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The RBI on Wednesday had said that it printed 1,910 crore pieces of lower denomination notes like Rs 10 and Rs 20 between November 16 and December 5, which is more than they did in the last three years.

Hyderabad: RBI defends note ban in high court

The RBI has contended that the Centre has the power to demonetise the currency under Section 26(2) of the RBI Act.

16 Dec 2016 2:25 AM IST

Heavy fighting continues in Mosul where Iraqi security forces began an assault to drive out ISIS nearly six weeks ago. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Two youngsters from Telangana try to join ISIS, caught

The two were arrested by Turkey, jailed for four months and deported in October, sources said.

16 Dec 2016 2:14 AM IST

A vendor at Russel Market swipes the card of a customer in Bengaluru on Wednesday (Photo: DC)

Cabinet colleagues tell Telangana CM to go slow on cashless move

Cabinet colleagues fear that it will have implications on the party's prospects in the 2019 elections.

16 Dec 2016 2:09 AM IST

A 40-year-old woman cheated around 50 people in the name of chit funds and fled with Rs 1.2 crore from her house in Malakpet. (Representational image)

Note ban affects chit funds in Hyderabad

If the transaction amount exceeds Rs 6 lakh, it must be registered as a private limited company.

16 Dec 2016 2:07 AM IST

Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel before being sworn-in as Minister of State at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo:PTI)

Uttar Pradesh: Sparring Apna Dal splits'

The new party, Apna Dal (S) is said to have the backing of Ms Anupriya Patel.

16 Dec 2016 2:04 AM IST

The girl, in her application, has said that her mother was sold off by her uncle who then implicated her father in a dowry case. (Representational Image)

12-year-old Lucknow girl seeks nod for euthanasia

The 12-year-old gave the application in the office of IG Varanasi zone on Wednesday evening.

16 Dec 2016 1:58 AM IST