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Congress slams Narendra Modi as Lok Sabha polls draw near

Ahemdabad /New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 23 (ANI): The ruling Congress increased its verbal attacks on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, as the general elections draw near.The verbal spat between the leaders of opposition and the ruling Congress has gained momentum with the general election due in May, which will decide the country's future prime minister. Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia, said that eminent leaders of the BJP have earlier spoken against Modi, so it makes no difference if the other political party members also do the same. Congress leader and Union trade and commerce minister, Anand Sharma, said that Modi is incapable of understanding India’s diverse culture and religion. Feb 23, 2014
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Families of Maoist victims in Jharkhand bemoan governments inertia, demand compensation

Galudih, Feb 23 (ANI): Families of the victims who were killed by Maoists in Jharkhand lamented over government’s apathy towards their concerns, as it has failed to provide them compensation and take action against the rebels. The Maoists killed two members of anti-Maoist party group called NASUS (Nagrik Suraksha Samiti), Santosh Mahto and Krishna Chandra Mahto in Keshpur area of Galudih district between 2006 and 2008. Feb 23, 2014
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US Olympic committee reflect on Sochi games

The head of the US Olympic committee praised organisers for a 'phenomenal' games on Saturday. Larry Probst also hailed the close involvement of President Vladimir Putin in Sochi 2014. Duration: 01:34 Feb 22, 2014
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Russia deputy PM hails Sochi security arrangement

The high profile members of punk group Pussy Riot came to Olympics host Sochi this week looking for trouble, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said Saturday after the women were filmed being beaten with a horsewhip. Duration: 01:06 Feb 22, 2014
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Chinese still in winter sports 'second tier'

Chinese Olympic chiefs said Saturday they are satisfied with their team's haul of medals at the Sochi Games but admitted China still lags behind the top nations in winter sports. Duration: 01:22 Feb 22, 2014
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Hindu conversions should be stopped with Modis help: Ashok Singhal

Bhopal, Feb 22 (ANI): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal on Saturday said that of late a major concern that has come up in front of them is the decreasing number of Hindus and that unless conversions were stopped immediately, the day would not be far off when Hindus would be reduced to a minority in this country. Addressing a press conference, Singhal said it has become "imperative" for each Hindu couple to have five children. Feb 22, 2014
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War of words between BJP & Congress over LS, Congress says no one day without disruption

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): As 15th session of Lok Sabha ended with many pending bills to be passed and government deciding to pass the anti-graft bill through ordinance, the opposition started on war of words over the issue blaming each other for Parliament disruptions. MoS for parliamentary affairs, Rajeev Shukla said that not one day went by when the opposition had not caused disruption at the lower house. Commenting on BJP leader Sushma Swaraj’s allegation that it was Congress leaders who created chaos, Shukla said that they were few Seemandhra MPs who had regional sentiments attached to the issue. Feb 22, 2014
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Disruptions created by Congress MPs in last session of Parliament disappointing: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said that the most disappointing aspect of the UPA-2 regime (2009-14) were the repeated disruptions created by Congress Members of Parliament, and added that she came away from the final session of the 15th Lok Sabha with a feeling that institutions have been eroded with time. Feb 22, 2014
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Ukraine opposition seeks to oust president

Images of morning routine at the Maidan Square protest camp, on the day militant anti-government activists threaten to storm the president’s palace. Duration: 00:39 Feb 22, 2014
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Guinea pig meat sees gastronomic boom in Peru

The 'cuy', or guinea pig, is a traditional food of the Peruvian Andes. The meat of the little animal has seen a gastronomic boom in recent years, not only in Peru but also in the United States. Duration: 01:13 Feb 22, 2014
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I see UPA-II rule as a 'lost opportunity': Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on Saturday addressed a press conference in Delhi. Speaking at the conference, Jaitley said that UPA suffers from policy paralysis and lack of leadership. He further said that he sees UPA-II as a 'lost opportunity' and added that they had a great chance but they threw it away, Feb 22, 2014
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Congress wants to become hero by passing anti-graft bill through ordinance: BJP

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Reacting on government's decision to pass the anti-graft bill through ordinance, BJP Spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that Congress wants to become heroes in the eyes of people by passing the bill when they failed to do anything else in their 10-year rule. Lekhi said that the opposition sat till 6:00 pm on Friday to pass the prioritized bills but Congress itself never mentioned the aforesaid bill during that time. She said that if the anti-graft bill is not in the priority list of Congress, then nothing can be done about it. Feb 22, 2014
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