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DYFI protests 'victimisation' of Teesta Setalvad in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged protest in Mumbai for filing of misappropriation case against social activist Teesta Setalvad. In January 2014, police had registered a case against Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and others for allegedly usurping rupees 15 million collected by them in form of donations to turn the 2002 riots hit colony into a riots museum. But the Supreme Court of India has stayed the arrest of Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and others named in the case, till February 19. The slogan-shouting members of the DYFI claimed that Setalvad was being framed. The Gujarat High Court had rejected Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea in a criminal case of embezzlement of funds collected on behalf of 2002 riot victims of Gujarat. Feb 16, 2015
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ICC World Cup 2015: India celebrates victory over Pakistan

New Delhi/ Mumbai/ Jaipur/ Ahmedabad/ Hyderabad, Feb 15 (ANI): India began the 2015 Cricket World Cup campaign on a winning note as the team recorded a 76-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. Fans all across the country celebrated the victory of Indian cricket team which has never lost to Pakistan in the last six World Cup series. Fans in Jaipur burnt crackers on roadside and said that whether India wins the World Cup or not it has made a mark by winning against Pak. People in Mumbai held a march holding Indian flag and dancing on roads. Fans in capital New Delhi danced to 'dhol' beats and celebrated the match victory. Meanwhile, fans in Hyderabad cherished India's sixth consecutive victory over Pakistan. Fans in Ahmedabad also celebrated by dancing and burning crackers. Feb 15, 2015
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Bollywood wishes good luck to Team India as first World Cup match against Pak is underway

Mumbai/ Dehradun/ Ahmedabad, Feb 15 (ANI): Bollywood actor, singer and cricket lovers wished Indian cricket team good luck as first 2015 World Cup match against Pakistan is underway. Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal extended his wishes and said that he is optimistic about India's win. Meanwhile, Singer Adnan Sami extended his best wishes to the Indian cricket team. India won the toss and batted first in Adelaide, setting Pakistan an imposing 301 to win the match. Feb 15, 2015
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Legal professionals strengthened freedom movement of India: PM Modi

Mumbai, Feb 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the legal professionals strengthened country's freedom movement, while addressing concluding Sesquicentennial Function of the Advocates Association of Western India (AAWI) in Mumbai city. Having a legacy of 150 years, said Modi, was of paramount importance and that people associated with AAWI could take pride in the fact that it produced lawyers like father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Modi also inaugurated a Permanent Judicial Museum at Bombay High Court set up as part of sesquicentennial celebrations. He also emphasised upon the need to strengthen people's faith in the institution of judiciary. Taking pride in his government doing away with 1700 existing laws, he said drafts for new laws should be available online to bar association. The country, added Modi, needs forensic science universities to produce efficient lawyers to fight against ever increasing cyber crime. Feb 15, 2015
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Special prayers held ahead of India- Pakistan match in cricket WC- 2015

Vadodara/ Kanpur/ Mumbai, Feb 14 (ANI): Special prayers were held at famed Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Mumbai on Saturday (February 14) ahead of India-Pakistan match in cricket World Cup 2015. Indians across the country are hoping the 2011 defending champions will beat their traditional rival. Some former cricketers chanted hymns and kept the Cricket World Cup Trophy in front of Ganesha's idol to seek his blessings and good fortune. A fan in Vadodara said that beating Pakistan would be quite challenging. India won the 1983 and 2011 cricket World Cups, and fans are looking for another success this year. Another cricket fan said they were planning to install a giant screen to watch the game. Matches between India and Pakistan are fiercely competitive. India has never lost a single match to Pakistan in the World Cup tournament. Even when Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup the team had lost to India in their only clash of the tournament. Feb 14, 2015
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Mumbai slumb holds art biennal

The Mumbai neighbourhood made famous by the film "Slumdog Millionaire" is set to host its first "biennale", aiming to promote health through creativity, although it will be very different to some of the world's grander art fairs. Duration: 00:42 Feb 14, 2015
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Ramp outside Shah Rukh Khan's house demolished

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Residents living near Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's residence in India's western Mumbai city rejoiced after civic body demolished an illegal ramp outside his house, which was causing inconvenience to commuters. As per reports, civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), workers and police reached Khan's residence, known as 'Mannat', in Bandra early morning to raze down the ramp.Residents celebrated with sweets as their numerous letters and requests to the BMC finally resulted in results. The demolition work started after a seven-day notice period to the actor had expired as per reports. Feb 14, 2015
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