazir Mohammad and his cousin Shabir Ahmad, suffered critical injuries, and the duo were immediately shifted to Sub-district hospital, where Nazir succumbed to injuries. The joint team of these two forces cordoned off the whole area and launched a search to nab the assailants. Jun 21, 2014
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Indian worker returns safely from Iraq

Navsari, June 21(ANI): An Indian labourer who was working in Iraq safely returned to his home town Navsari in Gujarat. Patel said he was unable to contact his stranded friends in Iraq due to no connectivity. Militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), along with other Sunni rebels, are reported to have abducted dozens of foreigners including Indian nationals as they swept through towns in the Tigris valley north of Baghdad in recent days. Jun 21, 2014
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Politicos react on reports of Prithviraj Chavan being replaced by NCPs Shinde as CM

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted on reports of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan being replaced by NCP leader Sushil Kumar Shinde. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the final decision will be taken by Congress party. CPI's Atul Anjan also stated that the Congress and NCP leaders should focus on changing ideals not people. JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav said that if Congress wants it can replace Chavan with Shinde. BJP leader MJ Akbar said that the anger of Maharashtra's people will reflect in the Assembly results. Jun 21, 2014
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People criticise hike in rail fares ahead of new budget.

Mumbai /New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Commuters, on Saturday , criticised new government after it pushed through a steep hike in rail passenger and freight fares, the first dose of the "bitter medicine" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned, is needed to revive the economy. From June 25, rail passenger fares will increase by 14.2 percent and freight rates by 6.5 percent. Daily passengers said this will burn a hole in pockets of people belonging to middle and lower classes. People said they had high hopes from Modi as he had promised to contain inflation. However, after fare hike, they say common man has been ignored. Jun 21, 2014
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2014 FIFA World Cup: France fans elated by their 5-2 win over Switzerland

Rio De Janeiro, June 21 (ANI): Soccer fans on Copacabana beach were treated to a festival of goals as the France vs Switzerland game generated a stunning seven goals altogether. Rampant France sparkled in a 5-2 mauling of neighbours Switzerland in World Cup Group E clash to move closer to knockout phase four years after one of their darkest days. France, who beat Honduras 3-0 in their opening game, top the standings with six points. French fans watching the game were jubilant as their team demolished the opposition. Meanwhile, Swiss fan Yann Bohann took the pounding stoically, saying the team had showed spirit by fighting back at the end. Jun 21, 2014
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Ecuador won 2014 FIFA World Cup clash against Honduras by 2-1

Brazil, June 21 (ANI): Jubilant Ecuador fans celebrated as their team kept their World Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Honduras in Curitiba. Two goals from Enner Valencia helped the South Americans to victory after Carlo Costly had given Honduras the lead - and scored their first-ever goal at the World Cup. But it was Ecuador who had more to celebrate as they picked up their first points of Brazil 2014. Some of their fans were so boosted by the victory over Honduras they fancied going all the way to the final in Rio de Janeiro next month. And another supporter, Kevin Alarcon, said he was sure the team would upset the odds against Les Bleus. Jun 21, 2014
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BJP says rail fare hike demand of hour, political leaders condemn

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over a 14.2 per cent of hike in rail fare which includes both hike in passenger fare and freight fare. Though, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that this was the need of the hour to repair what was dismantled and disturbed by the Congress. Meanwhile, CPI leaders D Raja and Atul Anjan said that the hike is unfavorable to people and against them. CPI (M) leader Nilotpal Basu said that this is condemnable and that party will hit the streets against the same. Jun 21, 2014
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