News

ATMs to start dispensing new Rs 2,000 notes today or tomorrow, says Economic Affairs Secretary

The withdrawal limit has been increased to Rs 2,500 in ATMs that have been recalibrated to dispense new Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 notes.

Nov 14, 2016

Donald Trump picks Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Bannon as Strategist

President-elect Trump described Bannon and Priebus as "highly qualified leaders."

Nov 14, 2016

Agra-Lucknow expressway inauguration to see touchdown of 8 IAF combat jets

The Agra-Lucknow expressway has a stretch that is dedicated to any war-like emergencies.

Nov 14, 2016

US President-elect Donald Trump says he's okay with same-sex marriage

His comments are in stark contrast to the Republican Party's orthodox views and also his running mate's comments on the subject.

Nov 14, 2016

Nat Geo's 'Afghan girl' to visit Bengaluru for medical treatment

Sharbat Gula is expected to arrive in the city for treatment of Hepatitis C and other health complications.

Nov 14, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes scrapped: Key points of PM Modi's late-night meeting with senior ministers on demonetisation

The meeting came amid public anger against the ban and limited availability of cash in banks and ATMs across India.

Nov 14, 2016

Morning brief: Modi promises corruption-free India, Apple iPhone 8 leak, Ind vs Eng Test match and more

Also read about Trump's decision to send back 3 million immigrants from US and musician Leon Russell's death.

Nov 14, 2016

Daily currency exchange, ATM withdrawal limits increased as banks start releasing new Rs 500 notes

Banks have seen deposits of about Rs 3 lakh crore of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes since they were scrapped as legal tender.

Nov 14, 2016

Here are 19 features of the new Rs 500 currency notes the RBI has released

The notes have started reaching banks, from where it can be obtained either by currency exchange or by withdrawal.

Nov 14, 2016

Witnesses of New Zealand Earthquake: It was horrible

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread damage in New Zealand. People evacuated their homes on the South Islands east coast, after the quake generated a tsunami.The epicentre was inland, 57 miles north-east of Christchurch.In 2011, a 6.3 earthquake killed 185 people on the South Island. The number of causalities from todays earthquake have not been confirmed.

Nov 13, 2016

Donald Trump says US will send back 3 million illegal immigrants immediately

The president-elect has reportedly said he will immediately send back 3 million illegal immigrants who have criminal records

Nov 13, 2016

Tourists caught in demonetisation mess

Indians travelling abroad and foreigners travelling to India for recreational or medical tourism were left holding a worthless paper in an alien land.

Nov 13, 2016

Jayalalithaa says she has been reborn thanks to the people of Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has been in hospital since September 22 and was said to be recovering slowly.

Nov 13, 2016

Tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 rattles central New Zealand generating a tsunami that hit the northeast coast of the South Island.

Nov 13, 2016

BATTLE FOR MOSUL: As coalition forces advance, Isis evacuates fighters' families and imposes curfew

Local sources say the evacuation of families was earlier limited to the families of foreign fighters.

Nov 13, 2016