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Centre tells SC, will cancel 41 coal block allocations between 1993 -2009

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Central Government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will cancel 41 coal blocks allocated in period between 1993 and 2009. The Supreme Court, which is examining the status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the coal block allocation scam, asked the Centre about parameters followed by the screening committee in allocating coal blocks. Jan 15, 2014
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BJP launches website to collect funds online from supporters

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): In a run-up to the upcoming national polls, the BJP on Tuesday launched a website to donate online funds for supporting party's campaign, aimed at making Narendra Modi as the next Prime Minister. The website that was launched at an event in New Delhi had been named as 'Modi for PM fund'. BJP chief, Rajnath Singh, said that the party had fixed up limits for the donations that the supporters could contribute via internet. Rajnath Singh kick-started the funds-raising campaign by donating1000 rupees. Meanwhile, another BJP leader, Piyush Goyal, said that the workers of the party would go door-to-door to support the campaign. Jan 15, 2014
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Egypt Brotherhood charities struggle amid crackdown

A crackdown by Egypt's authorities on the Muslim Brotherhood has left hundreds of Islamic charities struggling for funds, but the move could backfire during this week's referendum on a new constitution. Duration: 01:04 Jan 13, 2014
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People in Trivandrum runs to create cancer awareness

Trivandrum, Jan 11 (ANI): Hundreds of people gathered in Trivandrum on Saturday to take part in a marathon to create awareness about the cancer disease and support the underprivileged cancer patients. Thousands of men, women and children participated in the annual run to raise the funds for the patients in the regional Cancer centre. The run started from Kanakakunnu palace in Trivandrum at 6.30 am. Theme for the marathon was to 'RUN FOR LIFE'. A participant, Ajith Kumar expressed sheer happiness and said youngsters as well as elderly were very happy to be a part of this run. Jan 11, 2014
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UPA admits to irregularities in coal block allocation

New Delhi/ Ranchi, Jan 09 (ANI): The Attorney General of India, GE Vahanvati, admitted to irregularities in the infamous coal allocation scam in the apex court on Thursday, media reports said. As per the reports, Vahanvati told the Supreme Court that something had gone wrong in the allocation of coal blocks, even though they took the decisions in 'good faith'. After the statement, the UPA government drew flak from the opposition. As per reports, the FIRs have been filed against BLA Industries Pvt Ltd, Gastron Technologies Pvt Ltd and some unknown officials of the Coal Ministry to whom the coal blocks were allocated during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regime. Jan 9, 2014
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Singers attend launch of Rupa Raman's devotional music album

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Bollywood singers attended the launch of a devotional, spiritual music album with songs dedicated to Lord Krishna in Mumbai. Singer-Composer Rupa Raman has composed the album. Singer Hariharan who launched the music album said that the songs have been beautifully composed and are soothing to the ear. Raman has composed over 200 classical albums and her latest offering is inspired by the teachings of Lord Krishna. Raman generated some funds for her album through Wishberry, a portal that helps generate funding for young talent. Jan 4, 2014