India
Modi Kurta, Jacket a Fad at Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's signature short-sleeve kurtas and colourful jackets have become a fad at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit with a company putting up a stall here to sell 'Modi Kurta' and 'Modi Jackets'.
EC to Monitor Election Rallies in Goa via Live-Streaming
All the election rallies in Goa would be monitored by Election Commission of India (ECI) through live-streaming and web casting, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Maharashtra: NCP Takes to Streets Against Demonetisation
NCP on Tuesday held a statewide "janakrosh" agitation to highlight the hardships being faced by common people since high-value currencies were demonetised by Central government in last November.
Congress Trashes Suggestions that Sonia as NAC Chairperson was 'Super PM'
With the government releasing 710 files relating to the National Advisory Council (NAC), Congress on Monday dismissed suggestions that Sonia Gandhi as chairperson of the Council was "super Prime Minister" during the UPA regime.
Govt Asks Banks to Obtain PAN from Account Holders to Catch Tax Evaders
Tightening the noose around tax evaders, the government has asked banks to obtain permanent account number (PAN) or Form-60 if PAN is not available, from all bank account holders by February 28, 2017.
Police Register 'ADR' in Connection With Om Puri's Death
Oshiwara police on Saturday registered an 'Accidental Death Report' (ADR) in connection with the death of the acclaimed actor Om Puri.
Demonetisation: Congress Workers Stage Protest in Puducherry
The demonstration by party volunteers was in keeping with the decision taken recently at the executive committee meeting of the PCC, he said.
Shimla, Manali cut off After Snowfall, Traffic Hampered
Traffic to tourist destinations Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie were cut off from the rest of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday following heavy snowfall overnight, officials said.
Rape Accused Meghalaya MLA Julius Dorphang Arrested in Guwahati
The girl had recorded her statement before the magistrate under Section 164 of the CrPC, and had said that Dorphang raped her twice, once in a guest house at Motinagar and the second time in Ri Bhoi
NRIs Can Exchange Old Rs 500 And Rs 1,000 Notes at RBI Offices Till June 30
Indian citizens who are not resident of India will be able to exchange old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes at RBI offices till June 30, the External Affairs Ministry announced on Friday.
Bengaluru Molestation: Four Arrested, Main Accused Identified
Police on Thursday arrested four accused in the Bengaluru assault case that happened on the fateful night of New Year's eve.
Almost 97% of Demonetised Notes Back in Banks: Report
Almost all the high-value bank notes that ceased to be legal tender post the demonetisation announcement on November 8 have returned to the banks.
Will Make Terrorists, Their Sponsors Feel the Pain: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
India will give a calibrated "hard" response to terror activities that will compel Pakistan to completely rethink its strategy on supporting insurgency and terrorism here, says new Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat.
Union Home Ministry Submits Report to EC on Manipur
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had twice written to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh to ensure reopening of the national highway while Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju personally visited Imphal last fortnight to convey the Central government...
Slashing Interest Rates will Boost Economy in Big Way: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said lowering of interest rate by banks was a positive impact of demonetisation which will boost economy in a big way.
Farooq Abdullah Attacks People Calling him 'Pakistani'
Farooq Abdullah said if the BJP-PDP coalition government 'is not anti-national' for advocating talks with all stakeholders, including the Hurriyat, how can he be given the label for doing the same.