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Cant form govt with plus-minus majority, will sit in opposition: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Putting a full stop to the speculations on whether BJP will form the government in Delhi, the party’s CM Candidate Harsh Vardhan said that the party cannot form the government with plus-minus majority and will better sit in opposition. He said this after he met Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday evening regarding the issue. Vardhan said that the President has asked to prove the majority within 7 days which is not possible and that is why BJP is not forming the government. Dec 13, 2013
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Besides Re-election, Can Minority Government Help Break BJP-AAP Impasse?

India's political capital Delhi has been facing an impasse for the last three days with Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) failing to reach a decision over the formation of the state government. There now remains a question on whether a re-election will be held or if a minority party will be given a chance. Dec 11, 2013
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Sheila Dikshit resigns as Delhi CM

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Sheila Dikshit has resigned as the Delhi Chief Minister and has sent her resignation to the Lieutenant Governor following the defeat of the Congress in Delhi Assembly elections. According to reports, the three time Chief Minister is set to lose her New Delhi constituency as well, as she is trailing behind AAP's Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, the BJP has routed Congress in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and is leading in Delhi. But the party seems to be on its way out in Chhattisgarh as the Congress has put up a good show in the state. Dec 8, 2013
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Arunachal pays homage to 1962 war heroes

Itanagar, Dec 4 (ANI): At least 100 veterans and families of martyrs of the 1962 Chinese aggression were honoured at a three-day event organized by the Sanskar Bharati Purbottar in Itanagar. Chief Minister Nabam Tuki attended the valedictory function and felicitated family members of the martyrs along with Governor Lieutenant General (Retired) Nirbhay Sharma. The leaders praised the services rendered by Indian soldiers along the international borders. Tuki also announced the setting up of a new war memorial at Itanagar in memory of soldiers who had died in the 1962 war. The event was attended by 1962 war veteran Lt. Gen (Retd) V.M Patil, actor Mukesh Khanna and several renowned artists from across the country. Participants from the northeastern states also presented various colorful cultural programmes. Dec 4, 2013
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Delhi Polls: Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung casts his vote

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung cast his vote on Wednesday. Talking to mediapersons, he said that as compared to other states, Delhi will have a high polling status, being the capital city. Dec 4, 2013
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Congress demands CBI probe into Saradha chitfund scam

Kolkata, Nov 29 (ANI): Congress leaders reached Governor's official house in Kolkata to demand a CBI probe into Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged involvement in the infamous multi million Saradha chitfund scam. Congress leader MD Shorab demanded the CBI to probe into the matter to find the truth. Earlier, the state government suspended TMC leader Kunal Ghosh for his alleged involved in the scam and also formed a special committee to carry out an instant probe into the dubious activities of investment company Saradha Group that duped thousands of depositors. Nov 29, 2013
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RBI Chief relies on dipping trade gap to comfort market worries

Mumbai, Nov 14 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Raghuram Rajan, highlighted the narrowing current account deficit as he sought to reassure investors who are worried that the country would be hit hard in a global market sell-off. Rajan said that it was important for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to clarify the interpretation of economic events and the likely direction of economic policies at times of uncertainty so that markets worry about right things. Seeking to comfort the investors, Rajan said that there has been a dramatic reduction in the country's trade gap as per the fresh datas. Rajan also sought to reassure investors worried about the rupee's stability after the RBI has allowed oil companies to source dollars directly in markets instead of a special window provided by the central bank. Nov 14, 2013
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Democrat wins key Virginia governor's race

Democrat Terry McAuliffe wins the Virginia governor's race in a contest which could have major implications for the 2016 presidential election. In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie claims an overwhelming re-election victory. Duration: 01:13 Nov 6, 2013
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RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps; Lowers MSF

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday hiked its repo rate by 0.25 percent to 7.75 percent. This is the second time the central bank raised its interest rates in the past two months. Oct 29, 2013
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CPI slams UPA govt & Raghuram Rajan for filure to handle inflation

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Talking about the recent inflation facing the country, CPI leader D Raja on Tuesday said that the UPA government and its policies have completely failed to control inflation and has become insensitivity towards the problems faced by the people of the country. Further, he slammed RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and his economic policies of inviting foreign banks to India as it can deteriorate the situation even more. Oct 15, 2013
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Telangana row: TRS requests for President's rule

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (ANI): TRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and said that he has been working against the formation of separate Telangana. The TRS has also called for President’s rule in the state. TRS also urged Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan to dismiss Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister from his post. TRS floor leader in the Legislative Assembly E Rajender alleged that Reddy is biased against Telangana and was trying to stall the formation of the separate state. The TRS leaders claimed that Reddy's handling of the strike and agitation by pro-united Andhra employees in support of united Andhra goes on to prove his alleged bias. Oct 10, 2013
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Telangana row: TRS requests for President's rule

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (ANI): TRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and said that he has been working against the formation of separate Telangana. The TRS has also called for President’s rule in the state. TRS also urged Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan to dismiss Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister from his post. TRS floor leader in the Legislative Assembly E Rajender alleged that Reddy is biased against Telangana and was trying to stall the formation of the separate state. The TRS leaders claimed that Reddy's handling of the strike and agitation by pro-united Andhra employees in support of united Andhra goes on to prove his alleged bias. Oct 10, 2013
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Guj Lokayukta Aayog Bill, 2013 passed by state assembly

Gandhinagar, Oct 01 (ANI): The Gujarat State Assembly passed the controversial Gujarat Lokayukta Aayog Bill 2013 here on Tuesday, despite state Governor Kamla Beniwal expressing her reservations on some aspects of it. The bill will again be sent to Governor Beniwal for her approval. Oct 1, 2013
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