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5 inmates escape Buxar jail by using bedsheets as rope
Five inmates of Buxar central jail escaped in Bihar.
4 lakh crore under scrutiny
The tax department is scrutinizing nearly Rs.4 lakh crore of cash deposited into bank accounts since demonetization was announced.
Stuff that made news in 2016
2016 wasn't just about popular celebrity controversies, politicians making funny statements, a sports-player breaking records or another terrorist attack somewhere in the world.
Fate of Aadhaar's first recipient and village
The first Indian to receive an Aadhaar card, Ranjana Sonawane, hails from Tembhli, a remote village in Maharashtra.
Looking back at 2016
The year 2016 has witnessed several political upheavals both domestically as well as internationally.
NYU Professor Viral Acharya becomes RBI's new Deputy Governor
Viral Acharya, an economics professor at the New York University's Stern School of Business was appointed as the Reserve Bank of India's deputy governor on Wednesday.
RBI provides loan repayment window of 90 days
After the central bank announced measures to increase the loan repayment window for borrowers to 60 days last month, the RBI has now announced that it will extend the window to 90 days.
Bihar government authorises 50% quota in judiciary
The Bihar government on Tuesday allowed 50% reservation in subordinate and superior judicial services of the state.
2016 review for records set by India
Insofar as records are concerned, India's performance in 2016 was mixed.
Saeldah-Ajmer Express derails, kills 2
At 5.20 am on Wednesday morning, 15 coaches of the Saeldah-Ajmer express derailed between Rura-Metha in Kanpur Dehat.
Farmers dump vegetables in streets
Demonetization has hit farmer community hard due to the persisting cash crunch across the nation.
Government set to launch Rs.5 lakh crore Sagarmala projects
The Government of India is looking to launch projects worth Rs.5 lakh crore for the Sagarmala initiative, report said.
FIR filed in Bhajiawala case
Surat IT-Dept registered an FIR with CBI against 'Bhajiawala Family' (BW Family).
PM Modi lays foundation stone of Char Dham project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Char Dham highway development project in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Jet Airways flight spins out at Goa airport
A Jet Airways flight heading for Mumbai with 154 people on board spun off the runway while attempting to take off from Goa's Dabolim airport.
West Pakistan refugees demand 'basic' rights even after 70 years
West Pakistan refugees in Jammu & Kashmir "don't see any hope" in the government's decision to issue nativity/identity certificates as they wouldn't entitle them to fundamental rights.
Indian IS sympathizers use al-Qaeda's encryption application: NIA
The National Investigation Agency revealed a group of alleged sympathizers of the Islamic State terror outfit - conspiring to target Hyderabad's police stations - used a host of encrypted applications.
Karnataka releases draft reservation policy
Karnataka's Congress government has released the draft amendments to the 'Karnataka Industrial Employment (Standing orders) Rules, 1961,' to seek suggestions/objections from the public.
Traffickers awarded life imprisonment for heinous crime
Eight human traffickers have been sentenced to life for the heinous crime of chopping off hands of two labourers in 2013.
Banks accused of helping bullion traders
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused officials of four private banks of assisting a bullion trader to dispose of demonetized currency.
After demoentization, RTOs to start accepting cashless payments
Regional Transport Offices (RTO) in Delhi are set to go cashless from the next month, reports said.
Chinese carriers offer low fares to attract Indians
Mainland Chinese airlines are attracting more Indian flyers by offering low fares on busy routes.
PM wishes India 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy New Year'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian countrymen a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in the 27th edition of the Mann Ki Baat.
Anganwadis struggling due to cash crunch
Since demonetization was announced on November 8, it has impacted lakhs of small children that rely on Anganwadi centres for meals.
Chinese Christmas trees a rage in Delhi
With Christmas right round the corner, Chinese Christmas trees are a rage in New Delhi.
261 held in Gujarat liquor raid
Late Thursday night, the Gujarat police raided a high-profile pre-wedding party at a farmhouse in the city's outskirts, Sevasi.
India's internet speed trails Nepal, Bangladesh
According to latest reports, India ranks at 96 on a countrywide comparison with respect to download speeds and availability of bandwidth.
NIA arrests Fake Indian Currency Note racket kingpin Abdul Salam
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Abdul Salam alias Podi Salam, wanted in connection with a case involving smuggling of fake Indian currency notes.
Sugarcane farmers in UP continue to support demonetization
Sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh, despite struggling with withdrawing new currency, are steadfastly in support of the recent demonetization decision by the government.
Government requests RBI for report on bank norms post demonetization
With the onset of demonetization, reports surged on instances where bank employees aided money laundering through means of unauthorized documents or flouting KYC norms.
Hong Kong withdraws visa-free entry to Indians
Indians will no longer be able to travel to Hong Kong without a visa.
Government looks to launch Digital Village program
The government is looking to unveil a new Digital Village program across the country, reports said.
Social media norms for paramilitary forces
Guidelines have been issued by the Home Ministry with respect to use of social media by security forces.
Centre to revive 'Special Service Bureau'
The central government has decided to pursue revival of the Special Service Bureau (SSB) along its international borders.
'Sharia courts' banned by Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has banned unauthorized Sharia Courts.
Gay couples see restaurants, bars shut doors for New Year
Gay couples are reportedly being turned down across the country's high-end bars and restaurants, reports revealed.
KRV activists bash English-speaking techie
J Daniel, a resident of New Byappanahalli, Bangalore was beaten up by dozens of Karnataka Rakshana Vedhike (KRV) activists last Saturday.
Rajasthan government launches mobile kitchens
Rajasthan government has just launched mobile kitchens under the Annapurna Rasoi scheme which will offer meals at highly subsidized rates.
Tajikistan President holds bilateral talks with PM Modi
Visiting Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon held delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
Survey finds Indians to be extremely ignorant
While India, the world's largest democracy, continues to rise in stature and power in the global setting, its success eclipses a problem.