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Lavrov calls Nemtsov murder a 'heinous crime'

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday (March 2) called the murder of prominent Putin critic Boris Nemtsov a "heinous crime". Lavrov was addressing the Mar 2, 2015
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Don't make mountain of a molehill, I stand by what I said: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Jammu, Mar 02 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Monday clarified his controversial remark about support of Separatists and terrorists over peaceful elections. Sayeed said that Pakistan and Hurriyat have recognized the institutions of democracy in India for elections. He slammed the media for making mountain of a molehill and added that he stands by what he said. Mar 2, 2015
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I don't believe in VIP culture, have instructed officials not to stop traffic for me: Devendra Fadna

Mumbai, March 02 (ANI): A day after traffic was stopped in the heart of Mumbai to make way for state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis convoy, he said that he doesn't believe in VIP culture and had made it clear from the very first day of taking over as the chief minister. He also said that Mumbai joint CP has been given the case and the action will be taken in the matter after investigation. Meanwhile, talking about the increase in number of swine flu cases, Fadnavis said that the government and private hospitals are advised to handle the case efficiently. He also said that the state government is allocating funds for the cause. Mar 2, 2015
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People revel in Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh

Mathura/ Varanasi, Mar 02 (ANI): Daubed in colours, people celebrated festival of colours, 'Holi', with pageantry in Uttar Pradesh. People threw powered colours and sprayed coloured water on each other while celebrating 'Lathmar Holi' in Uttar Pradesh. As per traditions, women beat men with sticks while celebrating the festival. Devotees thronged Mathura city, birthplace of Hindu Lord Krishna, to revel in celebrations. Lord Krishna is believed to have come to the earth to destroy an evil king called Kansa, who was his maternal uncle, and ruled some parts of northern India. Holi will be celebrated on March 06 however people of Mathura city mark the festival for eight days. In a special programme, performers were dressed as Lord Krishna and consort Radha. Meanwhile, spirits were high in holy city of Varanasi too as devotees celebrated Holi with colours, sweets and bhang (cannabis). Priests sprayed and sprinkled colours at devotees as they prayed before Lord Sri Krishna. Mar 2, 2015
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Respect Kejriwal for fight against corruption, will work on strengthening Congress: Ajay Maken

New Delhi, Mar 02 (ANI): The newly appointed DPCC President, Ajay Maken said on Monday that he held AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal highly as he is the one to start fight against corruption but added that Kejriwal should start working on his promises rather than looking for excuses for the party's non-performance. He also said that his priority would be to strengthen the party in Delhi and also to act as a vigilant Opposition. Maken further said that Sheila Dikshit is a senior leader and the party's Delhi unit would always seek her guidance in matters of importance. Mar 2, 2015
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AAP lacks internal democracy: Shazia Ilmi

New Delhi, March 02 (ANI): Taking a jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following reports that senior members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan have offered to opt out of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on Monday said the Arvind Kejriwal-led party lacks internal democracy. She said that the people who say 'yes sir', 'no sir' are the ones who are promoted in the party and not those who have their own perspective. The former AAP member also said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are working against the party's interest. Mar 2, 2015
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