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Pakistan violates ceasefire, politicos react

New Delhi/ Hyderabad, June 13 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday condemned ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the morning. CPI leader Atul Anjan stated that Pakistan has failed to control violence and terrorism which gains support from their government. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that PM Modi's government took an initiative of building friendly relations with Pakistan but it gave negative response. He added that Modi should check into the matter and set conditions right. Congress leader Rajiv Shukla slammed the BJP government saying that when ceasefire violation happened during UPA rule, BJP used to raise voice but now they are silent. Pakistan troops on Friday violated the ceasefire by targeting Indian posts along the LoC in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir with heavy firing and mortar shelling. Jun 13, 2014
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Pakistan ceasefire violation an act to defeat Nawaz Sharif's initiative: Defence Expert

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Talking about the ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Friday, wherein Pakistani troops opened fire in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Expert Bharat Verma said that this is done to defeat Nawaz Sharif's initiative to bolster ties with India. Verma said that the acts are finalized by other groups which are stronger than the nation's prime minister. He said that PM Narendra Modi should order the army and even the intelligence agency that there should be no tolerance to any such acts. Further, he also said that stable Pakistan or unstable Pakistan is not of India's interest and actions are required now. Jun 13, 2014
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MP Nihal Chand summoned in rape case, Politicos react

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Reactions came in after a Jaipur Court issued a notice to Minister of state for Chemicals and Fertilisers Nihal Chand in a November 2011 case, in which he has been accused of rape by a married woman. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that the case was cleared earlier, but if in any case, there are lapses, matter will be taken into action. Congress leader Rashid Alvi and CPI leader D Raja said that it is unfortunate that a minister who is accused of such crime is a part of the government. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that is such an accused person will go to Parliament, then people can’t expect safety on roads. Jun 13, 2014
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Reactions flow in on whether Congress should get LoP status or not

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Reaction flow in on whether Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge should get Leader of the Opposition (LoP) post or not. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that Congress should not worry about the opposition party as Narendra Modi has said that the government will move taking everybody along. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi and NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that opposition is essential for the democracy to function and that absence of the same would raise question on government functioning. Further, CPI leader D Raja also said that Congress is still the largest opposition party and should get the post. Jun 13, 2014
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Politicos condemn BJP Goa MLAs going to watch FIFA, BJP clarifies

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): BJP's MLAs going to watch FIFA World Cup going on in Brazil has become the latest matter of discussion among politicos. CPI leader D Raja said that the Goa government should justify this trip and give an account of the expenses. NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that BJP is not fulfilling its promises and BJP should have sent sports experts in order to gain knowledge from the event. Congress leader Rashid Alvi stated that BJP is exploiting the public money for personal enjoyment. Meanwhile, BJP leader Kirti Azad explained the trip saying that all the visitors are sports persons and they are going to gain the knowledge of the event as India is going to host Under 17 football World Cup in 2017. Jun 13, 2014
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Panjshir dreams of a new Massoud for Afghanistan

In the scenic Panjshir Valley where anti-Soviet fighter Ahmad Shah Massoud built his legend, all hopes are on his former spokesman Abdullah Abdullah winning Saturday's presidential election and pursuing his legacy. Duration 01:00 Jun 13, 2014
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Members of Transgender Community pledge to donate their eyes after death

Pune, June 13 (ANI): More than 100 members of transgender community in Pune city of Maharashtra set up an example for others to follow as they pledged to donate their eyes after their death. A Pune-based non-governmental organisation, Late Shankarrao Bhoi Smruti Pratishthan, has been able to encourage more than 15000 people to fill up eye donation forms in the last 15 years. A member of the transgender community, Panna Gabrel, who was present at the donation drive, said like everyone else they also have the right to contribute to this nation. The president of Bhoi foundation, Milind Bhoi, was also present at the drive. He said more than 700,000 people are visually-impaired in India and in need of an eye transplant. Jun 13, 2014
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2014 FIFA World Cup: Brazil celebrates the host nation's victory over Croatia

Brazil, June 13 (ANI): Celebrations broke out in Rio as the World Cup's host nation, Brazil won their opening game. Thousands of fans dressed in Brazil's canary yellow, green and blue colours, together with a number of overseas visitors, cheered throughout Brazil's victory over Croatia. Rio's "FIFA Fan Fest", set up on the city's famous Copacabana Beach briefly fell silent when Croatia took an early lead, but fireworks, horns and drumbeats surfaced as Brazil rallied for a 3-1 win. For Michael Valerio Moraes, Brazil would continue their winning streak right up to the final. Jun 13, 2014
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Akhilesh Yadav meets PM Modi in 'courtesy call'

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a "courtesy call" where he stressed on the need for the Centre and the state government becoming partners in development. Earlier, under fire for spate of crimes against women in his state, Yadav said that investors have worked in the state without any problem, while law and order situation is an issue for every government to deal with. After a flurry of serious crimes such as the recent rape and hanging of two teenage girls in the state, serious questions have been raised on Yadav's governance. Jun 13, 2014
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Himachal Pradesh tragedy survivors blame laxity of safety measures as cause of deaths

Mandi/ Hyderabad, June 13 (ANI): Survivors of the Himachal Pradesh river tragedy which swept away 24 students blamed negligence of safety measures at the site Beas River as the cause of deaths. The survivors said besides the college authorities, state tourism department were also responsible for lack of caution signs at the site. Meanwhile, two more bodies were recovered on Thursday and were flown to their home town. Rescuers stepped up search operations for the missing students of the engineering college who were swept away by water released from a dam while the group was taking photographs at the river bank near Thalot on Manali-Kiratpur Highway in Himachal Pradesh Jun 13, 2014
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