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Finance minister calls for technology advancement for customs department

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): In an event to felicitate Customs officials on Monday to mark the International Customs Day in New Delhi, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, emphasized on the need for technology advancement in the Customs department. Chidambaram honoured the work of many Customs officials by presenting them with certificates. Chidambaram focused on the advancement of technology in this sector as it has almost become the driving force of the 21st century. Along with GST, Customs will become the second major tax revenue, as stated by Chidambaram. He emphasized that customs are essential as they aid legitimate trade and prevent illegitimate trade. It keeps a tap on gold smuggling. Jan 27, 2014
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Narendra Modi not man-eater, but Congress-eater: Ramdev

Patna, Jan 12 (ANI): Reacting on Union steel minister Beni Prasad Verma's 'man-eater' remark for Narendra Modi, Ramdev said that Modi is not 'man-eater' but 'Congress-eater' and that is why Congress is scared of him. He said that Modi is able to give stable government and solve major issues facing the nation today. Jan 12, 2014
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Beni Prasad Verma faces flak for 'man-eater' remark

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Political leaders slammed on Sunday slammed Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma for his India needs a prime minister and not a "man-eater" remark. Verma said this referring to BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, without naming him. Verma had earlier compared Modi to German dictator Adolf Hitler, when making a reference to the 2002 Godhra riots. Jan 12, 2014
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Anger in Cuba as imported cars go on sale at huge prices

Cubans hoping to snap up imported cars after the relaxation of restrictions dating back 50 years had a shock when they faced sky high prices. The communist regime said last month it would ease its ban on automobile imports. Duration: 00:54 Jan 4, 2014
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Mukesh Ambani announces Rs. 2,500 crore investment for digital infrastructure

Mohali, Dec 10 (ANI): Business tycoon, Mukesh Ambani has announced an investment of Rs. 2,500 crore for the setting up of digital infrastructure in Punjab. Ambani also announced that Reliance Foundation will partner with Punjab in promoting sports, specially basketball in schools. Ambani said this while attending the Progressive Punjab Summit in Mohali, along with global steel giant, Arcelormittal CEO, Lakshmi Mittal and Chief of Punjab, Prakash Singh Badal. Further addressing the summit, Ambani declared his future plan of connecting to 147 towns. Ambani also talked about creating employment for the people. Dec 10, 2013
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BSE closes points 290.02 up on Dec 9

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 290.02 points up to stand at 21,286.55. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 104.00 points up to stand at 6,363.90. Oriental Bank and DLF were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 8.22% and 6.51% along with Bharti Infratel and Exide Industries Ltd. with an increase of 5.47% and 5.40% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Jindal Steel and Sobha Developers Ltd. with a decrease of 6.01% and 3.17% along with Eicher Motors and Max India with a decrease of 3.11% and 2.79% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 147.70 points at 12,445.11, while the banking sector is up 325.71 points at 13,689.45 and the realty sector is up 35.64 points at 1,401.24. The Indian currency is up 0.61% at Rs 61.04per dollar. Dec 9, 2013
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India needs to develop strong domestic base in telecommunications, electronics: PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday emphasized on the need to develop strong domestic manufacturing base in electronics and telecommunications with an aim to avoid difficulties in financing huge imports. Singh, while inaugurating the 8th edition of 'India Telecom 2013', said that telecom sector has contributed significantly to country's economic growth and has created valuable employment opportunities. During the conference, Singh also said that telecommunications has the potential to reduce socio-economic disparities. Singh also said that the government aimed to provide reliable and affordable broadband access to rural and remote areas. Dec 5, 2013
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