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Supporters mark Aafia Siddiquis birthday in Pakistan

Karachi, March 03 (ANI): About two dozen supporters of a Pakistani neuroscientist, Aafia Siddiqui, currently in US prison after being convicted of shooting at FBI agents and soldiers, gathered to mark her birthday in Karachi city of Pakistan. Carrying flowers and placards, supporters of Siddiqui stood behind bars representing a prison during the celebration to mark Siddiqui's 41st birthday. Aafia Siddiqui, whose conviction was widely criticised in Pakistan, was sentenced by a US judge in September 2010 to 86 years in prison after she was convicted of shooting at FBI agents and soldiers following her arrest in Afghanistan. Mar 3, 2014
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Politicians welcome cabinets decision to grant reservation for Jat community

New Delhi, March 03 (ANI): Politicians welcomed cabinet’s decision to grant reservation to Jat community, which had been a longstanding demand of the farming community. The cabinet ministers approved reservation of seats for the Jat community, providing them an opportunity to get reserved seats in educational institutions and government job openings. Politicos struggling for the reservation for the Jat community welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude. Meanwhile, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, announced three major decisions about the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the most important being the granting of special status to the successor state, Seemandhra. Mar 3, 2014
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AP Governor ESL Narasimhan to hold charge during Presidents rule in state

Hyderabad, March 03 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan said that the state which has now come under the President’s rule may be supervised by him as per the direction of President Pranab Mukherjee. He said the President has taken charge of the state with the intention of creating a congenial and conducive atmosphere for stable administration. The central government had recommended the imposition of President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. On Saturday, Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2014 and also approved cabinet’s recommendation. Andhra Pradesh came under the control of President following the resignation of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy earlier in February, protesting the bifurcation of the state. Mar 3, 2014
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Lalu Prasad Yadav vows to stop communal forces from coming to power

Patna, March 03 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav exhorted secular parties to fight in solidarity against communal forces coming to power taking a dig at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. RJD chief pointed out that if secular forces come to power, following the upcoming general elections, there would not be any peace in the country. He also accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, for bringing communal political parties back to the state. Mar 3, 2014
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Narendra Modi will sure be next Prime Minister: Nitin Gadkari

Pune, March 03 (ANI): BJP leader Nitin Gadkari expressed confidence on winning the upcoming parliamentary elections that are due by May this year. Gadkari, who was speaking at a news conference in Pune, said Narendra Modi will definitely be the next Prime Minister of India. Gadkari also said that there is no question of them forming an alliance with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Mar 3, 2014
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Bangladesh mulling to bring Pak war criminals under trial: Prosecutor

Dhaka, March 03 (ANI): A top prosecutor of Bangladesh, Syed HAider Ali, on Sunday said he was examining papers and documents to bring Pakistani soldiers, accused of committing genocide during the 1971 liberation war who were released under 1972 Shimla Agreement, under trial in the country. Bangladesh law minister Shafique Ahmed hinted that 195 war criminals, who were handed over to Pakistan under Shimla Agreement be brought to justice. Ali said that the government would approach the foreign countries and investigating agencies. He also admitted that war criminals trial had slowed down due to some technical hitch. Mar 3, 2014
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Twin blasts kill at least 35 in Nigeria

At least 35 people were killed following two explosions in a crowded neighbourhood of Nigeria's restless northeastern city of Maiduguri, a stronghold of Boko Haram Islamists, police said Sunday. Duration: 00:39 Mar 3, 2014
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Putin prepares to send more troops into Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the green light from parliament to send troops into Ukraine after a bloody three-month uprising swept new pro-EU leaders to power while also sparking unrest in the pro-Kremlin Crimean peninsula. Duration: 01:20 Mar 2, 2014
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Modi takes on UP govt, says BJP tsunami will uproot SP, BSP & Congress

Lucknow, March 02 (ANI): Taking jibe at the Samajwadi party government in UP, Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Lucknow, said that ‘BJP tsunami’ will uproot SP, BSP & Congress with elections approaching. Modi also lashed out at Akhilesh Yadav over the number of riots that took place in the state under his governance. Modi said that Samajwadi party is divided into two parts, that is, Samajvirodhi Party and Sukhwadi Party. He said that UP makes news of lost buffaloes but pays no attention when somebody’s son is lost. Mar 2, 2014
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