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Aspirants outside Parliament protest over changed UPSC norms

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Hundreds of civil service aspirants gathered outside Parliament house in New Delhi on Monday to protest against a change in the format of Indian administrative examinations by the civil services selection body. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had submitted a proposal to the union government last year suggesting certain changes in the existing format of Civil Services (Main) Examination to make it more relevant with the present day, global as well as internal scenario. The civil service aspirants took to street protesting the new pattern of examination, and demanded return to the old procedure and increase in the number of attempts for them. Dec 9, 2013
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Manmohan Singh pays homage to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday paid tribute to the South African anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela whose life epitomized the fight for freedom and equality. Mandela, South Africa's first black president who steered his nation out of apartheid and into multi-racial democracy, died on Thursday at the age of 95 after months of illness. Dec 9, 2013
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Delhi Polls: Nitish Kumar says BJP taking advantage of anti Congress wave

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday took a dig at the BJP and said that the party is taking advantage of the anti Congress wave prevailing in the country. Talking about the Delhi Polls, Kumar stated that the election proves that if the people of the country get options other than the BJP and the Congress, they will opt for it. Dec 9, 2013
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Bihar government asks Maoists to shun violence, announces new surrender policy

Patna, Dec 9 (ANI): After the Maoists went on rampage killing 15 people in Aurangabad in the last two months, the Bihar government has launched a two-prolonged strategy to keep them in check. They have intensified the hunt to capture its members while simultaneously offering big money for those who surrender. Top Maoist leaders would get Rs 2.5 lakh if they renounce arms. This would include members of the state, regional, central committee and politbureau of the Maoist party. The offer is a huge jump from the 2001 policy which promised Rs 10000 first and Rs 3000 in due course. The Bihar government strategy comes close on the heels of the killing of eight policemen December 3 by suspected Maoists in Aurangabad district, 163km from Patna. Those surrendering would be paid more if they lay down sophisticated arms and ammunition. The Maoists, who have been fighting for a Communist state for several decades, are mainly active in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar and Bengal. Dec 9, 2013
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Kim Jong-Un cements his power with purge of uncle: expert

North Korea said Monday that the powerful uncle of young leader Kim Jong-Un has been purged, with state TV airing images of Jang Song-Thaek being dragged away by uniformed officers. An analyst in Seoul says the purge can be seen as Kim cementing his position as head of the country. Dec 9, 2013
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Thousands take part in London Santa Run

Thousands of runners dressed as Father Christmas take part in the charity fundraising "Santa Run" in Victoria Park, north London, on Sunday, with similar events taking place across Britain. Dec 9, 2013
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Jamaat-e-Islami taking advantage of political unrest in Bangladesh: Expert

Dhaka, Dec 09 (ANI): Bangladeshi economist and political activist, Anu Muhammad said that the Jamaat-e-Islami was propagating its agenda and taking advantage of the political turmoil that has led to violent protests in Bangladesh. Violence has gripped Bangladesh as protests and a series of shutdowns with transport blockades led by the main opposition party, BNP demanding next year's election be held under a non-party administration. Dec 9, 2013
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