Trump uses Twitter to bash New York Times
Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump returned to Twitter on Sunday to launch attack on a familiar target — the New York Times. Trump, who has spent the weekend at Trump Tower in…
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Trump ‘will immediately deport’ 2-3 mn illegal immigrants
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his pre-election commitment to impose a stricter immigration regime, saying he will ensure immediate deportation of two to three million undocumented immigrants. In…
Centre hikes money withdrawal limits, seeks states’ help
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Amid unending queues of cash-starved citizens at banks and relentless attacks by the opposition, the government on Sunday announced an increase in withdrawal limits at banks and ATMs. The Centre…
Assam may push deadline for accepting old notes in hospitals
Guwahati, Nov 13 (IANS) In the wake of the prevailing currency crisis, the Assam government is mulling extension of the deadline for making payments in scrapped currency notes to help those undergoing treatment at government…
Jayalalithaa urges AIADMK activists to work hard for victory
Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Sunday said she had a “rebirth” because of prayers of the people and urged the AIADMK to work for the party’s victory in upcoming…
SBI’s ‘demonetisation deposits’ swell to Rs 75,945 cr
Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has seen Rs 75,945 crore in deposits since the demonetisation of high-denomination currency notes on November 8, said a senior official on Sunday….
Government hikes withdrawal limits at banks, ATMs
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In order to provide respite to cash-starved citizens, the government on Sunday decided to increase the withdrawal and exchange limits in banks and ATMs across the country. The amount people…
President, Vice President greet citizens on Guru Nanak’s birthday
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday greeted people in the country and Indians staying abroad on the birth anniversary of founder of the Sikh faith, Guru…
Tata Sons says will do what it takes to oust Mistry
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) After initiating steps to remove Cyrus Mistry as a director of at least five group companies, Tata Sons on Sunday said it will do all it takes to initiate similar action…
RBI asks banks for daily data on cash withdrawals
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) In the wake of demonetisation of high denomination notes, the RBI on Sunday asked banks to submit daily amounts of cash withdrawn from over the counter as well as through ATMs…
Government hikes withdrawal limits at banks, ATMs
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The government on Sunday increased the withdrawal limits in banks and ATMs. “Banks have been advised to increase the Business Correspondents limit to Rs 2,500 for withdrawal from bank accounts,”…
PM defends demonetisation, mocks Rahul
Belagavi (Karnataka), Nov 13 (IANS) Defending what he called a war unleashed against black money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mocked Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi for standing in a queue to exchange Rs 4,000….
Sack full of banned currency notes found in garbage bin
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) Amid the chaos over the Narendra Modi-led central government’s demonetisation move, citizens here on Sunday spotted two sacks stuffed with torn Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes in a garbage…
Stray violence in Bengal as people lose patience while drawing cash
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) Stray incidents of violence and frayed tempers were reported from West Bengal on Sunday as people got impatient over the cash crunch after the November 8 demonetisation of Rs 500 and…
Curfew in MP town after Bajrang Dal leader’s killing
Vidisha (MP), Nov 13 (IANS) Curfew was imposed in parts of Vidisha town on Sunday as agitated mobs protesting the killing of a Bajrang Dal leader the previous day went on a rampage and set…
Amid unending queues, Modi seeks 50 days to overcome crisis
New Delhi/Panaji, Nov 13 (IANS) As hundreds of thousands thronged banks and ATMs across the country for a fourth day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought 50 days to tide over the nationwide cash…
Commemorations held in Paris one year after deadly attack
Paris, Nov 13 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande opened a national day of commemoration one year after the terror attacks hit Paris. Commemorations were held on Sunday in the city at the places of the…
Technology to soon play big role in agriculture: Modi
Pune, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said technology will very soon play an important role in developing agricultural pattern in the country. He was addressing the inaugural session of an international…
Farmers will not be taxed: Modi
Pune, Nov 13 (IANS) In the wake of the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rejected apprehensions that farmers depositing money in banks will be subjected…
End currency spike, jail the corrupt: Kejriwal to Modi
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately roll back the spiking of high value currency and jail those with illegal Swiss bank accounts….