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Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 2

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over the Uber rape case in Delhi. He outlines the steps taken by the government in the case. Condemning the incident, Singh told Rajya Sabha that Uber cab service has been banned in the NCT of Delhi and that the Centre has advised all states and Union Territories to ban all such web-based cab booking services.He also informed the House that the cab involved in the incident was owned by the accused driver. He added that the car seized from the driver, who was arrested from Mathura, has been brought to Delhi and a forensic investigation is underway, Dec 9, 2014
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Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 1

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over the Uber rape case in Delhi. He outlines the steps taken by the government in the case. Condemning the incident, Singh told Rajya Sabha that Uber cab service has been banned in the NCT of Delhi and that the Centre has advised all states and Union Territories to ban all such web-based cab booking services.He also informed the House that the cab involved in the incident was owned by the accused driver. He added that the car seized from the driver, who was arrested from Mathura, has been brought to Delhi and a forensic investigation is underway, Dec 9, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj says terrorism serious challenge for SAARC nations

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Militancy is one of the serious challenges that is being faced by the South Asian region, said Union Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, while speaking at event of SAARC in a gobalising world in New Delhi. Swaraj said that there was no region in the world that shares history, culture and geography like the eight counties of SAARC do. She said if SAARC nations work together, they can solve any problem. Swaraj also said the nations should share information to neutralize threats posed by militants. Dec 9, 2014
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EU to press Turkey for help in anti-IS fight

New European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini meets Turkish leaders Monday for talks expected to focus partly on the war against the Islamic State insurgency in neighbouring Syria. Duration: 00:43 Dec 8, 2014
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Celebrity News - 5/12/2014

LOS ANGELES The nominations for the 57th annual Grammy awards were announced with first time nominee Ariana Grande joining Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Coldplay and Sam Smith for best Pop Album. Pharrell Williams, Beyoncé and Chris Brown are among the nominees for best Urban Contemporary Album while Taylor Swift will be battling it out with Iggy Azalea, Sia, & Meghan Trainor for Record of the Year. The show will broadcast on February 8th. Besides getting a Grammy nod, Pharrell Williams was extra Happy as he also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer-songwriter was joined by Ellen DeGeneres & his family as he received the 2,537th star in front of the W Hotel. Williams spoke about what keeps his life grounded. #460072598 2:05: Pharrell Williams: I’m really…grounded. :2:23 NEW YORK The New York premiere of ‘Top Five’ brought out the film’s stars including writer-director Chris Rock who was joined on the red carpet by Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Jerry Seinfeld & Kanye West. Also in the Big Apple, the cast of ‘Annie’ visited Good Morning America to promote the updated musical and Hugh Jackman thrilled fans before going onto the set of The View. That’s all for now. We’ll be back next week with more Dec 8, 2014
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Opposition jointly proposes to pass resolution over derogatory remarks by leaders

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): The Opposition parties have jointly prepared a resolution to be passed by the government in Rajya Sabha. Congress leader Anand Sharma said that the Opposition parties have given various chances to the government to resolve the issue of derogatory remark made by Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti. SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav said that if the government does not agree to pass a simple resolution which applies to all leaders, then it is itself responsible for the disruption of Parliament. TMC leader Derek O'Brien said that all Opposition parties share the same view. Dec 8, 2014
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Reactions pour in as Laxmikant Bajpai claims Taj Mahal to be part of an ancient temple

New Delhi, Dec 08 (ANI): Politicos react as President of BJP unit in Uttar Pradesh, Laxmikant Bajpai claimed that Taj Mahal was a part of an ancient temple. Bajpai said that Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan "purchased a part of Tejo Mahalaya temple's land from Raja Jai Singh" and claimed that he had documents to prove it still exist. Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said that the monument will be as it is and would not change. Congress leader PL Punia said that BJP is trying to communalise the matter by making such claims. CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury said that he has never heard of such claims and is baseless. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar also condemned politicizing Taj Mahal by the BJP leader. Dec 8, 2014
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UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day: Sushma

New Delhi, Dec 07 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said that the United Nations will soon declare June 21 as World Yoga Day following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the 'Gita Prerna Mahotsav', organized "to celebrate 5,151 years of religious book Gita" at the Red Fort Maidan in New Delhi, Sushma said that yoga is not merely an exercise, but a road to prosperity and good health. Dec 7, 2014
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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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Rajnath adopts Benti village under 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'

Benti, Dec 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh has adopted Benti village under the 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'. Though in Lucknow district, Benti village is not part of the Lucknow parliamentary constituency. It falls in the Mohanlalganj parliamentary constituency. Dec 6, 2014
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