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Indian rock band pays tribute to Pink Floyd's progressive and psychedelic music

Imphal, Apr 28 (ANI): Music lovers cheered as an Indian rock band in Manipur paid a tribute to Pink Floyd, an English rock band that achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. Enthusiasts crowded the venue of rock music show in Imphal in a bid to promote peace, harmony and tranquillity in the province. A three-member alternative rock band based in Bangalore, Grief Card performed during the show while another rock band, Think Floyd, which was conceived in 2006, paid a musical tribute to Pink Floyd. Apr 28, 2014
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2014 LS Polls: Security forces gear up for sixth phase of polling

Chhattisgarh/ Uttar Pradesh/ Maharashtra, April 23 (ANI): Security forces across various states in India held marches as a safety measure for the sixth phase of polling in the ongoing general election. The sixth phase of election will be held on April 24 where voters of 117 constituencies in nation’s 11 states and one Union Territory would go to polls. Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Rakesh Maria, said the police are totally prepared to hold free and fair elections in the western city. Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer of Chhattisgarh, Sunil Kujur said 10.18 million people will vote for seven parliamentary constituencies in the province on April 24. Apr 23, 2014
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Iraqis in resort town face return to Anbar unrest

When fighting erupted in Iraq's Anbar province in December, many families fled to a virtually empty summer resort far to the north to take advantage of its off-season rates and wait out the conflict. Duration: 01:50 Apr 15, 2014
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People in Kashmir vote in third phase of worlds biggest election

Rajouri, Jammu, Poonch, April 10 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir lined up outside polling booths to cast their votes as third phase of world’s biggest election kicked off on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters in the province. A young and enthusiastic first-time voter from Jammu district, Radhika, said she would vote for someone who works for welfare of youth. An elderly voter from Poonch district, Sukhdev Singh, urged people to vote wisely. Apr 10, 2014
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Four policemen killed in Iraq suicide attack

A car bomb set off by a suicide attacker at a checkpoint in the city of Tuz Khurmatu in Iraq killed four policemen, while attacks were also carried out in Baiji and Tikrit in Salaheddin province. Duration: 00:39 Apr 9, 2014
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Bollywood stars shine at red carpet of Miss India 2014

Mumbai, April 06 (ANI): Bollywood stars and celebrities sizzled on the red carpet of beauty pageant 'Miss India 2014' in India's entertainment capital Mumbai in western Maharashtra province. The contestants for 51st edition of Miss India were judged by a panel of actors Abhay Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vidyut Jamwal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Malaika Arora Khan, renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra, boxer Vijender Singh, rapper and singer Honey Singh and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. Former beauty queen and veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman also graced the occasion. Miss India 2013 winners including Navneet Kaur Dhillon also attended the beauty pageant to handover the titles to this year’s winners. Miss India is an annual national beauty pageant that selects representatives to compete globally and is organized by women's magazine Femina. Apr 6, 2014
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Police arrest five red rebels in Maoist hotbed

Gumla, April 6 (ANI): Police in Jharkhand province have arrested five Maoists in red corridor of Gumla district, ahead of upcoming general elections. Police also informed that they arrested the rebels after destroying a rebel camp located in the hills. Tuti also confirmed the recovery of arms and ammunitions, Maoist documents and things stolen by red rebels during various incidents of robbery. Tuti said that it is a major achievement of Jharkhand police ahead of the general elections and would help to ensure peaceful polls in the province. Apr 6, 2014
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Omar Abdullah lashes out at Narendra Modi

Rajouri, April 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir chief Omar Abdullah has lashed out at the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, over his attitude towards Muslims. Addressing a gathering in Rajouri district of the province, Abdullah said BJP leaders divide society for votes. Apr 2, 2014
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Three-day Cultural Dance Fest in Manipur

Imphal, March 30 (ANI): The three day cultural dance festival - Chhau Parva is drawing large audience to the Imphal city of Manipur. The festival is being held for the first time in the province and has been organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur dance Academy of Manipur. The Director of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) Upendro Sharma explained what Chhau dance form is all about. The festival was inaugurated by the Governor of Manipur Vinod Kumar Duggal in the presence of Vice Chairman of JNMDA N Tombi Singh and Director Sharma himself. The festival was kick started on Saturday with six dance performances. Mar 30, 2014
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Governor of Chinas Yunnan state hails economic ties with Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 30 (ANI): Governor of China’s Yunnan province, Li Jiheng during an exclusive business meet in West Bengal hailed the economic engagement between Kolkata and Yunnan. Jiheng said that ties between Yunnan and West Bengal is the only sub national cooperation mechanism between China and India. Jiheng also added that during a meeting between the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Kunming and Kolkata officially entered into sister ties. Mar 30, 2014
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Maoists trigger landmine blast in Odisha, injure two personnel

Malkangiri, Mar 29 (ANI): Two personnel of India's paramilitary, Border Security Force (BSF), were injured when Maoists triggered a landmine blast in Malkangiri district of Odisha province on Friday. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Pramod Kumar Bagh, said the explosive went off when the BSF personnel were conducting a search after removing Maoist posters in the mountainous area. The injured were airlifted to Malkangiri district hospital. The BSF has launched a combing operation to nab the ultras. Mar 29, 2014