India
Markets Coming Back to Life, Banks Witness Rush in J&K
Hundreds of vendors put up their stalls at the weekly flea-market in the city on Sunday while banks across Kashmir witnessed a rush of customers in view of the demonetisation of 500 and 1000 currency notes, bringing some semblance of normalcy in the unres...
UPSC Won't Issue Paper Admit Cards for Civil Services Main Exam
No paper admit cards will be issued for this year's civil services main examination, scheduled to begin early next month, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.
Govt Looking Into Sudden Spurt in Jan Dhan Account Deposits: Jaitley
Government is looking into sudden 'popping up' of money into zero-balance Jan Dhan accounts, after an unprecedented Rs 2 lakh crore of cash flooded the banking system within just two days of demonetisation of high value currency.
Currency Ban: It Will Take Three Weeks to Recalibrate 2 Lakh ATMs, Says Arun Jaitley
The Finance Ministry is stepping in to ensure smooth flow of cash into ATMs and banks to cope with the rush post-demonetisation as people lined up across the country for the third consecutive day on Saturday to change their old denomination notes and with...
Modi Firm on Currency Ban, Hints at More Steps Against Black Money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a tour of Japan, saluted the “undaunting spirit of 125 crore Indians” in the fight against black money on Saturday as a political storm brew back home over his government’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000...
Indian Railways to Accept Rs 500, Rs 1000 Notes Till November 14
Indian Railways on Friday night extended the use of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, which have been demonetised by the NDA government, for ticketing, onboard catering and refund of tickets by another 72 hours to November 14.
Cash Crunch: National Highways to Remain Toll-free till Nov 14
No toll would be charged on national highways till the midnight of November 14, government said on Friday, extending the relief to commuters in the wake of junking of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.
Is Checking Black Money Emergency: Jaitley Hits Out at Critics
Politicians complaining about the demonetisation of the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes are exposing themselves, Union Finance Minister told News18's Marya Shakil and Sapna Das in an exclusive interview on Thursday.
Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal: SC Rules Against Punjab; Congress MLAs, Amarinder Singh Resign
The Supreme Court on Thursday made it clear that Punjab's law scrapping water-sharing agreements with neighbouring Haryana and other states is unconstitutional.
Huge Rush in Chandigarh Banks to Exchange Currency
Long queues were witnessed outside nationalised and private banks in the city on Thursday to exchange the now defunct currency notes.
Demonetisation Live: The Move Will Advance India Into a Cashless Economy, Says Arun Jaitley
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government on Tuesday scrapped the existing currency denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 to combat black money, corruption and terror-financing.
Delhi Government to Crackdown on Boozing in Public Places
The Delhi government will launch a crackdown against people drinking in public places and near liquor shops from tomorrow, with the Excise Department's special teams geared up for strict action against the violators.
J Dey Murder Case: Journalist Dey's Wife Deposes Before MCOCA Court
The wife of slain journalist Jyotirmoy alias 'J' Dey on Monday deposed before the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court here.
DCW Issues Notice to Delhi Police Over Misbehaviour With JNU Students
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to Police Commissioner, seeking an explanation for the alleged misbehaviour by policemen with female students of JNU during a protest.
Hafiz Saeed Threatens India With 'Surgical Strike' by Kashmiri Militants
"(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi had done what he had to. Now it is the turn of Mujahideen to carry out a surgical strike in Kashmir," Saeed threatened while addressing a rally on Sunday in Mirpur, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Theresa May Offers Improved Visa Deal as India, UK Launch Trade Talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May offered India a possible improved visa deal on Monday, as the two countries kicked off talks on boosting trading links ahead of Britain's departure from the European Union.