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BJP talked about development before polls, now they talk about religious conversions: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 4 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday lashed out at the BJP government during a public meeting in Delhi. Kejriwal said that the BJP talked about development before polls to garner votes and now they talk about religious conversions. He also added that the BJP wouldn't have got a single vote had they talked about agendas like religious conversions before polls. Jan 4, 2015
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Patna police detains UP police official on charges of demanding bribe

Patna, Jan 04 (ANI): Patna Police on Sunday detained a police officer from Moradabad in case of alleged extortion and bribe demand. SP City of Patna, Shivdeep Lande said that the police officer was conducting investigation in some case which is why he inquired from a cyber cafe owner regarding a case of issuing SIM card on a fake identity. He added that the cafe owner was threatened by the police officer to drag him into a fake case if he does not pay a certain amount of money, allegedly bribe. The detained officer said that he was conducting investigation in a fake identity SIM case and he was being stalked in a fake case. Jan 4, 2015
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Politicos slam UP minister for saying society, not govt responsible for crimes like rape

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 4 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday criticized Uttar Pradesh Women and Child Welfare Minister Aruna Kori for putting onus on the society to check crimes like rape. Leaders of rival parties said that the onus lies on those who are in power to help bring transformation in the society by enacting strict rules. The Uttar Pradesh Minister had earlier on Sunday tried to absolve the government's responsibility over crimes like rape, saying it is the society and not the government that is responsible for such crimes. Her comments came just days after two cops allegedly gang-raped a minor girl in Badaun. Jan 4, 2015
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Airport in Kolkata on alert following threat to Air India flight

Kolkata/ Jaipur, Jan 04 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata city of West Bengal following a threat to an Air India flight. The booking office of Air India, in Kolkata, received an anonymous threat call on Saturday that an Air India flight will be hijacked. However, the exact details of the flight which is likely to be targeted are not known. It has also not been ascertained yet whether or not the call was a hoax. Reacting to the hijack threat, Aviation Expert Harshvardhan asserted on the need to take even the smallest threat very seriously. A passenger Manju Jaana said that she arrived early at the airport in view of the increased security at the airport and was ready to cooperate with the officials. Another passenger Sudhanshu Mukherjee said that it was reassuring to see so much security in place at the airport. Jan 4, 2015
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President Mukherjee extends good wishes to Myanmar on 67th Independence Day.

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his good wishes to Myanmar on the country's 67th Independence Day. In his message to the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U. Thein Sein, the President said, "On behalf of the Government and the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend to you warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. India and Myanmar share enduring ties of culture, religion, language and ethnicity that have served as bedrock of our close and friendly relations. Our joint efforts, in the last few years, have led to substantial broadening and deepening of our bilateral relations. We look forward to continue working with you and your government to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation. Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your personal well-being as well as for the happiness and continued prosperity of the friendly people of Myanmar," he added. Jan 4, 2015
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Traditional martial arts competition in Thiruvananthapuram sees more female participation

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 04 (ANI): More than 350 students, mostly girls, participated in the ongoing National Championship of ‘Kalaripayattu’ (traditional Indian form of martial arts) in Thiruvananthapuram. This is the 56th edition of the championship which will culminate on Sunday. Kalaripayattu is the oldest form of fighting which originated in Kerala. It is the oldest fighting system in existence which includes strikes, kicks, grappling, preset forms, weaponry and healing methods. Secretary General of Indian Kalaripayattu Federation, Poonthura Soman, appreciated the increased female participation. In ancient days, both men and women practiced this form of art to stay fit and healthy. It also helps one to increase their concentration level. Many traditional dance schools incorporate Kalaripayattu as part of their exercise regimen as it makes person’s body very flexible. Jan 4, 2015
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