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Manmohan Singh hopeful to pass pending bills in last LS session

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Talking on the last session of the 15th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the government is hopeful that the pending bills like women legislation, communal violence bill, etc be passed in the session. Singh also said that Telangana is a vital bill and the government will try to proceed with the same too. Feb 4, 2014
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Gujarat minister blames Bihar, Odisha, UP immigrants for poverty in the state, politicos slam

Lucknow, Feb 4 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday slammed Gujarat government over a comment by the state Finance Minister Nitin Patel that that poverty figures in Gujarat has gone up because of the influx of immigrant labourers from Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. Slamming the same SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that if Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi thinks people from UP and Bihar are responsible for poverty in Gujarat then why is he asking for votes from them. Meanwhile, Congress leader Shobha Oza said that instead of apologizing for the poverty figures, Gujarat Government goes one step ahead and blames migrants for poverty. Feb 4, 2014
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Bangladeshi filmmakers showcase different genres at 14th International film festival

Siliguri, Feb 4 (ANI): Bangladeshi filmmakers filled Indian Celluloid with multiple shades of genres at the 14th International film festival in West Bengal, promoting cultural exchange and bolstering bilateral relations between New Delhi and Dhaka. The film festival took place in Siliguri town of Darjeeling district, featuring films and documentaries of filmmakers across the globe aiming to treat the audience with all the shades of rainbow on the canvas. Feb 4, 2014
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Maoists set ablaze vehicles in Jharkhand

Ramgarh, Feb 04 (ANI): Maoists set ablaze vehicles in Jharkhand instilling fear among the villagers, while the driver of the burnt trucks claimed that rebels were armed. Around 15 to 20 armed rebels attacked the drivers and set their vehicles on fire in Ramgarh district. A driver, Mahesh Bediya said that the incident took place at 3.00 AM. Maoists say they are fighting for the rights of poor farmers and landless labourers. Thousands have been killed in the insurgency since the late 1960s. Feb 4, 2014
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Possibility of Third Front depends on LS results: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 4 (ANI): Speaking over the possibility of a Third Front against the UPA and NDA, National Conference leader and New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that Third Front formation depends upon the results of the Lok Sabha polls when it would be known which party gets how many seats. Further speaking on him meeting DMK leader M Karunanidhi he said that he met Karunanidhi because of the friendship they share and no political discussion took place. He also added that as far as National Conference is concerned, they are not going to join NDA and J& K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has already made it clear. He also said that people of India will have to decide if they want a secular or communal Government. Feb 4, 2014
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Will try my best to give people of India a reason to smile: Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, was conferred with the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function held at the `Durbar Hall` of Rashtrapati Bahavan on Tuesday. A visibly delighted, Tendulakar dedicated this award to his mother and to all the mothers of India. He added that he would continue to bat for India, even though he has retired and will try his best to give the people of India a reason to smile. He also congratulated Prof CNR Rao for being awarded the Bharat Ratna. Feb 4, 2014
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Sachin Tendulkar, Prof CNR Rao awarded with Bharat Ratna

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist CNR Rao at a function held at the `Durbar Hall` of Rashtrapati Bahavan on Tuesday. Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket on November 16 last year, is the first sportsman to be bestowed with the honour by the President. In a fitting finale to a record-breaking career spanning 24 years, Tendulkar, was chosen for the prestigious award, after his farewell 200th Test against the West Indies in Mumbai on November 16, 2013. Feb 4, 2014
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Final decision will be of panel: Congress on differences in Lokpal selection

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): After BJP and Congress locked horns over the jurist's appointment in Lokpal selection panel, Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that if Sushna Swaraj has a name to propose, she is welcome but the final decision will be of the panel of all 4 people. Further, Chaturvedi said that BJP has always created controversy to hinder a smooth process. Feb 4, 2014
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Nido Tania case: Home ministry taken issue seriously, enquiry ordered, says Ninong Ering

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): After Arunachal Pradesh student delegation along with MoS for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering met Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde over Nido Tania case, Ering said that the ministry is taking the issue very seriously and an enquiry has been ordered into the case. He said that a CBI enquiry is also requested. Further, Ering also criticized Delhi Police of passing the buck and not registering the case immediately. Feb 4, 2014
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BJP criticizes AAPs protest against Arun Jaitley, calls it gimmick

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Reacting on an ongoing protest by AAP and a counter BJP protest in front of Arun Jaitley’s residence, BJP called it a ‘political gimmick’ and criticized the same. Party Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that AAP is trying to save itself by doing such things and if there is any truth in it, why didn’t the AAP leader recorded Jaitley’s voice and caught him red-handed. Meanwhile, BJP leader Smriti Irani called it a ‘gimmick’ by AAP and said that it’s extremely disgraceful. Irani also questioned Arvind Kejriwal in his inaction against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Sheila Dikshit. Feb 4, 2014
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Its politics of falsehood & fraud: Jaitley on AAPs protest

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Reacting over the protest by the Aam Aadmi Party supporters at his residence in New Delhi, BJP leader Arun Jaitley slammed the AAP and said that those who can't govern, they use such gimmicks like demonstrations and protests. He also added that it is politics of falsehood and fraud. Feb 4, 2014

Regional parties, not just AAP a challenge: Janardan Dwivedi

New Delhi, Feb 04 (ANI): Elaborating his statement wherein AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi termed AAP as a ‘warning and a challenge’, he said that the question was on regional parties and all regional parties and not just AAP is a challenge. Dwivedi said that this is nothing but a positive attitude. Feb 4, 2014