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Solar plane passes new test ahead of world tour

A solar-powered plane made a third successful test flight in the United Arab Emirates on Monday ahead of a planned round-the-world tour to promote alternative energy. Duration: 01:05 Mar 2, 2015
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Note issued by PDP demanding return of Afzal Guru's mortal remains

Jammu, Mar 02 (ANI): The President of Awami Ittihaad Party, Engineer Rashid, on Monday read out a note issued by PDP demanding the return of Afzal Guru's mortal remains. He said that he has been fighting for Afzal Guru's mortal remains since many years and the PDP has supported the issue. He read out the note signed by PDP leaders saying that it demands the return of Afzal Guru's mortal remains and added that he should not be mistaken for eying support to any coalition. Mar 2, 2015
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PM Modi has lunch at Parliament canteen, pays Rs 29 for veg thali

New Delhi, March 02 (ANI): In a rare gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had lunch at the Parliament canteen. Reportedly, PM Modi made a surprise visit to Room number 70 on the first floor of the Parliament building, from where the canteen operates. The canteen staff was surprised by Modi’s sudden arrival but soon regained composure and guided him to a table and took his order. According to media reports, PM ordered a Veg Thali which consisted of sarson ka saag, aloo subji, rajma, rice, roti and curd and paid Rs 29 for his lunch. After having the lunch, PM Modi wrote in the canteen's visitor book "ann data Sukhi Bhava". Modi was in company of three MPs at the table. Mar 2, 2015
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Indian youth enters Guinness records for speedcubing

Chennai, March 02 (ANI): Taking speedcubing to a new level, an Indian youth entered the Guinness Book of world records by solving five Rubik’s cubes single-handedly in just over a minute. Solving five Rubik’s cube in 1.23.934 minutes, Bhargav Narasimhan of Chennai city, broke the existing record of 1.52 minutes held by Tumu Tabuchi of Japan. Since its inception in 1980s Rubik Cube has intrigued children and elders alike. The fascination with the red-blue-green-yellow-white-orange angular plastic cube is such that there is a global community of speedcubers today. Bharghav says he was happy he did it for the nation. At present he holds more than 40 national record and two Asian records for solving Rubik’s Cube single-handedly. Mar 2, 2015
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Lavrov calls Nemtsov murder a 'heinous crime'

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday (March 2) called the murder of prominent Putin critic Boris Nemtsov a "heinous crime". Lavrov was addressing the Mar 2, 2015
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Don't make mountain of a molehill, I stand by what I said: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Jammu, Mar 02 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Monday clarified his controversial remark about support of Separatists and terrorists over peaceful elections. Sayeed said that Pakistan and Hurriyat have recognized the institutions of democracy in India for elections. He slammed the media for making mountain of a molehill and added that he stands by what he said. Mar 2, 2015
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I don't believe in VIP culture, have instructed officials not to stop traffic for me: Devendra Fadna

Mumbai, March 02 (ANI): A day after traffic was stopped in the heart of Mumbai to make way for state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis convoy, he said that he doesn't believe in VIP culture and had made it clear from the very first day of taking over as the chief minister. He also said that Mumbai joint CP has been given the case and the action will be taken in the matter after investigation. Meanwhile, talking about the increase in number of swine flu cases, Fadnavis said that the government and private hospitals are advised to handle the case efficiently. He also said that the state government is allocating funds for the cause. Mar 2, 2015
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