India

Nabha jailbreak: Rs 25 lakh reward for information on escaped prisoners, including Khalistan Liberation Force chief

Punjab Congress Chief Amarinder Singh has demanded President's Rule in the state in the wake of Nabha jailbreak.

Nov 27, 2016

Demonetisation: Foreigners resort to street performances to gather money

The foreigners were seen holding placards that read: "You can help us" and "Money problem."

Nov 27, 2016

Mann ki Baat 26th edition - Live streaming: Listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk about demonetisation in 26th edition of Mann ki Baat programme. Check its live streaming here.

Nov 27, 2016

Morning brief: Pak's new Army Chief, Hamilton takes pole position, Trump pursued Princess Diana and more

Also read about RBI's instruction to banks on demonetisation and Samsung Galaxy S8's big promise.

Nov 27, 2016

Evening wrap: Fidel Castro dies, Hong Kong Open 2016, Pokemon Go update and more

Also read about CJI TS Thakur lashing out at Modi government and Madurai couple's claim that actor Dhanush is their son.

Nov 26, 2016

CJI TS Thakur lashes out at Modi govt for not filling 500 judges' posts lying vacant

"Today, we have a situation where courtrooms are locked because there are no judges," Justice Thakur said.

Nov 26, 2016

Morning brief: 50% tax penalty for unaccounted cash, India sees drop in forex reserves, Pak to take BCCI to court and more

Also read about Charleston church shooter's trial and Turkey threatening Europe for criticising President Erdogan

Nov 26, 2016

Demonetisation: 50% tax penalty for disclosing unaccounted deposit, 4-year lock-in

There will be a lock-in period of the remaining amount for four years for people who disclose their illicit cash.

Nov 26, 2016

Delhi pollution update: L-G Najeeb Jung urges continued vigil, strict action against defaulters

He also urged the police and municipal bodies to ensure builders stuck to the norms put forward by the Delhi pollution board.

Nov 25, 2016

Here's a list of 23 places where you can still use the old Rs 500 notes

The government stopped over-the-counter exchange of old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 effective from November 24 midnight.

Nov 25, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN CM speaks to people from hospital room with speakers

She is also breathing mostly on her own, and is off the ventilator, said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Prathap Reddy.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Nepal's apex bank cuts exchange limit of Indian rupees to Rs 2,000 from Rs 5,000

The Nepal Rastra Bank also wrote to the RBI to facilitate Nepal with the new bank notes following the note ban.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Here is a list of RBI offices you can visit to exchange your old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes in metro cities

The government stopped over-the-counter exchange of old notes at banks and post offices from November 25.

Nov 25, 2016

Now, NITI Aayog fast-tracks initiative to make all govt monetary benefits available online

The government has set up a committee under the NITI Aayog chief to convert all "government-citizen transactions to the digital platform."

Nov 25, 2016

Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi, NCR

The apex court also asked the government to suspend the licenses of existing sellers and not issue any fresh licenses.

Nov 25, 2016