Top news of Dec 30 | Cash withdrawal limit from ATMs increased to Rs 4,500 from Rs 2,500, effective January 1: RBI

Twitter is buzzing with news alerts from India and rest of the world. Sudden decision of PPA to suspend Pema Khandu is not acceptable to us- Tamiyo Taga.

#11:45PM

Cash withdrawal limit from ATMs increased to Rs 4,500 from Rs 2,500, effective January 1: RBI (PTI)

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Israel issues severe travel warning for India, citing immediate threat of attacks against western, tourist targets: Reuters India

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Philippines may relocate naval drills with U.S. - defence minister: Reuters India

# 10:57 PM

More U.S. students are thinking about going to college in Canada because of the election of Donald Trump: AP

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Samajwadi Party spokesperson Juhi Singh resigns from the post: ANI

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11 miners dead in Lalmatia colliery mishap at Rajmahal area in Jharkhand, rescue operations to resume on Saturday

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In Pakistan, the practice of exchanging girls for marriage is so entrenched it even has a name in Urdu: Watta Satta.

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Oil prices down, but set for biggest yearly gain since 2009: Reuters India

#9:52 PM

We submitted 2 memorandums to Govt of India seeking Rs 4,702 crores and Rs 386 crores as per norms to deal with situation: Karnataka CM -ANI

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This drought is the worst one in 15 yrs with no water in the reservoirs, dried up tanks and serious drinking water problems: CM Siddaramaiah - ANI

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Mumbai: Western Railway to run 8 spl local train services b/w Churchgate and Virar on New Year eve i.e during night b/w Dec 31 and Jan 1 '17 - ANI

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Met PM Modi in delegation, consisting of Mallikarjun Kharge & all state ministers & explained about severe drought in K’taka-CM Siddaramaiah -ANI

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Turkey says Kurdish YPG should not be involved in Syria talks: Reuters India

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Nigeria's 'plastic rice' real but inedible: AFP

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Indonesian budget airline fires a pilot who was suspected of trying to fly a plane while he was drunk: AP

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Polish mourners attend the funeral of Lukasz Urban, the truck driver who was killed in the Berlin attacks, in Banie: AFP

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Akhilesh Yadav's supporters stage protest over his expulsion from the party for 6 years, raise slogans against Shivpal Yadav

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UP CM Akhilesh Yadav greets his supporters gathered outside his residence as his convoy leaves from the residence

#9:22 PM

Gujarat: 5 dead, 7 injured and 3 critical after a tempo rammed into them during Gram Panchayat polls winner's victory procession in Godhra. -ANI

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This is an app that will strengthen digital payments in country & we are delighted B. R. Ambedkar's name is associated with this app: PGoyal - ANI

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I think Mamata Banerjee ji is so much engrossed with lotteries, chit fund and prizes that she can't think beyond lotteries: Piyush Goyal - ANI

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What she (WB CM) has alluded to 'BHIM' app is app for digital payments & the app has nothing to do with lottery-Union Minister Piyush Goyal: ANI

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US released its most detailed report yet on Russia's alleged election hacking: AP

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Ex-Maharashtra Dy CM Chhagan Bhujbal, arrested in money laundering case, says plea questioning his hospital stay aims to tarnish his image

#9:15 PM

CBSE extends the last date for online submission of application form of JEE Main 2017 up to January 16: PTI

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European cities ramp up security for New Year after Berlin attack: Reuters India 

#9:13 PM

Post-mortem on pop icon George Michael 'inconclusive': AFP

#9:12 PM

Ex MP & Former Union minister Balasaheb Vikhe Patil passed away on Friday evening in Loni (Maharashtra) after prolonged illness: ANI

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UP CM AKhilesh Yadav directs UP DGP to ensure adequate security is deployed outside Mulayam Singh Yadav and Shivpal Yadav's residence: 

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CBI arrests an Income Tax Officer, Jhalawar (Rajasthan) while demanding & accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 Lakk: ANI

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Hyderabad: PVSindhu and Telangana Tourism Minister Azmeera Chandulal attend the 2nd International Kite Festival: PTI

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Developments in SP intra-party issue, I am keeping a watch: UP Governor Ram Naik - PTI

# 8:47 PM

UP DGP Javeed Ahmed reaches CM Akhilesh Yadav's residence to meet him.

