The Biggest Stories of December 31, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks citizens for fighting with the government against corruption and announces sops for the middle class, for farmers, senior citizens and women ahead of crucial elections; Akhilesh Yadav claims the support of almost 200 MLAs, his father revokes his expulsion; Jayalalithaa's close aide Sasikala Natarajan takes over as the AIADMK chief, says will take the party forward on Amma's path; and more in our news wrap of the day.