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Demonetization stopped black money: Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi blames the ban on the notes for “destroying” the economy, allowing Bangladesh to “overtake” India. On the fourth anniversary of the demonetization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the move helped reduce black money, increase tax compliance and formalize the economy. Former Congress Speaker Rahul Gandhi …

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Neil Kinnock on Joe Biden: He’s a tough guy

Joe Biden, then a senator, was one of the favorites for the Democratic nomination (Archive) London: When he first ran for the White House in 1987, Joe Biden’s candidacy was destroyed by a plagiarism dispute. But the British politician whose words he raised has paid a warm tribute to the …

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A matter of pride for womenfolk

Early Sunday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (Archive) New Delhi: Residents lit firecrackers at Kamala Harris’ ancestral home on Sunday as India celebrated the victory of the vice president-elect of the United States, and her uncle hailed her achievement as historic and an inspiration …

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