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Nitish's true face has been exposed by this political drama: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Nitish Kumar's resignation has drawn flak from the leaders of BJP, with many calling the former Bihar CM a "drama king", accusing him of devising new tricks to stay in power. BJP leader Giriraj Singh attacked Nitish, attributing the high-voltage political drama in Bihar to his hunger for power. May 19, 2014
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Khwaja Ajmeri's Urs in Aurangabad draws people from different religions together

Aurangabad, May 19 (ANI): Aurangabad is situated in the southwestern state of Maharashtra. This small city has been home to many saints of different communities. It is known for religious tolerance and harmony between different communities that live here. The Urs or death anniversary of Khwaja Ajmeri exemplifies this spirit of communal harmony. It reflects good relations that exist between Hindu and Muslim devotees who come in Aurangabad to celebrate the occasion in large numbers. The Urs presents a picture of religious amity as Muslims along and Hindus of the area make arrangements for the occasion. The Urs of Khwaja Ajmeri in Aurangabad acts as a confluence for different faiths, and showcases brotherhood and harmony between different communities. May 19, 2014
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Car workshop in Ahmednagar sends out message of communal harmony

Ahmednagar, May 19 (ANI): Situated in India's Western state of Maharashtra, Ahmednagar is the largest district of the state with many small and big industrial units. One such example is of a car workshop unit, wherein workers belonging to different communities work together presenting a perfect example of communal harmony. The workers in this unit live like one big family and take part in each other's festivals. The mutual understanding and brotherhood between these workers is the reason for the success of this small unit in Ahmednagar. This car workshop is an affirmation of the fact that communal harmony has been a way of life in India since ages and it will continue to strengthen the social fabric of the country in the future as well. May 19, 2014
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Decision not taken in wave of emotions, extraordinary situations call for such actions: Nitish Kumar

Patna, May 19 (ANI): After the JD (U) legislative meet, Nitish Kumar remained adamant on his decision to resign and explained the party leaders on his reasons for the same. He said that the decision to resign was not taken in a wave of emotions and he decided the same taking moral responsibility for the party's performance in the 2014 general elections. He also said that there are some extraordinary situations which call for such actions. May 19, 2014
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South Korean President apologizes for ferry disaster and disbands coastguard

Seoul, May 19 (ANI): South Korean President Park Geun-hye formally apologized on Monday for the ferry disaster last month that killed about 300 passengers, mostly school children, and said she would break up the coast guard because it had failed in its rescue mission. Park said that the coast guard's rescue duties will be transferred to a national emergency safety agency to be set up and the national police will take over its investigative function. The Sewol, with 476 passengers and crew members on board, capsized and sank in April, killing at least 286 people. Eighteen people remain missing after South Korea's worst civilian maritime disaster in 20 years. Of the passengers, 339 were children and their teachers on a field trip from a high school on the outskirts of Seoul. Only 172 people were rescued, with the rest presumed to have drowned. Park said that the coast guard had not only failed in its search and rescue duty but that, in its current form, it would be unable to prevent another large-scale disaster. May 19, 2014
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Pakistan invites Modi, says peace their foremost agenda

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Monday said that India's next PM Narendra Modi is invited to Pakistan as a step towards peace for development in both countries. On being asked about the abolition of terrorism, Basit said that terrorism is a major problem in Pakistan also due to which many civilians have lost their lives in recent past. He further said that all problems between India and Pakistan can be solvedwhen both countries engage with and understand each other. Basit added that that cricket is a mutual step that can be taken by both nations to develop friendliness. May 19, 2014
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Nitish Kumar will elect new leader tomorrow: JD (U)

Patna, May 19 (ANI): Following the JD (U)Legislative Party meet, Nitish Kumar remained adamant on his resignation and put to rest all possibilities of him getting back as chief minister of Bihar. However, the party authorized him to elect the new leaders as the next CM tomorrow, said state party President VN Singh. Singh said that there is no trouble or concern to the JD (U) government and that Nitish Kumar resigned taking moral responsibility. May 19, 2014
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KT Rama Rao meets Asaduddin Owaisi over Telangana's development issues

Hyderabad, May 19 (ANI): TRS leader KT Rama Rao on Monday met All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi over development issues in Telangana. Rao said that Hyderabad is an important part of Telangana and that he hoped that the parties work together for the development of the state. Further, Owaisi said that his party will support TRS and will prove that Telangana will be the best in the country. Further, he said that his party will work to keep the anti-secular and RSS ideology at bay. May 19, 2014
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Navy chief says safety measures in place after spate of marine incidents

Mumbai, May 19 (ANI): Navy chief, Admiral Robin K Dhowan, on Monday assured that safety measures were in place and standing operating procedures were being followed in wake of recent maritime accidents. Dhowan, addressing the officers and sailors of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai said that various measures have been put in place to avert any major accident. Dhowan said naval officers were responsible to protect the assets and maritime interests. May 19, 2014
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Politicos react over CWC meeting on stock of poll

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The Congress Working Committee will meet in New Delhi on Monday in the wake of party's worst-ever performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. The meeting of the party's apex decision making body, which will be chaired by party president Sonia Gandhi, is expected to delve on exploring the reasons behind its defeat and chalking out its future strategy. CPI leader D. Raja said BJP benefited from the anti Congress anger all over the country and now it is for the Congress party to assess the situation and act accordingly. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the meeting is an internal matter of Congress and there was nothing to worry about poll decisions as they keep varying. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that there is a need to go into things deeply to come to certain conclusions. May 19, 2014
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Bangladesh academician hopes for middle-income status by 2021

Dhaka, May 19 (ANI): Pinning hope on economic revival, Bangladesh academician Bazlul H. Khondker said on Monday that the country will achieve middle-income status by 2021, even as he expressed concerns over trade concessions. Professor of Economics at Dhaka University, Khondker, said that they were concerned about losing trade concessions rather than low cost lending or investment. May 19, 2014
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