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Democrats lose 1,000 seats in state legislatures under Obama

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) A research published this week showed that the Democratic party has lost nearly 1,000 seats in…

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Mamata Banerjee warns of stir if demonetisation not withdrawn in 3 days

Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) Continuing her confrontation with the Centre over demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday…

8 years ago

Sindhu enters China Open final

Fuzhou (China), Nov 19 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist P.V. Sindhu edged past Sung ji Hyun of South Korea to advance…

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Demonetisation a make-or-break venture for Modi

By Amulya Ganguli There is an element of spasmodic jerkiness about some of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. In foreign…

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Swastikas, ‘Go Trump’ graffiti deface New York park

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) A park in New York's Brooklyn borough was defaced with 'swastika' signs and the words…

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Trump to pay $25 mn to settle university litigation

New York, Nov 19 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to pay $25 million to settle several lawsuits against…

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Hawkers’ sales down by 70-80% due to demonetisation

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) The daily sales of hawkers has come down by 70-80 per cent after demonetisation of high-value…

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Demonetisation poorly thought out, executed: New York Times

New York, Nov 18 (IANS) The demonetisation of high value Indian currency that has caused chaos "was poorly thought out…

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Azad demands BJP apology on demonetisation

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday demanded an apology from the Bharatiya Janata…

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SC no to stay, for now, on demonetisation challenge in lower courts

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay, for now, the petitions against demonetisation pending…

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Blair dismisses claims of being lined up as Trump advisor

Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has dismissed as "beyond speculation" claims that he is being…

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India to be most digitised economy in 7 years: Gates

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Noting that India has great potential to become the most digitised economy globally in mere…

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Azad compares demonetisation deaths to Uri, statement expunged

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad triggered a furore among the treasury bench in the…

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Has BJP scored a self goal with demonetisation?

By Mohit Dubey Lucknow, Nov 17 (IANS) Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move turning out to be a self…

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No debate on demonetisation, unless PM is present: Mayawati

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday criticised the Centre's apathy towards people's hardships and said the…

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Withdraw demonetisation in three days, demands Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday asked the government to take back the demonetisation…

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Bob Dylan not to attend Nobel Prize ceremony

Stockholm, Nov 17 (IANS) The Swedish Academy announced that American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has decided not to come to Stockholm…

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Trump’s name to be removed from 3 New York buildings

New York, Nov 17 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump's name is being removed from three New York City apartment buildings…

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Demonetisation makes life cruel for many poor

By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, Nov 16 (IANS) Life has turned cruel for the lower middle class and poor families post…

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Congress demands probe into ‘selective leakage’ of demonetisation

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma on Wednesday demanded a probe…

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