#08:33PM

Morally Akhilesh Yadav must resign immediately. SP Govt had failed: Yogi Adityanath, BJP on expulsion of UP CM from SP for 6 yrs (ANI)

#08:30 PM

My husband's arrest is a revenge towards our CM: TMC MP Tapas Paul's wife (ANI)

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav calls for a meeting with all MLAs at 9 AM on Dec 31 (ANI)

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It was necessary to send a across that associations are accountable to public and must abide by the code of conduct: Sports Min. Vijay Goel (ANI)

#8: 05 PM

Non-resident Indians can exchange/deposit junked 500/1,000 rupee notes at specified #RBI offices till June 30: Fin Min Jaitley (PTI)

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Holding, transferring/receiving of junked notes is illegal and punishable with imposition of penalty, says Fin Min on Ordinance: PTI

#08:00 PM

The day IOA took this decision to appoint SKalmadi & AChautala as Life Presidents, Govt clarified that they don't agree with it: Vijay Geol (ANI)

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There is situation of pol instability in UP,it's worrisome for democracy;we dont comment on internal division of any party-RS Surjewala, Cong - ANI

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Lucknow: Protesters tear down the posters of Shivpal Singh Yadav after Akhilesh Yadav was expelled from the party for 6 years

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Ordinance criminalising holding of 500/1,000 rupee notes gets #President assent: PTI

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The President of India has approved today the promulgation of the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Ordinance, 2016: Sources

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Ferdy Kuebler, the 1950 Tour de France champion, dies at age 97: AP

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Delhi HC seeks response of Ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi on CBI's plea challenging his bail in the Agusta Westland chopper scam case: PTI

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SC rejects plea challenging elevation of Justice #JSKhehar as next Chief Justice of India #CJI: PTI

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UP people had already waved Akhilesh off, his expulsion doesn't have much impact: Shrikant Sharma: ANI

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Sasikala to formally take over as #AIADMK chief on Saturday: PTI

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In family-centered parties, if the family breaks up, the party also falls apart: #ShrikantSharma, BJP: ANI

# 7:35 PM

It is unfortunate. However it is their internal matter: Sharad Yadav, JD (U) on Ram Gopal and Akhilesh Yadav expelled from party: ANI

# 7:33 PM

Supporters gather outside Akhilesh Yadav's residence, raise slogans in his support after SP Chief expelled him for 6 years from party

# 7:29 PM

Want to urge party workers to come to RM Lohiya University on Jan 1 at 11am to discuss as to how to stop those doing wrong in party-RG Yadav

# 7:28 PM

The elections will prove who is acceptable amongst the people: Ram Gopal Yadav

# 7:26 PM

RamgopalYadav says he is general secretary of SP & party meet called by him on Sunday will take place at all costs

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1 civilian killed in firing by #Pakistani troops along the LoC in #Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir: Police. PTI

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He says that we have not made any contribution, but when votes r required from people, then my need is felt: #RGYadav

# 7:20 PM

If the party chief follows unconstitutional route, then who will call conference: #RamGopalYadav

# 7:15 PM

SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav doesn't have proper knowledge fo the party's constitution: Ramgopal Yadav

#7:13 PM

This is unconstitutional as both of us were expelled 2 hours after they gave the notice & without listening to our answers: Ram Gopal Yadav

#7: 12 PM

It's unconstitutional to expel someone without listening to them just hours after issuing show-cause notice-Ram Gopal Yadav on his expulsion

#7:11 PM

RatanTata asks employees to put events of last months behind and rededicate to re-establish Tata Group's leadership: PTI

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Group ethics and values challenged through unsubstantiated allegations by people who don't practice what they preach: Ratan Tata - PTI

# 7:09 PM

There has been wilful, well-orchestrated endeavour to destroy personal reputations in past 3 turbulent, wasteful months: Ratan Tata -PTI

# 7:02 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: 10-year-old killed in cross-border firing by #Pakistan in #Poonch sector: ANI

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How will Akhilesh apologise? He keeps on fighting, if he accepts me as father, then we will see: MulayamSinghYadav

