Narendra Modi

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

Demonetisation woes: Wrong printing of Rs 500 notes should not worry people, says RBI

However, the latest discovery of three cases does not automatically validate or verify all the previous claims that have been doing the rounds online.

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

Demonetisation: Will Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Babu join hands with BJP to counter negative campaign?

BJP plans to approach Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Mahesh Babu and many other stars to record their support towards the drive.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Unaccounted bank deposits may be taxed 60%

The government plans to introduce changes to the Income Tax Act during the winter session of parliament.

Nov 25, 2016

Demonetisation: Over-the-counter exchange of notes stopped after Nov 24 midnight; relief for foreign tourists

The deadline for the payment of utilities — only water and electricity — has been extended till December 15.

Nov 24, 2016

Sushma Swaraj to not attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

"Talks and terror can't go together. The environment has to be terror free for talks to take place," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Nov 24, 2016

Aakrosh Diwas: From petitions to posts, netizens vehemently oppose Bharat Bandh

Netizens across India are doing everything they can to show they are against this nationwide strike, and are willing to work on Monday.

Nov 24, 2016

Cabinet approves purchase of 12 Dornier surveillance aircraft for Navy

The cost of buying the 12 maritime surveillance and patrolling aircraft is pegged at about Rs 2,500 crore.

Nov 24, 2016

Demonetisation row: 'In the long run, we are all dead,' says ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha

The members of opposition parties stormed the well of the House shouting "bhag gaya bhai bhag gaya, Pradhan Mantri bhag gaya!"

Nov 24, 2016

Demonetisation: Ameer welcomes Vijay's opinion; says expected such views from Rajinikanth

Ameer, who criticised Rajinikanth over his views on demonetisation, has hailed Vijay's balanced views on the issue.

Nov 24, 2016

Demonetisation: Govt extends toll exemption till Dec 2, will accept old Rs 500 notes till Dec 15

Old notes will not be valid for payment of medicines, railway and air tickets, water and electricity bills, milk, fuel, and cremation services from November 24 midnight.

Nov 24, 2016

Puli Murugan star Mohanlal joins Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan to support Narendra Modi's demonetisation

Mohanlal has written a blog supporting the government's Rs 500 and Rs 1000 note ban.

Nov 23, 2016

Aakrosh Diwas: Opposition calls for Bharat Bandh on Nov 28 to protest against note ban

Mamata Banerjee also held a protest at Jantar Mantar that was also joined by actress and Samajwadi Party member Jaya Bachchan.

Nov 23, 2016

'New Rs 500 note in Bengaluru ATMs' goes viral on WhatsApp; is it available at bank counters as well?

A viral message on WhatsApp states that new Rs 500 notes are in circulation in the city.

Nov 23, 2016

Demonetisation: Service charges on debit card usage waived off, says Economic Affairs Secretary

Indian Railways will also not levy service charges on e-ticket booking till December 31.

Nov 23, 2016

Modi's demonetisation move good but FDI in retail still a taboo topic: CEO, Retailers Association of India

The demonetisation move by Modi has hit the retail sector due to the impact on cash transactions. In an exclusive chat with IBT, Kumar Rajagopalan talks about this and more.

Nov 23, 2016

Demonetisation effect: Railways cancels service charge for online bookings until December 31

IRCTC currently charges service fee of Rs 40 per ticket for AC class and Rs 20 per ticket for non-AC sleeper class.

Nov 23, 2016

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

The Opposition demanded obituaries on those who died due to demonetisation and also compensation for the bereaved families.

Nov 22, 2016

PM asks citizens to share feedback on note ban through Narendra Modi App

The government said that the decision was taken to curb the black money menace in India and, therefore, had to be kept a secret.

Nov 22, 2016