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RSS rubbishes Mohan Bhagwat's link with 3 major 2007 blasts

Nagpur, Jan 6 (ANI): RSS leader MG Vaidya Thursday denied reports of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's involvement in sanctioning the blasts in the Samjhauta Express, Hyderabad Mecca Masjid and Ajmer Dargah. According to a magazine, accused of the three blasts, Swami Aseemanand, has alleged that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had sanctioned the strikes. Feb 6, 2014
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Kiran Kumar Reddy accuses Congress of hastening Telangana bill for electoral gains

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Feb 3 (ANI): With the general elections coming up, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy lashed at the Congress for hurrying the decision to create a separate Telangana state. Reddy held a news conference in Hyderabad and said that the future of the state should be decided by the Telugu people and not the government in Delhi. Feb 3, 2014
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I Have Always Dreamt of Working with Sridevi: Actor Poonam Kaur

She is a gorgeous face in the southern cinema who believes nothing but a traditional Indian garment would make a woman look powerful, elegant and feminine. Dressed in a metallic black lehenga, the actor sashays down the runway for fashion designer Jaya Mishra at the recently concluded HIFW. Poonam who loves accessorising with desi outfits, [...] Feb 3, 2014
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It happens: Holy Dip

Allahabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Thousands of Hindus took a silent dip in the sacred waters of river Ganges in north India on the auspicious 'No Moon day' on Thursday to absolve themselves of their sins and seek salvation.'Mauni Amavasya', is celebrated every year as a spiritual ritual in the month of January or February on 'No Moon day' according to the traditional Hindu calendar. Braving the biting cold, the Hindu devotees thronged to bathe in the river.Hindus believe that the water of the sacred Ganga turns into nectar on Mauni Amavasya. Jan 31, 2014
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It happens: Tribal Fair

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 (ANI): The popular tribal fair, which is held every year on India's Republic Day in Bhubaneswar city of eastern Odisha province, gained more popularity this year as visitors from the country as well as abroad thronged it. People visited the annual state level tribal fair, 'Adivasi Mela', and saw the culture of Tribal communities. Visitors were seen taking a look at every stall and were attracted to tribal huts, jewellery, food items, etc. Around 175 stalls have been put up at the fair, which will go on for a fortnight. The fair was a perfect and colourful rendezvous of music and dance performances along with the artefacts displayed by tribal communities. Every year, changes in the fair's designs are made with the aim of making it attractive for the visitors and beneficial for the tribes in terms of profit making. Renowned tribal artists performed traditional dance, song and drama. As many as 125 tribal dance forms will be performed during the festival. Jan 31, 2014
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It happens: Beating Retreat

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): India on Wednesday marked the end Republic Day celebrations with the colourful 'Beating Retreat' ceremony that took place on Vijay Chowk road square in New Delhi, near President's estate. Hundreds of spectators were present to witness military bands playing. The event saw the attendance of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister Arackaparambil Kurien Antony, Delhi's newly appointed chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.The President's arrival was followed by performances by the 14 Trumpeters, 32 Buglers and 14 Echo Buglers, placed strategically along the building of the entire administrative block. As the military bands played India's national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', the political leaders and the spectators stood up in order to honour the country. The Indian national flag was lowered to the solemn accompaniment of the military band. The ceremony is held at Vijay Chowk on January 29 every year and marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. The Beating Retreat has its origins in the retreat of the armed forces after a day at the battlefront. India became a republic on January 26, 1950, and celebrates the day with military parades, pomp and ceremony in all major cities. Jan 31, 2014
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Telangana bill: Constitutional violations by Congress, bill not in shape: TDP

Hyderabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Upset over Telangana bill, Telugu Desam Party President Chandrababu Naidu said that that the Congress violated a lot of Constitutional norms in the process and that the bill is not in shape. Naidu said that he was not allowed to present his views on the bill and that Congress is acting in a scripted manner. He also said that he will approach the President regarding the bill. Jan 31, 2014
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Barkha Singh did her duty, no state govt can remove her: NCW

Hyderabad, Jan 30 (ANI): After DCW Chairperson Barkha Singh alleged that AAP government is harassing her for summoning Somnath Bharti, NCW member Nirmala Samant said that Singh did her duty and that no state government has the authority to remove her. She said that Singh is not a state government appointee and therefore they cannot remove her. Further, Samant said that rather Delhi government should remove Bharti who pulled a women organization in his politics. Jan 30, 2014
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Telangana bill rejected by AP Assembly, TRS says will not impact President or union govt

Hyderabad, Jan 30 (ANI): After Andhra Pradesh Assembly rejected the Telangana bill on Thursday, TRS MLA KT Rama Rao said that this will not impact either the President of India or the Union government. He said that irrespective of the ‘divided’ AP assembly’s decision, the bill will go to the centre and will be introduced in the Parliament. Rao also appealed the people of Telangana not to panic. Jan 30, 2014
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Man surrenders after gold heist in India, says did it to expose security glitch

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (ANI): A 23-year-old man surrendered after looting gold jewellery in Hyderabad on Monday and claimed that he did it to expose security glitches. The man, identified as Kiran, is a resident of Guntur in Hyderabad and stole gold from a famous jewellery shop. While addressing mediapersons, commissioner of police in Hyderabad, Anurag Sharma, said that accused said he committed the crime to highlight slackness. Sharma said that special units were set up to investigate the gold heist and Kiran was accompanied by his cousin in the crime. Jan 28, 2014