# 6:58 PM

I had made this party; what was their contribution? #RamGopal and #AkhileshYadav are finishing the party: #SP chief

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I will decide who will be the #ChiefMinister: SP Chief #MulayamSinghYadav

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I have worked really hard to make this party, what was their role in this? I work hard and they reap the fruits?: Mulayam Singh Yadav

# 6:53 PM

To save the party, we have expelled #RamGopal & #AkhileshYadav for six years from party: #MulayamSinghYadav

# 6: 51 PM

For us party is the most important and our priority is to save the party: SP Chief #MulayamSinghYadav

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For us party is the most important and our priority is to save the party: SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav

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Mulayam Singh Yadav expels #CMAkhileshYadav for 6 years from Samajwadi Party

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How can he (#RamGopal)call fr emergency nat'l exe meet without my permission? Normally atleast 15 or 10 days period notice is given-#SPChief

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CM Akhilesh Yadav doesn't understand, #RamGopal is trying to weaken him: #SPChiefMulayamSingh

# 6:40 PM

CM #AkhileshYadav is not understanding, Ram Gopal is destroying his future: SP chief #MulayamSinghYadav

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No one has the right to call for a nat'l executive meet other than party Chief; by doing this you have hurt the party's interest: #SPChief

# 6: 35 PM

Ramgopal Yadav expelled from Samajwadi party for 6 years, says SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav 

Also Read: Live updates | Mulayam expels son Akhilesh Yadav, brother Ram Gopal Yadav from SP for anti-party activities

# 6:25 PM

SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav addresses media in Lucknow (UP), Shivpal Singh Yadav also present: ANI UP

# 6:18 PM

Putin condemns new round of U.S. sanctions against Russia but says Moscow will not expel American diplomats: AP

# 6: 14 PM

CBI arrests an Income tax officer, Pune for demanding & accepting a bribe of Rs. 1 lakh: ANI

# 6:10 PM

We keep on getting notice for our statements: RamGopalYadav, SP : ANI UP

# 6:09 PM

Narinder Batra resigns as IOA's Associate VP in protest against appointments of #Suresh Kalmadi & Abhay Chautala as IOA's life Presidents: ANI

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Pema Khandu is the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh with absolute majority. No question in change of leadership: Bamang Felix - ANI

# 6:07 PM

There is no iota of truth in the news that has gone viral about the change in leadership: #BamangFelix, Arunachal Govt Spokesperson: ANI

# 6:06 PM

Obama hits Russia with sanctions for hacking; Syria's cease-fire holding despite minor violations: AP

# 6:05 PM

Total undisclosed income detected post #demonetisation is over Rs 4,313 cr; total cash and jewellery seizure over Rs 554 cr: I-T dept.

# 6:04 PM

Heavy cross-border firing by Pakistan army along the Line of Control in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir: PTI

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will not expel US diplomats: AFP

# 6:02 PM

A lottery app has been named after Ambedkar by Centre; This is crude mentality and insult to backward classes: #MamataBanerjee - ANI

# 6:01 PM

Modi Babu, arrest all my #MPs and MLAs if you want; You don't need to summon us., we are ready; But we cannot be deterred: #WBCM - ANI

# 6:00 PM

Political vendetta has reached a new low. I will not be surprised if they arrest all our MPs: Mamata Banerjee - ANI

# 5:59 PM

BabulSupriyo and #RupaGanguly also were associated with Rose Valley: #WBCM - ANI

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BJP is connected to Pearl group chit fund scam worth Rs 50000 Crore: WB CM Mamata Banerjee: ANI

# 5:57 PM

Delhi: India and Singapore sign revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, FM Jaitley and Singapore FM and Deputy PM present: ANI

# 5:56 PM

Even Amitabh ji is promoting a state; Many film stars and cricketers promoted Sahara; Was Centre sleeping?: WB CM

# 5: 53 PM

TMC protesting agnst note ban that doesn't mean they've to be arrested by CBI;Anyone can become ambassador for any state-WB CM on Tapas Paul - ANI

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I hope the restrictions on cash withdrawal will be withdrawn; Will normalcy of life be restored now?: WB CM Mamata Banerjee DeMonetisation: ANI

