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Mamata Banerjee hopeful of clear majority in upcoming general elections

Malda, Mar 20 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chief, Mamata Banerjee said she is confident of victory without any alliance in the upcoming general elections and added that she is hopeful of clear majority. Taking a dig at former allies, Congress, Communist Party of India CPI (M), and the main opposition BJP, Mamata asserted that these parties have formed a syndicate and her party would fight against them and emerge the third largest in the country after the key players. Mar 20, 2014
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Politicians file their nominations to contest 2014 general elections

Jamui/Nawada/Bhubaneswar, Mar 20 (ANI): Political leaders filed their nomination papers to contest the upcoming 2014 general elections as the world’s largest democracy goes to polls. Leaders from eastern India including Chirag Paswan, Giriraj Singh and Naveen Patnaik, filed their nomination papers. Mar 20, 2014
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Wanted Maoist leader's wife joins Ama Odisha party

Bhubaneswar, Mar 20 (ANI): Wife of a wanted Maoist leader in Odisha, Subhashree Panda joined a regional political party Ama Odisha Party (AOP) ahead of the general elections. Panda is the wife of a top red rebel Sabyasachi Panda who carries a cash reward announced by the state government. He was expelled from the Communist party of India (Maoist) in 2012 after which he floated is own party, Odisha Maoists Party to carry out the agenda. Mar 20, 2014
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Rahul Gandhi promises to push much touted women reservation bill

Manipur, Mar 20 (ANI): Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi called for women empowerment and promised to push through the much touted women reservation bill in the parliament. Rahul also pressed for improving the connectivity in Manipur with other parts of the country. Mar 20, 2014
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Former hardcore Maoist in Jharkhand reforms to lead an honest life

Lohardaga, Mar 20 (ANI): A hardcore Maoist in Jharkhand disillusioned by his wayward life, returned from prison a reformed and honest man, and took up farming to support his family. Kuldip Singh, one of the founding members of a Maoist group, worked to expand the illegitimate activities by teaching and manipulating men, women and children of the nearby districts. Mar 20, 2014
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Russia's intervention in Crimea part of wider strategy: NATO

The head of NATO said Wednesday the alliance is worried Russia might extend its intervention beyond Crimea into eastern Ukraine and that the crisis reflects a wider "strategy" by Moscow to exert control in the region. Duration: 01:26 Mar 20, 2014
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Russia's expulsion from G8 must be discussed: Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that G7 nations meeting next week must discuss the permanent expulsion of Russia from the wider G8 if it takes further action to destabilise Ukraine. Duration: 00:37 Mar 20, 2014
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Zuma must repay 'unlawful, excessive' home renovations

South Africa's public ombudsman says some of the $23 million taxpayer-funded refurbishments at President Jacob Zuma's luxurious residence were unlawful and orders him to repay part of the cost. Duration: 01:00 Mar 20, 2014
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