After the much controversial clarification from the revenue secretary Hasmukh Adhia that the political parties would be exempted from income tax provisions while depositing scrapped currencies, the Election Commission is seeking a bar on the anonymous donations of over ₹2000 to the political parties in a bid to ensure that they[Read More…]
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Battle for Aleppo: Rebels burn Syrian evacuation buses
Buses assigned to evacuate civilians and rebels from Syrian villages of al-Fouya and Kefraya in Idrib province have been attacked and some burned, according to the Syrian Observatory for human Rights. On Saturday, a new plan to evacuate evacuate civilians trapped in eastern Aleppo was being blocked by Iran after[Read More…]
Venezuela delays demonetisation amid protests, looting
Venezuela government on Saturday extended the use of its 100-Bolivar bill until January 2, after its decision to demonetise the largest bill left the country to cash shortage, and sparked protests and looting. President Nicolas Maduro said the decision was pulled out because the promised higher-denomination were still unavailable because[Read More…]
Pakistan ends ban on Indian cinemas
Major cinema halls in Pakistan have agreed to lift the ban on Indian films imposed when the relation between India and Pakistan deteriorated due to terrorist attacks and tensions on border. The cinemas will start screening Indian movies from Monday onwards, Dawn reported. Pakistani Cinema halls on September 30 had[Read More…]
China agrees to return US underwater drone seized in Subic Bay
China will return the US underwater drone seized by a naval vessel in the South China Sea, both countries said on Sunday, but Beijing complained that United States had been hyping up the incident. US president-elect Donald Trump blasted the seizure with a pair of provocative tweets, accusing Beijing of[Read More…]
Aleppo: UN Security Council to vote on sending observers
The United Nations Security Council will vote on Sunday on a French proposal to send observers to the Syrian city of Aleppo to monitor evacuation and report on the protection of civilians. Despite resistance from Russia, the council will meet at 8:30 pm IST to decide on the draft resolution.[Read More…]
Lt Gen Bipin Rawat is the next Army Chief, BS Dhanoa named the next IAF chief
The government on Saturday announced that Lt General Bipin Rawat will be the next chief of the India Army. Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current Vice Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army. Air Marshal BS Dhanoa meanwhile was[Read More…]
Party accounts can be scrutinised by tax department: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry on Saturday clarified that there are provisions in the Income Tax Act to scrutinise the accounts of political parties. Referring to news reports that income tax returns of political parties registered with Election Commission cannot be scrutinised with regard to deposit of demonetised currency notes, the ministry,[Read More…]
NZ issues tsunami warning following earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0
New Zealand issued an official tsunami warning on Saturday following an earthquake off Papua New Guinea initially measured with a magnitude of 8.0 by the United States Geological Survey. We’re continuing to assess the situation …at this stage we are advising New Zealanders to stay off the beaches, stay out[Read More…]
Seoul: Supporters of impeached Prez clash with protesters
Supporters of South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who has been impeached over a corruption scandal, clashed with anti-Park protesters on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of protesters have thronged the streets of Seoul on recent weekends, demanding her resignation over the influence-peddling scandal involving a close friend. The impeachment[Read More…]
CBI arrests 2 RBI officials for exchanging old notes worth 1.99 cr illegally
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday arrested two Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials from Bengaluru for allegedly exchanging old notes worth Rs 1.99 crores illegally. Earlier this week, the CBI arrested a senior official from the Reserve Bank of India for helping touts convert the now banned Rs[Read More…]
50 days will give relief for 50 years, says Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah on Saturday said that government understand people’s difficulty due to demonetisation of higher currency notes, but these 50 days will provide relief from black money for the coming 50 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sought 50 days to ease the hardship. “We know line is[Read More…]
Sonia Gandhi prefers ‘non-polluted’ Goa over Delhi: Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that his mother and party chief Sonia Gandhi preferred Goa over Delhi, as she felt that there was “no pollution” in the state and the people were “very good”. “Goa me akar mujhe bahot khushi hui hai…kuchh hi din pehle Congress president[Read More…]
Former IAF chief SP Tyagi remanded to judicial custody, moves bail plea
A CBI court on Saturday sent former the Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi, to judicial custody till December 30. Tyagi who has been arrested in AgustaWestland chopper deal case has moved a bail application that a Patiala House Court listed for December 21. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special[Read More…]
Ravi Shankar likens demonetisation to labour pain, says will result in joy
In a rather bizarre analogy, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday likened demonetisation woes to “labour pain”, saying its end result would be as “joyful” as the birth of a baby. Prasad made the remarks at an event organised by the Delhi BJP’s IT cell that lay emphasis[Read More…]
Taj Balloon Festival 2016 colours the skies of Agra
The second edition of the Taj Balloon festival is on in full swing in the glorious historic city of Agra. The lively display of Hot Air Balloons against the backdrop of the iconic Taj Mahal has been on since Nov 25 and shall continue till Nov 30, conducted by the[Read More…]
Won’t accept any changes in the Indus Waters Treaty: Pakistan
The neighboring country Pakistan had said that it would not allow any changes in the Indus Waters Treaty after India strongly pitched for bilateral redressal of differences while putting into the practice the 56-year-old agreement. “Pakistan will not accept any modifications or changes to the provisions of the Indus Waters[Read More…]
“Rahul Gandhi crossing limits of dignity, speaking in a shameful fashion”: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad, the union minister of law and justice reacted strongly to congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s constant attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation on Saturday. The minister said the Congress vice president is crossing all limits of morality by speaking in such a “shameless fashion.” “Rahul Gandhi[Read More…]
Premier League: Chelsea play Palace, Manchester City welcome Arsenal
Premier League leaders Chelsea face another test of their title credentials on Saturday when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with Antonio Conte’s men looking for their 11th straight win in the top-flight. Chelsea secured another narrow victory in midweek with their 1-0 win over rock-bottom Sunderland, which[Read More…]
Remonetisation won’t take long, RBI will complete it soon: Jaitley
Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that the Reserve Bank of India will soon complete the process of remonetisation by injecting enough money through the banking and postal system in line with the objective of reducing use of cash currency in the economy. Speaking at the annual general[Read More…]
Congress VP Rahul Gandhi visits Karunanidhi at Chennai hospital
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met DMK chief Karunanidhi, who is undergoing treatment for lung and throat infection at a private hospital in Chennai. “I just met him, I wanted to personally wish him a speedy recovery. I was very happy to see that he is doing well[Read More…]
Three St Stephen’s College students among 4 drowned in Periyar river
In a tragic incident, four people, including 3 students from St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi, drowned in Periyar river at Paniyeli Poru, a tourist spot near Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district on Friday. Benny, who runs a resort nearby, and the 3 students lost their lives in the mishap. The[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Picture of ex-army man crying outside bank went viral; refuses help
The move of demonetisation announced by the government on Nov 8, has been affecting people from all walks of life. Recently, a 78-year-old retired army man attracted huge sympathy after being clicked crying in a bank queue. He refused all help despite offers pouring in on Friday as all he[Read More…]
Demonetisation is not final destination, just beginning: Modi
Slamming opposition for its continuous attack over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back, saying, this move (demonetisation) is not the final destination, it is just a beginning. Addressing BJP MPs, Modi blamed the Congress for the problems facing the country and said such a situation would not have arisen[Read More…]
Yet another blow! Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.21 per litre, Diesel by Rs 1.79 per litre
The government on Friday hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.21 per litre and Rs 1.79 a litre respectively. The increased prices, which are effective from Friday midnight, exclude charges levied by each state. This comes hours after oil companies deferred a planned Rs 2.26 a litre[Read More…]