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Stalin dubs IT raid at Chief Secretary's residence as disgrace to TN

Officials of the Income Tax Department on Wednesday conducted a raid at the Chief Secretary, Rama Mohana Rao's residence...

21 Dec 2016 1:22 PM IST

However, employers will also have the option to pay wages in cash. (Photo: File)

Govt clears ordinance allowing firms to pay salaries in electronic...

Employers can choose to pay wages in cash. But the ordinance is valid for 6 months only, and has to be passed in...

21 Dec 2016 1:19 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: PTI)

Illusion of freedom of speech is a way to stifle dissent: Shashi...

The more insidious and sophisticated ways are more dangerous because they preserve the illusion of freedom of speech.'

21 Dec 2016 1:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Urban Development minister Azam Khan. (Photo: PTI)

Uproar in UP Assembly, BJP demands Azam Khan's resignation

BJP members were demanding resignation of Khan for his alleged remark on Bulandshahr rape victims.

21 Dec 2016 12:58 PM IST

The outstanding credit of banking system stood at Rs 72.92 trillion as of November 25, according to the Reserve Bank data.

KYC account holders exempt from Rs 5000 deposit limit: RBI

Now such deposits can be made by KYC compliant account holders without questions being asked, RBI said.

21 Dec 2016 12:57 PM IST

The Home Ministry voiced concern over the ongoing blockade on NH 37 in Manipur and the consequent shortages of essential commodities faced by the people of Nagaland. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

Manipur blockade: Curfew lifted till 7 p.m. from Imphal East, except...

The curfew which was imposed post violence in the state has been lifted in Imphal east, excluding the stretch from...

21 Dec 2016 12:30 PM IST

As an unique initiative, BJP will ferry two vehicles, in North and South District respectively, mounted with a box to accept suggestion from the voters. (Photo: Representational Image)

Goa BJP to send 2 vehicles to receive suggestions on manifesto

The thrust of the manifesto would be to make Goa a model state. We want to deliver people-centric manifesto, BJP said.

21 Dec 2016 12:18 PM IST