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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

Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes which have been discontinued as a step to curb black money. (Photo: PTI)

Curbs on deposits of old currency meant to prevent misuse: MoS Finance

The credit in such cases shall be afforded only after questioning the tenderer, on record, in the presence of at least 2...

19 Dec 2016 3:15 PM IST

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed that during 2013-15, only 43.3 per cent of the total cases registered (13,8077) were disposed of by courts. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

Atrocities against SC, ST: BJP-ruled Rajasthan tops list, UP follows

Raj has registered 23,861 cases under the amended Prevention of Atrocities Act, while UP has registered 23,556 cases.

19 Dec 2016 3:08 PM IST

Petrol consumption was up 14.4 per cent to 2.01 million tonnes while diesel sales soared 10.45 per cent to 6.75 million tonnes.

Assam to offer 0.75% more rebate on digital purchase of fuel

The benefit is in addition to the centre's rebate of 0.75% and will be in effect from January 1, 2017.

19 Dec 2016 3:05 PM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar (Photo: PTI)

We have irrefutable evidence of Azhar's role in Pathankot attack: NIA

The NIA filed a chargesheet against JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar and 3 others in the Pathankot terror attack case...

19 Dec 2016 3:03 PM IST

The status 35 coal blocks in the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh allocated to the companies like Hindalco Industries, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd, NTPC, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), JSW Steel will be reviewed on December 21, the official said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Government to review status of 72 coal mines

Govt has so far generated revenue of approximately Rs 2,779 crore from the auction and allotment of 83 coal blocks.

19 Dec 2016 2:57 PM IST

The students of JNU have criticised the Delhi Police over the delay in tracing Najeeb, who has been missing from the campus. (Photo: Representational Image)

Sniffer dogs on JNU campus to get clues on missing student Najeeb

Delhi HC last week directed police to scan the entire campus, including hostels, classrooms and rooftops by using...

19 Dec 2016 2:30 PM IST