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Efforts to bring down inflation further to continue: Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 13:44

Despite inflation falling to record lows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised to continue the war on prices to bring rates further down as a measure to boost economy and provide relief to the common man.

'Start up; Stand up India' initiative to create more jobs: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:38

The Prime Minister announced the 'Start-Up India' initiative, which would encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of India.

Coal auction has curbed corruption: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:02

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that around Rs.3 lakh crore will come into the government exchequer from the auction of coal blocks that helped curb corruption.

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

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 10:40

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

Bank accounts now with 70 crore Indians: Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:39

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.

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

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:35

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.

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

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 08:56

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

India.com to be launched in US on Sunday

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 14:10

India.com, one of the fastest growing content internet companies, will have its big US launch on Sunday with the India Day parade in New York. The website offers a plethora of content in news, entertainment, sports and business.

Watch live streaming of Independence Day events on YouTube

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 21:43

Video-sharing site YouTube has associated with national broadcaster Doordarshan for live streaming of the 67th Indian Independence Day celebrations as well as Prime Minister`s address to the nation.

Independence Day India: Google doodles national bird

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 09:51

As India celebrates its 66th Independence Day on Wednesday amidst tight security, Google India welcomed its users with the national bird - its latest doodle – on the homepage.

Indians world over celebrate I-Day with gusto

Last Updated: Monday, August 15, 2011, 12:56

Indians across the globe donned patriotic colours on Monday as they gathered to celebrate the 65th year of freedom of their homeland, unfurling the Indian tricolour and organising a series of cultural events.

Independence Day Recipes

Last Updated: Friday, August 13, 2010, 20:40

The best thing about Independence Day with which we all can relate to is that it is a national holiday. But we should not forget its immense significance which we often tend to ignore in our busy lives.