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Clean trains, reduced fares on India's wish list for Rail Budget 2015-16

Varanasi/ Kanpur/ Secunderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): People across Indian states have pinned their hopes on Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu to not to increase the fares and provide more facilities to the passengers in the rail budget 2015-16 that will be presented in the parliament on February 26. The upcoming Railway Budget by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is expected to restore the glory of railways as the sector is reeling under financial crunch. According to local reports, rail connectivity tops the expectation list, especially for remote regions of the northeast, and also the electrification of existing railway tracks. Last week, Modi flagged off the first express train in Arunachal Pradesh, which now connects its capital Itanagar with New Delhi. However, residents in Modi's constituency Varanasi expressed disappointment and said after nine months in power, the government should take steps to upgrade the railway facilities. Feb 25, 2015
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Gunmen kidnap Frenchwoman and Yemeni driver in Sanaa

A search is underway in Yemen's capital Sanaa where a French woman and her Yemeni driver were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday morning. Officials say unidentified gunmen stopped their vehicle in the Feb 25, 2015
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Former Jatiya Party lawmaker gets life imprisonment for war crimes in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 24 (ANI): The war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh on Tuesday sentenced former Jatiya Party lawmaker Abdul Jabbar to life imprisonment for crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971. Apart from genocide, the charges against him include killing of 36 people, forced conversion of 200 Hindus, looting 557 houses and arson during the 1971 Liberation War. The 83-year-old leader has also been fined Tk 10 lakhs in absentia. If he fails to submit the fine, the jail tenure would be extended by two years, the court said. Considering the convict’s age, Chairman of International Crimes Tribunal-1, Justice M Enayetur Rahim, announced jail until death instead of capital punishment. Jabbar was elected a law maker in 1964. Feb 24, 2015
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Kejriwal shares stage with Anna in protest against Land Acquisition Bill

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday shared stage with Social activist Anna Hazare who is protesting against the amended land acquisition bill being presented by the BJP government in Lok Sabha. Kejriwal said that the new bill is against the interest of the farmers and if it gets passed the Central Government would be behaving like a property dealer for the rich and corporate. He assured to the people of Delhi that no illegal land acquisition shall be promoted in the Capital. Further, praising Anna, Kejriwal said that Hazare is like a ‘father figure’ to him and he holds due respect for Anna. He also requested Hazare to visit the Delhi Secretariat for a while some day to ‘purify’ it with his presence. Feb 24, 2015
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West Indies' Gayle pleased with world cup record

SHOWS: CANBERRA, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (FEBRUARY 24, 2015) (ICC - SEE RESTRICTIONS) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WEST INDIES BATSMEN CHRIS GAYLE SAYING OF NOT BEING DECLARED OUT LBW IN Feb 24, 2015
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LG Najeeb Jung briefs upon goals & aspirations of AAP govt in Delhi to make it a world class city

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday awhile addressing at the Delhi Assembly briefed upon the goals and aspirations of the AAP government in the national capital to make it a world class city. Jung talked about various objectives of the Kejriwal government which includes women safety, infrastructure development, water and power supply, addressing employment issues, introducing free wi-fi and hotspot services among others. He also said that the government is obliged to work for the people of Delhi in all the ways it can. Feb 24, 2015
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LG Najeeb Jung briefs upon goals and aspirations of AAP govt in Delhi to make it a 'world class city

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday awhile addressing at the Delhi Assembly briefed upon the goals and aspirations of the AAP government in the national capital to make it a 'world class city'. Jung talked about various objectives of the Kejriwal government which includes women safety, infrastructure development, water and power supply, addressing employment issues, introducing free wi-fi and hotspot services among others. He also said that the government is obliged to work for the people of Delhi in all the ways it can. Feb 24, 2015
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Liberians rejoice as Ebola curfew is lifted

It is the early hours of the morning and bars in the Liberian capital are packed as revellers drink, sing and rejoice their first night of freedom with the Ebola curfew lifted. Duration: 01:01 Feb 23, 2015