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Clash between two Maoist factions claims one life in Jharkhand

Latehar, Aug 17 (ANI): One person was killed as members of two Maoists factions exchanged fire for over three hours in Churiyan village of Jharkhand. As the clash continued till the wee hours on Saturday, panic-stricken villagers locked themselves up in their homes until the fight stopped. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Roshan Gudia, said investigation in the case has begun and they have already identified the two groups. Meanwhile, the villagers denounced the district administration for not ensuring required security to them. Aug 17, 2014
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Police bust mini gun factory in Maoist hotbed of Jharkhand

Khunti, Aug 17 (ANI): Police busted a mini gun factory in forest area of Maoist hotbed in Khunti district of Jharkhand. Acting on a tip off, the police raided the hideout in which huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered. Aug 17, 2014
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Floods in Assam disrupt boat service, wildlife intimidated

Nagaon, Aug 17 (ANI): Incessant rains have worsened the flood situation in Assam as the flood water has submerged around 50 percent of lower areas of the Kaziranga National Park in Nagaon district of the state. Fearing danger for the forest animals that they might get onto the National Highway (NH) if water level rises in the greens, Assam Environment and Forest Minister Rakibul Hussain launched 'Time Card' for vehicles plying from one end to the other of the park on NH 37. The speed of vehicles moving on this highway has also been restricted to 40 km per hour. Aug 17, 2014
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Fresh landslides in Uttarakhand trigger havoc, snap connectivity

Uttarkashi, Aug 17 (ANI): Fresh landslides, triggered by heavy rains, blocked connecting roads in Uttarkashi city of Uttarakhand on Sunday. Several villages have been cut-off and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel have been sent to the area for rescue and relief operations. Army personnel HK Singh said they were unable to receive groceries due to lack of connectivity. The roads have been washed away and reportedly 82 roads in Uttarakhand are blocked. Aug 17, 2014
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Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Janmashtami in Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 17 (ANI): Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley are celebrating the festival of Janamashtami, which is the birthday of Lord Krishna, like the rest of the country. Chanting hymns and waving red saffron flags, Kashmiri Pandits marched through Srinagar to celebrate Janmashtami. Aug 17, 2014
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Ram Gopal Yadav rules out chances of Amar Singh's return to SP, says party ready for polls

Mainpuri, Aug 17 (ANI): Samajwadi Party General Secretary Ramgopal Yadav on Sunday ruled out any possibility of taking former party leader Amar Singh back in the party. He further said that the SP is ready for the upcoming state assembly polls and that this time unlike, the Lok Sabha polls, Modi factor won't work. He said that the BJP was using the Modi factor which has vanished in due course of time. Aug 17, 2014
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Mayawati accuses SP and BJP for communal clashes in UP

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): After a 5-member committee report suggested that Saharanpur communal violence was the result of failure by local administration, BSP Chief Mayawati alleged that SP and BJP together are responsible for communal clashes in the state. The BSP Supremo also alleged that the communal clashes in rest of the country are because of the BJP. Further, Mayawati also said that the party will contest all state assembly polls alone and will not have alliance with any other party. Aug 17, 2014
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Arvind Sharma quits Congress to join BSP, Mayawati declares him Haryana CM Candidate

New Delhi, Aug 17 (ANI): Arvind Sharma on Sunday quit Congress to join BSP alleging that the Congress party in Haryana play politics of caste and turn a blind eye to the cause of the downtrodden. Meanwhile, BSP Chief Mayawati welcomed Sharma to the party and said that if the party gets a chance to form government in the state, Shama would be the chief minister candidate. Mayawati also alleged that there is dynasty politics in Haryana. Aug 17, 2014
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Uttarakhand CM says situation under control as rain wreak havoc in state

Dehradun, Aug 17 (ANI): Talking about the ongoing havoc created by incessant rain in Uttarakhand, state Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the situation is under control and the government is doing all to provide possible help. Rawat said that people are coming for help in housing, water and education. He also confirmed that 22 lives are lost in the rain and expressed grief over the same. The state chief minister also said that they are providing training to the volunteers to face the disaster so that they can help the people in time of trouble. Aug 17, 2014
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200 defy Ferguson curfew order

A crowd of some 200 demonstrators defy a curfew that came into effect in Ferguson, Missouri, days after police shot dead an unarmed black teen, triggering a wave of rioting. Duration: 00:40 Aug 17, 2014
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Is Jennifer Lawrence dating Chris Martin?

New Delhi, August 17 (ANI): Coldplay singer Chris Martin is reportedly dating Jennifer Lawrence. According to E! Online, several sources have revealed that the 'Hunger Games' actress has been seeing the former husband of Gwyneth Paltrow since late June after she split from her on-off boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. Martin has been linked with numerous celebrities including Rihanna after he "consciously uncoupled" from the 'Iron Man' star, whoever the news hasn't been confirmed by the stars as yet. Aug 17, 2014
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