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Over 15,000 Indians get Canadian citizenship in 2018; 50% more than 2017

Since October 2017, it has become easier to qualify to apply for Canadian citizenship. The time period for which a permanent resident must be physically present in Canada before applying for citizenship has reduced.

Dec 26, 2018

Chidambaram wants to know why GST goals are changing

The former Union Minister's tweets came barely two days after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday hinted that the country might eventually have a single standard rate of GST, adding that the 28 per cent slab would soon be phased out, except on luxury and "sin goods".

Dec 26, 2018

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel expands cabinet; 9 MLAs inducted

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office to the new ministers during a function held at the Police Parade Ground.

Dec 26, 2018

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Rescue teams scramble to reach isolated tsunami-struck towns of Indonesia

Medical workers have warned that clean water and medicine supplies were running low -- stoking fears of a public health crisis -- as thousands of displaced survivors cram shelters and hospitals. Many were left homeless by the killer wave.

Dec 26, 2018