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Narendra Modi New Year's Eve speech: Did PM troll people by switching from 'Mitron' to 'Doston' in his address? [VIDEO]

Read the full transcript of the speech Narendra Modi gave on December 31, see the video and find out why he made the switch.

Dec 31, 2016

Modi's demonetisation speech: 9 things that the PM said, from housing loan discounts to help for pregnant women

Here are nine important things the Prime Minister said during his televised address on Saturday.

Dec 31, 2016

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'Indian Army is the strongest in the world,' says General Dalbir Singh on his last day as Army chief

General Singh says Indian Army is fully prepared and well trained to tackle any challenges be it external or internal.

Dec 31, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh gets a fully BJP government: 33 MLAs of People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh switch over

The development comes after Khandu was suspended on Thursday for allegedly trying to merge the PPA with the BJP.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

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Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

The warning stated that tourists should avoid taking part in beach and New Year parties at popular tourist spots.

Dec 31, 2016

UP Assembly elections 2017: Who played peacemaker as Mulayam took back Akhilesh and Ram Gopal in SP?

The development came after hours of high drama, hectic political parleys and hasty meetings, including one between Mulayam and Akhilesh himself.

Dec 31, 2016

Happy New Year 2017: Pub chain offers beer for Rs 31 every time PM Modi says 'Mitron' in December 31 speech

"Mitron," which means "friends" in Hindi, is a word often used by Modi in his speeches.

Dec 31, 2016

Anil Baijal, ex-union home secretary, takes oath as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

President Pranab Mukherjee had accepted former L-G Najeeb Jung's resignation on December 28.

Dec 31, 2016

Morning brief: Bihar jailbreak, Trump praises Putin, New Year's eve 2017 and more

Also read about the features of Samsung Focus and Liverpool vs Manchester City prediction.

Dec 31, 2016

India news live updates: Mulayam Singh Yadav takes back son Akhilesh in Samajwadi Part ahead of UP assembly elections

Read all the live updates here.

Dec 31, 2016

Bihar Jailbreak: 5 prisoners escape from Central Jail in Buxar; 3 wardens suspended

The five of them were lodged in the Central Jail's hospital ward for treatment when they escaped on Friday night.

Dec 31, 2016

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Demonetisation: ATM cash withdrawal limit increased to Rs 4,500 per day; weekly limit remains unchanged at Rs 24,000

The RBI said that the limit on cash withdrawals would be in place until there is sufficient supply of new notes in the banking system.

Dec 31, 2016

News Roundup: PM Modi launches Aadhaar-based app, Russian bank clears debts of crash victims, 2016 at a glance and more

Also read about North Korea developing radioactive bomb drone and Pune bakery fire.

Dec 30, 2016

SP breaks up: Mulayam Singh Yadav suspends Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav from party for 6 years

Akhilesh has issued his own list of candidates for the UP Assembly elections, despite Mulayam himself having released such a list for the SP.

Dec 30, 2016

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Narendra Modi New Year's Eve speech: Did PM troll people by switching from 'Mitron' to 'Doston' in his address? [VIDEO]

Modi's demonetisation speech: 9 things that the PM said, from housing loan discounts to help for pregnant women

'Indian Army is the strongest in the world,' says General Dalbir Singh on his last day as Army chief

Arunachal Pradesh gets a fully BJP government: 33 MLAs of People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh switch over

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

UP Assembly elections 2017: Who played peacemaker as Mulayam took back Akhilesh and Ram Gopal in SP?

Happy New Year 2017: Pub chain offers beer for Rs 31 every time PM Modi says 'Mitron' in December 31 speech

Anil Baijal, ex-union home secretary, takes oath as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Morning brief: Bihar jailbreak, Trump praises Putin, New Year's eve 2017 and more

India news live updates: Mulayam Singh Yadav takes back son Akhilesh in Samajwadi Part ahead of UP assembly elections

Bihar Jailbreak: 5 prisoners escape from Central Jail in Buxar; 3 wardens suspended

Demonetisation: ATM cash withdrawal limit increased to Rs 4,500 per day; weekly limit remains unchanged at Rs 24,000

News Roundup: PM Modi launches Aadhaar-based app, Russian bank clears debts of crash victims, 2016 at a glance and more

SP breaks up: Mulayam Singh Yadav suspends Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav from party for 6 years

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh