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22 Nov 2017
Pakistan NewsHafiz Saeed to be released after ten months' house arrest
A Pakistani court has ordered 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's release from house arrest after the government failed to submit any evidence against him.
15 Oct 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan drops charges against 26/11 Mumbai attacks' mastermind Hafiz Saeed
Pakistani authorities dropped terrorism charges against 26/11 Mumbai attacks' mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, and his outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawa.
30 Jun 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan bans proxy outfit of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed
Amid the Donald Trump administration adopting a hard stance against Pakistan's support of terror groups, Islamabad has banned the Tehreek-eAzadi-Jammu & Kashmir backed by Hafiz Saeed.
28 Apr 2017
Lok SabhaLokpal: SC gives go-ahead for appointments without leader of opposition
Dismissing the Centre's arguments, the SC gave a go-ahead to the Lokpal Committee to appoint members despite the absence of a leader of opposition.
27 Apr 2017
Lok SabhaLokpal: SC raps Centre over delay in appointment
The SC rapped the Centre for delay in appointment of Lokpal, saying there was no justification for it.
19 Apr 2017
Ministry Of Home AffairsSC examining feasibility of playing National Anthem at Parliament, schools
A Supreme Court bench is currently examining the feasibility of making it mandatory for schools, public offices and Parliament to play the national anthem on all working days.
10 Apr 2017
FlipkartFlipkart to re-enter the grocery sector
After months of deliberation, Flipkart announced its second foray into the grocery sector which makes up "80% of the units bought in India".
01 Mar 2017
Bay of BengalIndia tests homegrown supersonic interceptor missile
India successfully conducted the second test of the supersonic missile that is a part of India's Advance Air Defence system. It was used to intercept a Prithvi missile.
28 Feb 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's GDP increased by 7% in Q3
India's third quarter GDP grew at a faster-than-expected 7% pace despite demonetization in the quarter till December. It had been expected to grow 6.1% then.
14 Feb 2017
Ministry Of Home AffairsSC: Not required to stand for National Anthem amid film
The Supreme Court has clarified that it is not compulsory to stand up if the national anthem is being played as a part of a movie or a scene therein.
13 Feb 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Fake Rs. 2000 notes entering from Pak
Within 3 months of the demonetization move being announced, authorities revealed that fake Rs.2000 notes have already found their way to India.
12 Feb 2017
Bay of BengalIndia successfully test fires interceptor missile
India test-fired its interceptor missile successfully off the Odisha coast.
08 Feb 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaCaste bias cases maximum in Banaras Hindu University
In 2015-2016, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) topped the list of Central universities with maximum number of caste-based discrimination cases against Dalits.
31 Jan 2017
Delhi High CourtGovt moves SC to enforce drug ban
The Centre has approached the SC, challenging a Delhi HC order that overturned government notification banning 344 fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs.
31 Jan 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan places 26/11 plotter Hafiz Saeed on house arrest
Early this year, Pakistani officials placed alleged 26/11 attacks mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed on house arrest in Lahore.
23 Jan 2017
Union BudgetDemonetization losses at Rs.20,000-50,000 per acre: Farmers
India's Farmers unions have stated that the agrarian sector suffered heavily because of demonetization and continues to do so.
19 Jan 2017
Ministry Of Home AffairsHome Ministry issues guidelines for disabled during national anthem
In December 2016, the SC exempted the physically challenged for compulsorily standing for the national anthem played in cinema halls.
03 Jan 2017
Union BudgetRaipur farmers give free veggies to protest demonetization
Farmers in Raipur have resorted to giving 1 lakh kg of vegetables free of cost to protest the government's demonetization scheme.
13 Dec 2016
Qamar Javed BajwaNew ISI chief seeks to break Indo-Afghan ties
Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar, the new chief of Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI is allegedly looking to scuttle Indo-Afghan relations.