# 5:55 PM

PM promised to bring back black money but couln't do so; PM destroyed economy & endangered the country's external & internal security: WB CM -ANI

# 5:44 PMChennai: #SasikalaNatarajan, who will be taking charge as AIADMK's General Secretary tomorrow, visits former TN CM Jayalalithaa's memorial

# 5: 43 PM

RamGopalYadav issues statement; calls for emergency national executive meet of SP on 1 Jan, urges members to join in party's favour: ANI UP

# 5:42 PM

Today is the end of Modi ji’s self-set 50-day deadline; the country went through a tumultuous situation: Mamata Banerjee #DeMonetisation: ANI

# 5:41 PM

The mass scale and manner in which some ppl have indulged in currency racketeering itself justifies the PM's decision of Nov 8: #FMJaitley - ANI

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Things have normalised to a large extent. Post 31st December would urge (media) to not show queues of Dec 10: #FM: ANI

# 5:34 PM

Since there's been efforts by GoI to eliminate where it can, the black money and its users in India, revisiting of this agreements was imp-FM - ANI

#5:33 PM

After 2019, the entire capital gains tax will come to India: Finance Minister #ArunJaitley -ANI

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With effect from 2019, Switzerland will start giving us real time info on investments by India or Indian entities in Switzerland in 2018: FM - ANI

# 5:32 PM

IOA Pres not in India&issue hasn't been discussed with him&law board. Keen to support GoI but need time to discuss-Rajeev Mehta IOA Secy Gen - ANI

# 5:31 PM

Jharkhand Mine Collapse toll increases to 10. Rescue and relief operations continue - ANI

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Must say 2016 is historic because 3 double taxation avoidance agreements which provided routes to evade taxations have been blocked- #FM - ANI

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Must say 2016 has been historic because 3 double taxation avoidance agreements which provided routes to evade taxations have been blocked-FM - ANI

# 5:29 PM

IOA asked for 15 days from GoI to reply on show cause notice regarding Suresh Kalmadi & Abhay Chautala's appt: Rajeev Mehta IOA Secy Gen

# 5:28 PM

On 10 May '16, we had amended the DTAA with Mauritius,on 18 Nov '16, DTAA with Cyprus was amended and today we amended it with Singapore: FM

# 5:27 PM

Since there's been efforts by GoI to eliminate where it can, the black money and its users in India, revisiting of this treaty was imp: FM - ANI

# 5: 25 PM

On Friday, #India and #Singapore have signed the 3rd protocol for amending DTAA: FM #ArunJaitley: ANI

# 5:24 PM

SP Chief #MulayamSinghYadav issues a showcause notice to #RamGopalYadav for talking against the party line in media: ANI UP

# 5:22 PM

Jharkhand MineCollapse toll increases to 10. Rescue and relief operations continue: ANI

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Samajwadi party chief #MulayamSinghYadav sends show cause notice to CM #AkhileshYadav: ANI UP

# 5:20 PM

Compared to 15' number of security personnel who lost lives in J&K doubled in 16'. Situation worsened instead of getting better: Chidambaram

# 5:19 PM

Was there a bill on GST in Parliament last session? Totally incorrect & unfair to blame Opposition for non-passage of bill: P Chidambaram

# 5:18 PM

No evidence that terror is funded by fake currency only; In J&K,since Sept30, 33 security personnel died-#Chidambaram

# 5:17 PM

Single case (of NDA Govt) of mismanagement,administration collapse & widespread corruption: Former Fin. Min. P Chidambaram #demonetisation

# 5:16 PM

Even #RBI has said GDP will take a hit by 0.5% so the FM must pose questions to RBI and RBI will answer: Chidambaram #DeMonetisation - ANI

# 5:15 PM

Increase in tax revenues has no direct correlation with the performance in GDP: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram: ANI

# 5:14 PM

1.2 crore people have voluntarily given up LPG #subsidies; 1.5 cr poor rural women have been given free #LPG connection: #PMModi

# 5:13 PM

There is a mistake in assuming that people who are patient are not angry: P Chidambaram #DeMonetisation

#5:12 PM

Seizure of new notes shows corruption at RBI,currency chests&banks #DeMonetisation is mismanagemnet & administartive collapse: #Chidambaram

