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Elephants in Chad outfitted with GPS collars

In an attempt to thwart poaching, elephants in Chad's Zakouma National Park are outfitted with collars that will transmit their location at all times. Duration: 00:42 Feb 24, 2014
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Split in Lalu Prasad's RJD, 13 MLAs likely to join JD (U)

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): In a major blow to Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD just before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, thirteen MLAs have left the party and may join the JD (U). Reacting over the split, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that looking at Bihar’s political scenario people have realized that going with the Congress & RJD will be wrong and only JD (U) is the alternative. Feb 24, 2014
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No death penalty for Italian marines, Centre drops anti-piracy charges

New Delhi/ Kochi, Feb 24 (ANI):The Centre withdrew anti-piracy charges in the Supreme Court against the two Italian marines, charged with the killing of fishermen on Monday, an incident that soured diplomatic relations between both the countries. This will rule out the chances of death penalty for the two marines who are facing trial for allegedly killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in February 2012. Meanwhile, President of Kerala Traditional Fishermen Workers Union Charles George slammed the centre’s move and said that it is a shame to the nation Feb 24, 2014
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TRS Chief meets Rahul Gandhi, fuels speculation about possible alliance

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, who spearheaded the Telangana movement, met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday amidst speculations of a merger or alliance between the TRS and Congress ahead of general elections. Meanwhile, Congress leaders from the region also met Sonia Gandhi at her residence putting forth their demands. Congress leader Ganga Bhavani said she was satisfied with the meeting as the Congress chief gave a patient hearing to all her problems and promised concrete action. Another Congress leader MA Khan, who accompanied Bhavani, said the Congress assures all possible help to the people in his region. Feb 24, 2014
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Omars remark on AFSPA sparks debate among politicos

Srinagar, Jammu, Feb 24 (ANI): J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement that he would work for the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives security forces sweeping powers to search arrest or shoot people became a point of debate and garnered criticism among political leaders. Commenting on the same, Awami Ittihaad Party President Engineer Rashid, on Monday said that the chief is trying to fool people with these false statements. BJP leader, Jugal Kishore Sharma, said the statement is political in nature as the state is still one of the militarized zones of the country. Meanwhile, National Panthers Party leader, Harsh Dev Singh, said that they have always been making the same statement since many years and it is not something new what Abdullah has announced. Furthermore, People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief, Mehbooba Mufti said this statement is made keeping in mind the upcoming elections and political gains by the leader. Feb 24, 2014

BJP lashes on Kejriwal, questions over foreign funding to AAP

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Lashing out at AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, BJP Spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that Kejriwal has lost all credibility and the language he used in Rohtak rally is used by people against him. Lekhi further questioned over AAP's foreign funding and said that why only his party getting those funds and not other parties. The BJP spokesperson also asked Kejriwal to answer the people of Delhi and the nation whom he betrayed and resigned as the national capital's chief minister. Feb 24, 2014
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Udit Raj formally joins BJP in presence of Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Senior Dalit Leader Udit Raj joined BJP on Monday in the presence of party's Chief Rajnath Singh. Singh welcomed Raj terming his arrival as a sign of change that is to come for the welfare of the country. He along with other party members took it as a good signal for the party in the upcoming general elections. Feb 24, 2014
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AAP getting sympathy over Annas cap: VK Singh

Bhopal, Feb 24 (ANI): Former Army Chief VK Singh on Monday said that AAP is getting sympathy because they are using Anna Hazare’s cap and people are relating the party with the national protest called by the anti-graft crusader. He said that people are not seeing what actually is AAP and are building their trust based on that resemblance. Further, he hinted an inclination towards Narendra Modi and said that he may improve the national security policies Feb 24, 2014
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Canadian Governor General seeks to bolster business, academic ties with India

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Canadian Governor General, David Johnston said on Monday that he sought to provide greater impetus to bilateral ties with India including fresh initiatives in business, entrepreneurship and education. Johnston, who is on a week-long visit to India from February 22 to March 2, is accompanied by Canadian lawmakers and delegates aiming to enhance business, academic, cultural and people-to-people ties with their Indian counterparts. Hailing strong relations between India and Canada, Johnston said that the theme of his visit was education, innovation, entrepreneurship. Feb 24, 2014
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Aligning with Congress means political suicide: BJP on TRS- Congress alliance

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Commenting on speculations over Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader K Chandrashekar Rao aligning with the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that in a democratic country if someone wanted to commit political suicide, then no one could help them. KCR met Congress President Sonia Gandhi yesterday to express his gratitude for passing the Telangana Bill. Feb 24, 2014
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