Top news of Dec 31 | Maha CM congratulates PM Modi for his nation address

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9:55PM

#Want to congratulate PM Modi for the decisions announced today; New Year gift for the poor,middle class & farmers: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis

9:50PM

#PM's address was very disappointing.Our 5 demands have not been met,neither there ws any road map on when will cash crunch ease: Ahmed Patel

#No new announcements.Schemes for maternity benefit,housing&credit guarantee repackaged or expanded.Implementation remains a concern- A Patel

9:45PM

#It seems like no work is left for the Finance Minister as PM has presented the budget speech already: Sitaram Yechury

#Out of 45 mins speech,30 mins seemed 'pravachan' of a 'pracharak' bt nt a single remedial measures was announced fr ppl who suffered-Yechury

9:25PM

#It was like a budget speech, he didn't even mention the amount black money collected after demonetisation: Lalu Prasad Yadav on PM's speech

9:21PM

#PM Modi in his address to the nation has announced schemes & have provided certain relief for all sections of society: BJP Pres. Amit Shah

#I congratulate and thank PM for taking steps for the betterment of poor on behalf of all the citizens and BJP workers: Amit Shah

9:15PM

#Great decision. All sections of society have been provided certain relief from poor to middle class, farmers etc: Union Min. Venkaiah Naidu

9:10PM

#PM has today lived upto the expectations that he is 'messiah' of the poor; today he has taken care of all vulnerable sectors: Venkaiah Naidu

9:10PM 

#National Food Security Act already has spl focus on women &entitles them to receive "maternity benefit of nt less than Rs. 6000-RS Surjewala

9:05PM

#To me this appeared like a budget speech, felt sad for FM what will he say during budget?: Salman Khurshid, Congress on PM's speech

9:01PM

#Disappointed with PM's speech,many ques were left unanswered.His decision paralyzed nation's economy;country can't run this way-RS Surjewala

9:00PM

#The Nation Address became the Budget Address. PM just took over post of Finance Minister and made pre- Budget speech: WB CM Mamata Banerjee

8:50PM

#We once again urge the PM to withdraw the restrictions imposed on withdrawals post demonetisation: RS Surjewala, Congress

#No deadline, only headline has become PM's identity: RS Surjewala, Cong on PM Modi's speech

8:45PM

#One policeman killed in a terrorist attack on a police party at Chowgal area (Handwara, Kupwara district, J&K). More details awaited.

7:30PM : PM Modi begins to address to nation 

#Banks have been asked to raise cash credit limit to small business to 25% from 20%: PM Modi

#PM Modi urges youth of the nation to join BHIM App in maximum strength: PM

#8% interest on all FDs upto 7.5 lakhs for 10 years for senior citizens, interest can be availed monthly: PM

#Pregnant women to get financial aid of Rs 6000 in bank accounts for hospital registration, immunisation and delivery: PM Modi

#Govt to bear interest worth 60 days on farmers loans drawn from district cooperative central bank and primary society: PM

#3 crore Kisan credit cards to be converted in Rupay Credit Cards in next 3 months for ease of money transactions: PM Modi

#Housing loan rebate of 3-4% for lower-middle income group: PM Modi

#Govt has taken some decisions to enable poor and middle class people to purchase houses: PM Modi

#I urge banks to take initiatives and launch schemes keeping in mind the poor and the middle class people: PM Modi

#Govt is for strict punishment for black money, awards for honesty: PM Modi

#But there have also come out some cases of dishonest and corrupt bank officials, these people won't be spared: PM

#Bank employees and authorities along with people have done exemplary work, yes there have been reports of a few indulging in corruption: PM

#It is known world wide that Naxalism, terrorism,counterfeit note business get help from black money: PM Narendra Modi

#According to data, only 24 lakh people in the country have declared that their salary is above Rs 10 lakh under Income Tax: PM Modi

#The way ppl have showed exemplary courage & patience,leaders like Ram Manohar Lohia,Lal Bahadur Shastri &others would be proud of them- PM

#Corruption, black money and counterfeit currency had crippled common man: PM Modi

#Problems which the people have faced for the betterment of the country is an example in itself: PM Modi

#Government's focus is on normalisation of banking services: PM Modi

#Yet people have faced problems for betterment of nation, this is your blessing. Govt will try to normalise situation in banks in new year-PM

#I know people had to stand in log queue for hours in past few days: PM 

#Before Nov 8, notes of Rs 500, rs 1000 were more common in parallel economy: PM

#The problems which the people have faced for the betterment of the country is an example in itself: PM

#The truth and honesty matters a lot for each #Indian: PM 

#We say - Kuchh Baat hai ki hasti mit ti nahin humari - the nation has proved it now: PM Modi

#After Diwali, the country has witnessed a historic 'shuddhi yagna': PM Modi

#After Diwali, our country took an important decision to curb black money which will have long-term benefits: PM Modi 

7:45PM

#Toll in Coal Mine Collapse at Lalmatia in Jharkhand rises to 16

7:15PM

#Karnataka: Praveen Sood, IPS (KN-86) to be the new Additional Director General of Police & Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City.

