India
IT Department Detects Rs 1.64 Crore Undisclosed Income in Jan Dhan Accounts
The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed amounts of Rs 1.64 crore and other “inconsistencies” in its countrywide investigations into the sudden popping up of suspicious amounts in Jan Dhan accounts.
Foreign Assets Case: IT Dept Files Chargesheet Against Amarinder Singh
It said Singh was "actively involved" in the creation of these trusts and foreign properties which were not disclosed to the department for tax purposes.
Mamata Banerjee Walks Out of Office After 36 Hours, Army Presence Row Rages On
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left the Secretariat on Friday evening after staying put for 36 hours in protest against the alleged deployment of the Army in the state while keeping her government in the dark.
Men at Higher Risk of Diabetes Due To More Iron Accumulation
Men accumulate more iron than women making them prone to Type 2 diabetes, researchers said. Two-fifth of men as compared to one-fifth of women were at risk.
PwC India Women Staff Can Take Leave up to 3 Years For Childcare
"With this new programme, our women employees, who constitute nearly a third of our total workforce in India, will get the opportunity to stay connected with their colleagues, peers and firm even if they decide to take a break to care for their children,"...
Govt Wants Aadhaar-enabled Payment to Replace Cards
The government is concurrently working on developing a common mobile phone app that can be used by shopkeepers and merchants for receiving Aadhaar-enabled payments bypassing credit and debit cards, pin and password.
Patrol-free, Multilayer Smart Fence Along Pakistan, Bangladesh Border by 2017-end: BSF
India will have a patrol-free, multi-layered smart fence along its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh by the later part of 2017, says Director General of BSF KK Sharma.
How Other Countries Show Respect to Their National Anthem
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all cinema halls across the country to play the National Anthem before the screening of a movie. Reportedly, the court has also asked the theatre owners to flash the national flag on the screen while the National An...
Cyclone Nada Likely to Hit Tamil Nadu Coast on Dec 2
A cyclonic storm is likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast between Vedaranniyam and Chennai by December 2, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said.
Centre Approves Rs 2,000-crore Package for Refugees from PoK
A Rs 2,000-crore development package for displaced people of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) living in the country was on Wednesday approved by the government.
Demonetisation: Serpentine Queues, Chaos Outside Banks on Salary Day
More chaos was witnessed outside bank offices with a large number of people queuing up to withdraw their money as salaries got credited to many bank accounts on November 30.
Protests Over Allowing Women to Wear 'Churidar' at Padmanabhaswamy Temple
A day after the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here relaxed its dress code to allow entry to women wearing 'churidar', a few women entered through a side gate clad in churidar, but some devotees and officials refused to allow entry to such attire through the...
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Against Withdrawal Cap for Weddings
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking relaxation of the Rs 2.5 lakh withdrawal limit for marriages.
Tata Power Calls EGM on December 26 to Remove Cyrus Mistry From Board
Tata Power called extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on December 26 to seek shareholders approval to remove Cyrus Mistry as a director.
Don't Mistake Pakistan's Patience as Weakness: Gen. Raheel Sharif to India
He referred to the Kashmir Valley and said, "In recent months, India's increasing terrorism and aggressive stance in IHK (Jammu and Kashmir) have endangered the region."
Rajnath Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at Fidel Castro's Funeral
Home Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the funeral of Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
