08-12-2016
Opposition leaders today observed a 'Black Day' in Parliament premises to mark one month of the announcement of demonetisation, with Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his "foolish decision" has "devastated" the country.
Leading the protest, Gandhi accused Modi of shying away from having a discussion on the issue in Parliament, but stressed that opp
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08-12-2016
Demonetisation has "failed" to unearth a single penny of black money in the last one month, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said, once again terming it as a "scam".
He told a press conference that it would not fare any better in the remaining few days, till December 30, left to deposit defunct currency in banks.
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08-12-2016
Several organisations demanding punishment to persons guilty for demolition of Babri Masjid on Tuesday took out a march and held rally at Jantar Mantar on its 24th anniversary.
Political and social activists representing nearly 30 organisations besides students, women, and youth marched from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar holding placards.
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08-12-2016
Keaton Jennings impressed on his debut for England with a century but off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin brought India back with a late three-wicket burst on the opening day of the fourth cricket Test, here today.
England were going strong by taking tea at 196 for two but India reduced the visitors to 288 for five at stumps as Ashwin removed Moeen Ali (50) and Jennings (112) in space of three bal
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08-12-2016
On-field umpire Paul Reiffel was forced to leave the field today for medical attention after being hit on the back of the head by a throw from fielder Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the post lunch session of the fourth Test between India and England here.
The former Australia fast bowler was stationed at square leg when the ball thrown by Kumar from deep square leg hit him flush on the back of the head a
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08-12-2016
Paytm mobile wallet service was initiated in seven autorickshaws in the city on Tuesday to enable paperless cash transactions for passengers.
In a programme organised by Kudla Souharda Sahakari near Nasik Bangera Bhavan in Police Lane, Senior Citizens’ Association President Ramesh Rao flagged off the service.
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08-12-2016
New Delhi: Government will waive service tax on debit and credit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000 in a bid to promote digital transactions amid cash crunch following withdrawal of old Rs 500 and 1,000 banknotes.
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08-12-2016
Claiming that people have been subjected to harassment and financial insecurity in the one month since demonetization, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the Prime Minister must clarify the situation to the nation and take entire responsibility for it.
She also claimed that 90 people have died due to hardships following demonetization of high value notes.
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08-12-2016
Income Tax Department seized Rs 90 crore in cash of which 70 crore are new notes and 100 kgs of gold from eight locations in Chennai on Thursday.
The department allegedly busted a money exchange racket in the city.
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08-12-2016
Passenger vehicle sales in India inched up 1.82 per cent in November, the lowest clip since February this year, even as two-wheeler sales fell nearly 6 per cent as currency pullback affected sales, especially in rural areas.
According to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle sales last month were at 2,40,979 units, as against 2,36,664 in November last year.
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08-12-2016
Fifteen new castes have been included in the central list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) with the government issuing notification in this regard.
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08-12-2016
A day after 362 flights were delayed at IGI Airport due to weather and other issues, DGCA today directed domestic airlines to adhere to its advisory on operating aircraft in low visibility, making it clear that no flights be planned during zero visibility and only CAT III aircraft be scheduled in fog.
The aviation regulator has also directed the airlines to reschedule non CAT III aircraft betwe
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