India

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: Here's everything you should know about the closure of banks and ATMs

Banks now have the onerous task of exchanging Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and ensuring ATMs adhere to instructions given out by the RBI.

Nov 9, 2016

Here are 19 features of the new Rs 2,000 currency notes that the RBI is releasing soon

The Reserve Bank of India is releasing a new currency note of Rs 2,000 denomination soon.

Nov 9, 2016

Indian Rupee: Dalal Street backs PM Modi's initiative to abolish Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes to target black money

Financial experts say that the news will be taken in a positive stride by the market.

Nov 9, 2016

Read the full text of the speech PM Modi gave when abolishing Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes

In his address, Modi explained at length why this decision was taken, touching upon subjects like curbing of corruption and black money use.

Nov 8, 2016

Money mayhem: People lining up outside ATMs to withdraw batches of Rs 400

Modi's decision to abolish notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 evokes mixed reaction from people across India.

Nov 8, 2016

Here's what you can do with your Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes

PM Modi has said that the currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will not be valid anymore. This is how you can get your money exchanged.

Nov 8, 2016

PM Modi abolishes Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from November 8 midnight; banks, ATM not open on November 9 [Image of new notes]

PM Modi has announced that people will have 50 days to exchange all these notes, as govt launches Rs 2,000 note.

Nov 8, 2016

Green tribunal slams Delhi, neighbouring states for being lame ducks on pollution

This is a matter of life and death and you have forced children to stay indoors, the NGT told all the states on Tuesday.

Nov 8, 2016

Why the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is a must-see for tourists

The best time to visit Rajasthan would be between October and March when the weather is cool.

Nov 8, 2016

Adventurous, traditional and wildlife: This video captures the beauty of Wayanad in 4 minutes

Wayanad is one of the major tourist destinations in Kerala known for its dense forest, tea estates, wildlife and much more.

Nov 8, 2016

Here's why a Jet Airways flight was diverted to Pakistan; it returned to India a day later

It was not immediately clear why the plane, with 140 passengers on board, had to wait a whole day in Pakistan before returning to India.

Nov 8, 2016

Nirbhaya gang rape: 'Strike down death sentence given to accused'

The amicus curiae claims that the trial court committed six fundamental mistakes while giving the death sentence.

Nov 8, 2016

Combined Defence Services Examination 2016 results declared; where and how to check

The 126 candidates have been cleared for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

Nov 8, 2016

Watch: As Pak ceasefire violations in J&K kills 1 jawan, Akshay Kumar pays tribute to martyrs

The actor said on the occasion: "I have always said I am a reel hero, while you are the real heroes."

Nov 8, 2016

Interview: Gautham Menon's Sahasam Swasaga Saagipo will launch me as an action hero, says Naga Chaitanya

The movie, starring Naga Chaitayna and Manjima Mohan, is touted as a romantic-action flick. It is releasing globally on November 11.

Nov 8, 2016