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BS Yeddyurappa rejoins BJP

Bangalore, Jan 03 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka BS Yeddyurappa rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and would merge his regional Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) ahead of 2014 general elections. This came a year after Yeddyurappa walked out of the party alleging betrayal. Yeddyurappa, a strongman from the majority Lingayat community, said formalities would be completed within three to four days. Senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar said the sole purpose of the merger was to defeat the Congress Party. Jan 3, 2014
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Infosys ex board member V Balakrishnan joins AAP

Bangalore, Jan 02 (ANI): Former chief financial officer of IT firm Infosys, V Balakrishnan, joined Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday. Balakrishnan refused to comment on contesting parliament polls from Bangalore. He stated that AAP had revolutionised politics in this country. Jan 2, 2014
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India welcomes 2014 with festivities

Goa/ Karnataka/ Gujarat, Jan 1 (ANI): After an eventful year, India welcomed 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India's party capital, Goa, which boasts colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood. The New Year parties arranged in various hotels and clubs, besides on the off-shore casinos received overwhelming response from the tourists visiting the state. A resident of Bangalore, Anjali, wished for a peaceful 2014. In Ahmedabad, people welcomed the New Year with cultural programs and traditional dance performances. Amid enthusiasm, the locals as well as the tourists were overjoyed to celebrate the New Year. Jan 1, 2014
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India hopes for early resolution of legal tussle of GMR group with Maldivian government

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has hoped for a resolution of issues between infrastructure firm, GMR and Maldivian government, with both at loggerheads over the Male airport issue. The new President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom would visit India from January 01 to 04. President Gayoom would be accompanied by a high level delegation. GMR, a subsidiary of Bangalore-based GMR Infrastructure limited has been given seven days to leave the Indian Ocean island chain. In 2012, Maldives cancelled its biggest foreign investment project, a $511 million deal with Indian firm GMR Group to develop its international airport, raising questions over the future of foreign investment in the islands renowned for luxury resorts. MEA spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that it was important for both GMR and the government of Maldives to resolve their issues. Akbaruddin added that Maldives and India were committed for improving their bilateral relations. Jan 1, 2014
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Santosh Hegde on AAP's national prospect

Bangalore, Dec 31 (ANI): Talking about the AAP's national prospect in the 2014 general election, former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde on Tuesday said that it is right now not clear whether what happened in Delhi is going to be an All India scenario. Hegde however added that AAP's popularity is a wakeup call for the other parties. Dec 31, 2013
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Poonam Pandey charging 1 crore for New Year performance

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Controversial babe Poonam Pandey is all set to rock this New Year's Eve as this is for the first time that the actress will be performing live. The event is to be held at Capital Club resort in Bangalore and insiders reveal that Pandey has been paid a whopping amount of 1 Crore to perform. Dec 29, 2013