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AAP in favour of Telangana: Yogendra Yadav

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Senior AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on Saturday said that the AAP is in favour of separate Telangana state. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that AAP supports smaller states and thus it is in favour of separate Telangana. Feb 1, 2014
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Will quit politics if Kejriwal proves that I am corrupt: Sibal on Kejriwals allegation

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Speaking over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s list of 'India's most corrupt', which includes Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal, along with other union ministers and leaders from all parties, Sibal on Saturday said that it is surprising that a CM is making such baseless allegations. He further said that he is giving Kejriwal two days to show proof of him being corrupt and if he succeeds then he will resign and will quit politics. He further said that if Kejriwal is not able to show proof of corruption against him then he should resign. Feb 1, 2014
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Politicos condemns barbaric attack on Arunachal student

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Political parties on Saturday condemned the incident in which a college student from Arunachal Pradesh died after being beaten up mercilessly in an alleged racial attack at a busy market in New Delhi. The boy, Nido Taniam, had gone to Lajpat Nagar on January 29 in search of an address, and was allegedly mocked by someone at a shop for his hair, leading a fight. Feb 1, 2014
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Nabam Tuki condemns killing over land dispute in Assam

Itanagar, Feb 1 (ANI): A dispute over eviction from encroached land in Sonitpur district in Assam turned violent, killing ten people and inuring 12 others on January 29. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Nabam Tuki, condemned the killings. The Chief Minister directed the chief secretary, the Director General of Police (DGP) and home commissioner to ensure every possible step to defuse the tension. The state government also dispatched teams in the disputed area to take stock of the situation. Feb 1, 2014
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Sonia Gandhis rally in Gulbarga

Gulbarga, Feb 01 (ANI): While addressing a rally in Gulbarga of Karnataka, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that the BJP during its rule in the state spread corruption and were responsible for no development in the state. Gandhi said that Congress, on the other hand, introduced many bills and reforms for the betterment of people and the development of the state. She also said that the BJP only says and Congress does what it says. Feb 1, 2014
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Narendra Modi calls for boost in tourism in Somnath

Somnath, Feb 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday called for promotion of tourism along the boundary of western Gujarat region as he paid a visit to the famous Somnath Mahadev Temple. He said that Somnath is a new district and had been formed for the better progress of the state of Gujarat. He further thanked saying that if there was no Sardar Patel there would be no Somnath. Feb 1, 2014
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Atique Ahmed calls Muzaffarnagar riot victims professional beggars, draws ire

Shravasti/ New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Atique Ahmed on Satuirday called Muzaffarnagar riot victims languishing in the relief camps as professional beggars. The riot-hit victims languish in some 40 schools and mosques which have been converted into relief camps across Muzaffarnagar and neighbouring areas. However, Ahmed’s remarks evoked strong criticism from other politicians. BSP leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that such remarks further the wounds of the riot victims and the statement symbolizes the ideology of the Samajwadi Party Feb 1, 2014
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Militant killed in overnight gun battle in Kashmir

Pulwama, Feb 01 (ANI): A militant was killed in an overnight gun battle between the ultras and security forces in Pulwama district of Kashmir, as the personnel blasted off the hideout. Security forces encircled a residential house in Pulwama district of Kashmir where the militants were hiding, the militants opened fire, which was retaliated by the Indian security forces. The militants and the security forces exchanged rounds of gunfire, forcing the personnel later to use explosives to destroy the rebel's hideout. Feb 1, 2014
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Magician Amey Vinaykumar Sarang creates fastest handcuff escape record

Mumbai, Feb 01 (ANI): Renowned magician Amey Vinaykumar Sarang performed thrilling illusion acts and created records in the presence of the team of Limca Book of Records at a press club in Mumbai. Sarang performed the jaw dropping act of opening his hands handcuffed behind the back in mere 2.65 seconds, creating a world record. As part of other two records, he made sunglasses move without touching his hands and turned water into ice. Sarang said the acts were a trailer of the various acts that he will be performing in the year 2014. He also stated that he doesn't like to break records but rather create new ones. Feb 1, 2014
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Will simplify VAT so that common man can easily pay tax: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that they want to simplify taxation and administration and added that they will simplify VAT to an extent that a common man can easily pay tax. He further said that VAT and Taxation systems have become complicated as the government implements policies that make doing business difficult. Feb 1, 2014
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'CAG audit will tell where the money went': Kejriwal on power tariff hike

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Reacting to the hike in power rates, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on discoms would ascertain the lack of funds as stated by power distribution companies. Earlier on Friday, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) announced a hike in the power tariff ranging from 6 to 8 percent applicable from February 1 onwards. Feb 1, 2014
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