Only 1.2% of demonetised ₹1000 notes did not return: RBI
Only 89 million ₹1000 banknotes were never returned after the demonetisation exercise, data released in the Reserve Bank of India’s annual report showed.
Deadline for linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes extended to Dec. 31, Centre tells SC
The Union government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that the deadline for the mandatory linking of Aadhaar to social welfare schemes for availing their benefits has been extended from September 30 to December 31, 2017.
As rain subsides, Mumbai floods death toll is up to five, 12 missing
Life in Mumbai on Wednesday was slowly coming back on tracks as rain subsided and hundreds of stranded commuters headed home with the partial resumption of suburban train services, a day after heavy showers brought the city to a halt.
Luxury car prices likely to go up by 8 to 10%
Luxury car prices are expected to go up by 8 to 10%, according to industry analysts, following the Union cabinet's approval of an ordinance to increase the maximum cess that can be levied on certain luxury vehicles to 25% from 15%.
U.S. conducts missile defence test off Hawaii
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy successfully conducted a missile defence test off the coast of Hawaii, the former said in a statement on August 30.
Shakib spins Bangladesh to thrilling victory against Australia
Bangladesh spun their way to their first Test victory over Australia on Wednesday, with Shakib Al Hasan's second five-wicket haul of the match securing a memorable 20-run win inside four days at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
290 children died at BRD Medical College this month, says its Principal
A total of 290 children have died in the Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur in August, of which 213 fatalities were in the neo natal ICU and 77 in the encephalitis ward, its principal Dr. P.K. Singh said.
T.N. Governor refuses to accept Opposition demand to convene Assembly
Tamil Nadu Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao has expressed his inability to intervene in the political scenario concerning the AIADMK, saying 19 ''rebel'' MLAs “continue to be AIADMK members”.
Woman loses baby as Jodhpur doctors spar inside delivery room
An argument between two doctors inside the operation theatre at a hospital here cost a woman her baby, officials said.
Schools reopen as life returns to normal in Sirsa
After days of tension following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday, a semblance of normalcy returned to Sirsa on Tuesday as schools and colleges reopened, and internet services resumed briefly.
