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People of all faiths visit mausoleum of Hazrat Meera Sahib to seek blessings

Ajmer, May 26 (ANI): India is known for its diversity that is marked by harmonious relations between people of different communities. And examples of this ethos can be found throughout the country. Ajmer situated in western state of Rajasthan symbolizes this ethos. Here, Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Meera Sahib was celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm. People from different walks of life come here to seek the blessings of the revered saint. Mass prayers are held on the occasion, which present a perfect picture of religious amity. May 26, 2014
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Polls open in Egyptian presidential election

Egyptians began voting Monday in an election which ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who ousted the elected leader and crushed his Muslim Brotherhood movement, is expected to win easily. Duration: 01:27 May 26, 2014
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Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters

Thailand's coup leader receives royal endorsement to lead the politically divided kingdom and quickly threatens to crack down on any further agitation after a weekend of angry protests. Duration: 01:19 May 26, 2014
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Britain's UKIP rides anti-EU wave to poll victory

Nigel Farage, leader of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP), on Sunday said his party was on course to cause a political "earthquake" by winning the European parliament election in Britain. Duration: 00:43 May 26, 2014
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Donetsk airport shut after Ukraine presidential polls

The main airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk shut down on Monday after being raided by dozens of armed separatists who vowed to keep up their resistance a day after presidential polls. Duration: 00:59 May 26, 2014
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Narendra Modi takes oath as India's 15th Prime Minister

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): BJP's Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's 15 Prime Minister on Monday by President Pranab Mukherjee at a grand ceremony in the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by nearly 4,000 guests, including top leaders from SAARC countries like Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. May 26, 2014
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Manmohan Singh meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): India’s outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday met Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, who arrived in New Delhi to attend Narendra Modi's oath taking as India's next Prime Minister. The decade-long journey of Manmohan Singh as India's Prime Minister came to an end on May 17. Karzai had last met Singh in December last year where they discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern. Kabul seeks to enhance economic engagements and security cooperation with New Delhi. May 26, 2014
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Modis Swearing-in-ceremony

Bhopal, May 26 (ANI): Narendra Modi, will be sworn-in as the India's 15 Prime Minister on Monday by President Pranab Mukherjee at a grand, open air ceremony in the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan. The swearing-in ceremony will be attended by nearly 4,000 guests, including top leaders from SAARC countries like Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan who will attend Modi’s swearing in ceremony along with his ministers said that Madhya Pradesh is also in mood of celebration along with the entire nation. May 26, 2014
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Have high expectations, hope for peace across borders: Nawaz Sharif's Son

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hussain Sharif after arriving in India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, said that the nation has high expectations with India's new government. He also said that the nations hope for peaceful co-existence between the two nations across the borders. May 26, 2014
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Akhilesh expresses sorrow over Gorakhdham accident, assures all possible help

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Monday expressed sorrow over the accident of Gorakhdham Express in which around 20 are feared dead. Yadav said that the administration is trying to provide all possible help. He added that government officials have reached the spot and all medical and other necessary help is being provided by the government. The Gorakhdham Express Train had crashed into a stationary goods train at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar in UP. May 26, 2014
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Unprecedented security in place for Modi's swearing-in ceremony in Delhi

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Authorities deployed over 6,000 security personnel from paramilitary commandos to police sharpshooters on Monday turning New Delhi into a virtual high security fortress ahead of the open-air oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as the country's next prime minister at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Delhi police with the help of other intelligence agencies and Rapid Action Force (RAF) soldiers kept a vigil eye as the ceremony will be attended by around 3000 guests. May 26, 2014
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