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Learn from Kerala, Allow Use of Old Notes Till December 31: Sitaram Yechury
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being detached from ground realities, CPI(M) on Monday said the demonetisation move would "not yield the desired results" of tackling corruption and asked the government to learn from Left-ruled Kerala which has al...
Bank Unions Criticise Govt Over Demonetisation, Say Decision Led to Financial Chaos
Two leading bank unions on Monday criticised the government over demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, saying the move has led to "financial chaos" across the country.
Demonetisation Move: Here Are the Parties For And Against It
Starting from real estate business to weddings the Narendra Modi-led NDA government's demonetisation drive has cast its shadow on almost everything in the country.
Banks to Waive All Transaction Charges at ATMs till December 30: RBI
To overcome cash crisis, the government is going to deploy micro ATMs in large numbers to dispense cash against debit and credit cards.
Two Arrested for Chopping off Hand of Elderly Woman in J&K
Two persons were arrested on Saturday for allegedly chopping off a hand of an elderly woman over a family dispute in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Punjab Police Recovers Rs 1 Crore in Rs 500 Denomination
Punjab police on Saturday seized Rs 1 crore in the denomination of Rs 500 notes, which has been demonetised by the government, from two persons at Sardulgarh here.
Finance Ministry Says Only Half of the 2 Lakh ATMs in the Country Have Been Recalibrated
Senior Finance Ministry officials told CNN-News18 that the reason ATMs haven’t started functioning fully yet is that only half them have been recalibrated to dispense the new currency.
Modi Calls for Greater Participation of Japanese Industries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for greater participation and engagement of Japanese industries, saying it will benefit Japan and India's MSME sector for which it could prove "transformational".
No Loss of Popularity, Willing to Fight an Election on the Issue: Goyal
With the ongoing demonetisation crisis across India, the government has extended the use of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes till November 14.
States Have Right to Levy Entry Tax on Goods Coming in: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the constitutional validity of the state legislation with regard to levy of entry tax on goods coming into its territory.
ATMs Not Functioning in Noida, Bank Guards Say Cash Not Arrived Yet
Most ATMs, including those of ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and Corporation Bank are not become operational in Noida.
Cauvery, Sutlej Not the Only Water-sharing Disputes in India. Here Are Others
Here is a look at the major ongoing inter-state river sharing dispute.
Donations to Temples, FDs in Cooperative Banks Under Govt Scanner
Hurried donations made to nearly 100 temples and trusts and sudden spurt in cash reserves in nearly 1,000 cooperative banks and credit societies in Maharashtra after Centre's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes have come under government's scanner...
Espionage Row: Pakistan Says 5 More Indian Diplomats Have Returned
The situation worsened when Pakistan withdrew six of its diplomats after their names were released to Indian media amid tensions over Kashmir.
Deposits of over Rs 2.5 Lakh to Face tax, 200% Penalty on Income Mismatch
Further dangling the stick, government tonight warned that cash deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh threshold under the 50-day window could attract tax plus a 200 per cent penalty in case of income mismatch.
UP CM Akhilesh Urges Centre to Allow High Denomination Currency for Wedding Expense
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav urged the Centre to ensure that the decision did not have any adverse impact on the poor, farmers and villagers.