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Following decision to demonetise old Rs 500/1000 notes, the government has taken several measures to encourage digital payments to promote less cash economy. (Photo: Representational Image)

Less tax for small traders on digital transactions: govt

The decision has been taken to achieve the government's mission of moving towards a less cash economy.

19 Dec 2016 5:11 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation turned people into fakir: Mamata Banerjee

Modi used to describe himself as a chaiwala the before the Lok Sabha elections and claimed that now he has turned into a...

19 Dec 2016 4:59 PM IST

The NIA in its affidavit also said that the ATSs claim that accused Mohammad Jahid Ansari had planted bomb in Malegaon on September 8, 2006 is wrong. (Photo: Representational Image)

Malegaon blasts: NIA refutes ATS allegations of biased probe

In its affidavit, the NIA said it arrived at the conclusion that the blasts were carried out by Hindu group only after a...

19 Dec 2016 4:53 PM IST

The members observed silence for some time in memory of the departed souls. (Photo: Representational Image)

Telangana Assembly expresses condolence over Jayalalithaa's demise

Jayalalithaa passed away on December 5 at a private hospital in Chennai after battling for life for 75 days.

19 Dec 2016 4:28 PM IST

some people in Mumbai complained that the note ban has increased their difficulties.

Demonetisation: Queues ease outside banks in Mumbai

However, the people are irked as ATMs at many places continue to run out of cash.

19 Dec 2016 3:58 PM IST

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Will continue to oppose featuring Pak actors in Indian movies: MNS

The announcement follows Pakistani theatre owners' decision to resume screenings of Indian movies after a self-imposed...

19 Dec 2016 3:37 PM IST

Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation have the support of people: Pon Radhakrishnan

People are however bearing the pain for the larger gain to the nation and for its economic development, Pon said.

19 Dec 2016 3:27 PM IST