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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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Open to meeting all elected leaders including Modi: David Cameron

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a one-day visit to India, on Thursday said that he was open to meeting all elected leaders including BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. Cameron will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a number of bilateral, regional and international issues. The two leaders are likely to deliberate on boosting cooperation in trade and investment besides enhancing ties in areas of mutual interest. After holding talks with Dr Singh, Cameron will leave for Kolkata where he will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He will also visit the Indian Institute of Management and All India Radio in Kolkata. Cameron will later fly to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on November 15-16. 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
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Indo- China Joint military drill continues to enhance mutual understanding

Beijing, Nov 07 (ANI): The Indo-China joint training exercise Hand in Hand - 2013, third in the series is being conducted at Miao ergang, Sichaun province, situated 130 kms South of Chengdu. The contingent of the two nations have been mixed and reorganized into two mixed companies in order to enhance mutual understanding and trust. Commanding Officer of the 16 Sikh Light Infantry, Colonel Gaurav Srivastava said that the training is being conducted in a cordial and friendly atmosphere and both sides are learning from each other's experience. Nov 7, 2013
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Joint military drill by India, China to combat terrorism

Beijing, Nov 7 (ANI): Indian and Chinese soldiers began an anti-terrorism exercise "Hand-in-Hand" in Chinese province with their eyes firmly on enhancing mutual trust and boosting cooperation between two of the largest and well-equipped armed forces in the world. The Indian contingent was led by Brigadier D.S. Shishodia along with the commanding officer Colonel Gaurav Srivastava. Shishodia said on Wednesday that the troops were mixed and organised in two companies in order to learn from each other. Exercise Hand-in-Hand formally begun at Miao Ergang which comes under Chengdu Military area. Miao is 150 km south of Chengdu. 150 Indian army contingents reached the Chengdu city on November 04, to take part in the anti-terrorism drills. Nov 7, 2013
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Somalia welcomes bank remittance reprieve

Somali money transfer company Dahabshiil on Tuesday welcomed a temporary injunction by a British court allowing it to continue sending vital funds to the war-torn nation. Duration: 01:06 Nov 6, 2013
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Bangladesh academician urges fuelling parties to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections

Dhaka, Oct 30 (ANI): Bangladesh academician, Mohammad Ali Taslim called for an agreement between the fuelling political parties with an aim to hold a free and fair election under a neutral government. The clash of ideologies could plunge Bangladesh into a cycle of violence as the two main political parties - ruling Awami League led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh National Party (BNP) headed by Begum Khaleda Zia, locked in decades of mutual distrust, exploit the tension between secularists and Islamists ahead of elections that are due by next January. Taslim while talking to the reporter in Dhaka on Tuesday said that there was no possibility of peaceful elections if the leading parties do not form a consensus. Oct 30, 2013