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RBI governor emphasizes on financial inclusions to reduce corruption

Mumbai, Aug 14 (ANI): RBI Chief, Raghuram Rajan, vouched for financial inclusion of the poor, in a bid to reduce corruption and boost the developing economy. Speaking at an Independence Day Literature event in Mumbai, Rajan said that India's economy has improved substantially since Independence, but it still lags behind some other countries, such as South Korea, which got their independence even later. He added that direct cash transfers to the poor would help breaking the cycle of dependency. The chief suggested ways to transfer cash by the way of opening bank accounts and transferring government subsidies to those accounts. Aug 14, 2014
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 45 MW Nimoo-Bazgo hydroelectric power project in Leh

Leh, Aug 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 45 MW Nimoo-Bazgo hydroelectric power project at Leh polo grounds on Tuesday. The power project is situated at Alchi village, 70 km from Leh. Modi arrived in Ladakh early in morning on a daylong visit. He was received at the Leh airport by Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ladakh parliamentarian Nawan Rigzin Jora, Chief of Indian Army Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag and senior civil, police and military officials. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Union power minister Piyush Goyal and national security advisor Ajit Doval. Aug 12, 2014
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Delhi's LG Najeeb Jung flags off low cost vegetable vans

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): To control inflation, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung flagged off several low cost vegetable vans on Monday. Jung said that such efforts are being arranged for last 3-4 months and the government will eventually try to increase the same. Last month, Jung convened a meeting of senior officials to review the prices of essential items like onions and potatoes. Aug 11, 2014
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Locals throng traditional snake boat race in Kerala

Alleppey, Aug 10 (ANI): Locals thronged the 62nd edition of the traditional Nehru Trophy Boat Race held at Punnamada Lake where Oarsmen raced furiously in Alleppey city of Kerala. The snake boat race, also known as the Nehru trophy boat race heralded the tourist season in Kerala Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit flagged off the boat race. As many as 72 boats, including 22 snake boats, country boats and tableaux participated in this year's event. Large number of villagers and tourist gathered to witness the spectacular water event. Aug 10, 2014
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Advani celebrates Rakshabandhan

New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani celebrated rakshabandhan at his residence in the capital here today. Earlier today, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel tied rakhi to Gujarat Governor OP Kohli. The first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat also tied rakhis to specially-abled children in Gandhinagar. President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari have also extended their wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. Aug 10, 2014
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Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Gujarat Governor OP Kohli

Gandhinagar, Aug 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Sunday tied a rakhi to Gujarat Governor OP Kohli on the occasion of Rakshbandhan, which is being celebrated across the country. The first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat also tied rakhis to specially-abled children in Gandhinagar. President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari have also extended their wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of Rakshabandhan. Aug 10, 2014
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Modi govt tells Telangana to hand over law and order to governor, Deputy CM reacts

Hyderabad, Aug 09 (ANI): The Telangana government is heading for a confrontation with the Centre over the latter’s decision to hand over law and order to the Governor in Hyderabad. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Md Mahmood Ali on Saturday said that it is not right for the central government to say Telangana government to hand over law and order, a state subject, to the Governor. Aug 9, 2014
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Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung addresses people ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday addressed the people ahead of the Independence Day on 15th August and appealed the people to get engrossed in the occasion. He said that there will be a number of programmes held in the national capital starting from tomorrow and invited people of Delhi to take part in the same. He also advocated for a clean Delhi and appealed to keep the city clean and green during the festivity. Aug 8, 2014