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The Government had informed Parliament that one billion plastic notes of Rs 10 denomination would be introduced in a field trial. (Photo: DC)

Modi-govt to introduce plastic currency to prevent counterfeiting

The Government had informed Parliament that one billion plastic notes of Rs 10 denomination would be introduced in a...

9 Dec 2016 4:10 PM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: PTI)

Too early to talk about BJP-AIADMK alliance: Venkaiah Naidu

On some issues, AIADMK was supporting the Modi Government and on some others, it was critical. Naidu said.

9 Dec 2016 4:02 PM IST

The top court had on December 2 asked the Centre to spell out the measures taken to ease suffering of and inconvenience to the people in rural areas. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation woes will end in 10-15 days: Centre to Supreme Court

The bench, meanwhile, proposed to frame various legal questions to be deliberated upon in the future hearing.

9 Dec 2016 4:00 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (Photo: PTI)

Expedite release of drought relief funds: Karnataka CM to Centre

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requested to sanction at the earliest drought and flood relief funds of over Rs 5,000 crore to...

9 Dec 2016 3:41 PM IST

Hemlata Sharma allegedly shouted at the organisers and the artists in the summit and took the painting to the police station. (Photo: Videograb)

Man arrested for creating ruckus over 'obscene' painting at Jaipur art...

Pandey, along with a female activist Hemlata Sharma had protested over the display of a painting depicting a woman in...

9 Dec 2016 3:31 PM IST

An army official said they were still sifting through the debris and a final statement on the incident will be issued once the operation was called off. (Photo: AP)

3 militants killed in J&K's Anantnag encounter

The bodies of the two militants were recovered from the debris of the house after security forces blew up the building...

9 Dec 2016 3:09 PM IST

Justice Katjus take is that since BCCIs constitution has been prepared as per Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, both SC and Lodha Committee cant forcibly change the BCCI by-laws. (Photo: PTI)

Justice Markandey Katju moves SC for early hearing of contempt case

A contempt case is on against Katju for allegedly using intemperate' language and scandalising' the judiciary.

9 Dec 2016 3:02 PM IST