2016

New Delhi: Opposition today accused the government of "shameless conduct" by refusing to mourn the death of over 100 persons due to hardships caused by demonetisation, as opposition and treasury benches clashed in Rajya Sabha forcing its…
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New Delhi: Opposition leaders today observed a 'Black Day' in Parliament premises to mark one month of the announcement of demonetisation, with Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his "foolish…
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Srinagar: BJP leader Ram Madhav and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sparred on the social media over the presence of UN Military Observers Group (UNMOG) office in Srinagar, with Madhav calling it an "unnecessary provocation" for…
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Srinagar: Mobile phone services were today snapped in some parts of south Kashmir, police said today. "The mobile phone services have been suspended in some areas of Anantnag and Kulgam districts as a precautionary measure," a police…
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Washington: The US has said it has voiced concern to the Pakistani leadership over the country's tolerance of terror safe havens for Afghan Taliban groups like the dreaded Haqqani Network, days after India and Afghanistan hit out at…
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Srinagar: Suspected militants today looted a bank branch in Pulwama district of south Kashmir and fired several rounds before fleeing with cash, police said here. This is second incident of looting of a bank in Kashmir in a month. Four…
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New Delhi: Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted for the 15th consecutive day today as Opposition continued to engage in sloganeering demanding a debate on demonetisation under a rule that entails voting. As soon as the House…
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Srinagar: Criticising demonetization, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said it had not only deprived people access to their money but now they are also being denied freedom of spending at places of their choice.…
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Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today claimed that 90 people have lost their lives due to hardships following demonetisation of high value notes by the Centre a month ago. "One month since demonetisation was announced.…
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New Delhi: Government will waive service tax on debit and credit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000 in a bid to promote digital transactions amid cash crunch following withdrawal of old Rs 500 and 1,000 banknotes. The government has…
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