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24 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI proposed note-ban hours before PM's announcement
The RBI revealed that the bank's central board of directors made a recommendation for demonetizing Rs.1000 and Rs.500 notes at a meeting in New Delhi on November 8.
24 Dec 2016
Ratan TataWadia voted out of Tata Chemicals
Nusli Wadia was voted out of the board of Tata Chemicals with over 75% of the votes going against him; Wadia was also voted out of the board of Tata Steel with over 90% of votes going against him.
23 Dec 2016
DelhiCar buyers may need to show proof of parking
Union government is working on a proposal that would impact everyone planning to buy a car.
23 Dec 2016
South KoreaIndia'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.
23 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Demonetization highlights the Centre-RBI communication lapses
The Reserve Bank of India and the Centre don't often see eye-to-eye, even in the best of times; which these post-demonetization days certainly aren't.
23 Dec 2016
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)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.
23 Dec 2016
Ratan TataAfter Wadia's ouster, Tata Steel shares drop by 3%
Following the ouster of independent director Nusli Wadia from the board of Tata Steel, the company's shares dropped down over 3%.
23 Dec 2016
ManipurRijiju heads to Manipur, Mary Kom urges PM's intervention
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju arrived in Manipur to assess the situation in light of the economic blockade in the state; Home Minister Rajnath Singh lambasted the state governments of Manipir and Nagaland for failing to resolve the blockade imposed by the United Naga Council.
23 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiSugarcane 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.
22 Dec 2016
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Rs.89 crore found in Axis Bank raid
On Thursday, deposits of Rs.89 crore were found in 19 suspicious accounts in Axis Bank's Ahmedabad branch.
22 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduTN Secretary P Rao sacked, replaced
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary P Rao whose house and offices were the target of raids by income tax officials yesterday, has been sacked with immediate effect.
22 Dec 2016
IndiaRs.2,000 note a stopgap arrangement: Anil Bokil
The man behind the demonetization idea, Anil Bokil on Wednesday said that Rs.2,000 note was only a stopgap arrangement.
22 Dec 2016
IndiaNo gallows to hang Yasin Bhatkal
Yasin Bhatkal along with four other terrorists was awarded the death sentence in the Hyderabad blast case.
22 Dec 2016
IndiaStudents protest fee hike at IIT-Kharagpur
Due to rise in semester fees, officials of IIT-Kharagpur like the director, deputy director, dean and registrar were surrounded by their students for 15 hours.
22 Dec 2016
Ratan TataNuslia Wadia no longer Tata Steel director
Independent director of Tata Steel on Thursday said that Nusli Wadia was removed from its board; 90.8% of the votes favoured his ouster.
22 Dec 2016
KochiTransgender school opening in Kochi
For the first time, a residential transgender school will be inaugurated in Kochi on December 30.
22 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment 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.
22 Dec 2016
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Evidence pointing to JeM's involvement in other attacks
The Pathankot attackers' main handler, Kashif Jan, claimed he planned attacks at Kathua and Samba on 20-21 Mar'15 in his Facebook messages.
21 Dec 2016
IndiaNo subsidies for those earning above Rs.10 lakh
The Income Tax department will soon start sharing personal data like the PAN, all available addresses, mobile number etc. of taxpayers earning more than Rs.10 lakh per annum with the Oil Ministry.
21 Dec 2016
IndiaBoard-based Class X exams to return to CBSE
The highest decision making body of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), The Governing Body, approved restoring the board-based Class X exams.
21 Dec 2016
Hong KongHong Kong withdraws visa-free entry to Indians
Indians will no longer be able to travel to Hong Kong without a visa.
21 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment looks to launch Digital Village program
The government is looking to unveil a new Digital Village program across the country, reports said.
20 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiRBI's stocked currency will last beyond December: Jaitley
According to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the Reserve Bank of India was fully prepared to face currency shortages post demonetization; it has enough currency to last "far beyond 30th December."
20 Dec 2016
IndiaPakistan didn't keep its promise: NIA chief
According to NIA chief Sharad Kumar, Pakistan didn't keep its promise of hosting Indian officials for a probe in the Pathankot air base attack.
20 Dec 2016
Ministry Of Home AffairsSocial media norms for paramilitary forces
Guidelines have been issued by the Home Ministry with respect to use of social media by security forces.
20 Dec 2016
NepalCentre to revive 'Special Service Bureau'
The central government has decided to pursue revival of the Special Service Bureau (SSB) along its international borders.
19 Dec 2016
Supreme Court Of India'Sharia courts' banned by Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has banned unauthorized Sharia Courts.
19 Dec 2016
DelhiGovernment may incentivize automakers to recycle
The government is contemplating on making it mandatory for automakers and their agents to buy old and un-roadworthy vehicles and recycle them.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaYasin Bhatkal receives death-sentence in Hyderabad blast case
Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and four others were given the death sentence in the 2013 Hyderabad blast case.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaNow, interest on provident fund deposits reduced to 8.65%
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) reduced the rate of interest on provident fund deposits for fiscal year 2017.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaNIA chargesheets Masood Azhar for Pathankot attack
The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar for being the mastermind behind the Pathankot Airbase attack in January.
19 Dec 2016
Indian ArmyAttack on Srinagar-Jammu highway despite strong warning
A day before a convoy of Rashtriya Rifles was attacked in the Kadlibal area in Pampore, intelligence agencies dispatched warnings of a "possible terror attack" on the Srinagar-Jammu highway.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaLieutenant General Rawat's efficiency in the Congo
In August 2008, Lt. General Bipin Rawat was sent to the Congo to command the Indian Army's deployment.
19 Dec 2016
Supreme Court Of IndiaGay 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.
19 Dec 2016
IndiaMumbai-Goa national highway to become like its LA-San Francisco counterpart
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government was exploring if the Mumbai-Goa national highway could be beautified like the Los Angeles and San Francisco roads.
18 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment announces new army, air force, security chief
The government announced the names of the new air force and army chief, while also listing the new heads for India's security agencies.
18 Dec 2016
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Axis Bank MD apologizes for conduct of employees
Axis Bank MD and CEO Shikha Sharma said she was "embarrassed and upset" over the behavior of Axis Bank employees who had brought disrepute to the bank after IT department unearthed Rs.60 crore from their Noida branch.
18 Dec 2016
Indus RiverWill not accept any modifications in Indus Waters: Pakistan
Pakistan said it won't allow any adjustments in the Indus Waters Treat after India strongly hoped for bilateral redressal of differences.
18 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduCyclone Vardah leaves Chennai with health concerns
The cyclone Vardah has left more than 44,000 tonnes of garbage, broken trees, branches etc in Chennai which the health officials fear may lead to health hazards.
18 Dec 2016
Indian Army3 soldiers killed as terrorists attack army convoy
An army convoy was shot at by 2 motorcycle-borne terrorists wearing pherans along the Srinagar-Jammu highway in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.