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Cabinet approves extension of tenure of loans under CLSS
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 1(ANI): The Centre on Wednesday has given ex-post facto approval to the proposals for Extension of tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) vertical of Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana (Urban) Mission from 15 to 20 years (to be renamed as CLSS for EWS/LI
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Govt. hails 'path-breaking' budget, says new era has begun
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's annual budget which provides for systemic and a transformative shift to Indian economy, saying this will give an impetus to growth, people welfare and help all sections
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Remonetisation and easing taxation is crucial, says ASSOCHAM
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 1 (ANI): ASSOCHAM President Sunil Kanoria lauded the Economic Survey that was presented on Tuesday, hailing it to be a correct analysis of the impact of demonetisation on society.
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PETA India slams 'foreign' tag, says banning it will only empowe
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 28 (ANI): Reacting to the call on its ban across India following the Jallikattu row, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has spoken out against falsely labelling the animal rights group as "foreign", adding that banning it will further unl
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Poetry of Abhay K. celebrated at the India International Centre and Sahity
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.28 (ANI): The Poetry Society of India in association with the India International Centre, New Delhi, organised readings from CAPITALS: A Poetry Anthology edited by poet-diplomat Abhay K on 27th January 2017 at the India International Centre.
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Breaking stereotypes: In a first, eunuch ties knot with man in Bhubaneswar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Jan. 27 (ANI): They are looked down upon, considered as an inferior community and have to even face the glares of the society, but breaking all the barriers and stereotypes, the transgender community continues to fight for their rights and grab every rare and de
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Accenture Technology Vision 2017 forecasts a future of technology for peop
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New Delhi [India], Jan. 26 (ANI): Accenture Technology Vision 2017, the annual technology report from Accenture that predicts the most significant technology trends that people will apply to disrupt business over the next three years has deduced that people hold the power to shape and apply
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Beware of 'chamatkaari' BJP: Akhilesh
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Lakhimpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan. 25 (ANI): Continuing his tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today dubbed the saffron party as 'chamatkaari' and urged the voters to steer away from the communal and divisive forces attempting to spr
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GST on healthcare will make medicare unaffordable, says ASSOCHAM-TechSci s
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): The healthcare sector catering to the unmet health needs of the society should be kept out of the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or else medical care would become expensive and unaffordable for the common persons, said an ASSOCHAM-TechSci Researc
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'Khelegi toh Khilegi' - a pan-India initiative for girl's f
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Jan.25 (ANI): On occasion of the National Girl Child Day, Nurturing Excellence in Sports Trust (NEST) along with National Yuva Cooperative Society launched 'Khelegi toh Khilegi', which is a pan-India football based programme for girls between the age to 10-15 year
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BJP slams Sharad Yadav for 'demeaning women', JD(U) cries foul
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh)[India], Jan.25(ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) on Wednesday urged Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav to stop demeaning women and contrasting their position in society with the value of vote.
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'Will serve, till my body allows', says 95-year-old on filing no
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Agra(Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 25(ANI): Age is just a number, when it comes to serving the society and bringing in change.
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