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President's speech in Parliament a statement of govt philosophy: Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday that President Pranab Mukherjee's address at the Parliament was a statement of government's philosophy and inclusive development. He said that the crux of his speech was that India's future lies in inclusive development. Naidu also said that the Opposition should let the Parliament function properly this time as it is the Budget Session. Feb 23, 2015
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Professional and budding dancers enthrall at world famous Khajuraho dance festival

Khajuraho, Feb 23 (ANI): Professional classical dancers along with aspiring dancers continue to enthrall the audience with their subtlety, grace and style at the ongoing Khajuraho dance festival in Madhya Pradesh. The week-long world renowned classical dance festival is held in the spectacular backdrop of magnificently lit temples. It aspires to promote cultural and traditional dances from across the country. Dancers portray regional folklores through various classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak. On the third day of the festival, renowned dancer Rani Karnaa's dance troop presented 'Hiroe Moti', a famous Kathak composition by the danseuse. Bharatanatyam dance that includes "Tillana", "Rashik" and "Tandav" based on the folklore of the union of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati fascinated the audience. Feb 23, 2015
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Asia markets keep watch on Greece deal

Asian markets setting the tone for an unpredictable start to the trading week. Investors around the world keeping an eye on Greece and the European Union's latest agreement to give Athens a Feb 23, 2015
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Congress workers distribute free masks, medicines to combat swine flu

Ahmedabad/ Jaipur/ Siddharthnagar, Feb 22 (ANI): Workers of Congress party distributed free masks and medicines to residents in Gujarat as a precautionary measure to fight swine flu. India has seen a sharp rise in the number of swine flu deaths and reported cases this year. Nearly 700 lives have been claimed in the country due to the disease. More than 11,000 people, including children, reportedly took part in the campaign organised by Congress party. In view of the swine flu rush, the Central government last week had placed an order to increase the national stock of diagnostic kits to test for the virus. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister, JP Nadda, urged people to take immediate precautionary measures. Feb 22, 2015
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Efforts on to trace Indians stranded in Iraq, says Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj assured the tense family members of Indian nationals stranded in Iraq that the government was putting in all the efforts to bring them back. This is the sixth meeting between Swaraj and the families from Punjab. Last year, 39 Indian construction workers, mainly from Punjab, were abducted in Iraq by the Islamic State (IS). The family members have reposed hope in the Indian government. About 10,000 Indian nationals live and work across Iraq, according to government figures. Feb 22, 2015
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Corporate Espionage Case: Petroleum Minister on Santanu Saikia's allegations

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Reacting over former journalist Santanu Saikia's allegations in Corporate Espionage Case, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday ruled out any suggestion that the authorities were covering up matters, and said Saikia was only trying to save his own skin. Saikia, who was arrested by the Delhi Police yesterday in connection with the alleged leak of confidential documents from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to private oil companies, today created a sensation by claiming that it was a Rs 10,000 crore scam and that he was just covering it. Feb 21, 2015
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Sushma Swaraj launches online grievances monitoring portal 'Madad'

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday launched an online grievances monitoring portal for Indians living abroad with the name of 'Madad'. Swaraj said that the portal will help the Indians living abroad to approach the government easily for any help. She added that the portal is a combined effort of MEA and MOIA to enhance collaboration and contact with Indians abroad. She also said that the complaints will be automatically forwarded to the senior officials if not replied on time. Feb 21, 2015
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