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Didnt say politicians are idiots, just said some are doing idiotic things: CNR Rao

Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): Eminent scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee CNR Rao, who sparked a controversy by calling the politicians idiots, claimed that the media has distorted his statement and his remark was not an outburst. Defending himself, he further clarified that he wanted to say that the funds in scientific field must be increased more to be at par with other countries. Nov 18, 2013
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Politicians conferred a Scientist with Bharat Ratna: Manish Tewari after Rao's 'idiot' remark

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): After Bharat Ratna awardee CNR Rao claimed politicians to be 'idiots' for not giving adequate funds for science, I and B Minister Manish Tewari said that it may be true that India is giving less funds in the fields of science, but it is these politicians who conferred a scientist for Bharat Ratna. He said that India obviously values science and its imminence. Nov 18, 2013
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Bharat Ratna awardee calls politicians 'idiots'

Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist CNR Rao calls politicians idiots while expressing his dissatisfaction over inadequate funding in the field of science. Rao said that he contributed much more than he was paid for. Rao, also chairman of Prime Minister's scientific advisory council, sought more funds for research and education. The central government on Saturday announced to confer Bharat Ratna upon Rao and iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Nov 18, 2013
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Bharat Ratna awardee calls politicians 'idiots'

Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist CNR Rao calls politicians idiots while expressing his dissatisfaction over inadequate funding in the field of science. Rao said that he contributed much more than he was paid for. Rao, also chairman of Prime Minister's scientific advisory council, sought more funds for research and education. The central government on Saturday announced to confer Bharat Ratna upon Rao and iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Nov 18, 2013
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For Narendra Modi, all capitalists are his maternal uncles: Raj Babbar

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): A day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi had asked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi whether central funds for Chhattisgarh came from his "Mama's (maternal uncle's) house, Congress leader Raj Babbar on Friday said that Modi has made all capitalists his maternal uncles. Further criticizing Modi, he said the RSS prime ministerial candidate's lack of knowledge of history and claimed that his mental bankruptcy has been exposed. Modi on Thursday rubbished the Congress Party's claims that the BJP Government in Chhattisgarh has misused funds allocated to it by the Centre for various projects. Nov 15, 2013
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Expat Filipinos in Dubai send money to typhoon victims

Expat Filipinos contributed funds to a church drive in the UAE to send money back home to typhoon victims. A super typhoon in the Philippines has killed thousands, igniting a global relief effort. Duration: 00:44 Nov 15, 2013
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Music concert spreads awareness among youth about drug abuse

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Under the theme of "One Cause -One Voice" a music concert was held at Dusherra ground, Mukherjee Nagar in New Delhi. It was organized by the 7x7 music project initiated by BASIC. The main objective of the event was to create awareness about drug abuse among youth and raise funds to support those affected, with special focus on HIV+ orphans. Seven bands from the Northeast participated in the event. "Frisky Pints" a rock band from Mizoram enthralled the audience. They sang "straight from the heart "a song which they composed especially on drug abuse among youth. Nov 14, 2013
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Sonia Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Ambikapur, Nov 12 (ANI): While addressing a rally in poll-bound Ambikapur city of Chhattisgarh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi slammed the BJP yet again and said that the 25th May incident wherein many Congress leaders were killed was the biggest failure of the party. Further, Gandhi said that the UPA government sent many funds for the development of the sate but the Chhattisgarh government never allowed them to reach the public. Gandhi also taunted the BJP and said that the party who makes brothers fight, cannot be anybody's own. Nov 12, 2013
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Santosh Hegde on AAP funding controversy

Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): Justice (Retd) N Santosh Hegde on Tuesday defended the Aam Aadmi Party saying that the party has received money from those who hold Indian passports. Although he did not oppose the probe against AAP, but questioned why wasn’t any investigation held against any existing political parties till now. He also added that in larger interest of the democracy, all parties should come out and reveal their funding. Nov 12, 2013
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AAP ready for probe on source of party funds: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that AAP is ready for any kind of probe on the source of party funds. However, he also added that along with the AAP, the BJP and the Congress should also reveal their source of funding. Earlier in the day, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said that the government was probing complains that AAP was receiving funds in violation of FCRA. Nov 11, 2013
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No state can compete with Chhattisgarh over PDS: Raman Singh

Raipur, Nov 10 (ANI): Taking on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday said no state can compete with it in Public Distribution System (PDS). The PM had claimed that Chhattisgarh government had failed to utilize the funds allocated by the Centre for development. Nov 10, 2013
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Chhattisgarh Rally: Manmohan Singh takes sharp dig at BJP - Part - 2

Raipur, Nov 09 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said took a jibe at BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said that BJP is responsible for lack of development in the state because they don’t make proper use of funds from the Centre. Taking an indirect dig at Modi, Singh said that ‘some BJP leaders go to extent of using foul language against Congress leaders and CMs for gaining power’. He also said that BJP false geographical and historical facts can only be corrected by the Congress. Nov 9, 2013
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Chhattisgarh Rally: Manmohan Singh takes sharp dig at BJP - Part - 1

Raipur, Nov 09 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said took a jibe at BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said that BJP is responsible for lack of development in the state because they don't make proper use of funds from the Centre. Taking an indirect dig at Modi, Singh said that 'some BJP leaders go to extent of using foul language against Congress leaders and CMs for gaining power'. He also said that BJP false geographical and historical facts can only be corrected by the Congress. Nov 9, 2013