5:45PM

#Special CJM CBI Court rejects TMC MP Tapas Paul's bail plea, sends him on 3-day CBI remand

5:33PM

#Karnataka: Police increases security for New Year's Eve in Bengaluru.

5:30PM

#Deployed max no of ppl in central business districts in all over Delhi;In Connaught Place barricades ✓ points will be put up: A Kashyap

#There'll be restricted entry to those vehicles having residential access in Connaught Place or have reservation at one of hotels: A Kashyap

5:20PM

#PM Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 7.30pm: BJP

5:00PM

#Home Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates the newly promoted police personnel in Delhi

#Delhi: Nearly 26000 police personnel got promotions in Delhi Police; Home Minister Rajnath Singh attended the adornment ceremony

4:45PM

#Uttar Pradesh: Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaking at the 'Digi Dhan Mela' event in Lucknow

#Long term gain ke liye short term pain ho sakti hai. Long term gain ke liye hum short term pain bhi bardaasht karne ko tayyar nahi hai?: HM

4:35PM

#Delhi: 1240 traffic police personnel will be deployed for today evening in Connaught place area: Ajay Kashyap, Jt CP traffic 

4:30PM

#New Zealand: Auckland welcomes 2017 with spectacular New Year fireworks

4:20PM

#We have joined BJP today, definitely it is a full fledged BJP Govt in the state now: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

#The paperwork has been submitted to the Legislative Assembly through the Speaker: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

#No question of resigning since we’ve marched out; Paperwork for the same submitted to the Legislative Assembly through Speaker: Pema Khandu
4:15PM

#Will be travelling for next few days. Happy New Year, wishing you and your loved ones success & happiness in this coming year: Rahul Gandhi

3:50PM

#Netaji has built the party; I consider him the 'Baghban' of the party. He is a father as well as the party Chief: Azam Khan, SP on SP feud

#What problem can a father have with his son? Only that he should meet him & consider his advice that is for his well being?: Azam Khan, SP

#Samajwadi Party is one. Right now everything is alright and hope is it will remin so Azam Khan, SP

#Amar Singh is already an outsider, how do you oust an outsider: Azam Khan 

#No one separate father from son and son from father: Azam Khan 

#It was a major problem which has been averted: Azam Khan 

#Samajwadi Sangram would have hurt Muslims the most, as it will be bad for them if SP is not re-elected in the Uttar Pradesh: Azam Khan 

3:35PM 

#Issue of stagnation of promotions has been addressed by Delhi police;there is enthusiasm among the staff-Jt Commissioner,South Western Range

3:40PM

#Home Minister had asked me to address the promotion issues faced by Delhi police officials: Delhi police commissioner Alok Verma

#When I spoke to constables & head constables, I got know that they were disappointed over promotions;So made a comprehensive scheme: A Verma

#In this scheme, a constable with a good record can become a head constable after 15 years and an ASI after 10 more years: Alok Verma

3:30PM

#The movement will be launched in 3 phase. First phase from Jan 1-10, second phase from Jan 11-20, third phase from Jan 21-30: RS Surjewala (ANI)

3:15PM 

#Congress has decided to launch a nationwide movement to expose the biggest scam of Independent India, demonetisation: RS Surjewala, Cong (ANI)

3:09PM

# Syria rebels: ceasefire "void" if government violations persist- Reuters

2:35PM

# Samajwadi Party will fight unitedly against communal forces: Shivpal Yadav- ANI

2:32PM

# China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan - Reuters

2:10PM

# Ram Gopal cancelled his National executive prog and Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh Yadav will sit together to make a list: Shivpal Yadav - ANI

2:06PM

# As per instructions of ‘Netaji’, expulsion of Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav withdrawn from immediate effect: Shivpal Yadav- ANI

1:33PM

# Grateful; Hopeful about working together with elected govt for betterment of Delhi and nation: Anil Baijal on taking oath as Delhi LG- ANI

1:08PM

This government is people's government; We will follow the path shown by our Amma: Sasikala Natarajan- ANI

1:03PM

# In those days Indira Gandhi was the only woman leader in politics but Amma broke the tradition and made history: Sasikala Natarajan- ANI

12:52PM

# US imposes Sanctions on seven Pakistani entities associated with the country's missile programme - ANI

12:42PM

# Akhilesh accompanied by senior SP leader and UP cabinet minister Azam Khan during meeting with Mulayam Singh - PTI

12:42PM

# After meeting SP representatives, CM Akhilesh Yadav drives to residence of his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav - PTI

12:27PM

Akhilesh Yadav has reached Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence with Azam Khan and Abu Azmi - ANI

