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LS Polls 2014: EC on Assam and Tripura voter turnout

New Delhi, April 07 (ANI): The Election Commission on Monday informed that the voter turnout in Assam till 5 pm is approximately 72.5 % which is expected to cross 75% as people are still standing in queues to cast their vote. The EC also informed that the poll percentage is about 84% and is expected to go up by 1-2%. Apr 7, 2014
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Foreign extremists launch 'jihad' in Syria

United Nations, April 07: Over 140,000 Syrians have lost their lives and more than 9 million are internally displaced or have fled the country since the conflict between forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those opposed to his rule began in March 2011. The fight is grim as the rebels are outnumbered by Islamists and jihadists linked to Al Qaeda. The country is now facing one of the worst civil wars with rise in crimes including torture, hostage-taking, murder and execution. Al Qaeda and the Taliban from Pakistan-Afghan border are now using Syria as a launching pad to carry out strikes against the West. Syria is an attractive region for them since it lies far from the drone strikes. These fighters are skilled in bomb-making, logistics, religious indoctrination and planning. Experts believe that Pakistan is well aware of al Qaeda's strategy in Syria. It is believed that Pakistan is backing al Qaeda fighters in Syria at the behest of Saudi Arabia. During his recent visit to Pakistan, Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz asked for anti-aircraft and anti-tank rockets for the rebels fighting in Syria. Apr 7, 2014
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Irked villagers in Tripura kill 3 Bangladeshi poachers

Tripura, April 07 (ANI): Villagers in Khowai district of Tripura lynched to death three Bangladeshi cattle poachers. The villagers attacked the poachers with sharp weapons and the trio died on the spot. Angry villagers complained on the role of BSF and said that the border guards should be more vigil as in spite of fencing, cattle lifting by Bangladesh miscreants has become a daily phenomenon in the area. Meantime, BSF and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) held a flag meeting over the incident and discussed on the procedure of handing over the bodies. Apr 7, 2014
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BSF seizes drugs worth billions near Pakistan border

Ferozpur, April 06 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) in Ferozpur district of Punjab seized over 35 kilograms of heroin from near the Pakistan border, after a face-off with the smugglers in the wee hours of Sunday. After hearing noises, the security officials launched a search operation and later both the sides fired shots. The two smugglers, however, managed to escape. Quoting it as one of the biggest achievements at the border, the Inspector General of BSF, AK Tomar, said that they had successfully failed the attempt of Pakistani smugglers. A Pakistan’s mobile phone was also recovered from the site. Apr 6, 2014
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