India
Lukewarm Response to Anti-Demonetisation Strike in West Bengal
Train and flight movement was normal, most vehicles hit the streets, and markets and shops mostly did normal business, as the 12-hour general strike called by 18 Left and other parties against demonetisation, evoked lukewarm response in West Bengal on Mon...
Farooq Abdullah Speaking Pakistan's Language on PoK Issue: BJP
The BJP on Sunday accused National Conference chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah of speaking the language of Pakistan and insulting Parliament with his remarks in which he had made light of India's claims over Pak-occupied-K...
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On Plastic Economy: People Reluctant But Plastic Money Safer
Union Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday admitted that people were somewhat "reluctant" to adopt to a cashless economy, but plastic money was "safer".
The Children of 26/11: Five Survivors Recount the Attack
How do children caught in terrorist crossfire cope? What is the psychological impact of a close encounter with terror on society’s most vulnerable? As Smitha Nair Rasquinha found out- many of them are remarkably resilient. These are the children of 26/11.
Indian Pilgrims Cancel Visit to Pakistan Over 'Rising Tension'
Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India, Indian Hindu pilgrims have cancelled their visit to the revered Katas Raj temple in Pakistan, officials said.
2013-14 Raids: SC Refuses to go into Plea Seeking SIT Probe
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to go into a plea seeking probe by an SIT into alleged recovery of documents by the IT department in connection with raids on two business houses here in 2013-14.
Three Traffic Cops Arrested For 'Extorting' Money Meant From Wedding
Three traffic police contables have been booked for allegedly extorting Rs. 1.20 lakh, mostly in demonetised Rs. 500 notes, from a Janakpuri resident in New Delhi.
Militants Attack Police Station in Kupwara
There was no loss of life in the firing, the official said, adding a manhunt has been launched to nab the attackers.
Sheila Dikshit's Son-in-Law Granted Bail in Misappropriation Case
Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's son-in-law was on Thursday granted bail by a special court here in a case of theft and misappropriation of his wife's property.
Allahabad High Court Judgement on Petition Challenging Modi's Election on Dec 5
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday fixed December 5 as the date for pronouncing the judgement on a petition challenging the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.
Tax-Exempted North East Has Black Money Hoarders Flocking to it
When independent India’s first demonetisation was done by the Morarji Desai government, black money hoarders rushed to these tribal states whose citizens are exempt from paying income tax.
Demonetisation Effect: Woman Spots Ex-Lover in Bank Queue, Gets Him Thrashed
The woman had gone to the bank to exchange old high denomination notes when she noticed a familiar face that of her former boyfriend, who, she later told police, had ditched her.
When Manmohan Singh’s Silence Became his Most Potent Weapon
In office Manmohan Singh was lampooned for his silence even as his government fell apart. But on Thursday he used his silence and brevity to devastating effect as, in a rare parliamentary intervention, the silent ex-PM delivered what is easily the most st...
PM Modi Likely to Attend 'Yoga Session' With Top Cops in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take part in a 'Yoga session' along with top-ranking police officers during the annual conference here of DGPs from across the country.
Demonetisation: Govt May Extend Exemption on Old Notes by a Week
The government is likely to extend the exemptions window to exchange Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes by another week to 10 days for emergency services and basic amenities including fuel and pharmacies, Finance Ministry sources told CNBC-TV18.
Relief for Dattatreya, 3 Telangana Ministers in Rail Roko Case
Bandaru Dattatreya and three Telangana ministers were granted relief by a railway court at Secunderabad in connection with 'rail roko' protests held in 2011.