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29 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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.
29 Dec 2016
IndiaRBI 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.
29 Dec 2016
DelhiRohit Tandon to be produced in court
Rohit Tandon was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday night in a money laundering case; he is set to be produced in front of a court on Thursday.
29 Dec 2016
IndiaMadras HC issues notice to PMO over Jayalalithaa exhumation
The Madras High Court has issued a notice to the Prime Minister's Office and the Tamil Nadu state government asking why the body of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa could not be exhumed.
29 Dec 2016
IndiaNew draft proposal could pave way for India's NSG membership
In December 2016, a new draft proposal was distributed amongst the NSG members to make way for India's membership.
29 Dec 2016
IndiaIndia second biggest arms purchaser worldwide
According to a new report, India is now the 2nd largest arms purchaser amongst all developing countries worldwide.
28 Dec 2016
BiharBihar government authorises 50% quota in judiciary
The Bihar government on Tuesday allowed 50% reservation in subordinate and superior judicial services of the state.
28 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduNaidu dismisses political conspiracy on TN Chief secy's raid
Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu clarified that there was no political interference in the sacking of the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary P Rama Mohana Rao after raids at his house.
28 Dec 2016
DelhiKotak Mahindra manager arrested
In yet another instance of wrongdoing in relation to demonetized currency notes, a Manager of Kotak Mahindra bank at the KG Marg branch in Delhi has been arrested.
28 Dec 2016
Tamil Nadu2016 review for records set by India
Insofar as records are concerned, India's performance in 2016 was mixed.
28 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Govt passes ordinance imposing penalties for possessing old notes
The Centre cleared an ordinance imposing penalties on those possessing demonetized Rs. 500/1000 notes beyond 31 March'17.
28 Dec 2016
Narendra Modi90% demonetized notes returned, Modi defends move
Sources said that over 90% of the demonetized notes have been returned to banks; PM Modi defended the demonetization scheme, saying the move destroyed "terrorism, drug mafia, human trafficking and underworld."
28 Dec 2016
Suresh PrabhuSaeldah-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.
28 Dec 2016
Uttar PradeshFarmers dump vegetables in streets
Demonetization has hit farmer community hard due to the persisting cash crunch across the nation.
28 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment 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.
28 Dec 2016
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)FIR filed in Bhajiawala case
Surat IT-Dept registered an FIR with CBI against 'Bhajiawala Family' (BW Family).
27 Dec 2016
KanpurRailways doubles compensation for accident victims
The Indian Railways has decided to double the compensation for victims of rail disasters in the country.
27 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiPM 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.
27 Dec 2016
IndiaBenami Act to impact real estate prices
In light of PM Modi's vow to go after "Benami Properties", experts said if the new law was implemented effectively, it would bring transparency to real estate sector.
27 Dec 2016
Tamil NaduTN Chief Secy lambasts Centre for raids
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary P Rama Mohana Rao lambasted the Centre for the raids that were conducted at his residence.
27 Dec 2016
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)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.
27 Dec 2016
JammuWest 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.
27 Dec 2016
Google MapsIndian 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.
27 Dec 2016
KarnatakaKarnataka 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.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaIndo-Bangla border will be sealed by 2018
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the 223.7 km Indo-Bangla border would be completely sealed by 2018 and that it was a priority for the government.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaTraffickers 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.
26 Dec 2016
Enforcement Directorate (ED)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.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaFormer Air Force Chief SP Tyagi granted bail
Former Air Force Chief SP Tyagi who was arrested in connection with the AgustaWestland scam, was granted bail by the Patiala House Court; Tyagi was asked to furnish a Rs.2 lakh security bond and not leave the country.
26 Dec 2016
DelhiAfter demoentization, RTOs to start accepting cashless payments
Regional Transport Offices (RTO) in Delhi are set to go cashless from the next month, reports said.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaChinese carriers offer low fares to attract Indians
Mainland Chinese airlines are attracting more Indian flyers by offering low fares on busy routes.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaLiquor still available at Muzaffarpur
Despite the liquor ban, officials stated that Muzaffarpur in Bihar continues to be a hot bed for illegal liquor sales in the state.
26 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiPM Modi, Parrikar to discuss Chief of Defence Staff appointment
Major military reforms are around the corner as Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in early January to discuss the mandate of the proposed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
25 Dec 2016
IndiaPM 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.
25 Dec 2016
DelhiRs.1000 fine for parking on roads
The Centre is looking to implement more stringent penalties for parking on roads; Union minister for road transport Nitin Gadkari said the penalty for parking on roads would be increased to Rs.1000 from Rs.200.
25 Dec 2016
IndiaCitizenship for Pakistani Hindus at Rs.100
The Home Ministry announced that the registration fee for Hindus and other minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh has been reduced from Rs.15000 to Rs.100.
25 Dec 2016
IndiaAnganwadis 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.
25 Dec 2016
GurugramChinese Christmas trees a rage in Delhi
With Christmas right round the corner, Chinese Christmas trees are a rage in New Delhi.
24 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiPrinting of 500-rupee notes increases threefold
500-rupee notes printed daily at the Currency Note Press (CNP) in Nashik saw a threefold increase as steps are being taken to meet shortage of newly introduced currency.
24 Dec 2016
Indian Premier League (IPL)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.
24 Dec 2016
IndiaPrices of essential drugs slashed
The prices of 50 essential drugs, used to treat HIV, diabetes, anxiety, bacterial infections, angina and acid reflux have been slashed by 5% to 44%.