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Subrata Roy challenges Indian regulators to prove legal lapses against group

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): Chief of Sahara conglomerate, Subrata Roy has said that he is ready to face challenges posed by the entire country to come clean on the valuation of its properties or liabilities to government regulatory bodies. Addressing a conference in Kolkata, Roy said that he is ready to be hanged if anyone can prove the charges against his group. Often dubbed as a billionaire by the Indian media, the Sahara chief had earlier been locked in a battle with the market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), over a bond scheme that the apex court deemed to be illegal, and was ordered by the regulator to provide details of his personal assets and two Sahara companies. Earlier this week, the apex court had barred Roy from leaving the country. His group had also been forbidden from selling any of its properties till the time the group would provide necessary documents to SEBI. Nov 30, 2013
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Kejriwal's registration as voter from three constituencies illegal: BJP

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): BJP Leader on Monday criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for registering as a voter from three different constituencies in the capital. The BJP was objecting to Kejriwal registering himself as a voter from Sahibabad, Seemapuri and New Delhi constituencies. Nov 26, 2013
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Will India Still be Affected by US-Iran Nuke Deal?

Even as the six world powers see potential in the Iranian nuclear deal to resolve a decade-old global standoff following intense negotiations, India is unlikely to benefit from the agreement that would see Iran curb its uranium enrichment programme in exchange for a lift on the sanctions by the European Union. Nov 25, 2013
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Why doesn't Narendra Modi agrees for narco test: RB Sreekumar

Allahabad, Nov 24 (ANI): Former Gujarat DGP RB Sreekumar on Sunday questioned why Narendra Modi doesn't agree for a narco test if he is truthful. He said that he also have a record of all the illegal orders given by Modi before his suspension. Further, he said that there was no order whatsoever of permission to tap Sreekumar's phones and that it is a punishable crime on Modi's part. Nov 25, 2013
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AAP gives alternative; Hand over raw footage or accept sting video as doctored

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): After a sting operation claimed AAP leaders involvement in "raising funds through illegal means", the party leader Yogendra Yadav said that the party had asked for the raw footage of the sting operation on Thursday from Media Sarkar's Anuranjan Jha and had not received the same till yet. He said that the party is giving alternative till 03:00 PM on Friday and if the footage is not handed over, the party will accept that the video is doctored and has no truth in it. Nov 22, 2013
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AAP sting operation: Opposition condemns party, demands action

New Delhi/ Bhopal, Nov 22 (ANI): After a sting operation carried on by a media portal claimed Aam Aadmi Party's leaders involvement in "raising funds through illegal means" the opposition, Congress and BJP condemned the party. Congress Delhi Committee President JP Agarwal said that a party with no history does things like these and that strict action should be taken against it. Meanwhile, BJP senior leader Arun Jaitley said that is AAP has set some standards in public, they should better stand by the same instead of stooping so low like this. Nov 22, 2013
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Jacqueline Fernandez supports PETA Indias Ban Horse Carriages Campaign

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez along with the Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) met Mayor Sunil Prabhu and put forward a report on the ill treatment of horses forced to draw carriages. Peta has been working towards a complete ban on carriage horses and they requested the mayor to check on the numerous illegal horse stables in the city. PETA has even shared some shocking photos of these horses most of whom were injured, sick and severely malnourished. The Mayor has apparently assured the team he would look into the matter and take necessary steps. Nov 21, 2013
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Conservationists discuss ways to protect bluefin tuna

Conservationists meet in Cape Town Monday to discuss ways to protect the bluefin tuna population, which has been decimated by illegal fishing. Bluefin tuna can sell for over 10,000 US dollars per fish, due to a growing demand for sushi. Nov 18, 2013
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Scuffle between police and residents at Campa Cola compound

Mumbai, Nov 13 (ANI): The officials of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) entered Campa Cola Compound in Mumbai on Wednesday to resume demolition of illegal flats amid strong protest from hundreds of residents, who are trying hard to save their homes. The BMC demolition squad broke the main gate of the Campa Cola Compound and entered inside to carry out the eviction work. Nov 13, 2013
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Mumbai: Residents of Campa Cola compound protest against demolition

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): Residents of 103 illegal flats on the Campa Cola compound in Worli area of Mumbai on Tuesday protested against forcible eviction by the Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) of the building. MCGM had earlier issued eviction notices last week stating that the illegal structure will be brought down any time after November 12. Meanwhile, Mumbai police too warned the residents not to create any law and order problem during the process. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan refused to intervene and issue an ordinance to stop the demolition. Nov 12, 2013