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Modi Suit Auction: Bid reportedly reaches Rs 1.25 crore

Surat, Feb 19 (ANI): In an update on auction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suit, the bid has reportedly reached Rs 1.25 crore. A group of friends with the name of ‘Global Friends Group’ have decided to contribute equal amount of money to make bid for Modi’s suit. One of the members of the group, Rajesh Maheshwari said that their group has decided to make a collective bid so that the amount can be increased. Feb 19, 2015
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Militancy spares no religion, says Christian leader Ignatius Aphrem-II

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church, Ignatius Aphrem-II urged nations to unite against militancy saying that its victims were not members of a particular religion. Speaking with mediapersons in New Delhi, Ignatius Aphrem-II expressed his concerns over brutal killings by the militants of Islamic State and repeated attacks on churches in India’s national capital. The insurgent group has expanded its reach around the Arab world. The group, on February 15 released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians. Ignatius Aphrem-II, who is on an 11-day visit to India, arrived in Kerala on February 7. During his visit he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and discussed the series of attacks on churches. Churches in the capital have reported incidents of arson, vandalism and burglary for some time now. Feb 19, 2015
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Ghana power cuts spark anger

Some carried tv sets. Some carried sewing machines. All who took part in this protest in Ghana's capital were united in their fury over daily power cuts hitting families and businesses alike. ( Feb 19, 2015
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Argentine whitewash row deepens

Public anger over the death of a prosecutor in Argentina who'd been investigating the president isn't going away. Tens of thousands took part in this silent march through Buenos Aires to demand Feb 19, 2015
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No ban on media, public contact is priority: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday gave his clarification over restriction on entry to media at Delhi Secretariat. Sisodia said that media has not been banned anywhere but public contact is a priority for AAP government so media should not interfere during any public meeting. He also said that AAP will first make public contact and work for people then if any time is left it will be allotted to media. Feb 19, 2015
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PM Modi may attend Tilak ceremony of Mulayam's grand nephew

Etawah, Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the Tilak ceremony of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's grandnephew in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh. The SP chief's grandnephew Tej Pratap, who is an MP from Mainpuri, is getting married to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's youngest daughter Raj Lakshmi. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on February 21. The engagement took place in Delhi in December last year and was attended by prominent politicians including Jitan Ram Manjhi, Nitish Kumar, and Sharad Yadav. Feb 19, 2015
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Kite Festival celebrated to strengthen bond between people in Manipur

Manipur, Feb 19 (ANI): A large number of people belonging to different ethnic communities gathered at the Telou Paokuan Chingol in Imphal to celebrate the Kite festival. The festival was organized by Manipur Kite Club in association with Pari Puri Pukei Eco-tourism Centre, Telou with an aim to strengthen ties between people of the hills and the valleys. A variety of colorful kites soaring high in the sky were a huge attraction. As a part of the celebrations, young artists from Meitei community performed the Lai haraoba dance. Cultural troupes from different tribes like Tangkhul, Chiru and Kuki performed their traditional dances. Such festivals promote brotherhood and harmony among various tribes and communities in the region. Feb 19, 2015
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Afghans in Pakistan exodus

Many of these Afghan immigrants have lived in Pakistan for decades. Now they're heading home in their thousands - but not by choice. Many are leaving behind lives they've known since childhood, Feb 19, 2015
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Ash Wednesday in Mexico City

Catholics in Mexico flock to churches across the country Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent. Many of the faithful gather at Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral to mark a 40-day period of prayer Feb 19, 2015
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