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Sushma urges Centre to declare Bhagwad Gita as 'Rashtriya Granth'

New Delhi, Dec 07 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday urged the Centre to declare Bhagwad Gita as 'Rashtriya Granth' or national holy book. Swaraj was attending the celebrations marking 5,151 years of the Bhagwad Gita in Delhi. Swaraj added that she participated in the event not as a minister but like an ordinary person. Sushma also said that PM Narendra Modi had gifted Bhagwad Gita to President Barack Obama during his US visit and indicated the Bhagwad Gita as a national holy book. Dec 7, 2014
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South Asia Newsline - Dec 04, 2014

India condemns Pakistan_s support to Hafiz Saeed_s rally. Pakistani singer accused of blasphemous song. India_s regional parties to form united front against ruling BJP. Dec 5, 2014
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We have authorized Mulayam Singh to take steps to unite parties in the Janata Parivaar: Nitish

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): Janata Dal United leader Nitish Kumar said that Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav will take charge of talks to unite parties belonging to the _Janata parivaar_. The erstwhile Janata Dal family, including Janata Dal (United), Janata Dal (Secular), Indian National Lok Dal, Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) today met at Mulayam Singh Yadav_s residence to discuss the modalities for their merger and to create a new party with the objective of countering the policies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance(NDA). Addressing mediapersons after the meeting, Nitish said that there were discussions on current political scenario and was decided that parties will work together inside and outside Parliament. He added that next meeting will be on 22nd December which will be followed by a protest over black money issue. Dec 4, 2014
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_Janta Parivar_ meet begins at Mulayam_s residence, politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): The meeting of the leaders of the erstwhile Janata Dal family, including Janata Dal (United), Janata Dal (Secular), Indian National Lok Dal, Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) has begun at Mulayam Singh Yadav_s residence to discuss the modalities for their merger and to create a new party with the objective of countering the policies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Dec 4, 2014
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Agriculture sector in the Northeast to benefit from scientific practices

Assam, Dec 04 (ANI): Endowed with rich natural resources and suitable climatic conditions, the Northeast region provides a perfect environment for the cultivation of vegetables and fruits. While it has huge potential in horticulture production, the region has to depend on other states due to lack of good quality seedlings. In a move to be self-reliant, the first of its kind agri hub nursery was inaugurated at the horticulture farm on Assam Agriculture University campus in Jorhat. It has been developed at a cost of Rs. 15 crores financed under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojana. The nursery will annually produce 48 lakhs seedlings of various vegetables and seasonal flowers. This new project will give a huge boost to production and ultimately help in generating more income for the farmers. Dec 4, 2014
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Defence Expert hails Army for indicting 9 soldiers in killing of Kashmiri youths in Budgam firing

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Defence Expert Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Raj Kadyan hailed Indian Army for indicting nine soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer of 53 Rashtriya Rifles for killing two youths in Chattergam Chadoora area of Budgam district on November 3. Kadyan said that this shows that Army carries on its work with full dedication and without any bias. He also said that the course of action is to be seen as to what action the Army takes. He also assured that Army will give whatever punishment that should be meted out to them. The army completed its inquiry into the firing incident in which two Kashmiri youths had lost their lives, while two others were injured and found gross violation by the jawans. The Court of Inquiry recommended court martial proceedings against them. Nov 27, 2014
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Dalai Lama calls for social equality to uphold world peace

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness, The Dalai Lama called for social equality to uphold world peace while speaking at World Hindu Congress meet in New Delhi on Friday, which aims at uniting the society across the globe. The Dalai Lama said that war and violence are created by man, which needs to be stopped. Hailing the teachings and the values of the Hinduism, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat said that Hinduism preaches to rise in all walks of life, which will help to bring equality in the society. The conference is being attended by about 1,500 delegates from 40 countries of the world. The conference is scheduled to have 45 sessions, which attract educationist and scientist from across the globe. Nov 21, 2014
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BJP pulls up Lalu for calling PM Modi 'NRI'

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit back at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a Non Resident Indian, saying there is no need to take any advice from a person who is outside jail at the moment and challenging his conviction. Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Modi's ongoing three-nation visit, Lalu had earlier on Tuesday quipped that the former had become a Non Resident Indian. He also lashed out at the BJP-led government's promise to bring back black money stashed in safe havens abroad within 100 days of coming to power. The former Bihar chief minister had also condemned the 'Swacch Bharat Abhiyan' and dubbed it as an excuse for a photo opportunity. Nov 19, 2014