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BJP calls AAP's reward to power bill defaulters election stunt

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The BJP on Wednesday termed the Delhi government’s move to reward people in Delhi who defaulted on their power bill payment when they had backed the party's call not to pay electricity bills to protest high power tariff as an election stunt. BJP leader Vijender Gupta said that the Delhi government has not reduced the power tariff and this move is to divert the minds of people. Feb 12, 2014
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Priyanka, Ranveer Singh & Arjun Kapoor promote Gunday in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra teamed up with Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor to promote their upcoming much-touted action thriller 'Gunday' in entertainment capital Mumbai. Pee Cee while interacting with the mediapersons, said that she is really excited to meet young crowd while promoting the film as the film is about two youths. The film features Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles while Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan will appear in supporting roles. The plot of the film revolves around two boys, who go through transition, becoming refugees, turning into gun couriers who became coal bandits and finally land up becoming Kolkatta's most loved, celebrated, reckless, fearless and powerful men with a happy-go-lucky renegade attitude. Feb 12, 2014
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BJP dismisses Rail Budget presented by Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The BJP on Wednesday dismissed the rail budget presented by Union Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that his party will bring an effective budget under the leadership of their prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in near future. Feb 12, 2014
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Indo-Pak cross border trade remains suspended

Poonch, Feb 12 (ANI): Cross border trade between India and Pakistan remained suspended since last month after the arrest of a Pakistani truck driver in connection with the smuggling of brown sugar. The custodian, Chakan Da Bagh, Bashir Ahmed Loan, said that the decision of Indian and Pakistan governments on the trade standoff was keenly awaited. Efforts by India and Pakistan to increase trade and ease tension in disputed Kashmir suffered a blow when Indian police claimed they seized more than 100 kg (220 lb) of heroin concealed in a truck full of nuts coming from the Pakistan side. Feb 12, 2014
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50% subsidy, no penalty for those who defaulted on electricity bills: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party led government will reward Delhi People who refused to pay inflated bills and joined Arvind Kejriwal's campaign against power distribution companies last year. People who joined the campaign will have to pay only half their bills, without any penalty. The move will cost the government six crores. Consumers who did pay whatever was charged, will get no refund. The announcement was made on Wednesday by senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia. Feb 12, 2014
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Salvadoran castaway returns home

Jose Salvador Alvarenga, the castaway who says he spent 13 months adrift in the Pacific ocean, arrives home in El Salvador. Duration: 01:19 Feb 12, 2014
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Pakistan among most dangerous countries for journalists

Pakistan remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, according to a report by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, with the restive province of Baluchistan a hotspot for violence. Duration: 02:20 Feb 12, 2014
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Politicos condemn Raj Thackeray's 'rasta roko' agitation

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday condemned MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's 'rasta roko' agitation. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that MNS is famous for such violence since its inception and that they are always indulged in creating ruckus. Meanwhile, NCP General Secretary DP Tripathi said that this is a wrong step against the people's welfare. Following the suit, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that this is always done by MNS but the state government also has never taken any action against them and have bent before them every time. Feb 12, 2014
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Narendra Modi- Nancy Powell meet draws varying reactions by politicos

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): US envoy Nancy Powell’s meeting with Narendra Modi brought about varying reactions by the politicos. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar and KC Tyagi said that it is unfortunate that Modi needs US certificate to prove himself and that even if he does, Modi will fail to reach the Red Fort. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that now is the time when not only US, but Pakistan and China will also be soft on India and Modi too. Feb 12, 2014
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