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Pawar attacks Narendra Modi on Gujarat riots, BJP reacts

Pune, Feb 23 (ANI): A day after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar raked up the 2002 Gujarat riots and questioned BJP’s Prime Ministerial Candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's development claims, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has hit back accusing Pawar of psuedo-secularism. BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said that Modi do not need a certificate from anybody, he has been accepted by the masses, by all sections of society in the country. Feb 23, 2014
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Kejriwal to kick off AAP's Lok Sabha poll campaign in Haryana today

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will launch his outfit's campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls by holding a rally at Rohtak in Haryana today. Kejriwal, who recently resigned as the Delhi Chief Minister, hails from Haryana, the Congress-ruled state where AAP is looking to expand its base. Feb 23, 2014
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Infiltration by militants under control in Kashmir: Army

Srinagar, Uri Feb 23 (ANI): The beefed up vigil and strict measures taken by security forces have succeeded in controlling infiltration by militants in Jammu and Kashmir, said a senior Army officer. Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh said that elimination of top militants has made a major difference to their activities in the valley. Earlier, a huge cache was recovered by a joint team of army during a search operation launched in the Kamal Kote area of Uri town in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the army denied that the recovery of these weapons had anything to do with a fresh infiltration. Feb 23, 2014
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Titanic's a huge part of my life, says Leonardo DiCaprio

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that ' Titanic' is a huge part of his life. The 39-year-old actor stated that people might think that he has a reaction to that film but the reality is, he is extremely proud of it and the movie really made him in control of his career. DiCaprio starred alongside Kate Winslet in the James Cameron directed film. He also said that, back then, he had not wanted to win an Oscar for his role of Jack Dawson, as he was paralyzed with fear that he'd have to go up on the stage to actually get up on the stage because someone had told him that the show was viewed by a billion people. Feb 23, 2014
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Police inaction provokes gang raped teen to consume poison in Bijnor

Bijnor, Feb 23 (ANI): After sitting on a hunger strike for days against police's failure to arrest the four men who allegedly gang raped her, an 18-year-old girl attempted to commit suicide by consuming poison in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. The victim’s mother alleged that her daughter was forced to take this extreme step as no action was taken after the complaint was filed with the police. Superintendent of Police VK Shekhar, said that action in any case can be taken only after gathering of evidence. Feb 23, 2014
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Militancy down by 70 % in Kashmir: Omar

Jammu, Feb 23 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah said that militancy in the state had come down by 70 percent in the last five years. The Kashmir region has witnessed numerous militant attacks, insurgency and infiltration attempts from across the border in the last two decades. The chief minister said he would work for the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives security forces sweeping powers to search, arrest or shoot people. Feb 23, 2014
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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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Doing the Bhangra to the Podium!

This demure beauty hasn’t just captivated us Indians, but has left a lasting impression abroad as well. And what leaves us so impressed with model Manpreet is her spirit to do the unusual; at a beauty pageant, she rocked the stage and winner’s podium with a rather manly dance form: bhangra. Her athletic frame shows [...] 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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Japan gamers finally get PS4 at midnight launch

Diehard gamers in Japan who began queuing earlier this week finally get their hands on a new PlayStation 4 as Sony unleashes its console on home turf in a midnight launch. Duration: 00:36 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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J- Law still not over last year's Oscars fall

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence has still not been able to dismiss the thought of her Oscars fall in 2013 from her mind. The 23-year-old actress had tripped over while she was going to receive her Academy Award for best actress. In talking with Dior , which happens to be the dress she wore to the 2013 Oscars, she said that she did have very special memories of the dress she wore to the Oscars, of which some were fun, and some not. 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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