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Majority of black money hoarders are now planning to take refuge under Section 270A of the Income Tax Act to safeguard their money and also escape punitive action. (Representational image)

Bhopal: IT officials raid BJP leader's home in money laundering case

At least 12 IT officials conducted raids at his residence, office and hotel in Bhopal at around 7 a.m.

20 Dec 2016 12:11 PM IST

At the same time, India said it was â€œconfident that the Missions would bear with the temporary difficulties that ariseâ€in the demonetisation process. (Representational image)

Note ban: Cash-strapped people protest, vandalise banks

In three separate incidents, livid customers protest at bank branches after not getting cash due to the post...

20 Dec 2016 11:42 AM IST

Police has registered a case against unidentified persons in this connection. (Photo: Representational Image)

Note ban: Cash-strapped people protest, vandalise banks in UP

Bank lodged a complaint alleging some persons pelted stones at the bank last evening and damaged property while they...

20 Dec 2016 11:34 AM IST

Government also hopes that in 2017, it will complete all development works in around 1,639 unauthorised colonies. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

Public transport system, piped water will be AAP govt's focus in 2017

Ramping up health and school infrastructure will be the AAP government's top focus in the new year.

20 Dec 2016 11:23 AM IST

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. (Photo: PTI)

2016: Una incident, Anandiben's resignation marked tumultuous year for...

After 25 years the ruling BJP seems to lack a strong state leader to fill the void after Narendra Modi's exit from...

20 Dec 2016 11:18 AM IST

Both Congress and AAP claimed the Nabha jailbreak incident as a handiwork of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal so that he can use these gangsters in 2017 Assembly polls against his rivals. (Photo: PTI)

Pathankot attack, Nabha jailbreak made 2016 a controversial year for...

Besides deteriorating law and order situation, the government also grappled with the menace of drugs, prostitution and...

20 Dec 2016 10:41 AM IST

Gujarat HC observed that 10 per cent reservation for poor among the unreserved category takes the total quota beyond 50 per cent, which is not permitted as per the Supreme Courts earlier decision. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat HC starts hearing appeals in Naroda Patiya riot case

The appeals were filed by the Special Investigation Team, former BJP Minister Maya Kodnani and Bajrang Dal leader Babu...

20 Dec 2016 10:41 AM IST