India

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

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

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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

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

Fake Rs 2,000 note surfaces: Karnataka vegetable trader duped

A case of cheating in this regard has been registered with the Basavanahalli police station in Chikkamagaluru.

Nov 13, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: RBI urges people to use 'alternative modes of payment,' but it's not so easy

The common man has had a tough time, because Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes form a huge chunk of the liquid cash in the market.

Nov 13, 2016

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Nov 13, 2016

Finance minister Arun Jaitley slams 'irresponsible' political reactions to demonetisation

Arun Jaitley also said it would take banks some time to recalibrate ATMs to dispense Rs 2,000 currency notes.

Nov 12, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: Infection under control; Tamil Nadu CM fit to get discharged

Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai two months back after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Nov 12, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says BJP alerted friends before currency ban

"When the PM announced the move, he had informed all of his friends who had black money and they secured their money," he alleged.

Nov 12, 2016

Train pe charcha: 'Our relationship is characterized by complete trust and mutual confidence,' says Modi after Shinkansen ride with Abe

The two prime ministers witnessed the signing of MoUs in Kobe.

Nov 12, 2016

No shortage of salt, say Centre and UP CM; rumour-mongers to be penalised

There was a mad rush in Uttar Pradesh after rumours of shortage of salt were circulated.

Nov 12, 2016

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Nov 12, 2016

India inks key nuclear agreement with Japan; find out what they agreed upon

The deal should help both nations make use of nuclear energy, but for power needs only, thereby helping them phase out fossil fuels.

Nov 12, 2016