India

Bengaluru: Income Tax sleuths seize Rs 4.7 crore in new Rs 2000 currency notes from state govt engineers, contractors

How they came to be in possession of such a huge amount of these new currency notes is currently being probed.

Dec 1, 2016

What if your new Rs 2000 note turns out to be non-vegetarian?

The new Rs 2000 currency note issued by the RBI is no stranger to rumours. But what if it contains animal fat like the British £5 note?

Dec 1, 2016

Cyclone Nada hits Tamil Nadu: Navy, NDRF teams deployed, other relief measures in place to ensure minimal damage

The state government has asked the citizens not to panic and cooperate with the rescue and relief operations.

Dec 1, 2016

Hackers call Rahul Gandhi 'retarded', Congress cries 'conspiracy'

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in the hacking incident.

Dec 1, 2016

Tamil Nadu: 10 dead, 15 injured in explosives factory blast in Tiruchirappalli

The fire has almost been doused, but rescue operations faced obstacles due to heavy rain in the area that has been cordoned off.

Dec 1, 2016

Demonetisation: Road ministry proposes Rs 5 to Rs 100 coupons as new currency at toll plazas

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed that high-security coupons be used as small denomination currency at toll plazas.

Dec 1, 2016

ISRO set to create history in 2017

ISRO reportedly earned $62.3 million from satellite launches in the year 2014-15 and it could be much more in 2017.

Dec 1, 2016

DMK chief Karunanidhi admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai

The 92-year-old leader has been undergoing treatment for back pain at his residence.

Dec 1, 2016

Morning brief: Pay day cash crunch, India vs England, Bollywood MMS scandals and more

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Dec 1, 2016

Payday cash crunch: Banks seek police protection, put withdrawal limits as queues outside banks and ATMs get longer

Bankers said that they are receiving less than half the cash required on a daily basis with several running out of cash within hours of opening shop.

Dec 1, 2016

Daddy teaser: Who is Arun Gawli, what is the BRA gang and everything else you need to know about the Arjun Rampal film

Here is an effort by International Business Times, India, to shed some light on who Arun Gawli is, and what he is (in)famous for.

Nov 30, 2016

Demonetisation: Short of cash? Here are 6 ways to beat cash crunch blues

You need to reduce your usage of cash and shift to digital modes of payment and use fintech innovation to beat the cash crunch.

Nov 30, 2016

Time Person of the Year 2016: PM Modi front-runner, but can he hold on to the lead?

On Tuesday, a Time report said the Indian prime minister had 18 percent of the votes, down from his earlier lead of 21 percent.

Nov 30, 2016

Hollywood-style scandals: Indians who duped Americans

Here's a list of frauds recently carried out by Indians on Americans.

Nov 30, 2016

Cyclone Nada in Tamil Nadu: Cyclone to weaken; here's a list of helpline numbers and other advisories

The tropical storm is expected to make landfall "between Vedaranniyam and Puducherry, close to Cuddalore," where first responders are ready.

Nov 30, 2016