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Delegation of BJP leaders meets home minister to discuss post-election violence in West Bengal

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): A delegation of BJP leaders met Home Minister, Rajnath Singh on Friday (June 13) to present their report after visiting West Bengal in order to assess the spate of post-election violence and attacks on its members in the province. Several BJP supporters were injured in a clash with TMC workers, in the Sandeshkhali area of the the state on May 28. Due to a spur of violent clashes and a blast near the north 24 Parganas district polling booth, voter turnout in the area dropped. The five-member delegation of lawmakers included Babul Supriyo, in-charge of the party affairs in the province, Siddharth Nath Singh, S.S. Ahluwalia besides Naqvi and Lekhi. Jun 13, 2014
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FIFA world cup fever picks up as Jerseys sale shoot up in Kolkata

Kolkata, June 09 (ANI): Soccer jersey sales shot up in Kolkata city of West Bengal as fans went all out to support their favourite teams with the FIFA world cup fast approaching. The enthusiastic supporters of different soccer teams are lining up at the shops to buy their favorite country’s jersey as FIFA world cup is to kick off on June 12. Bhidan Market, which is situated in the heart of the city, area famous for all sports goods, has suddenly turned into a frequent haunt for all football enthusiasts in the city. A football fan and customer at the shop, Soumoditto Chandra, said his favorite team was Brazil and he always supports them. Shopkeeper, Siddik Ahmed said the sales have shot up and business is profitable during this time Jun 9, 2014
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Army boss Sisi sworn in as Egypt president

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in as president on Sunday following a landslide election almost a year after he deposed Egypt's first freely elected leader and crushed his Islamist supporters. Duration: 00:39 Jun 8, 2014
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Politicos condemn violent clashes in Golden Temple on operation Blue Star anniversary

Amritsar /New Delhi, June 06 (ANI): Politicos on Friday condemned the violent clashes that erupted between Sikh groups in the premises of Golden Temple, on the 30th anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Clashes took place when members of the Shiromani Akali Dal-controlled SGPC protested against leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Simranjit Singh Mann, who made an attempt to give a speech from rostrum of the Sikh's supreme temporal seat, Akal Takht. Reportedly, one of Mann's supporters tried to snatch the microphone from the custodian of the Akal Takht, Giani Gurbachan Singh, in a bid to address devotees. The custodian of Akal Takht, Giani Gurbachan Singh, said probe would be done into the clashes. Jun 6, 2014
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Sisi supporters celebrate presidential victory in Cairo

Ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was on Tuesday declared Egypt's president-elect, winning 96.9 percent of votes in a poll boycotted by the main opposition almost a year after he toppled the elected leader. Duration: 01:33 Jun 4, 2014