India
Demonetisation Forced us To Postpone Dhruva: Allu Aravind
There is no other reason for the postponed release, said Aravind.
Mumbai to Mangaluru Swim to Pay Tribute to 26/11 Victims
A team of six is swimming, in relay, from the iconic Gateway of India to Karnataka, covering over 1,000 kilometres, to pay tribute to 26/11 victims.
A-G Mukul Rohatgi Says Judiciary Must Recognise Lakshmanrekha
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Saturday said the judiciary must recognise the ‘lakshmanrekha’ and be ready for introspection, hours after Chief Justice of India TS Thakur and the Centre publicly differed over vacancies in judges posts.
PM Modi Condoles Death of Fidel Castro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Cuban leader Fidel Castro whom he described as one of the most iconic personalities of the 20th century and a "good friend" of India.
Two Jawans Injured as Terrorists Attack BSF Convoy in Wadipora
Two BSF jawans were injured on Saturday as terrorists open fired at a convoy in Wadipora near Handwara in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Zakir Naik Calls His Ban ‘Premeditated’ Amid ‘Demonetisation Fiasco’
Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Friday called ban on him and his Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) a ‘premeditated’ attack by the Narendra Modi government and said that demonetisation was unleashed to deflect media attention from ‘attacks on Indian Muslims...
Kashmir Issue Will be Resolved Through Indigenous Struggle, Says Sartaj Aziz
Days ahead of his visit to India, Pakistan's foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz on Friday said the Kashmir issue would only be resolved through "indigenous" movement within the Valley led by the younger generation.
Purva Day Care Owner Arrested as 10-month-old Beaten up in Kharghar Creche
In a shocking incident, a 10-month-old girl was allegedly beaten up and kicked at the Purva Day Care in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar by a caretaker, who along with the day care centre owner has been arrested, police said on Thursday.
Two Versions of New Rs 500 Notes in Circulation and Both are Valid
In its rush to meet the massive demand of new Rs 500 notes, the RBI seems to have introduced two versions of the currency note into circulation. And both are valid and legal tender, the banking watchdog says.
We Gave Corrupt No Time to Prepare, Says PM Narendra Modi, Pitches for Digital Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his pitch for a digital and cashless economy on Friday and said those criticising the government’s preparedness on demonetisation were angry as his government gave them “no time to prepare”.
Amid Demonetisation Debate PM Modi Reaches Out to Opposition in RS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to the rival parties as he walked across in the Rajya Sabha and exchanged pleasantries with his predecessor Manmohan Singh and other leaders.
Groom Welcomes Note Ban, Arranges 'Helicopter Palanquin' For Bride
Amid raging debates over demonetisation, black money and a withdrawal limit of Rs 2.5 lakh for weddings, a man in Gurugram has arranged a "helicopter palanquin" to bring home his wife on Thursday.
Unable to Withdraw Cash for Exam Fees, Teen Commits Suicide
Suresh had been reportedly standing in queue for the past several days for withdrawing money to submit his examination fees but he could not succeed.
LS Adjourns Till Noon Amid Oppn Protests Over Demonetisation
A combative Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday continued their tirade against the government over the issue of demonetisation and the ensuing ruckus forced adjournment of the House till noon.
Demonetisation Hits Tribal Milk Producers Hard in Gujarat
RBI's ban on district cooperative banks exchanging or depositing demonetised notes has hit tribal milk producers and farmers in Gujarat's Chhotaudepur district.
Rs 4,500 Crore 'Irregular' Tax Benefits Given to Infra Firms: CAG
India's official auditor said on Tuesday that the Income Tax department has given irregular tax benefits to infrastructure companies without verification, leading to a revenue loss of over Rs 4,500 crore.