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Badlapur Teaser launch

Actors Varun Dhawan, Huma Qureshi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui launched the teaser of their film Badlapur in Mumbai on Tuesday, December 2. The trio was accompanied by the film’s director Sriram Raghavan, producer Dinesh Vijan and actress Divya Dutta among others. Since Varun Dhawan’s rugged look has been much talked about, the actor spoke of it. “It has no resemblance to Shahid Kapoor’s 'Haider'. Shahid played a boy from Kashmir in ‘Haider’ and I am playing an ad executive from Maharashtra in 'Badlapur',” Varun said. Director Sriram Raghavan said that the audience shouldn’t miss the beginning of the film, slated to release in Feb next year. Dec 3, 2014
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Omar targets Congress during rally in J and K

Nagrota, Dec 3 (ANI): In a scathing attack on the Congress party, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused his former ally of being opportunistic. Abdullah, while addressing a rally in Nagrota, asked the Congress leaders why they couldn’t see any fault in NC’s governance when they had an alliance with his party. Dec 3, 2014
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Voting begins amidst tight security for second phase of J and K Assembly polls

Jammu and Kashmir, Dec 02 (ANI): People queued up at the polling stations as voting for the second phase of elections in 18 seats in Jammu and Kashmir began on Tuesday morning, amid tight security. Voters braved the cold weather to come out and cast their votes. One of them also urged people to come out and exercise their franchise and elect a good representative. The polling will seal the fate of several high-profile candidates including two former chief ministers, seven state ministers and a former separatist. Security has been stepped up to foil any attempts by militants to disrupt the democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir, which has witnessed the killing of a sarpanch in Shopian district the previous day. As many as 18 Assembly segments, spread over five districts -- two in the Valley and three in Jammu region are polling to decide the fate of 175 candidates. Dec 2, 2014
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Pakistani refugees living in India's Kashmir face unemployment issue

Kathua, Dec 2 (ANI): Pakistani refugees living in Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday (December 01), say that they are facing the problem of unemployment, adding they would vote for an honest and people-friendly candidate in the ongoing assembly elections in the valley. Around 70,000 families are living in a refugee colony in Kathua district and complain of no jobs. A resident of the colony, Joginder Sharma, said that there must be special educational policy for refugee colonies and a coaching centre too. He also said that there should be reservation for refugees in schools and colleges as well. Another resident, Yash Pal, said that the Refugee colony needs to develop and they want a leader who is honest and would work for their cause. Assembly elections began in the state on November 25 and are being held in stages, with results due in December. Dec 2, 2014
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Urs of Sai Akbar draws Hindu and Muslim devotees, promotes interfaith harmony

Rajouri, Dec 02 (ANI): Sufism in India has served to promote a common way of understanding the world. People from different faiths and all walks of life congregate at Sufi shrines to pay their respects. One such place is the Mausoleum of Sufi Saint Sai Akbar in Rajouri district of India’s northern state of Jammu and Kashmir that attracts Hindu and Muslim devotees. Every year large number of people visit the shrine to pray for the well-being of their loved ones. Though devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs or the death anniversary of the saint attracts a large number of people. During the Urs people from different faiths sit together, eat, drink and pray with equal devotion. Mass prayers are held on the occasion, which present a perfect picture of religious amity. Dec 2, 2014
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PM Modi lauds BSF's 'dedication and valour' on its 49th Raising Day

New Delhi, Dec 01 (ANI): Appreciating the contribution of the Border Security Force (BSF) towards national security on its 49th Raising Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that their dedication and valour always inspire the country. PM Modi tweeted, "On BSF Raising Day, we salute our BSF personnel, who tirelessly and courageously protect our borders. Their dedication and valour always inspire." Meanwhile, in national capital Delhi, the Border Security Force (BSF) is celebrating its 49th Raising day. The force was raised on December 1, in 1965. Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh is also present at the occasion. The BSF is being extensively utilised on internal security duties in several states. Besides, it is manning 3,323 kms length Indo-Pakistan border, which runs through the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Dec 1, 2014
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NC sarpanch shot dead by unidentified gunmen

Shopian, Dec 01 (ANI): An elected village-head of the National Conference was shot dead by suspected militants at his home in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. NC village-head Mohammad Sultan Bhat, 38, was killed after suspected militants stopped his car and shot him while he was on his way home in Nazimpora on Sunday night. Bhat had died before being shifted to a medical hospital. According to the media reports, uniformed men were seen at the spot of killing. Police and paramilitary forces have cordoned off the entire area. Investigation is on and further details are still awaited. Dec 1, 2014
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Want to work with you to make the world aware about potential of Manipur: PM Modi

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival in Imphal, said that there is immense scope in the field of tourism in North-East states, especially Manipur. He added that he wants to work with people of the state shoulder to shoulder to make the world aware about potential of Manipur. He also said that the focus of discussion during bilateral talks in Myanmar was on connectivity with Imphal. Nov 30, 2014
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Manipur CM urges PM at Sangai festival closing ceremony to boost connectivity, tourism part - 2

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the Sangai festival closing ceremony in Imphal. Singh urged Prime Minister Modi to boost connectivity and tourism in the state. He also described other problems that the people of Manipur were facing and sought his help on the issues. Nov 30, 2014
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Manipur CM urges PM at Sangai festival closing ceremony to boost connectivity, tourism part - 1

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the Sangai festival closing ceremony in Imphal. Singh urged Prime Minister Modi to boost connectivity and tourism in the state. He also described other problems that the people of Manipur were facing and sought his help on the issues. Nov 30, 2014
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