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UNICEF and Beckham launch children protection fund

SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (FEBRUARY 9, 2015) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 1. DAVID BECKHAM ARRIVING FOR PHOTOCALL 2. DAVID BECKHAM POSING DURING PHOTOCALL 3. PHOTOGRAPHERS 4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) Feb 9, 2015
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Have put all my efforts to work for Delhi in 17 days, no nervousness about results: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Monday said that she has put all her efforts to work for Delhi in 17 days. She said that she covered about 1500 kilometres for roadshows and worked with all her energy during the period of time she was given. Bedi further said that there is no nervousness in her about the results due tomorrow. She also said that she will go to her constituency to see the results. Bedi also said that the party workers have worked selflessly and that she is organizing a tea party for all of them in order to thank them. Bedi also asserted that there is no party fund used for the same and that she is investing from her side for the party workers. Feb 9, 2015
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Mumbai hosts fund-raising marathon to spread awareness about cardiac diseases

Mumbai, Feb 8 (ANI): Hundreds of children took part in a fund-raising marathon in Mumbai on Sunday spread awareness about cardiac diseases. ‘Little Hearts Marathon’ is an initiative of ‘Bai Jerabai Wadia Hospital for Children’ in Mumbai to raise funds for poor children unable to meet the exorbitant hospital expenses. The second edition of the three-kilometer marathon drew several known personalities, including the head of youth wing of regional political party, Yuva Sena, Aditya Thackeray, Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade and businessman Ness Wadia. Students of various schools performed physical and gymnastic activities sending across the message of a healthy lifestyle. Feb 8, 2015
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Srinjoy Bose resigns from TMC, gives up RS membership

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Srinjoy Bose, who has been granted conditional bail in the Saradha chit-fund scam, on Thursday resigned from his party and also gave up the Rajya Sabha membership. He tweeted saying, "With immediate effect, I have resigned from my membership of the Rajya Sabha. I have also decided to resign from the primary membership of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)." "During my days in custody, I finally realized that politics isn't my cup of tea. I am thankful to Didi (Mamata Banerjee) that she had thought me capable enough to make me an MP," he added. The TMC MP was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his alleged links in the Saradha scam in November last year. Meanwhile, BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that this is the beginning of fall of TMC emperor in West Bengal. Feb 5, 2015
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Home Secretary LC Goyal meets Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): The newly-appointed Home Secretary LC Goyal met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Goyal replaced Anil Goswami as the new Home Secretary following a controversy over the arrest of a former union minister in connection with the Saradha chit-fund scam. Goswami was earlier on Wednesday was sacked from his post for allegedly interfering with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over the arrest of Matang Sinh in connection with the Saradha scam. Goyal, a 1979-batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, earlier held the charge of Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development. Feb 5, 2015
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Anil Goswami's resignation shows Governments intention, says Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that he would not like to link Former Home Secretary Anil Goswami's resignation with anything else and that the incident shows the clear intentions of PM Modi-led BJP Government. He added that Anil Goswami was an efficient and good administrator. Former Home Secretary Anil Goswami was sacked last evening following a controversy over interference with CBI probe in Saradha chit fund scam. Feb 5, 2015
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Matang Sinh arrest row: LC Goyal replaces Anil Goswami as Home Secretary

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): LC Goyal has replaced Anil Goswami as the new Union Home Secretary, following a controversy over arrest of former Union Minister involved in Saradha chit fund scam. Anil Goswami, earlier on Wednesday, was sacked for allegedly interfering with the Central Bureau of Investigation over the arrest by the agency of Saradha Scam accused Matang Sinh. According to reports, Goswami had earlier in the day been summoned by the Prime Minister's Office over the issue and was invited to put forth his version. Goswami, a 1978 IAS officer, was due to retire in July after serving a two-year tenure and was the first bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir to rise to the post of Home Secretary. Feb 5, 2015
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Home Secretary Anil Goswami sacked, Politicos give mixed reactions

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Home Secretary Anil Goswami was sacked last evening following a controversy over interference with CBI probe in Saradha chit fund scam. Political leaders gave mixed reactions on Thursday on the issue as LC Goyal will soon take charge as the new Home Secretary. Congress leader PC Chacko and AAP leader Ashutosh condemned the Central government for being biased with bureaucrats. Meanwhile, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government will not allow any interference in the functioning of investigation agencies. Feb 5, 2015