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Militant killed in encounter with Indian forces in Baramulla

Baramulla, Feb 21 (ANI): A fierce encounter is on in Kashmir's Baramullah district between security forces and militants on Saturday. The two militants, whose identity was unknown, were holed up in Rafiabad area of the district. Security forces have cordoned off the area and have launched the operation. Militants have been targeting security bases in Kashmir since 1990s, when there was a full-blown insurgency against Indian rule in a region over which India and Pakistan fought two of their three wars. Feb 21, 2015
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Fire in Dubai high-rise

Hundreds of people are evacuated after one of the world's tallest residential buildings caught fire in Dubai early Saturday. In this amateur video, which Reuters can't independently verify, flames Feb 21, 2015
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US Secretary of Defense in Kabul

New U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday on his first trip since taking over the job this week, saying he wanted to talk to Afghan and American officials to ensure a " Feb 21, 2015
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WB CM Mamata Banerjee meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka, Feb 21 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday reached the Ganabhaban and met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Reportedly, the two leaders discussed bilateral issues. Banerjee also attended the lunch hosted by Bangladesh government in her honour. Later in the day, Mamata will join a conference organised by the entrepreneurs of Bangladesh and the West Bengal. According to media reports, trade relations between the two neighboring countries, especially with Dhaka and West Bengal, will be discussed in the conference. Mamata will also be meeting Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali at the state guest house in Jamuna. Banerjee along with her delegation will be flying back from Dhaka tonight. Feb 21, 2015
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India- Pakistan unite with cross-border royal wedding in Jaipur

Jaipur, Feb 21 (ANI): A royal wedding between two Hindu families settled in India and Pakistan seeks to bridge gap in the otherwise frosty relations between the two nuclear neighbours. At a grand wedding function, Kunwar Karni Singh Sodha of Amarkot (now Umerkot) district of Sindh in Pakistan tied the nuptial knot with Padmini Rathore of Kanota royal family of Jaipur district of Rajasthan. More than 100 relatives and friends of the bridegroom from Pakistan travelled across the border to attend the special alliance of former royals in India's Rajasthan. The marriage procession, accompanied by decorated elephants and horses, reached a heritage hotel where the wedding ceremony was solemnized. Feb 21, 2015
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Former Bihar CM Manjhi extends greetings to Nitish for his Chief Ministerial stint

Patna, Feb 21 (ANI): Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday extended his greeting to Janata Dal (United) senior leader Nitish Kumar who will take oath as the new chief minister of Bihar on February 22. Manjhi said that he will attend the swearing-in ceremony if he is invited. He added that on 28th he will be meeting his workers to decide the future course of action. Feb 21, 2015
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Discussions on with PDP to form govt in J&K, confirms BJP

New Delhi/ Jammu, Feb 21 (ANI): BJP leaders on Saturday confirmed that discussions are going on with PDP to form coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir. President of BJP unit in J&K, Jugal Kishore Sharma and BJP leaders GVL Narasimha Rao and Ram Madhav said that discussions is going on over a few political issues on which BJP and PDP do not share common opinion and added that soon a decision shall be taken on the matter. Feb 21, 2015
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Politicos express grief on demise of Govind Pansare, call for strict action against culprits

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Politicos across party line expressed grief on the demise of Veteran Communist leader Govind Pansare. Pansare (84) who was shot last Monday in Kolhapur by unknowh assailants died at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. He had suffered a head injury and succumbed to his illness shortly around midnight. Politicos have called for strict action against the culprits. Feb 21, 2015
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Manish Sisodia directs DJB to submit report on problems of sewage system in 10 days

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister and Delhi Jal Board (DJB) chairperson Manish Sisodia in a review meeting had directed the DJB to submit a report on the state of the sewage system and contamination of potable water in the city to the government within 10 days. While commenting on the review meeting held, Delhi Government’s spokesperson Nagendra Sharma said that Sisodia had asked the engineers of Jal Board to prepare a report on the problems of water shortage and sewage system being faced at the various places of Delhi and to submit the report to the Delhi Government within 10 days. Feb 21, 2015
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China objects to PM Modi's Arunachal visit, India slams

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Political leaders in India have reacted sharply to China’s objection over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Modi's visit to the state has evoked sharp reactions from China, which reiterated its stance on the northeastern state, saying it is "opposed" to the Indian leaders' activities in the "disputed area". Feb 21, 2015
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