RBI warns on fake currency: Here’s how you can spot a...
October 28, 2016
After the ATM security breach comes the fake currency threat.
Worried over circulation of fake currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination, the RBI on Wednesday advised the public to make it a habit to examine the notes before accepting them in the usual course of transactions.
Dhanteras: Gold, silver coins hot favourites in online space too
October 28, 2016
Sticking to the tradition, gold and silver coins, continue to rule the buying behaviour of the online shoppers, this Dhanteras.
“It is more a gesture and ritual than anything else that comes into play,” said Arvind Singhal, chief operating officer of online jewellery store Bluestone.
Pakistan High Commission Staffer Told to Leave India in 48 Hours...
October 27, 2016
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a Pakistan national, Mehmood Akhtar, working at the country's High Commission in the national capital on charges of espionage, and was declared a persona non grata. He was also asked to leave the country within 48 hours.
File photo of MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup.
Is Tamil Nadu politics getting ready for a generational shift?
October 27, 2016
Chennai: In recent years, Tamil Nadu—a two-party state—has been wrestling with the idea of an alternative political force.
AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa has been undergoing treatment in Apollo hospital since 22 September. Photo: AFP
India ride on Rupinder’s brace to defeat Malaysia 2-1 in Asian...
October 26, 2016
Ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh continued to stamp his authority in the ongoing 4th Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament as he converted two penalty corners to clinch India a 2-1 victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuantan on Wednesday.
Tata’s Ousted Chief Warns Group Faces $18 Billion in Writedowns
October 26, 2016
Mumbai – Ousted Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry accused directors at India’s largest conglomerate of wrongfully dismissing him and warned that the tea-to-software giant may face 1.18 trillion rupees ($18 billion) in writedowns because of five unprofitable businesses he inherited.
This Deepavali, all Indians told to pipe down as you light...
October 26, 2016
Civic officials and police will be cracking down on people using high-decibel fire crackers this Deepavali
India, New Zealand Sign Three Agreements
October 26, 2016
New Delhi: India on Thursday signed three agreements with New Zealand on issues pertaining to avoidance of double taxation, cooperation in the field of youth and sport affair and food safety cooperation between FSSAI in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.
Indian President’s Salary Set To Be Raised From Rs 1.5 Lakh...
October 25, 2016
New Delhi: Realising that a cabinet secretary now gets paid more than the President of India, the Central government has decided to give the President, Vice President and Governors a raise.
Pakistan Summons Indian Envoy over Truce Violations
October 25, 2016
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P.Singh to protest Indian ceasefire violations along the International Border (IB), the Foreign Office said.
A BSF soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan. (FILE PHOTO: REUTERS)