# 5:11 PM

Pak MoFA stmnt of y'day is absurd even by their standards.Labelling bonafide Indian pol parties&social cultural org as terror org.-#MEA: ANI

#5:09 PM

There is no guarantee that black money will not be found and bribes will not be taken in new currency notes: #PChidabaram: ANI

# 5:06 PM

Maharashtra: #Naxals killed three civilians in #Gadchirolidistrict, suspecting them to be Police informers: ANI

# 5:04 PM

Will continue to push forward with determination through options availble with us to bring perpetrators of violence to justice: Vikas Swarup - ANI

# 5: 03 PM

Decision by China to block proposal to list Masood Azhar as terrorist is surprising as China herself is affected by scourge of terrorism-MEA - ANI
# 5:02 PM

Whatever money is coming will be used for the benefit of the poor: #PMModi

# 5:00 PM

The money coming will be used for benefit of the poor. Friends, we have to change the country: #PMModi

# 4:59 PM

Inability of intn'l community to list Masood Azhar as designated terrorist is blow to counter terrorism efforts; shows double standards: MEA

# 4:58 PM

Our country's poorer sections should have the first right on the country's wealth: #PMModi

# 4:56 PM

Israel's PM #Netanyahu denies “baseless” reports of new scandal: AP

# 4:55 PM

The country has united to finish its internal evils, people have come forward to bear so much trouble, this is our country's strength: #PM

# 4:53 PM

The media can be of huge service in the coming days; in 2017 it will ask that despite carrying 2 mobile phones u r not #cashless? #PMModi

# 4:51 PM

#China blocks proposal at #UN to list #MasoodAzhar as a designated terrorist; MEA reacts,says expected China to be more understanding: ANI

# 4: 50 PM

I am thankful to media as it has helped #Govt formulate schemes and take up initiatives to empower the poor: #PMModi

# 4:49 PM

In last 50 days media while covering me, also questioned the Govt on how will the country become digital when poor don't have mobile-#PMModi

# 4:46 PM

By launching #BHIM, I am providing the people the best gift of 2017: #PMModi

# 4:44 PM

Look at the newspapers 3 years ago, the news was about what is lost (in scams), today it is about what has come back or what is the gain: PM

# 4:42 PM

I don't have anything for pessimists, but for those with positive mindset, India has several opportunities: #PMModi

#4: 40 PM

I don't have anything for pessimists, I congratulate them on their pessimism: #PMModi

4:39 PM

Our country which is known as #illiterate, it can be proud that we have brought revolution in electronic voting; that  also successfully: PM

4:37 PM

Mantra of Dr. Ambedkar was to work for the upliftment of the poor. And the biggest power of technology is that it can empower the poor: PM

4: 36 PM

Furthering digital connectivity would do wonders for our nation: #PMNarendraModi

4:35 PM

This money is not of educated ppl, it will provide power to poor folk, small businessmen, tribals farmers: #PMModi

# 4:33 PM

Earlier illiterate people were known as '#anguthachhap'. Now  time has changed, yr 'angutha' - thumb is your bank and identity: #PMModi

# 4:31 PM

Furthering #digitalconnectivity would do wonders for our nation: #PMModi

# 4:30 PM

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav calls for a meeting with supporters on January 1 at his residence.

# 4:29 PM

The #BHIMApp is very simple to use: #PMModi

# 4:28 PM

#DrAmbedkar's thesis offers significant insights of various economic issues: #PMModi

# 4:26 PM

Launch of #BHIMApp is significant. In addition to role in making Constitution, #DrAmbedkar was great economist: #PM

4:25 PM

The mega draw will take place on 14th April, the birth anniversary of #DrBabasahebAmbedkar: #PMModi

4:22 PM

Over the 100 day period, several families will be given the prizes: #PMModi

4:21 PM

Initiatives like the #LuckyGrahakYojana and #DigiDhan Vyapar Yojana are a Christmas gift to the nation: #PMModi

# 4:04 PM

Delhi High Court grants OP Chautala parole for Jan 3 to attend Dushyant Chautala's engagement ceremony; He'll have to surrender by Jan 4: ANI

