India
Railways, Metro, Buses to Accept Old Rs 500 Notes Till December 10
It is not so good news for people who have kept old Rs 500 notes to buy railway, metro or bus tickets as the government has decided to advance its last usage date from December 15 to December 10.
Demonetisation: RSS-Affiliated Union Hits Out at PM Modi Over Job Losses
The president of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has said that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, far more jobs had been lost than created.
Indian Navy Chopper Makes Emergency Landing in Goa
An Indian Navy helicopter on Friday made an emergency landing after oil leakage was detected, officials said. All the persons aboard are safe.
Fifteen New Castes Added to Central List of OBCs
Fifteen new castes have been included in the central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) with the government issuing notification in this regard.
SGPC Orders Probe into Modi's Cap Controversy During Golden Temple Visit
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has asked priests to look into the controversy surrounding PM Modi's visit to Harmandar Sahib while wearing a cap.
Cash Crunch: Indian Diplomats Could Face Reciprocal Action, Warn Foreign Missions
“Some missions are thinking of recommending reciprocal action to their capitals and summoning of Indian envoys if the matter is not resolved.”
India to be Less Affected by US Policy Change under Donald Trump: S&P
India with a large domestic economy will be less affected by changes in growth and monetary policy in the new set-up under Donald Trump administration, S&P Global Ratings said on
Free MRI, CT Scan at 7 Private Labs for Patients at Delhi Govt Hospitals
The decision was taken by Delhi Arogya Kosh in view of long queues for MRI and CT scan in government hospitals, where patients wait for up to three years in some cases.
Humanity Still Alive: Man Crowdfunds Surgery via Social Media
A resident of Lucknow underwent a complex life-saving surgery at a city hospital with the help of funds raised through social media appeals for help.
Demise of CMs, Tsunami, Floods: Is TN a Victim of December Jinx?
December seems to be jinxed for Tamil Nadu as it witnessed yet another major loss in the form of death of AIADMK supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa after that of her mentor M G Ramachandran, besides natural calamities of tsunami and floods.
From Crush on Cricketer to Hindi Film Career: Unknown Facts About Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa spent most of her life in public glare, but the five-time Tamil Nadu CM was fiercely protective about her personal life. Here are six things you may not have known about the iconic leader who passed away on Monday.
Shiv Sena Invokes Manmohan Singh to Attack PM Modi on Demonetisation
A delegation of Sena MPs on Monday submitted a memorandum to RBI deputy Governor R Gandhi, requesting 'active measures' to ease out the 'chaos' caused by currency ban.
Rohingya Refugees a Security Threat in J-K: Vishwa Hindu Parishad
State VHP President Leela Karan Sharma sought to link the terror attack at Nagrota, Samba and other places to the refugees from Myanmar.
Cold Morning in National Capital, Rail Service Affected
Delhiites woke up to a cold morning on Monday with the minimum temperature settling at 8.8 degrees Celsius, even as poor visibility conditions affected rail traffic leading to cancellation of three trains.
Ready to Chant 'Modi Modi' if Demonetisation Eliminates Corruption: Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal said that if demonetisation would 'eliminate' corruption and black money, he would chant 'Modi, Modi' while reiterating his demand to scrap the decision.
Sartaj Aziz Not Allowed Golden Temple Visit Over Security Fears, Pak Cries Foul
Pakistan on Sunday claimed that its Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz was not allowed to visit the Golden Temple and speak to Pakistani mediapersons at the hotel where he was staying, even as India said it was done due to security consi...
