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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Can't control media but I advise self-regulation: Narendra Modi

External control of press not good for society as press is instrumental in upholding free speech, says Modi.

16 Nov 2016 10:32 AM GMT

AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

AIADMK hinges on Jaya's appeal, campaign draws to a close in TN

Polls to Thanjavur, Aravakkurichi and bypoll for Thiruparrankundram and Nellithope constituencies are slated to be held...

16 Nov 2016 10:27 AM GMT

President Pranab Mukherjee shakes hands with President of Israel Reuven Rivin at a meeting in Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India looking forward to intensify partnership with Israel: Pranab...

Mukherjee said that India needs to develop several sectors including homeland and cyber security in which Israel has...

16 Nov 2016 10:19 AM GMT

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

India can no longer live with black money: Arun Jaitley

Integrity and ethical conduct are pre-requisites for the country's development, he states.

16 Nov 2016 9:55 AM GMT

AIADMK government on Wednesday said Centres demonetisation decision would hit its crop loan target for the year. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Demonetisation will hit crop loan target, says Tamil Nadu govt

While farmers were unable' to repay their loans on time, the societies were not able to receive new fixed deposits, it...

16 Nov 2016 9:47 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

BJP slams Oppn, says common man with Modi on note ban despite trouble

The Congress accused the govt of selective leak of information on note ban to 'friends of BJP' and demanded to make...

16 Nov 2016 9:11 AM GMT

Presidential-elect candidate Donald Trump kisses his wife Melania Trump. (Photo: AP)

Porngate: Was Karnataka minister looking at Melania Trump's pictures?

Sait was caught glancing at photos when cameraman of a private news channel zoomed in on the minister's phone.

16 Nov 2016 8:51 AM GMT

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest march to President Pranab Mukherjees house after TMC members protested near Gandhi statue inside Parliament premises. (Photo: PTI/ANI)

'ATM now Ayega Tab Milega,' Mamata slams note ban, meets President

The TMC leaders demanded that demonetisation be withdrawn with immediate effect.

16 Nov 2016 8:44 AM GMT

People standing in a queue to deposit and exchange discontinued currency notes outside a bank on the outskirts of New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Banks start using indelible ink to check repeat money exchange

Banks have started applying indelible ink mark on the right hand index finger of customers in the select metro cities.

16 Nov 2016 8:34 AM GMT

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar. (Photo: PTI)

Allow people to use old notes till December 30: Tripura CM

People are facing enormous difficulties due to severe cash crunch. The Centre and RBI too, perhaps, are realising the...

16 Nov 2016 8:02 AM GMT

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Chowdhury. (Photo: PTI)

FIR lodged against West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Chowdhury

Chowdhury had allegedly targeted district magistrate Y Ratanakar Rao at the November 14 public meeting.

16 Nov 2016 7:57 AM GMT

Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh. (Photo: PTI)

FIR against Amar Singh for 'derogatory remarks' against Modi

A video is going viral in which Amar Singh is seen smiling at a derogatory comment made by an unidentified person...

16 Nov 2016 7:47 AM GMT