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UPSC row: Opposition continues to pressurize govt

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): The Opposition on Wednesday came out strongly against the government over the UPSC row. Slamming the government for its decision to go ahead with the UPSC Civil Services Aptitude Test 2014 exam as scheduled on August 24 with non-inclusion of English marks, political leaders demanded that the government should take more concrete steps and do justice to the students. Aug 6, 2014
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In U-turn, NCP backs insurance bill as it was a 'UPA initiative', politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): As the government tried to push forth with the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill - that provides for 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector - it received a boost from unexpected quarters when a key UPA ally came to its support. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) decided to back the bill, as it was "after all a UPA government initiative". At an all-party meeting held in the Parliament on Monday, senior NCP leader Praful Patel said his party had no problem in supporting the bill. Aug 5, 2014
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UPSC Row: Debate continues over CSAT

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Even as the government agreed not to test candidates for English skills in the civil services preliminary examination scheduled for August 24, it faced ire from the protesting civil-service aspirants. Politicos also took the opportunity to attack the Modi government over the matter. The Arvind Verma committee report submitted to the government has recommended that no change should be made in the CSAT as it is a scientifically formed exam and shouldn't be tinkered with. However, protestors are vowing to continue their almost month-long stir to demand scrapping of the CSAT. Aug 5, 2014
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Arrest of Indian officials in Glasgow draws flak from political leaders

New Delhi, Aug 04 (ANI): The arrest of Indian sports officials in Glasgow, where Commonwealth Games were held, has drawn flak from the political leaders. NCP leader Majid Memon said that Indian officials misbehaving abroad spoiled the image of the country and tainted the fame of sportspersons who earned good name for India abroad through their medals. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that officials representing India on an international level should behave properly. SP leader Naresh Agarwal also slammed the officials and said that the government should take note of such incidents and not send such officials as a representative abroad as they spoil India_s image. Aug 4, 2014
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Chinese army admits 2013 incursion at Depsang Valley, politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday reacted over 2013 incursion at Depsang Valley. The Chinese army has acknowledged last year's incursion at the Depsang Valley in Ladakh region and said such incidents occurred due to different perception about the Line of Actual Control. Aug 1, 2014
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War of books to reveal 'truth' draws reaction from politicos

New Delhi/Jaipur, Aug 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday reacted over Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement that she will write her own book and 'reveal the truth', in a reaction to former external affairs minister Natwar Singh's claims. Aug 1, 2014
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UPSC row: Verma Committee to submit report in Parliament

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): The Verma Committee will be presenting its report on the UPSC row in Parliament on Friday. Political leaders gave their mixed reactions on the issue which has lead to several protests across the nation. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that the report will be presented and action shall be taken after it is discussed in Parliament. SP leader Naresh Agarwal slammed the government saying that the issue will be raised in the Parliament as it concerns the future of thousands of students. JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav said that the government had to take a discussion within seven days but the report is being produced so late and thus, action shall be delayed. Aug 1, 2014
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Kerry says PM Modi was denied visa by previous govt; politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): Politicos on Friday took a dig at PM Narendra Modi over the visa row after the US Secretary of State John Kerry gave explanation of US denial of visa earlier. Kerry said that the decision was taken by a"different" government and the current government would welcome Prime Minister Modi. Aug 1, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj raises snooping issue with US; politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): A day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj raised with US Secretary of State John Kerry the issue of American intelligence agencies allegedly snooping on BJP; politicos asked why the BJP was in constant denial of the fact till now. Swaraj on Thursday conveyed Kerry the 'public anger in India' over the issue. Aug 1, 2014
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Politicos react as Natwar Singh drops book bomb on Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted on the interview of former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh in which he said Rahul Gandhi didn't let Sonia to become Prime Minister in 2004.Natwar Singh said Rahul feared she would be killed like his father Rajiv Gandhi and insisted she turn down the post. Jul 31, 2014
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SP government orders CBI probe in Mohanlalganj rape case

Lucknow, July 29 (ANI): The state government-led by Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh agreed to demands of the family of the Mohanlalganj rape and murder victim and ordered a CBI probe in the same. Family of the woman began a fast unto death protest on Sunday demanding a CBI probe into the incident citing dissatisfaction with police report. The police had said that there were no traces of rape before murder and only one person was involved in the crime. SP leader Naresh Agarwal said they had written to CBI to conduct an inquiry. However, family of the victim, who said they will not end the hunger strike till all their demands were met, said that no government official has visited them to inform them about the development in the case. Jul 29, 2014
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