India

No new Rs 1,000 notes, says Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das; Is this another govt flip-flop after demonetisation?

The statement runs counter to Das' previous remarks on November 10, when he said new Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes would be introduced with special features and new designs in a few months.

Feb 22, 2017

Sasikala at Parappana Agrahara: Why was her neighbour in the Bengaluru jail, Cyanide Mallika, moved?

Sasikala Natarajan, AIADMK chief, is imprisoned in Parappana Agrahara central prison in Bengaluru where her neighbour was Cyanide Mallika, a serial killer.

Feb 22, 2017

West Bengal offers new loan scheme: Borrow Rs 1 lakh, but return only Rs 70,000!

West Bengal Self-Help Group and Self-Employment Minister Sadhan Pande has said that the scheme will be implemented from FY 2017-18.

Feb 22, 2017

Major fire accident in Mittai Theruvu, Kozhikode; situation under control; watch videos

The mishap occurred at around 11:30 am on Wednesday morning in Mittai Theruvu in Kozhikode.

Feb 22, 2017

Shobhaa De tweet mocking 'heavy' policeman has Mumbai police fuming

The Mumbai Police's reply to Shobhaa De's tweet, clarifying that the policeman and the uniform worn by him did not belong to their department, has gone viral.

Feb 22, 2017

BMC elections 2017: 5 reasons why voter turnout in Mumbai was the highest in 25 years and a headache for BJP

The 55 percent turnout for the BMC elections — for which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Mumbaikars — could well be a body blow for the BJP.

Feb 22, 2017

India news live updates: Naga People's Front President Shurhozelie Liezietsu sworn in as Nagaland Chief Minister

Shurhozelie Liezietsu was chosen by the Naga People's Front and the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland to be the next CM of Nagaland, instead of Neiphiu Rio, who had been tipped for the post.

Feb 22, 2017

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar begins visit to China; Masood Azhar, NSG and CPEC likely to be discussed

S Jaishankar will hold a "reconstituted" strategic dialogue with China's Executive Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui and discuss issues like counter-terrorism and India's bid to enter the NSG.

Feb 22, 2017

BMC elections 2017: 'Record' 55 per cent turnout registered; has Mumbai finally got a civic sense?

While the BMC elections in 2002 saw a low turnout of 43.25%, the figures went up to 46.14% in 2007, but came down again to 44.85% in 2012.

Feb 21, 2017

Is the UK about to extradite Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi and Tiger Memon to India?

Apart from Vijay Mallya, the UK reportedly also assured action against Lalit Modi -- wanted for financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League -- and 1993 Mumbai blasts accused Tiger Memon.

Feb 21, 2017

Bharat QR code: Here are 5 reasons why this digital transaction method is a win-win

From BHIM app to Aadhaar Pay, the Indian government has been working to increase digital transactions in the country and reduce its dependence on cash.

Feb 21, 2017

Prithviraj Sukumaran's Ezra movie review: Dybbuk opened with less shockers and a strong story line

Director Jay K's horror thriller Ezra takes us back to the Jewish history in Kerala during the 1940's.

Feb 21, 2017

Three reasons why Bollywood stars aren't as political as South cinema stars | OPINION

Unlike in Tamil Nadu or other South Indian states where local celebrities speak up on sensitive issues, including political ones, their counterparts in Bollywood are seen mostly to be playing it safe.

Feb 21, 2017

Kolkata man Partha Dey, who lived with skeleton of sister and dogs, found dead; suicide suspected

Dey had lived with the skeletons of his sister and two Labrador dogs for several months.

Feb 21, 2017

UP Assembly Elections 2017: From elephants and cows, to donkeys and lions, the state has become a menagerie

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav has mocked Amitabh Bachchan for promoting "Gujarat's donkeys". The target is anybody's guess. But we already have a number of animals relevant to the UP elections 2017.

Feb 21, 2017