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13 Oct 2017
Travancore Devaswom BoardSabarimala temple: SC Constitutional bench to decide on women's entry
The SC has referred the case on women's entry in Sabarimala to a Constitutional bench, which will decide if the current ban violates fundamental rights.
05 Jun 2017
NSGChina again refuses to support India entry into NSG
China has once again ruled out backing India's bid to become a member of the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
23 May 2017
NSGNSG- China seeks formula for non-NPT countries before considering India
On May 23, China said it won't support India's NSG bid unless a universal formula is created for applications from non-NPT signatory countries.
08 May 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Benami properties to be turned into offices, residences
The government has stated that soon, benami properties in the country may be converted in to office spaces or residences. It is said to be a part of PM Modi's crackdown on corruption and black-money.
14 Apr 2017
State Bank of India (SBI)New BHIM-Aadhaar platform for merchants
PM Narendra Modi will launch a new BHIM-Aadhaar platform for merchants, on the 126th birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
05 Apr 2017
NSGChina firm, but other countries may support India's NSG membership
It was reported on April 5 that some of the countries which opposed India's membership bid to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) may change their opinion and accept it instead.
08 Mar 2017
State Bank of India (SBI)New features to be rolled in the BHIM app
Continuing its aim of digitalization, the government has directed all banks to activate Aadhaar Pay, which enables transactions through fingerprints, by March end.
03 Mar 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)7 years of rigorous imprisonment for Benami Act violators
The Income Tax department stated that individuals found violating the Benami Transactions Act would invite 7 years of rigorous imprisonment.
13 Feb 2017
State Bank of India (SBI)Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) launched on iOS
Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), designed by the government to urge Indians to make cashless transactions, was launched on the iOS platform on Sunday.
08 Feb 2017
IT DepartmentNo cash withdrawal limits from March 13: RBI
The RBI announced that all cash withdrawal limits on bank accounts would be lifted from March 13. Cash withdrawal limits for savings accounts has been raised to Rs.50,000 until 20 February.
08 Feb 2017
IT Department25% ATMs running dry in India
Bank officials said that due to large scale withdrawals at the start of the month, over 25% of the ATMs in the country are without cash.
31 Jan 2017
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)7 years jail for buying property under family members' name
According to the Benami Transactions Amendment Act 2016, individuals are prohibited from buying property in the name of family members, unless they are joint-holders of the property. Only property bought for spouse or children are exempt from this clause.
30 Jan 2017
IT DepartmentLimits on ATM cash withdrawals to cease 1st February onwards
According to a statement issued by the RBI, cash withdrawal limits placed on withdrawals from Current accounts/Cash credit accounts/Overdraft accounts stand withdrawn with immediate effect.
28 Jan 2017
Scheduled CastesMayawati's brother and his 70 ghost companies under scanner
An investigation has brought Mayawati's brother Anand Kumar in the centre of a corruption scandal.
28 Jan 2017
Union Budget2017 Budget may double rebate for lower income populace
The 2017 Budget is expected to bring big relief to the lower income group.
26 Jan 2017
Scheduled CastesIT Dept summons Mayawati's brother, sis-in-law
The Income Tax department has summoned BSP supremo Mayawati's brother and his wife over their possession of upscale properties in New Delhi, Noida and investments in companies promoted by them.
26 Jan 2017
IT DepartmentOld note exchange possible again?
Government sources stated that citizens will be given another opportunity to exchange the demonetized 500 and 1000 notes. However, this time the exchange will be only for limited amounts of cash.
23 Jan 2017
Union BudgetRailway safety fund may be announced in Budget
Sources stated that Rs.1 lakh crore dedicated fund for safety, which was announced a year ago, would have its first installment announced in the 2017 Budget.
21 Jan 2017
Union BudgetBudget'17: Service tax may be hiked to 18%
Sources said that the Centre may raise the service tax from 15% to 18% during the Budget 2017 as a precursor to rolling-out the GST.
20 Jan 2017
IT DepartmentIT Dept expands list of transactions under scanner
The IT Department has expanded the list of financial transactions under scrutiny, now including deposits up to Rs.2.5 lakh made during the demonetization period.
19 Jan 2017
Union BudgetStart-ups may receive tax benefits in Budget 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman, minister of Commerce and Industry indicated that in the upcoming Union Budget, start-ups are likely to receive additional tax-benefits.
17 Jan 2017
Saudi ArabiaDefence Ministry proposes foreign collaboration for manufacturing arms
The Defence Ministry has proposed the manufacturing of top-of-the-line fighters, warships and battle systems under 'Make in India.'
10 Jan 2017
Scheduled CastesMayawati's brother under IT radar
Mayawati's brother Anand Kumar's assets grew exceptionally during her tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
03 Jan 2017
Indian Air ForceSB Deo now vice-chief of Air Staff
Air Marshal SB Deo on Monday took over from Air Marshal BS Dhanoa as vice-chief of Air Staff.
02 Jan 2017
State Bank of India (SBI)BHIM becomes most popular Android app
Days after being launched, the government's online payments app BHIM (Bharat Interface for Mobile) has become the most popular Android app in India.
02 Jan 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Five issues that could worry India in 2017
When 2016 was about to start, experts had predicted that five things would worry India the most in the year.
01 Jan 2017
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)PM Modi's New Year's Eve address evokes mixed reactions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-awaited New Year's Eve address to the nation evoked mixed reactions.
01 Jan 2017
Indian Air ForceLt Gen Praveen Bakshi to lead Eastern Command
Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi stated that he would continue leading the Army's Eastern Command with "full professional sincerity" and had no intention of resigning.
31 Dec 2016
Pusarla Venkata SindhuGirls make India proud at 2016 Rio Olympics
India sent its largest ever contingent of 117 athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics held in August 2016.
31 Dec 2016
Indian Air ForceBipin Rawat, Birender Dhanoa appointed as Army and AirForce chief
Lt General Bipin Rawat was appointed the 26th Army Chief of India replacing General Dalbir Singh Suhag.
30 Dec 2016
State Bank of India (SBI)Modi launches BHIM app for e-transactions
PM Modi launched a new application to facilitate e-transactions called Bhim (Bharat Interface for Money); it is said to be a modified version of the UPI and USSD.
30 Dec 2016
Virat KohliStuff 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.
30 Dec 2016
Arjuna AwardIndia continues to dominate world kabaddi in 2016
The Indian men's and women's kabaddi team continued to dominate the world in 2016.
29 Dec 2016
Donald TrumpLooking back at 2016
The year 2016 has witnessed several political upheavals both domestically as well as internationally.
29 Dec 2016
NBFCRBI 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
NSGNew 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
Saudi ArabiaIndia second biggest arms purchaser worldwide
According to a new report, India is now the 2nd largest arms purchaser amongst all developing countries worldwide.
29 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiDemonetization sees banks enter the corruption spotlight
Amidst rising bad loans, the country's banks are battling corruption scandals of money laundering with the demonetization move.
28 Dec 2016
Nitin GadkariGovernment 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.
27 Dec 2016
Narendra ModiKolkata bazaars: Vendors buying demonetized notes at a premium
With the demonetization effect sinking into the economy, many vendors across Kolkata's Burrabazar trading bazaar are accepting the invalid notes.