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Sri Lanka to release 5 fishermen, wishes for peace

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Prasad Kariyawasam on Sunday, stated that India's PM designate Narendra Modi has set up a good initiative by inviting Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa for his oath ceremony. Kariyawasam said that as a gesture of goodwill, Sri Lanka is releasing 5 Indian fishermen. He added that people of India are happily welcoming Rajapaksa other than a few who are protesting and it is a good start to maintain peace and prosperity between both nations. May 25, 2014
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Police arrest hardcore Maoist in Odisha, seize explosives

Koraput, May 25 (ANI): India's paramilitary, Border Security Force and police in a joint operation arrested a hardcore Maoist, seized explosives from him in the red corridor of Odisha. At the tip of intelligence, combing was launched in Koraput district of Odisha on Sunday to nab the red rebel, Satya Mandingi alias Malla, who was caught in the Narayanpatna area after an exchange of fire. Police said Malla has revealed useful information about few attacks planned by the Maoists. May 25, 2014
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Tiger Shroff meets audience for genuine reactions on 'Heropanti'

Mumbai, May 25 (ANI): Bollywood's new heartthrob Tiger Shroff was spotted interacting with live audience in a theatre of Mumbai to get first hand reactions on his first film 'Heropanti'. Commenting on the positive reaction he has been getting from the industry Tiger said it's tough being a star son but he hopes to live up to it. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwalaand directed by Sabbir Khan, the film is out in theaters near you to watch it. May 25, 2014
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YSR Congress MP SPY Reddy joins TDP

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): In a blow to the YSR Congress, one of its party MPs on Sunday joined the rival TDP, which is set to form the government in Andhra Pradesh. A three-time Nandyal MP, SPY Reddy, who was elected on an YSR Congress ticket, switched over to TDP. He was elected to Lok Sabha in 2009 on a Congress ticket. Reddy's switch-over has come as a surprise as he was part of an MP's delegation of YSR Congress led by party chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy which met Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and BJP President Rajnath Singh. May 25, 2014
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Bhutan PM andBangladesh Speaker arrive in New Delhi for Modi's oath ceremony

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Leaders of SAARC nations started arriving in India's capital New Delhi on Sunday to attend PM designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony to be held on May 26. Speaker of the Bangladesh National Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhary arrived with a delegation to attend the ceremony. Chaudhary was warmly received and welcomed at the airport by Sripriya Ranganathan, Joint Secretary (BM) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Also, Bhutan Prime Minister H.E. Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay arrived in New Delhi to be present at the ceremony. Prime minister designate Narendra Modi in a first of kind has invited all the heads of State from SAARC nations to attend his swearing-in ceremony on May 26. Bangladesh and Bhutan had also been invited to grace the event. May 25, 2014
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Sonia re-elected as chairperson of CPP, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Sonia Gandhi has been re elected as chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) by members of the newly-elected Lok Sabha and their colleagues in the Rajya Sabha. Reacting over this Congress said it is a good decision and Sonia will lead the party forward. May 25, 2014
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Sonia says Congress failed to gauge widespread anger against it, politicos react

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): After facing a crushing defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has admitted that her party failed to gauge the voters' anger against the party which ultimately led to its massive rout. Reacting over this CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjan said that the Congress failed miserably due to its anti people policies and programmes and gave the power to BJP and Narendra Modi in a decorated plate. May 25, 2014
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No infiltration in Kashmir this year: Indian Army

Srinagar, May 25 (ANI): General Officer Commanding in Chief of Indian Army's Northern Command Lieutenant General Sanjiv Chachra said on Sunday that there have been no infiltration attempts by militants from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in India's Kashmir valley so far this year. Chachra concluded his two-day trip to Kashmir on Sunday and visited Chinar Corps War Memorial to pay his tribute to the fallen heroes who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. He was also seen placing a floral wreath at the memorial. Chachra also mentioned that they are ready to take on any challenge from the militants. Chachra then felicitated some Army officers for their services May 25, 2014
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Jairam Ramesh says Congress couldn't match Modi's aggressive campaigning, politicos react

New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday took a potshot at Congress strategist Jairam Ramesh, who has admitted that Narendra Modi's aggressive campaigning delivered a knockout blow to his party. While the Congress leaders backed him saying that the party fought the elections based on principles, politicos from rival parties claimed that no one had stopped the Congress from running similar campaigning. May 25, 2014
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