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People's verdict matters, not 'disgruntled' Congress'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 1 (ANI): Describing the Congress' criticism on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on New Year's Eve as "laughable", Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh has said the government is only concerned about the ve
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Afghanistan invites Pak army chief for visit
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan 1 (ANI): Afghanistan has invited newly elected Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on a visit to the country after the latter called up the top leadership to convey his New Year wishes.
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Opposition ridicules PM Modi's "budget" like address
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech which covered from demonetisation to introduction of welfare schemes on New Year's Eve evoked negative response from the opposition parties who criticised him for giving a budget like speech.
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PM's speech seemed 'pravachan' of a 'pracharak':
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not touching on important and relevant issues regarding demonetisation in hi New Year 's Eve address.
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Normalising rural banking services is a priority: PM Modi
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], Dec. 31(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on Saturday, said that normalising banking services, especially in the country's rural and remote areas, is a priority in the New Year.
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Highlights from PM Modi's New Year eve address
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): Following are the key highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on New Year's eve, where he set the road map for the country post-demonetisation of Rs.1000 and Rs.500 currency notes:
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A desperate India undertook 'Shuddhi Yatra' to end corruption, s
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.31 (ANI): Addressing the nation on New Year's Eve on the impact of demonetisation and the roadmap ahead for the economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has gone through a massive cleansing process and purification drive (Shuddhi Yatra).
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Despite cash crunch, Bengaluru ready to welcome New Year with great zeal
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): It seems like demonetisation has not affected the zeal of the people in Bengaluru as folks are all set to celebrate the New Year.
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Govt. increases credit guarantee for MSME by Rs. one crore
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on the eve of the New Year on Saturday announced an increase in credit guarantees for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) from Rs. one crore to Rs. two crores.
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Putin congratulates Trump, not Obama, in New Year's greetings for sta
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [USA], Dec. 31 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rather than President Barack Obama, in his annual New Year's greetings statement to foreign heads of state.
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Delhi cops gear up for New Year 's Eve, will take action for violatio
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31 (ANI): As the nation is set to welcome 2017 within few hours, the Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth flow and regulation of traffic on New Year's Eve.
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Congress President Sonia Gandhi extends New Year wishes to nation
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 31(ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday extended her New Year wishes to the people of India.
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