India

New Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to have special features: Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

"In the next few months, Rs 1,000 notes will be brought in with a new dimension and design," Das said.

Nov 10, 2016

Morning Brief: Sacks of burnt Rs 500, 1000 notes found, how foreign media covered US elections, New Asus Zenfone 3 Max and more

Also read about the match between Delhi Dynamos and Chennaiyin FC and SRK, Deepika Padukone movie to be remade.

Nov 10, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: Banks open today, will work through the weekend

The RBI has ordered banks to not only work on Saturday and Sunday but also ensure that they give priority to exchanging currency notes.

Nov 10, 2016

Deposits above Rs. 2.5 lakh to be taxed, penalised in case of income mismatch

If you're buying jewelry in cash you will have to give your pancard details.

Nov 10, 2016

Ram Gopal Varma congratulates himself for Donald Trump's victory in US presidential election

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma congratulated himself for the victory of Republican Party's nominee Donald Trump in US presidential elections.

Nov 9, 2016

Israeli President Ruven Rivlin to visit India next week

During his visit, Rivlin will meet business representatives and heads of universities in New Delhi and visit Taj Mahal.

Nov 9, 2016

PM Modi scraps Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes: Shopkeepers worry left holding no Rs 100 note; people shop for gold

People made small purchases and took away Rs 100 notes in the form of change from shopkeepers.

Nov 9, 2016

US Election 2016: Indians react to possibility of Donald Trump becoming president

Many took to Twitter and Facebook to express their disappointment with the results.

Nov 9, 2016

Morning brief: Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes abolished, US elections LIVE, Trump likely to be President and more

Also read about Dalal Street's reaction to government's crackdown on black money and how to exchange your Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

Nov 9, 2016

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