# 4:03 PM

Union Minister RS Prasad speaking at the Digi Dhan Mela at the Talkatora stadium: ANI

# 4:02 PM

PM Narendra Modi distributes prizes to those who have made contributions to promote digital payments in the country: ANI

# 4:01 PM

Clashes erupt near #Damascus despite #Syriatruce: Monitor (AFP)

# 4:00 PM

Russia moves to expel 35 US diplomats in tit-for-tat response: AFP

# 3:58 PM

ED attaches assets worth Rs 23Crores of Artha Tatwa Group,P.K.Sethy & others in Chit Fund Scam of Odisha. Total Attachment now is Rs 107 Cr.: ANI

# 3:57 PM

ED registers money laundering case against #IRF and #ZakirNaik based on earlier FIR registered by NIA: ANI

# 3:56 PM

Delhi: PM Narendra Modi launches a mobile app to make digital payments easier at the Digi-Dhan Mela at the Talkatora Stadium: ANI

# 3:55 PM

West Bengal: #CBI arrests #TMC MP #TapasPaul in connection with a chit fund scam case : ANI

# 3: 54 PM

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's kin to meet PM Modi in 2nd week of January to demand Jan 23rd (Netaji's birthday) be declared as 'Patriot Day

# 3:53 PM

Delhi: CBI conducts searches at Delhi Health Minister #SatyendraJains OSD's office - ANI

# 3:52 PM

Delhi: Prime Minister #NarendraModi at the #DigiDhanMela at the Talkatora Stadium - ANI

# 3:51 PM

Jewellery and bullion shops in Mumbai's #ZaveriBazar being raided by #IncomeTaxDepartment: ANI

#3:36pm

ED registers criminal case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik under money laundering laws (PTI)

#3:30pm

Jewellery and bullion shops in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar raided by Income Tax Department (ANI)

#3:20pm

Tamil Nadu: DMK treasurer MK Stalin demands probe into former CM Jayalalithaa's death and demands a sitting HC judge to probe the issue. (ANI)

#3:15pm

Uttar Pradesh: Passenger bus falls into a canal in Sitapur, rescue operation underway (ANI)

#3:08PM

Delhi: CBI conducts searches at Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain's OSD's office - ANI

#3:06PM

A total of more than Rs 120 crore deposited in Jain Co-operative Bank. It is suspected that most of the money was black money: IT Sources - ANI

#2:57PM

J&K: Separatist leader Yasin Malik (JKLF) detained by police in Pulwama, after he tried to protest against refugees' domicile issue - ANI

#2:55PM

AgustaWestland: Patiala House Court extends judicial custody of SP Tyagi's cousin Sanjeev Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan for 14 days - ANI

#02:45PM

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh): Sudden decision of PPA to suspend Pema Khandu is not acceptable to us- Tamiyo Taga, BJP - ANI

#02:39PM

Mumbai: Jewellery and bullion shops in Zaveri Bazar being raided by IT - ANI

#02:31PM

Eastern Coalfields Limited(ECL) announces ex-gratia compensation of Rs5 lakhs each to family of the deceased - ANI

#02:16PM

Naya Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh inaugurates Boat Club at Jungle Safari - ANI

#02:09PM

Rs 5 lakh in Rs 2000 denomination notes looted from a bank employee in Jharkhand's Giridih district - ANI

#02:06PM

Jharkhand mine collapse: 9 bodies recovered so far, all 10 mining equipment extracted - ANI

#02:04PM

Sasikala Natarajan to formally take charge as General Secretary of AIADMK tomorrow morning at AIADMK's head office in Chennai - ANI

#01:56PM

Government extends tax dispute resolution scheme by one month, till Jan 31 2017; earlier scheme was to expire on 31 Dec - ANI

#01:48PM

Petition by which CBI sought police custody for J Sekhar Reddy, Srinivasalu and Prem Kumar also dismissed by CBI Court, Chennai - ANI

#01:41PM

Petition seeking bail for J Sekhar Reddy, Srinivasalu, Prem Kumar dismissed by Chennai CBI court; all 3 accused of illegal exchange of notes - ANI

#01:38PM

We should not force or put a burden on the society; it is not acceptable: WB CM Mamata Banerjee on Demonetisation - ANI

