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PM in Jhabua: 'Bitter medicine' of demonetisation used to 'treat' corruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he used the 'bitter medicine' of demonetisation to bring black money into banking system, adding that the Congress party established deep-rooted corrupt systems in the country, which are now being effectively removed by the efforts of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Addressing an election rally here, the Prime Minister said, "Corruption had ruined the nation when Congress was in power. To tackle it, we are constantly making efforts and impact is clearly visible. Through technology, we are bringing transparency in the entire system.""Remember the time when Congress was in power here in Madhya Pradesh, what was the condition of people? Madhya Pradesh does not deserve a government which never thinks about the state's welfare," Prime Minister Modi added.With the November 28 assembly date inching closer, campaign rallies, characterised by political mud-slinging in efforts to undermine the other, has been at its peak between the incumbent BJP ..
India's cooperation model expands choices, opportunities: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind, while addressing the National Assembly of Vietnam here on Tuesday, said that "India offers a cooperation model that does not require its friends to make choices but rather expands choices and expands opportunities for all."President Kovind started his speech by thanking the National Assembly, the government and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Phu Trong for extending to him the invitation to visit the Asian country.President Kovind underlined that both India and Vietnam remain committed to cooperation in multilateral organisations as well as areas of emerging risks, like as cyber-security.The President also thanked Vietnam for its support in "building consensus for an early adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations."President Kovind, who started his three-day visit to Vietnam on Sunday, landed in Hanoi on Monday.Earlier today, he participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of National Heroes and ..
C'garh polls: Raman Singh casts vote, assures BJP's victory
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday cast his vote for the assembly elections at a poll booth situated in Kawardha district. After getting inked, Singh spoke to media and stated that he is certain that his political outfit- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will emerge victorious by bagging the majority of votes.Talking to reporters, he stated, "I can see that the people of Chhattisgarh have come out in large number to exercise their franchise despite residing in rural and outskirts areas. After looking at the mood of the people, I am sure that BJP will again win and would get 65 plus seats. The development of the region has taken place from the time BJP has come to power and we are sure that we will emerge victorious. This time during the first phase of voting even Naxal-hit areas such Bastar the voter turn out was 80 per cent to 82 per cent."When asked to comment on the Congress leaders approaching Election Commission about alleged EVM tampering by the BJP, the Chhattisgarh
Centre working on the revival of Air India: Jayant Sinha
The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha on Tuesday said that the government's disinvestment plan in Air India has been put aside for time being as it is working on the revival of the debt-ridden enterprise.The strategic sale of the airline has been put on hold in the backdrop of Industry condition."The government will consider all option only after the industry condition changes", said Sinha.Earlier, the Union government reportedly planned to initiate the strategic sale of the four subsidiaries of the airlines. The debt burden carrier has Rs. 48,000 Crore as debt by the end of March last year.
Decided not to contest 2019 polls: Sushma
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that she has decided not to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
India, Bhutan review bilateral ties
India and Bhutan reviewed all aspects of their bilateral ties during a three-day visit by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale to the Himalayan kingdom, the External Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.
Rahul attacks Modi, now over Doval
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused government officials of interfering with the CBI's working - the latest being allegations that NSA Ajit Doval attempted to meddle in a case.
Voting on for last phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, 24% voter turnout
Polling continued on Tuesday for the second and concluding phase in 72 seats spread across 19 districts to elect a new Chhattisgarh Assembly, with nearly 24 per cent of the over 1.5 crore electorate casting their votes in the first four hours.
BJP, Independents get 2 seats each in Uttarakhand civic polls
The ruling BJP and the Independents won two seats each in the contest for the mayoral and chairman's posts in Uttarakhand's 84 civic bodies for which vote counting was underway on Tuesday, officials said.
Manipur CM asks insincere ministers to quit
Angry over low attendance of ministers and officials at a government function here, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has sought resignation of the ministers and officials who have no concern for the people. The chief minister made the statement at the 'Quami Ekta Week' (National Integration week) function organised at the premises of the Manipur Rifles on Monday, an official release said. The ministers and officials should resign if they do not discharge their duties for the welfare of the people with sincerity and dedication, he said. The function, organised by the state government, was attended by a handful of ministers, legislators and officials, the release said. All elected representatives and senior officials need to be the role model for the public and do exemplary work during their service period, he said. He cautioned the authority concerned to do the needful to avoid low attendance at any state level function in future and said nothing could be achieved ...