 12:26PM

# Chennai: Sasikala Natarajan pays tribute to former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa at AIADMK Office - ANI

12:25PM

# Chennai: Sasikala Natarajan reaches AIADMK office, to take charge as General secretary of the party shortly - ANI

12:13PM

# Chennai: Sasikala Natarajan leaves for AIADMK office in the same car which was used by J Jayalalithaa - ANI

12:11PM

# Central Baghdad blasts kill at least 18: police - AFP

12:07PM

# Akhilesh Yadav supporters arrange a 'havan' outside CM residence in his support - ANI

12:06PM

# Delhi: Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa inspects guard of honour, he will take over as the next Air Force chief shortly - ANI

11:40AM

# Ban Ki-moon, ending 10 years at helm at UN, buoyed by climate accord but laments conflicts- AP

11:36AM

#The day I took over I had said that our response to any action will be more than adequate, immediate, intense: General Dalbir Singh - ANI

11:33AM

# I also thank the Govt for granting One Rank One Pension to the armed forces: General Dalbir Singh - ANI

11:32AM

# Express my gratitude to PM and Govt for their full support and giving free hand in conduct of operations: General Dalbir Singh - ANI

11:26AM

# Chennai: AIADMK supporters wear T-shirts bearing picture of Sasikala Natarajan, welcome her as new General Secretary of party - ANI

11:04AM

# Anil Baijal took oath as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, oath was administered by Delhi HC Chief Justice G Rohini - ANI

10:40AM

# If I am the reason then I am ready to back out: Ateeq Ahmed on SP feud - ANI

10:37AM

# When Akhilesh Yadav was made CM in 2012 then it was not imagined that such a situation will happen Madhukar Jetley on SP feud

10:30AM

# Mulayam Singh said on Friday that if Akhilesh admits his mistake then Mulayam will try to end the conflict: Madhukar Jetley, SP

10:36 AM

Posters put up in Chennai welcoming Sasikala Natarajan as new General Secretary of AIADMK- ANI

10:28 AM

#Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav supporters raise slogans in his support outside CM residence-ANI

10:18 AM

# Delhi: Air Force Chief Arup Raha pays tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti on his last day in office - ANI

10:24AM

# Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav reaches his residence at 5 Kalidas Marg, to hold a meeting with SP MLAs - ANI

10:21AM

# Given instructions to DIG jail to probe the matter and report to me: Principal home secretary Aamir Subhani on Buxar jail break - ANI

10:10AM

# Black money: Rs 1000 old notes worth Rs 19 lakhs seized from Chhattisgarh's Bhanupratappur, one person held - ANI

10:06AM

# Actress Priyanka Chopra to present at Golden Globes awards 2017 - PTI

10:03AM

# The whole state stands with Akhilesh from teenager to old, women. Everyone supports him: Pawan Pandey, SP MLA - ANI

9:54AM

# Seems it’s a family drama as PM Modi has brought politics to a stage where there is none with criminal tendency in politics: Satyapal Singh - ANI

9:40AM

# WB CM Mamata Banerjee spoke to Akhilesh Yadav, wished him well and asked him to stay strong - ANI

9:34AM

# We believe that problem will soon get resolved. We respect both ‘Netaji’ and ‘Mukhyamantriji’: Veena Patel, SP - ANI

9:26AM

# Fire broke out in a chemical factory in Maharashtra's Akola. 12 fire tenders at the spot. Situation under control - ANI

9:17AM

# Slowly, leaders from criminal background are being subsided from SP. Akhilesh will eventually emerge as an established leader: BJP- ANI

9:01AM

# When my CM is suspended then its my responsibility to resign as spokesperson too.Not against Netaji but we stand with our CM: Juhi Singh, SP - ANI

8:58AM

# People who are against Mulayam Singh are acting in a manner which is unconstitutional, unethical, and wrong: Amar Singh - ANI

8:38AM

# Senator McCain says Russia must pay price for hacking - Reuters

8:25AM

# Mulayam Singh has called SP's Parliamentary board meet today - ANI

8:09AM

# Russia spy dispute: Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S. - Reuters

8:00AM

# This SP split was imminent. Fight is around wealth, loot which they have done over last 4 years: Sudhindra Bhadoria, BSP - ANI

7:55AM

# Threat of New Year attack in U.S. low but 'undeniable' - Reuters

7:48AM

# There is no constitutional crisis, its a painful moment for us and we hope issue is resolved soon, assures Gaurav Bhatia, SP - ANI

7:42AM

# Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher to have joint funeral and will be buried together, Fisher's son says - AP

7:36AM

# Sports festival organized by J&K Police continues to attract participants in Srinagar -ANI

7:30AM

# Bihar: 5 prisoners escaped from Central Jail in Buxar late last night - ANI

7:24AM

# Delhi: 69 trains delayed, 16 rescheduled and 4 cancelled - ANI