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Opposition slams Shindes crush media remark, Congress clarifies

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Giving clarification over his remark to "crush" the electronic media, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday said that he did not mean "journalism" but “social media”. Shinde was heard threatening to "crush" the electronic media, alleging a section of it was unnecessarily provoking the Congress party by indulging in "false propaganda" against it. However, the opposition parties came down heavily on Shinde for his remark, but the Congress was seen in a defending mood. Feb 25, 2014
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Khap leader says marriages within clan cause dishonour killings, Annie Raja condemns

Mauzzafarnagar/ New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Khap leader from Uttar Pradesh, Naresh Tikait, said the Supreme Court should not encourage marriages within the same clan and warned the high command not to interfere in these matters. Earlier, the Supreme Court has told the Centre and state governments to act promptly in cases of dishonour killings and to provide protection to couples who face such threats from khap panchayats or village councils often accused of dispensing medieval-style justice leading to murders and social ostracisation of couples. Speaking on the same, social activist Annie Raja said that khap panchayat is an anti women force which should not be there. Feb 20, 2014
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Political parties condemn BJP over its poll expenses

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Reacting on BJP’s poll campaigning expenses amounting to Rs. 400 crore, political parties condemned the same and said that the public will decide on the party’s fortune. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that it is still doubtful that the expenses were just Rs. 400 crore, in the backdrop of choppers used and huge stages made for Narendra Modi. CPI leader D Raja said that the party needs to answer on the same. Following the suit, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that BJP has spent money in campaigning like flowing water and they have to answer at some point on the source of that money. Feb 20, 2014
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CPI vows to support Telangana bill in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Wednesday said his party would support the Telangana bill in the Rajya Sabha. The bill is meant to divide Andhra Pradesh in two parts. Earlier on Tuesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill by voice vote. Several members of parliament of the opposition parties like the Janata Dal (United), and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), however, had staged a walkout in protest over the manner in which the Bill was tabled and passed in the House. Feb 19, 2014
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Bappi Lahiri felicitated as goodwill ambassador for 'Education For All' campaign

Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood composer, Bappi Lahiri, who popularized the use of synthesized disco music in Indian cinema, was felicitated as goodwill ambassador for 'Education For All' campaign in Mumbai. The felicitation ceremony was organized by National Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Association of Nepal (NAFUCON). The award was also to honour his outstanding contribution to the music industry. Meanwhile, speaking on the importance of the campaign, he said that literacy is the foundation of development. Feb 18, 2014
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BSE closes points 110.19 up on Feb 17

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 110.19 points up to stand at 20,477.01. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 24.95 points up to stand at 6,073.30. Financial Technologies and Tata Motors Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 4.98% and 4.74% along with MCX and Adani Power Ltd. with an increase of 4.35% and 3.95% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Suzlon Energy and NMDC with a decrease of 5.04% and 4.92% along with The Ramco Cements and Amara Raja with a decrease of 4.32% and 3.20% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 116.12 points at 12,084.10 while the banking sector is up 166.33 points at 11,824.11 and the realty sector is down 9.96 points at 1,200.02. The Indian currency is down 0.17% at Rs 62.03 per dollar. Feb 17, 2014
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Pakistani actress Meera denies separation reports

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistani actress, Meera, has denied reports of her separation from her husband Captain Naveed, calling them 'rumors'. Meera, who was visiting the US to raise funds for her hospital project, laid the rumours to rest at the New York International airport. The Pakistani actress is also planning to record a commercial during her stay in the country. Meera’s father-in-law, Raja Pervez has said that his son had returned to the US without informing his actress wife. Feb 16, 2014
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