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Ukraine crisis worries India, National Security Adviser hopes for peaceful settlement

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): India hoped that the crisis in Ukraine would be settled peacefully after satisfactory solution of the broader issues concerning the region, said National Security Adviser, Shiv Shankar Menon. Menon said that New Delhi was concerned with the developments in the region. Further, Menon said that the government would ensure that the parliament polls were as safe and secure as possible in wake of street clashes after announcement of the dates in April and May. Street clashes erupted in India after an announcement that parliamentary elections will start on April 7. Mar 7, 2014
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Supreme Court extends Subrata Roys police custody

New Delhi, March 04 (ANI): Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy will remain in police custody till Tuesday next, when the case will be heard again, said Supreme Court. While ordering the custody of Roy, the court, however, clarified that it was not an order on contempt. Two more directors of the company, Ravi Shankar Dubey and Ashok Roy Chaudhary were also ordered to be taken into custody. The court said that it was not happy with the proposal of Sahara on refund of money as “they have not come up with any concrete proposal and bank guarantee.” Earlier, Roy apologised to the Supreme Court for his failure to comply with the order to appear before it. Mar 4, 2014
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Politicos say LS blackout illegal, Congress strategized

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Reacting on an unprecedented TV blackout in Lok Sabha during the passage of the Telangana bill in the house, Politicos said that it was illegal and strategized by Congress. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that if anything like this 'emergency mindset' takes place today, the house won't be allowed to function. Another party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that it was totally strategized by the Congress party. Further, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien said that this is highly condemnable and illegal and that the party will meet the President regarding the same. Feb 19, 2014