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All are invited to swearing-in ceremony: Arvind Kejriwal

Kaushambi, Dec 26 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal requested all Delhi-ites to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday at the Ramlila Maidan from where he, along with one-time mentor Anna Hazare, had launched a massive campaign in 2011 to demand the Jan Lokpal Bill. The Aam Aadmi Party chief also said that his government will be "searching for honest people." Dec 26, 2013
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Will charge money if usage of water exceeds 700 litres: AAP

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Speaking on providing 700 litres of free water to the people of Delhi, AAP Leader, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that 700 litre free water would be given to every household but if someone uses even one litre more, then they will have to pay for the whole. He added that they are doing it to curb wastage of water. Dec 26, 2013
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AK Walia on Congress support to AAP

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Congress leader AK Walia on Thursday said that the alleged differences within the Aam Aadmi Party over cabinet berths should be sorted out without prolonging it further. Walia also said that even if a section of Congress leaders are against backing the Arvind Kejriwal government, the High Command's decision would be the final. Dec 26, 2013
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Maoists blow up government building using powerful explosives in Odisha

Malkangiri, Dec 24 (ANI): Maoists blew up a government block office building at Padia area of Malkangiri district in Odisha. The red rebels set the building on fire before triggering a powerful blast, causing extensive damage to the structure, there have been no reports of any injuries till now. Police said a combat operation is underway. In the meanwhile, local residents said at first they mistook the attack as Christmas celebrations but soon realized that the building was on fire. Maoists had blown up the new building of Padia block office in September, 2010, following which business was carried out from the old building that is now destroyed, said Police. Dec 26, 2013
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Riot-hit victims in Muzaffarnagar refuse to trust UP government

Muzaffarnagar, Dec 26 (ANI): Victims of the Muzaffarnagar riots lamented over the lack of basic amenities and criticized the state government for negligence as they languish in relief camps. Days after Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, visited the riot-hit district of Muzaffarnagar, the dwellers at the relief camps presented a picture contrary to what political leaders had said. Languishing in makeshift tents without proper facilities, the people are a dejected lot. A camp dweller, Rahim Ahmed said they have been living in deplorable conditions and now do not even trust the authorities as they have not been able to induce any hope of normalcy. Dec 26, 2013
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2013, the year of the 'selfie'

From presidents to royals to the average Joe - everyone, it seems, snapped a selfie in 2013. Memorable ones include politicians taking photos of themselves at Nelson Mandela's memorial, and an astronaut's self-portrait in space. Duration 02:15 Dec 26, 2013
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Thousands of people flock to Bethlehem for Christmas

Thousands of Christians flocked to the historic site of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem for Christmas. Jerusalem's Latin patriarch Fuad Twal celebrated a midnight mass attended by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. Duration: 01:31 Dec 25, 2013
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Pope prays for South Sudan, Syria on first Christmas

Pope Francis on Wednesday called for humanitarian aid access in Syria and "social harmony" in South Sudan on his first Christmas in the Vatican after months of shaking up the papacy with his humble style and common touch. Duration: 00:46 Dec 25, 2013
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Christmas in mud as rain pelts Philippine disaster zone

Survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon spend a gloomy Christmas Day surrounded by mud as heavy rain drives many inside their flimsy shelters, dampening efforts at holiday cheer in the deeply devout nation. Duration: 01:00 Dec 25, 2013
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