India

Hope Donald Trump embraces Hindu culture, gives up beef, says Hindu Mahasabha chief

Chandraprakash Kaushik said Trump is the only global politician to come out so strongly against terrorism.

Nov 10, 2016

PM Modi halts in Thailand enroute to Japan to pay respects to late King

PM Modi laid a wreath at Bangkok's Grand Palace to pay respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month.

Nov 10, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: NRIs in UAE and other places have several ways to exchange them

NRIs in the UAE as well as in other countries can deposit money in bank accounts, send money to India or take several other measures to get them exchanged.

Nov 10, 2016

Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal: 'Punjab ka paani nahin jayega,' says CM Badal after SC verdict [VIDEO]

The Act is related to the sharing of waters of the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers among states, including Punjab and Haryana.

Nov 10, 2016

Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes scrapped: Restless people queue up in droves as banks open

While most people waited patiently, some got restless and made the task of bank officials a little more difficult.

Nov 10, 2016

UPDATES: 'Rs 500 and 1000 notes may have an impact on elections,' says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

A PIL has been filed in the High Court of Judicature in Hyderabad challenging the government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and 1,000 notes.

Nov 10, 2016

Interview: Simbu is an effortless actor and a genuine human being, says Manjima Mohan

The leading lady in director Gautham Menon's films Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo and Acham Enbathu Madamaiyada, a bilingual, talks to IBT about the film and more.

Nov 10, 2016

'Will scrap Tipu Jayanti in 24 hours after coming to power in 2018,' says Yeddyurappa

At least 110 people were taken into preventive custody.

Nov 10, 2016

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