12 Dec 2016
Qamar Javed BajwaPak's Army chief Bajwa removes ISI chief
Pakistan's new army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa abruptly removed ISI Chief Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar; Bajwa did not name his replacement.
12 Dec 2016
Madhya PradeshCops to be accountable for wrongful confinement
A People's Tribunal has suggested that police should be held responsible for wrongfully confining people on terror charges; the panel is headed by Retd Justice AP Shah.
09 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Demonetization: High deposits worry IT officials
Deposits of the demonetized notes have so far reached 70% of the total value of currency that was demonetized; financial analysts say this means black money hoarders may have found a way to re-introduce their cash into the system.
08 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Old notes won't be accepted at railways after 10 Dec
In a surprise announcement, the government stated that demonetized Rs.500 notes will not be accepted at railways counters post 10 December.
08 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Govt waives service tax on credit/debit card transactions
In a move to bolster the transition to a cashless economy, the Centre has waived service taxes on credit/debit card transactions up to Rs.2000.
07 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)More measures to ease demonetization stress
The RBI stated that new 100 notes would soon be issued with additional security features; the old 100 notes would still be legal tender.
07 Dec 2016
Qamar Javed BajwaPakistan's new army chief meets Sharif
Pakistan's new Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa held discussions with President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security matters.
06 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Toll plazas to accept old Rs.500 note till 15 Dec
Toll plazas across all national highways in India will accept payments through credit cards, debit cards, e-wallets; and old Rs.500 notes until 15 December.
04 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)New Rs.50, Rs.20 notes to be released
The RBI is set to release new Rs.50 and Rs.20 notes with enhanced security features; the old version of notes will still be valid.
04 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Govt hardens stance as BJP worker caught with new notes
The government hardened its defence of the demonetization scheme kicking-off a Rs.16 crore campaign to counter claims made by the opposition.
04 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)ASSOCHAM, Bank Unions call upon Jaitley
ASSOCHAM has written to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley seeking the lifting of the cap on current account withdrawals for corporates; they contend that these transactions are documented and verifiable.
02 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Govt pushing forward to resolve cash-crunch
The RBI said it has recalibrated 1.8 lakh ATMs which can cow dispense the new denominations of currency; it said the remaining 20,000 ATMs will be recalibrated in a week.
02 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Banks make efforts for smooth functioning on pay-day
Sources stated that the RBI and commercial banks in the country made efforts to ensure smooth functioning on pay-day; banks rationed cash supplies to ensure equitable distribution among branches.
01 Dec 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Situation at banks escalates on payday
Banks have sought police protection after long queues and angry customers made for a volatile situation at all bank branches as people came to withdraw their salaries.
01 Dec 2016
Delhi High CourtDelhi High Court cancels government ban on 344 FDC drugs
The Delhi High court revoked the government's ban on 344 Fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs based on over 450 petitions it received.
01 Dec 2016
Madhya PradeshDo we need to take a look at India's prisons?
The Punjab prison break is the second prison break to have happened in India in the course of a month.
30 Nov 2016
Ministry Of Home AffairsSC: National anthem will be played in theaters
Supreme Court ruled today that the national anthem must be played in movie theatres across the country prior to the movie commencing.
30 Nov 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Quarter 2 GDP grows at 7.3%
The GDP of Q2 FY16-17 grew at 7.3% at constant prices (2011-12).
30 Nov 2016
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Banks could run dry leaving many in a lurch
Demonetization has been throwing up new challenges over the last couple of weeks.
30 Nov 2016
Aruna SundararajanUttar Pradesh - India's leading mobile manufacturing state
A report released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion placed Uttar Pradesh as India's topmost mobile manufacturing state.
30 Nov 2016
PVR CinemasSEBI directs PVR Cinemas' founder to explain its profit-sharing deals
Reports stated that SEBI has directed PVR Cinemas' owner to provide explanation on the company's agreement and profit-sharing deals with its investors that had not been disclosed to its shareholders.