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U.S, India can work to deepen capital markets, says U.S. Treasury Secretary

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew has said both India and U.S. could work together to deepen capital markets, combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Lew is in India to attend the fifth U.S.-India Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue in New Delhi. He recently met Indian business leaders in financial hub Mumbai at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and US-India Business Council Roundtable ahead of the dialogue in Delhi that will focus on capital market reforms and economic policies between the two countries. He added that the entrepreneurial spirit, vibrant private sectors, and commitment to economic growth and job creation are the cornerstones of the U.S.-India economic relationship. Lew said that economic growth in either of the country was beneficial for both. Feb 12, 2015
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Arvind Kejriwal likely to meet PM Modi today

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister designate Arvind Kejriwal is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. During the meet, Kejriwal is expected to invite PM Modi for his swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on February 14. Kejriwal, who was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislative party, yesterday met Rajnath Singh and extended invitation for his swearing-in ceremony. He also called on Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in the day. Kejriwal's party, AAP, made a clean sweep of the Delhi assembly polls yesterday, winning 67 of the 70 seats on offer and decimated rivals BJP and Congress. Feb 12, 2015
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Youth turn up in large numbers for army recruitment rally in Tripura

Tripura, Feb 12 (ANI): These youngsters want to join the armed forces for a brighter future. With a strong sense of patriotism and an urge to serve their country, these young men gathered at the Dasarath Dev Stadium in Agartala to participate in a recruitment rally being conducted by the Indian army. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar who was the chief guest at the event requested the Army to organize such recruitment drives on a regular basis. The enthusiastic participation of youth from the state as well as the neighbouring states clearly indicates a paradigm shift in their mindset. Feb 12, 2015
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Web-based educational programme launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh, Feb 12 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to launch a web-based educational program for all schools in collaboration with Google. Inaugurated by Nabam Tuki, the Chief Minister Global Education Programme, would be initially launched in over 50 schools of the state and later extend to others in phased manners. The system aims to bring the power of the web into the classroom and improve productivity. In order to implement the project properly, the government will now be working towards removing the communication problems in the state and build better educational infrastructure. The Northeast region is landlocked and the students often face problems due to bandhs and other disturbances. Feb 12, 2015
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Gunman kills three Muslims in parking spat - Police

His hands are tied... charged with fatally shooting three Muslim residents near the University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus. This is 46-year-old Craig Stephen Hicks' first court appearance Feb 12, 2015
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In Iraq, Anbar residents take refuge in Ramadi to flee IS

Dozens of Iraqi refugees from the Bo-Nimir tribe, from the IS-controlled Anbar province, take shelter in makeshift homes in Ramadi, in northern Baghdad, as they wait for an opportunity to go back home. Duration: 00:46 Feb 12, 2015
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SpaceX rocket launches NASA's climate observatory

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) A SpaceX rocket blasted off on Wednesday (February 11) to put a U.S. satellite into deep space, where it will keep tabs on solar storms and image Earth from nearly 1 Feb 12, 2015
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"50 Shades" gets mixed reviews

Fans of E.L. James's bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" have eagerly awaited the world premiere of its film adaptation at the Berlin film festival on Wednesday (February 11), but after a press Feb 12, 2015
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