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Foreign assets of Rs 6,500 cr disclosed under compliance window: PM

Modi said several important steps including agreements with countries like the US for real time sharing of information on foreign assets have been taken.

Aug 15, 2015, 10:40 AM IST

Bank accounts now with 70 crore Indians: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said some 70 crore people untouched by any form of financial inclusion on Saturday had bank accounts, thanks to the scheme he announced exactly a year ago.

Aug 15, 2015, 09:39 AM IST

Modi sets 1,000-day deadline to power up India villages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a 1,000-day deadline Saturday for every village in India to get electricity as he emphasies his commitment towards combatting poverty.

Aug 15, 2015, 09:35 AM IST

When illness is dangerous, injection is required: PM Modi on black money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that stringent provisions on black money law will not be diluted despite pressure from all counters.

Aug 15, 2015, 08:56 AM IST

Independece Day: PM Modi pledges bank accounts for all Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out plans Friday to ensure all Indians can have a bank account, blaming the high level of suicides among farmers on their inability to pay back money-lenders.

Aug 15, 2014, 08:43 AM IST