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Karnataka artisans prepare traditional wooden toys for Barack and Michelle Obama

Bengaluru, Jan 25 (ANI): The government of Karnataka state wishes to gift US President Barack Obama and his family traditional wooden toys as a token of affection during their visit to the country for Republic Day celebrations. The Channapatna town in Karnataka is famous for its wooden toys, painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans.The toys are made of special wood in a variety of colours. The artisans use ivory wood of a special tree grown in the old Mysore city for making these toys and dolls, which are also exported worldwide. US First Lady Michelle Obama had brought some toys crafted by artisans from this shop in Channapatna town during her last India visit in November 2010. Jan 25, 2015
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Greece braces for 'turning point' election

Greece stood Saturday on the brink of a make-or-break general election which could sweep the anti-austerity Syriza party to power and set the country on a collision course with its international creditors. Duration: 01:17 Jan 24, 2015
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US President Barack Obama leaves for India

Andrew's Airbase, Jan 24 (ANI): US President Barack Obama along with US First Lady Michelle Obama left for their three day landmark trip to India from Andrews Air Force Base on Saturday. Obama will arrive in India on Sunday for the second time during his tenure, to build on what he calls one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. He was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be the first US president to attend Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. Earlier in the day, US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle's visit to Agra was cancelled. They were to visit the Taj Mahal and spend an hour before leaving for Washington DC. Jan 24, 2015
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CPI (M) holds nationwide protest against President Obama visit

Chennai, Jan 24 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday held a nationwide protest against the upcoming visit by US President Barack Obama, stating that the America seeks to change India's economic, security and strategic policies for its own benifits. President Obama, who will arrive in the national capital on January 25 to take part in this year's Republic Day celebrations on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be the first US president to attend the Republic Day celebrations. Jan 24, 2015
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Only willing to form coalition for betterment of J-K: Mufti

Jammu, Jan 24 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mufti Mohammed Syed on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir's betterment would be his only concern while indulging in negotiations for government formation in the state, adding that he will not trade the mandate given to his party by the people of the state. The PDP had recently rejected the National Conference's offer of support, and said that it is still involved in talks with the BJP on the issue of government formation. Governor's rule had been imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after the assembly elections in the state threw a fractured verdict, with no party able to win the required number of seats to form the government. Jan 24, 2015
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BJP chief eyes election win in Bihar

Patna, Jan 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Amit Shah on Saturday claimed that his party would form government in Bihar, which will go to polls later this year. Shah said the BJP had launched a drive to enlist 7.5 million people as its members to win more that 185 seats. The BJP chief also slammed a news channel 'Aaj Tak' that predicted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) victory in Delhi polls. Next month's polls in the national capital will be a direct fight between BJP and AAP after the Congress party, which ruled Delhi for 15 years, recorded its worst performance bagging only eight seats in the last Delhi elections. Jan 24, 2015
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US President has warned Pak because of India's diplomacy approach, says Rajnath Singh

Haridwar, Jan 24 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday while speaking on US President Barack Obama's warning to Pakistan, said that it is the result of India's diplomatic approach. Reportedly, Obama has asked Pakistan to ensure that there is no cross-border terror incident during his trip to India and had subtly warned of "consequences" if any such attack is traced back to the country. Obama will arrive in New Delhi on January 25 to take part in Republic Day celebrations on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be the first US President to attend the grand celebrations on January 26. Jan 24, 2015
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