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Pakistan Summons Deputy Indian High Commissioner Over LoC Firing
"The Deputy High Commissioner was told that the deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas was highly deplorable," it said.
BJP MLA's Sons Booked Over Youth's Death in Bar Fight
Khopde is the MLA from East Nagpur constituency. The deceased, identified as Shubham Mahakalkar was said to be the friend of the brother duo.
Suspected Militants Rob Kashmir Bank, Leave With Rs 11 Lakh in Old Notes
Suspected militants on Monday robbed a bank in Charar-e-Sharief area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, decamping with nearly Rs 13 lakh cash, of which Rs 11 lakh was in the banned currency notes, police sources told CNN-News18.
Israeli Youth Killed in Road Accident in Gujarat's Valsad
24-year-old Yotam Zafrani was killed in the mishap last evening while his friend Mayan, also a Israel national, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Vapi industrial area, Vapi GIDC police inspector H B Patel said.
Farmers Can Buy Seeds With Old Rs 500 Notes
The government on Monday allowed farmers to purchase seeds with the demonetised bank notes of Rs 500 value.
India Successfully Conducts Twin Trial of Prithvi-II Missile
India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile twice in quick succession as part of a user trial by the army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha.
Plan to Stash Black Money in Others' Account? Be Ready for 7-year Jail
Warning people against depositing their unaccounted old currency in someone else's bank account, the tax department has decided to slap charges under the newly enforced Benami Transactions Act against violators that carries a penalty, prosecution and rigo...
Currency Ban: BJP Launches Counter Attack on Opposition
Banks took a break from catering to long queues on Sunday even as politics over the demonetisaton of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes continued.
NGT to UP Govt: How Can You Regulate Tanneries, If You Can't Enter There
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government and its pollution control board over regulation of tanneries on the banks of river Ganga in Kanpur, asking how could they regulate them if their officials "can't even enter thei...
Incriminating Files, Rs 12 Lakh Seized During Raids on Zakir Naik's NGO: NIA
Incriminating files and documents, electronic storage devices and Rs 12 lakh cash were seized in simultaneous raids at 12 Mumbai properties connected to controversial preacher Zakir Naik’s Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).
Defence Minister Cannot Voice Personal Views on N-policy: Shivshankar Menon
After Manohar Parrikar stoked a controversy over India's 'no first use' nuclear policy, former NSA Shivshankar Menon said the Defence Minister does not have the right to voice his personal opinion on nuclear policy in public.
Kashmir Bursts Into Life After Four Months of Closure
Officials said attendance in government offices, banks and post offices was almost full for the first time since the unrest, which left nearly 100 persons dead.
Rajnath Singh Speaks to Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal Over Militant Ambush
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal after suspected militants fired at an army convoy in Tinsukia district leaving three soldiers dead and one injured.
Punjab's SYL Landowners To Get Richer As The Dispute Gets Murkier
The Punjab government has decided to return all land to original owners and not take back the compensation that had been paid out when the land was acquired.
PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Indira Gandhi on her Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.
Note Ban Live: Card Users Survive, Poor Are Suffering, Says Mamata
The banks all over India will not carry out over-the-counter exchange of old notes for a day old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes on Saturday.