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No Need to be Anxious, Enough Cash Available, Assures RBI
The Reserve Bank on Sunday said enough cash is available at banks and people need not be anxious and make repeated trips to branches and ATMs to hoard money.
Slash Stamp Duty to Clean up Real Estate Sector, Says Assocham
To further intensify the crackdown on black money, Assocham has suggested the Centre to impress upon states to "drastically" lower stamp duty on residential and commercial property deals to dissuade people from undervaluing purchases.
India's Nominee to be Re-Appointed to UN Joint Inspection Unit
A top Indian diplomat will be re-appointed to the only independent external oversight body of the United Nations system following his endorsement as the sole candidate of the Asia-Pacific Group.
Demonetisation: Sporadic Violence in Delhi, Cops Receive 4.5K Calls
Delhi Police on Saturday received nearly 4,500 calls till 6 PM today as cash-strapped people standing in long queues outside banks and ATMs resorted to violence in Roop Nagar locality of the city.
Students in Bengaluru on Hunger Strike, Allege Wrongly Failed
More than 100 students of Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) sat on a hunger strike on Saturday alleging a cock-up in the checking of their papers by the examiners, resulting in an unusual number of students failing.
Brad Pitt Has 'Dynamite' Tapes That May Prevent Angelina Jolie From Getting Kids' Full Custody
The report of the tapes came days after the DCFS officially closed the child abuse case against Pitt, who was accused of hitting his son Maddox during a September plane fight that led to his and Jolie's divorce.
South Korea's President Park Faces Resignation Calls at 8,50,000-Strong Protest Rally
South Korean President Park Geun-hye faced mounting pressure to step down on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched in the capital to protest allegations that she let a friend meddle in state affairs.
Kamala Harris Has Potential to Be First Woman US Prez: Report
Indian-origin California Attorney General Kamala Harris has potential to become the first woman president of the United States, a media report has said, days after Hillary Clinton was unable to break the highest glass ceiling.
PM Modi Leaves for India After 3-Day Japan Visit
Concluding his three-day visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for India from the Japanese city of Osaka on Saturday.
Demonetisation: Rumours Spread on Social Media, Police Warn of Strict Action
Social media was abuzz with rumours following the demonetisation of high currency notes, even as Delhi Police officials urged people not to spread or come under their influence and said action would be taken against the accounts spreading rumours.
Under Trump, H-1B Visa Issue May Affect Indo-US Ties, Says Expert
Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation, a top American think-tank said H-1B is a potential area of conflict between India and America.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Salman Khan in Chinkara Poaching Case
The witness, driver of the vehicle in which the actor was travelling when the alleged incidents had taken place, surfaced after the High Court verdict and claimed Khan had shot the gazelle.
Market Meltdown: Sensex Crashes 699 Points to Crack 27,000-Mark
Sinking to its lowest level in over 4 months, benchmark Sensex on Friday crashed about 699 points, its biggest single-day fall since February 11, to drop below the key 27,000-level on sustained foreign fund outflows combined with weakening trend globally
Accenture Among Top 10 Best Companies For Women in India
Accenture was recognised for providing an inclusive and supportive environment for its more than 45,000 women in India.
Demonetisation Impact: RuPay Records 8 Lakh Transactions Per Day
RuPay card can be used for booking railway tickets, bus tickets, shopping on the internet or paying bills / taxes.
Islamic State on the Verge of Extinction: Iraqi Ambassador
"All they know is how to plant bombs and use human shields," he added.