#01:36PM

West Bengal: TMC MP Tapas Paul at CBI office in North 24 Parganas, he was summoned by CBI in connection with a chit fund scam case - ANI

#01:21PM

SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav calls for meeting of candidates declared for UP Assembly elections, on 31 Dec at party office in Lucknow - ANI

#01:08PM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to address a Press Conference on Friday at 5.00 p.m -ANI

#01:33PM

Bihar: Tattered demonetised notes of Rs 500 found by locals in Gopalganj. Police on the spot for further investigation - ANI

#01:02PM

Agusta Westland case: On the plea of CBI, Delhi High Court issues notice to ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi against bail given to him - ANI

#12:57PM

Order on Chhagan Bhujbal's hospital transfer matter adjourned till 9th January by Special PMLA Court - ANI

#12:54PM

SBNs (Specified bank notes) cannot form part of banks’ cash balances from the close of business as on December 31, 2016: RBI - ANI

#12:52PM

All bank branches(other than those of DCCBs)who have accumulated SBNs as at the close of business on December 30,2016 are required: RBI - ANI

#12:50PM

With closure of facility of exchange of SBNs at close of banks on Dec 30, banks should report info on collection of SBNs on Dec 30 at email: RBI - ANI

#12:45PM

Delhi: Friday being the last day to submit demonetised notes, people seen queuing up outside banks - ANI

#12:42PM

Seven bodies recovered from Lalmatia colliery at Rajmahal area under ECL: CMD - ANI

#12:41PM

Jharkhand (Lalmatia) mine collapse: High level committee of experts constituted by Coal India Ltd to investigate into causes of mine collapse

#12:40PM

Jharkhand (Lalmatia) mine collapse: Enquiry ordered by the Director General of Mines Safety says Coal Ministry - ANI

#12:37PM

Situation critical; companies like NCL need to excercise control and follow norms, even walking on road is tough: Sonbhadra Local and NGO member - ANI

#12:35PM

Renusagar Power Co is causing great levels of pollution, what comes out of their chimneys is venomous: Sonbhadra Local - ANI

#12:31PM

SC says no question of Justice Khehar usurping power through NJAC judgment, or being ineligible for appointment as CJI. No merit in the plea - ANI

#12:29PM

12 BJP MLAs in Arunachal strongly backing Govt led by Pema Khandu says BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav - ANI

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Theft at Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's office in East Delhi, Computers and documents stolen -ANI

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People suffering from diseases due to smoke by coal companies. They are clearly violating NGT's orders; critical situation: Sonbhadra Local - ANI

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Sonbhadra (UP): Coal companies and power plants in area add to air & water pollution causing health problem to residents,violating NGT norms - ANI

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UP: Despite NGT report terming Sonbhadra as one of the most polluted districts in India,no respite in pollution by coal cos. & power plants - ANI

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Jharkhand (Lalmatia) mine collapse: Death toll rises to 7, rescue operations underway - ANI

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Dy CM Manish Sisodia's office in Vinod Nagar burgled; Thieves decamp with computers, documents, DVR of CCTV camera among other items -ANI

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SC dismisses a plea filed by a lawyers' body seeking stay on appointment of Jagdish Singh Khehar the next Chief Justice of India - ANI

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Arrunachal Pradesh: Pema was earlier unanimously elected, we still consider Pema Khandu as the Chief Minister: State BJP president Tapir Gao- ANI

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Government extends by one month tax dispute resolution scheme till January 31, 2017 - PTI

#11:54AM

PM speaks to Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das,enquires about mine collapse. Das announces Rs 2 lakh for the deceased, 25000 for the injured - ANI

#11:43AM

Takam Pario likely to be next Arunachal Pradesh CM. Final statement to come out after People's Party of Arunachal's (PPA) meeting: Sources - ANI

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Fire broke out at SBI Life Insurance company in Nungambakkam, Chennai. More than 6 fire tenders at the spot -ANI

#11:06AM

Uttar Pradesh: Roof of a godown collapses in Lucknow after fire broke out, labourers feared trapped.

