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Targeting BJP Mamata says will act against communal riots, politicos supports

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Targeting the BJP without naming it, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that some political parties were trying to cause a communal divide in the state and warned that her party will take strong action against those instigating riots. Meanwhile, the opposition parties supported Mamata_s statement and said that all secular parties should unite to fight the communal forces. Aug 13, 2014
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Muzaffarnagar organizes marathon to spread communal harmony

Muzaffarnagar, Aug 13 (ANI): In a bid to unite people from all faiths in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar city of Uttar Pradesh, a marathon was organised on Tuesday to spread the message of peace and communal harmony. Muzaffarnagar is a flashpoint in Uttar Pradesh in which some 60 people were killed in Hindu-Muslim riots last year. The marathon saw participation of around 4,000 children, along with journalists, police officials, and members of various women and civil society organisations. The event concluded with a cultural function featuring Independence Day-themed programmes. The five-kilometre marathon is an annual event and was organised for the third time in a row. An activist, Satyaprakash Reshu said the marathon would cross all religious institutions with religious heads taking part in it. Aug 13, 2014
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Fashion Trends to follow this festive season

New Delhi, August 11 (ANI): Cheering crowds, riots of colour, blaring music, excited chatter, religious fervour, mouth-watering delicacies, laughter, gaiety and sheer pandemonium... the festive season in India is here to begin! With festive vibes in the air, let’s find out the latest trends that are in vogue this season from couturiers, who were spotted at the Designer’s meet in New Delhi recently. Well, this was about the clothing, but to complete the look carry fancy clutches and bags are in line. Lets show you a beautiful piece of art that you can’t say no to. You can find out all this range at a store called ‘Baidehi’, which is a first multi designer store in North-west Delhi. Nevertheless, one thing is certain - to dress up, there's no better time than the festive season! Aug 11, 2014
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Mixed reactions come as Rahul Gandhi alleges UP riots to be 'engineered'

New Delhi, Aug 09 (ANI): Mixed reactions come in as Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleged that UP riots were ‘engineered'. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Gandhi is right and blamed the SP government in UP for the communal tensions. BJP said that Gandhi should think about the welfare of his own party and that the party should now give away its arrogance. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar supported Gandhi's remark in the wake of ongoing violence in the state. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Mohammed Adeeb said that such politics for the vote bank should be stopped which results in loss of innocent lives. Aug 9, 2014
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SP alleges communal tensions in UP an 'engineered act by BJP'

Lucknow, Aug 09 (ANI): After Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleged that 'communal riots in UP were artificially engineered', SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary came out to say the communal tensions in the state has been engineered by the BJP. Chaudhary said that the state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is very particular about law and order in the state and that he would not allow any such attempts to succeed. He also said that the BJP has been trying to create tensions in UP ever since it has come in power and the chief minister is working for the development of the state. Aug 9, 2014
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Nirbhaya's parents demand stringent action against Mumbai-based fashion photographer

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Parents of the 2012 Delhi gang rape victim have demanded stringent action against a Mumbai-based photographer for mocking the plight of a rape victim in his photoshoot. The fashion shoot showing a woman being groped on a bus has triggered nationwide outrage as it reignited memories of the gruesome New Delhi gang rape of a physiotherapy student. However, the underfire photographer Raj Shetye has refused to speak on camera about the incident and maintained that the shoot was just a depiction of the situation of women in the country and not based on this specific rape incident. The 2012 incident sparked riots and led to public outrage across India, bringing thousands of people onto the streets in protest against authorities' failure to ensure women safety. Aug 7, 2014
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SGPC row: SC says maintain status quo

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committe (HSGPC) to maintain a status quo on the issue of management control of all 52 Sikh shrines in Haryana till its further orders. The court also directed the SGPC and HSGPC to open separate bank accounts in which all incomes of gurudwaras under their control will be deposited and posted the matter for further hearing on August 25. The court also directed the police chief of the state to take all steps to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident. Aug 7, 2014
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