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Music concert spreads awareness among youth about drug abuse

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Under the theme of "One Cause -One Voice" a music concert was held at Dusherra ground, Mukherjee Nagar in New Delhi. It was organized by the 7x7 music project initiated by BASIC. The main objective of the event was to create awareness about drug abuse among youth and raise funds to support those affected, with special focus on HIV+ orphans. Seven bands from the Northeast participated in the event. "Frisky Pints" a rock band from Mizoram enthralled the audience. They sang "straight from the heart "a song which they composed especially on drug abuse among youth. Nov 14, 2013
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Politics continues over Ashok Khemka's transfer

New Delhi, Haryana, Nov 14 (ANI): Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who challenged land deals involving Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, has been asked to shift again, in what could be the 45th transfer in his career. The BJP called the transfer, a political game played by the Congress to target Khemka. The JD (U) also slammed the state government's decision on Khemka's recent transfer and said that the government officials should not be suppressed by such purposeless transfers. However, the Congress called the transfer a usual regular move that happened at the time of an election. Nov 14, 2013
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People with silver spoons cannot digest tea-vendor coming to power: Narendra Modi Part - 2

Durg, Nov 14 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Durg, Chhattisgarh, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that people who are born with silver spoons will always fail to digest the fact that a tea vendor can run the country. Earlier, SP leader Naresh Agarwal taunted Modi that a tea vendor is dreaming of running the nation. Further, slamming the Congress, Modi said that the party has survived till date because of the CBI. Modi also said that Congress President Sonia Gandhi must keep this in mind that Modi is from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and that Congress cannot threaten him with CBI. Nov 14, 2013
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People with silver spoons cannot digest tea-vendor coming to power: Narendra Modi Part - 1

Durg, Nov 14 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Durg, Chhattisgarh, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that people who are born with silver spoons will always fail to digest the fact that a tea vendor can run the country. Earlier, SP leader Naresh Agarwal taunted Modi that a tea vendor is dreaming of running the nation. Further, slamming the Congress, Modi said that the party has survived till date because of the CBI. Modi also said that Congress President Sonia Gandhi must keep this in mind that Modi is from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and that Congress cannot threaten him with CBI. Nov 14, 2013
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Delhi polls: Sheila Dikshit files nomination papers

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday filed her nomination papers from New Delhi assembly constituency and exuded confidence that Congress will retain power for a record fourth term. Dikshit, accompanied by her son and MP Sandeep Dikshit and daughter Latika, submitted her nomination papers before Returning officer Sanjiv Gupta at Jamnagar House. Nov 14, 2013
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Delhi polls: Harsh Vardhan files nomination papers

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan filed his nomination papers for Krishna Nagar constituency on Thursday. Vardhan filed his nomination at Deputy Commissioner's office at Geeta Colony in East Delhi. He was accompanied by Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel, senior party leader V K Malhotra and a large number of BJP workers. Nov 14, 2013
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Narendra Modi should decide on level to which he will stoop down: Meem Afzal after Modis speech in

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): After BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi slammed Congress while addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh, Congress Spokesperson Meem Afzal said that Modi should decide on the level to which he will stoop down. He said that commenting on Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s health is not in the decorum for a party’s PM candidate. He also said that if BJP has announced Modi’s name with seriousness, he should maintain that trust and honour. Nov 14, 2013
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Narendra Modi slams Sonia Gandhi & Shahzada for their false promises - Part - 2

Bemetara, Nov 14 (ANI): Slamming the Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that Congress should understand that Chhattisgarh people are not beggars if they come to show that they gave money to the state. Further, he asked ‘Shahzada’ if the money given to states belong to his ‘mama’ (uncle). Modi also said that before making promises, Congress should take an account of what have they done till now in their governed states. He also said that Sonia, who promises of low prices have stripped the poor of basic necessities of life. Nov 14, 2013
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Narendra Modi slams Sonia Gandhi & Shahzada for their false promises - Part - 1

Bemetara, Nov 14 (ANI): Slamming the Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that Congress should understand that Chhattisgarh people are not beggars if they come to show that they gave money to the state. Further, he asked ‘Shahzada’ if the money given to states belong to his ‘mama’ (uncle). Modi also said that before making promises, Congress should take an account of what have they done till now in their governed states. He also said that Sonia, who promises of low prices have stripped the poor of basic necessities of life. Nov 14, 2013
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Chhattisgarh people want Congress to announce CM candidate: Narendra Modi

Bemetara, Nov 14 (ANI): BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that Chhattisgarh people and the media want Congress to announce its CM candidate in the state. Further, he questioned the Congress what is the deep great secret because of which Congress has failed to announce its CM candidate till date. He also said that is a sting operation is carried on, Congress will take Ajit Jogi’s name. Nov 14, 2013
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BJP slams Naresh Agarwal for tea vendor remark

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): The BJP on Thursday slammed Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal for his ‘tea vendor’ remark against BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that India is a land of opportunities and it does not restrict anyone to obtain highest position in the country. She further said that Agarwal does not understand that India needs a strong leader like Narendra Modi. Nov 14, 2013
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David Cameron seeks to boost trade, work closely on global issues with India

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron sought to boost trade and investments and to work together on global issues with India, as he stopped over in New Delhi on his way to the Commonwealth summit in Colombo. Highlighting the flourishing trade relationship between India and Britain, Cameron said on Thursday that there was a need to develop people to people and cultural relationships between the two nations. During the conference, Cameron also said the relationship that India and Britain will share in future would be exciting. Cameron also met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed crucial bilateral and international issues. Nov 14, 2013
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Will raise human rights violation issue with Sri Lanka: David Cameron to India

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): During his visit to New Delhi, British Prime Minister David Cameron defended his decision to attend Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka and said that it will help him raising human rights violation issue with the country. Even though pressure mounted for a boycott of the meet over alleged human rights abuses by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his government, Cameron rejected boycott calls. Cameron said that he supported the decision of India and Canada but had a different ideology as he thinks it would be better if he goes there and ‘shines a light’ on the problems prevalent in Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Cameron said that on a brighter side, the condition of Tamils in Sri Lanka was improving but added that the cons weighed more than the pros. Nov 14, 2013
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Congress leader quits party to join BJP, party says return of 'aaya Ram, gaya Ram' trend

Bhopal, Nov 14 (ANI): As Congress Lok Sabha MP in Madhya Pradesh, Rao Uday Pratap Singh quits the party and joined BJP along with some of his supporters, MP Congress Vice President Rameshwar Neekhra said that the trend of 'aaya Ram, gaya Ram' has returned with elections approaching. He further said that party is not affected by any such leaders leaving and is still confident. Further, he said that if BJP takes it as an accomplishment, his wishes are with them. Nov 14, 2013
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M Rajapaksa on PM Manmohan Singh skipping CHOGM

Colombo, Nov 14 (ANI): Sri Lankan President M Rajapaksa on Thursday said that even if Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is not present in the CHOGM summit, he is satisfied that Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid took part in it and is representing the country. Nov 14, 2013
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