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MHA has extended the date of submission of application for registration as OCI cardholder by the erstwhile PIO cardholders till June 30,2017 -ANI

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Rescue teams have recovered 4 bodies till now, one more body visible; work underway:Rajiv Ranjan Mishra CMD ECL and WCL - ANI

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Virat Kohli rubbishes reports of engagement, says we aren't getting engaged & if we were going to, we wouldn't hide it

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Lucknow: CM Akhilesh Yadav calls SP's core-group meeting at 10.30am at his residence on Kalidas Marg, both youth & senior leaders to take part - ANI

#10:33AM

Certain consultations have to be there, but that has been missing. Complete communication gap between party org & governance: Khafa Bengia - ANI

#10:32AM

We are not happy with leadership of Pema Khandu, he hasn't been able to take party into confidence on policy decisions:PPA Pres Khafa Bengia - ANI

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Acc to rules, 1 person is allowed per equipment & as 2 dumpers fled during incident, so number of ppl trapped may be less than 7: RR Mishra - ANI

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3 excavators,7 dumpers were identified at mining site where incident took place, 2 dumpers fled when land subsided: Rajiv Ranjan Mishra - ANI

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Rescue op started yesterday & is in full swing , power cut was restored within 3 hours: Rajiv Ranjan Mishra CMD ECL & WCL to ANI

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Fire at bakery shop in Pune's Kondhwa area, casualties feared: Police - ANI

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Taking stock of situation, rescue efforts underway; enquiry has been initiated: Power and coal minister Piyush Goyal on Jharkhand mine collapse - ANI

#09:30AM

He has duped thousands of people, took lakhs of money from them and assured of providing jobs. He had fake identities: Police - ANI

#9:26AM

Udhampur (J&K): 27-year-old man arrested by Police on Thursday for allegedly cheating many unemployed youths on the pretext of Govt Jobs - ANI

#09:11AM

Jharkhand mine collapse; One NDRF team from Patna enroute to Jharkhand mine collapse site in Lalmatia - ANI

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Jharkhand mine collapse: CM Raghubar Das monitoring situation closely, asks concerned officials to intensify rescue operations - ANI

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Maharashtra: Six die after fire broke out at a bakery shop in Pune early this morning -ANI

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Uttar Pradesh: People light fire to battle prevailing cold wave conditions in Allahabad -ANI

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Punjab: Amritsar witnessed dense fog in early morning hours, people light fire to battle cold wave conditions -ANI

#08:19AM

Jharkhand mine collapse: NDRF team from Patna on the way. Additional manpower comprising 1 Go's;2 insp,21 CISF from ECL sheetalpur hqrs rushed -ANI

#08:15AM

Jharkhand mine collapse: On duty CISF sentry is safe. Rescue operation is underway & electric supply has also been disrupted says CISF -ANI

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Lalmatia (Jharkhand): Some machineries of pvt company along with around 40-50 workers are suspected to be trapped inside the debris,says CISF -ANI

#8:04AM

Cold wave grips Delhi, fog seen in early morning hours -ANI

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Delhi: Fog blankets the national capital, cold wave conditions continue -ANI

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PM Modi to take part in Digi Dhan Mela in Delhi's Talkatora stadium. Will launch Aadhar pay and rebranded version of UPI and USSD - ANI

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Russian Govt impeded diplomatic ops by forcing closure of 28American corners which hosted cultural prog,Eng language teaching: US State Dept - ANI

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Godda: Mine collapsed in Lalmatia in Jharkhand last night, many workers feared trapped. (injured being given medical aid in a hospital) -ANI

#7:49AM

International flights delayed at Delhi's IGI-Arrival 11,Departure 2;Domestic flights delayed-Arrival 1,Diverted 1,Departure 12 & 2 cancelled due to fog - ANI

#7:40AM

US State Dept informed Russian Govt that it would deny Russian personnel access to 2 recreational compounds in US owned by Russian Govt - ANI

#7:37AM

Declared 35 Russian officials persona non grata operating in US,were acting in manner inconsistent with their diplomatic status:US State Dep - ANI

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Mine collapsed in Lalmatia in Jharkhand last night - ANI

#7:11AM

54 trains delayed (arriving late in Delhi area), 12 rescheduled due to fog and other operational reasons - ANI