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BJP not fool enough to make govt with Congress, ready for elections: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said that the party is not fool enough like AAP to form government with Congress, which is an epitome of corruption for BJP. He said that the party is ready for elections any time be it the next week. Further, Vardhan said that there are many development works which stopped during Kejriwal government came in Delhi that should be re-started for the development of the national capital. Feb 16, 2014
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Telangana row: Jaganmohan Reddy meets Prakash Karat

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): YSR Congress Chief, Jaganmohan Reddy on Sunday met CPI (M) General Secretary Prakash Karat over Telangana issue. Prakash Karat said that they can’t accept Government's claim that Andhra Pradesh bifurcation Bill was introduced in the house. Echoing similar sentiments Jaganmohan Reddy also said that the way Andhra Pradesh bifurcation bill was introduced in the Parliament was undemocratic and added that Prakash Karat has extended his help. Feb 16, 2014
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Rakesh Maria takes charge as Police Commissioner of Mumbai - Part - 2

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorist Squad chief and senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Sunday took charge as Police Commissioner of Mumbai. An officer of the 1981 IPS batch, Maria’s appointment to the sensitive post comes 15 days after the voluntary retirement of former city police chief Satyapal Singh. Feb 16, 2014
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Rakesh Maria takes charge as Police Commissioner of Mumbai - Part - 1

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorist Squad chief and senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Sunday took charge as Police Commissioner of Mumbai. An officer of the 1981 IPS batch, Maria’s appointment to the sensitive post comes 15 days after the voluntary retirement of former city police chief Satyapal Singh. Feb 16, 2014
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Kejriwal didnt know how to handle victory: Salman Khurshid

Onboard, Feb 16 (ANI): Speaking on Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation, Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday slammed AAP and said that the party got impressive victory but didn’t know how to handle that. He also added that dialogue and discussion in a democracy are just as important as counting votes and that Kejriwal should have remembered that. He further said that the problem with Kejriwal was not the content of what he wanted to do but the manner he wanted to do it. Feb 16, 2014
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Militant killed in encounter in Sopore

Sopore, Feb 16 (ANI): Security forces have gunned down a top militant in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore District, which is about 55 kilometers from Srinagar. The encounter is said to have taken place late last night in the Seeloo area of Sopore. Sources have identified the militant as Shafi Sheikh, a resident of Zaloora in Sopore District. Feb 16, 2014
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Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has recommended President's Rule in Delhi and suspended animation of the Delhi State Assembly. Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has sent his report to President Pranab Mukherjee in which he has recommended non-dissolution of the Delhi Assembly and called for the holding of fresh elections. Feb 16, 2014
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Governor of Pakistani province roots for people to people contact to improve ties with India

Wagah Border, Feb 16 (ANI): Governor of Pakistani province of Punjab, Mohammad Sarwar, rooted for more people-to-people contact with India to improve relationship between both nuclear-armed neighbours. Referring to the meet of youth entrepreneurs at South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries in Lahore, Sarwar said that such delegations should visit both the countries more often. The governor said all outstanding issues could be resolved through dialogue and negotiations. Feb 16, 2014
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India promises to support Afghanistan in its reconciliation process

Kandahar, Feb 16 (ANI): Ahead of US forces withdrawing and upcoming presidential elections in Afghanistan, India pledged to support to an Afghan owned reconciliation process to ensure peace in the war torn nation. India’s Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid who was addressing a gathering jointly with Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai said that India was committed in offering support to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), which will play an important role in "this year of political and security transition." Feb 16, 2014
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India backs Afghanistans delay in signing of Bilateral Security Agreement with US

Onboard, Feb 16 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid backed Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai’s ‘calculations’ on signing of long-term security deal with US that would authorize American troops to remain in war-torn country after 2014. The Foreign Minister was speaking to mediapersons onboard after attending the inauguration ceremony of the first National Agriculture University of Afghanistan. Khurshid’s visit comes amid a rift between Karzai and the US, jeopardising their proposed bilateral security agreement that is vital for the limited presence of American forces in Afghanistan after the drawdown this year. Feb 16, 2014
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India needs hardcore politician as PM: Jaitley

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley has said that India needs a hardcore politician as prime minister. Jaitley said India wanted a leader who could give policy directions. Feb 16, 2014