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Villagers flee homes in Moradabad in wake of violent clashes

Moradabad, July 06 (ANI): Villagers in Moradabad district on Sunday fled their homes fearing for their lives in wake of violent clashes. Tension is prevailing in Kanth village after BJP workers clashed with police and Samajwadi Party members over removal of a loudspeaker from a temple by the administration decision. The detention of BJP leaders, workers and supporters while on their way to attend a huge religious gathering, 'Mahapanchayat', in Moradabad to protest the decision, led to skirmish with police and the SP workers. A District Magistrate and police officials were injured in stone-pelting by protesters. Police resorted to rounds of firing to control the unruly mob. Police has arrested 62 people for instigating violence to bring the situation under control. Jul 6, 2014
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Dutch fans relieved after nail-biter World Cup quarter-final v/s Costa Rica

Amsterdam, July 6 (ANI): Dutch supporters celebrated after a nervous match against Costa Rica which they won on penalties. A viewing of the match for 1200 people was organized at a former school in Amsterdam under the glass roof and flags of all World Cup participating countries. The city did not give permission for public viewing on a large scale because of the late timing of the match, so fans have mostly spread throughout the city's bars to watch their team. Jul 6, 2014
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Security beefed up in Moradabad after violence

Moradabad, July 5 (ANI): Security has been beefed up in Moradabad city on Saturday, following a violent clash between BJP workers and police. The detention of BJP leaders, workers and supporters while on their way to attend a huge religious gathering (Mahapanchayat) in Moradabad, led to clash with police and the SP workers. A District Magistrate and a police official were injured in the stone-pelting by protesters. Police resorted to rounds of firing to control the unruly mob. A senior official, Shiv Shanakr Singh, said 62 people were arrested for instigating violence and situation was tensed but under control. Jul 5, 2014
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Magistrate injured in Moradabad violence, BJP workers later released

Moradabad, July 05 (ANI): In what turned out to be an ugly result of detention of the BJP leaders marching to attend a _mahapanchayat_ near Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad District Magistrate Chandrakant, Senior Superintendent of Police Dharam Veer, Circle Officer Archana and four policemen were injured in heavy stone-throwing by the protesters. The clash began after the group was stopped from attending the _mahapanchayat_ which was reportedly to incite communal feelings. Inspector General (law and order) of Uttar Pradesh, Amrendra Sengar said that almost 200 party supporters along with MP Sarvesh Singh were arrested and later released Jul 5, 2014
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Germans revel in victory over France in Rio

German fans leaving Maracana stadium in Rio are euphoric after Germany beats France 1-0 in quarter finals, while supporters of the French team head home disappointed. Duration: 00:50 Jul 5, 2014
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Facebook COO meets PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): Facebook_s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg, who is in India to promote the potential of Facebook as a tool for small businesses and economic expansion, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Sandberg is on five-day visit to India. The minister for Information and Technology said direct communication with people is critical for good governance. Sandberg was accompanied by Facebook_s Vice-President for Global Public Policy, Marne Levine and Head of Public Policy for Facebook India, Ankhi Das. Indian Prime Minister Modi had deployed an army of supporters over Twitter and Facebook during his successful election campaign. Jul 4, 2014
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Politicos react over hate speech by another TMC Leader

New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): A hate speech made by another TMC leader, Arup Chakraborty met with furious reactions by rival party leaders. After TMC MP Tapas Pal, TMC leader and Bankura Zilla Parishad President Arup Chakraborty encouraged people to behead opposition party members if they harass TMC supporters. Leaders across parties stated that the behaviour by the TMC leader was nothing but a reflection of the sorry state of affairs in West Bengal and was highly condemnable. The casual attitude of the TMC is changing anger to resentment among the people. Jul 2, 2014
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Action will be taken against Tapas Pal, says Mamata

New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee has said that strict action will be taken against party MP Tapas Pal for his offensive threat to send his men to the homes of Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders to rape their women. "Whatever Tapas Pal has said, action will be taken. We don't support such statements. We have asked for an unconditional apology," said Mamata Banerjee. An FIR has been filed against Pal. He had said that he will send his boys to rape CPI (M) women if the TMC supporters are harassed by opposition leaders. His remarks have generated a huge outrage amongst politicians and activists. Jul 2, 2014
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