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Media was critical of UPA during 26/11 Mumbai attack, not the same with Modi govt: Rahul Gandhi
India | Sep 12, 2021, 07:30 AM ISTGandhi cited that several terror-related incidents, similar to the Mumbai attack, had taken place during the Narendra Modi government, but it was not criticised by the media the same way as the UPA was, sources said.
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Gold scam: UPA govt opened all doors for the favorable companies, says RS Prasad
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'UPA Govt designated few companies for gold exports, it's a textbook case of massive irregularity'
India | Mar 07, 2018, 05:36 PM ISTPrasad also said that the model code of conduct clearly states that any favour, relief for anyone with respect to taxation cannot be done without the permission of the Election Commission.
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Revealed! Around 13 million fake cooking gas consumers across India
India | Mar 31, 2015, 10:11 PM ISTThe Direct Benefits Transfer scheme under which subsidies are credited into the account of the beneficiary has identified a whopping 12.73 million duplicate connections that included fake consumers or illegally held multiple accounts across the
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Food reforms on the cards, subsidised grains may be limited to 40% of population only
National | Feb 02, 2015, 09:51 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office is looking to amend the National Food Security Act.PMO has asked for a plan to implement the recommendations of a top panel that has suggested sweeping food reforms
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Credit for 5.7% GDP growth should go to UPA government, says P Chidambaram
National | Aug 30, 2014, 03:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: Taking credit for the uptick in domestic economy, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said the 5.7% growth in the first quarter vindicates UPA government's projection that revival would take place in the
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Goa Governor B V Wanchoo resigns
India | Jul 04, 2014, 11:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: B V Wanchoo today resigned as Governor of Goa as government went about finalizing its plans for replacing the Governors appointed during the previous UPA regime.63-year-old Wanchoo sent his resignation after he received
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Arun Jaitley slams UPA govt over economic situation
India | Jun 10, 2014, 06:27 PM ISTNew Delhi: Government today slammed the previous UPA regime saying it has left the country in a shambles with low growth and “elevated” poverty and vowed to resurrect the economy with a strong Prime Minister
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Saradha issue being raised when UPA govt has only 20 days left
India | Apr 26, 2014, 07:25 PM ISTKolkata: Responding to P Chidambaram and Abhishek Manu Singhvi criticising the Trinamool Congress over the Saradha chit fund scam, a Trinamool Congress minister today said that the Union Finance Minister was raising the issue when
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UPA govt fooling ex-servicemen on one rank, one pension, says ex-Army Chief V K Singh
India | Apr 17, 2014, 09:36 AM ISTHamirpur (Himachal Pradesh): Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh on Wednesday alleged that the UPA government at the Centre was 'fooling' the ex-servicemen as the issue of 'one rank, one pension' was still alive.'The
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Govt ignores BJP objection, Lokpal likely to be appointed by month-end
National | Feb 02, 2014, 02:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: The chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal may be appointed by this month-end as government has decided not to withdraw the advertisement seeking nominations for these posts despite a demand from BJP.
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Manmohan Singh is protecting the corrupt in UPA govt: Rajnath Singh
National | Dec 22, 2013, 05:17 PM ISTMumbai: BJP President Rajnath Singh today accused Manmohan Singh of protecting the corrupt elements in his government.Addressing a huge rally here, the BJP leader also held the Congress-led UPA government responsible for rising food prices."There
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UPA government failed to defend policies: Union minister Praful Patel
National | Dec 21, 2013, 06:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Praful Patel Saturday said the government has failed to defend its own policies, which has "cost the country" and the UPA government dear.“We failed to defend
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Food Security scheme launched in Rajasthan
India | Oct 02, 2013, 04:55 PM ISTNagaur (Rajasthan): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot today launched the UPA government's ambitious Food Security scheme in the state aimed at benefiting around 4.64 crore people.Speaking on the occasion Gehlot said, foodgrains would be distributed
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Inside story of how Rahul Gandhi dropped the ordinance bomb on UPA govt
National | Sep 28, 2013, 03:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's sudden denunciation of the UPA govt's draft ordinance protecting convicted MPs and MLAs on Friday was not an on-the-spur reaction. The scripting of this was done on Thursday
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Fishermen attack: Karuna asks UPA Govt to follow Indira's path
India | Aug 26, 2013, 07:30 AM ISTChennai: DMK President M Karunanidhi yesterday stressed that setting up of an Indian naval base in Dhanushkodi or Mandapam near Rameswaram will bring a “lasting solution” to the issue of alleged attacks on fishermen by
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Food security bill: Government to try level best to get it passed
National | Aug 20, 2013, 12:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government Tuesday said it will "try its level best" to secure the passage of the Food Security Bill in parliament.The Food Security Bill, expected to be a game-changer for the ruling Congress
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LoC attacks: Send strong message to Pakistan, it will have to face consequences, Modi tells Hyderabad rally
National | Aug 11, 2013, 08:32 PM ISTHyderabad, Aug 11: Gujarat chief minister and BJP's potential PM candidate Narendra Modi today asked the Centre to deliver a strong message to Pakistan over cross-border raids, saying Pakistan need to understand there will be
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UPA govt has failed on all fronts: Badal
National | Aug 08, 2013, 07:54 PM ISTBhlaiaana (Sri Muktsar Sahib), Aug 8: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today criticised the UPA government at the Centre and said people are waiting for the general elections to vote Congress out of power.
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UPA govt's decision on FDI taken under western influence: BJP
National | Jul 17, 2013, 07:03 PM ISTNagpur, Jul 17: Opposition BJP today termed the Centre's big-ticket reforms push to hike foreign direct investment in at least a dozen sectors as a “hasty” decision taken under the “influence” of developed western nations.