Table report on Maratha quota issue in Maha Assembly: Congress
The opposition Congress in Maharashtra on Tuesday demanded that the State Backward Class Commission's report on Maratha quota issue be immediately tabled in the state Assembly. On the second day of the Winter Session of the state Legislature, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said there is no clarity on the commission's report. The Maharashtra government Sunday announced the Maratha community will be granted quota under a new category called 'Socially and Educationally Backward Class' (SEBC), as per the recommendation of the State Backward Class Commission. The government is yet to decide the quantum of reservation, though the Marathas are seeking 16 per cent quota. As the Lower House assembled for the day and Speaker Haribhau Bagade called for the Question Hour, Vikhe Patil asked whether the Maratha quota under the new category will be within the existing 52 per cent reservation in the state or over and above that limit. "There should be clarity on the ...
Vietnamese activist to stand trial for insulting national flag
A Vietnamese activist will be tried on Thursday for insulting the national flag, which is punishable in the country with up to three years in prison, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday.
Xi in Philippines for first Chinese Presidential visit in 13 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Tuesday for the first official visit of a Chinese President to the Philippines in 13 years, a sign of the close bilateral relations since the Southeast Asian country's leader assumed power.
16 Democrats to oppose Pelosi's election as new House Speaker
A group of 16 rebel Democrats have said that they will oppose Representative Nancy Pelosis bid for House speaker when the new Congress convenes in January 2019, the media reported.
Congress offered Rs 25 lakh to cancel my rally: Owaisi
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the Congress party had offered him Rs 25 lakh to cancel his campaign rally in Telangana's Nirmal. In reaction he said, "what will you give us, we made the Taj Mahal and you will give us (wealth)?"Addressing a rally here on Monday, Owaisi said, "I am not like them, I cannot sell my promise. I truly believe in promoting my people and their interests. I want to see our flag hoisted in every corner of India. I want to see the progress and zeal of the youth of every youth in the country. I salute all the hundreds of youths who came to see me when I reached here. This is the energy I want to create."The AIMIM president further stated that his only demand is to promote justice and dignity."And these Congress people, they have so much pride in their wealth. What will you give us? We made the Taj Mahal and you will give us (wealth)? The Charminar, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, the fort in Nirmal, our presence is ...
Democracy crying: Rahul alleges pointing at Doval
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, continuing his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said on Tuesday democracy in India was "crying" as government officials interfere with the CBI - the latest being revalations that NSA Ajit Doval had attempted to interfere in a case relating to the agency.
"Bitter medicine" of demonetisation to "treat" corruption: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he used the "bitter medicine" of demonetisation to bring back money into banking system and to give "proper treatment to deep-rooted corruption system" in the country. Addressing a poll rally here for the November 28 Assembly elections, Modi also said his government has so far disbursed loans to 14 crore people, "that too without guarantee", under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. "The amount of work we (BJP-led government) have done in four years, Congress would be able to do it in 10 years," Modi said. "Remember the time when Congress was in power here in Madhya Pradesh, what was the condition of people? Madhya Pradesh does not deserve a government which never thinks about the state's welfare," Modi said, targeting the Congress party. Modi said that during the Congress' 55 year rule in Madhya Pradesh, 1,500 schools were made, but Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan established 4,000 schools in the state in just 15 ...
C'garh polls: 12.54 per cent turnout till 10 am
With the voting for the second phase of Chhattisgarh underway, Durg district witnessed the highest voter turnout of 14.2 per cent till 10 am on Tuesday.If one looks closely, the voters have come out in good number to exercise their franchise. The second phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections witnessed 12.54 per cent voter turnout till 10 am.Today, the polling is taking place in 72 constituencies spread over 19 districts. The voting which commenced at 8 am is scheduled to end at 5 PM.As many as 19,300 polling booths have been set up after scrutiny and withdrawal. 1079 candidates including 119 women are in the fray. More than 1,54,00,000 voters are eligible to exercise their voting right.The poll body headed by Om Prakash Rawat has made all the arrangements to ensure smooth and fair elections. Around 600 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed to keep an eye on the anti-democratic elements in the state.In an attempt to encourage women voters, the Election Commission has ...
U'khand local polls: Make or mar for Cong; Litmus test for BJP
Counting of votes for Uttarakhand's local body elections has begun. The 84 seats of the state's urban local bodies went for polls on Sunday as people queued up at polling booths to vote through ballot paper."The counting of votes for all urban local bodies is underway. First, the ballots for all respective wards will be counted. For Dehradun's municipal corporation, there will be eight rounds of counting," said S A Murugesan, the District Magistrate of Dehradun told ANI.Murugersan added that the counting for mayoral candidates and other candidates will take place simultaneously. He further assured that all security measures are in place at counting stations, adding that security personnel have been deployed since morning.The local body elections of Uttarakhand are important as the hill-state is under the rule of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which came to power after displacing the Congress government in last year's Assembly elections, winning 57 of the 70 seats.While these polls are .
'US preparing to add Venezuela to list of terror sponsors'
The US is preparing to add Venezuela to its list of state sponsors of terrorism, the media reported.