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PM should explain, says Cong on alleged discrepancy in notes
New Delhi: The Congress today alleged that two different kinds of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes were printed post demonetisation "which jeopardises the credibility of Indian currency" and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come clear on…
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Sensex sinks 260 pts, Nifty ends below 10k on Sebi order
Mumbai: Benchmark Sensex slumped 260 points while the Nifty cracked below the 10,000-mark today after Sebi clamped down on 331 suspected shell companies listed on exchanges.
The 30-share Sensex, which lost nearly 52 points in the previous…
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Defamation plea: Court decision on summoning Kejriwal on Aug 23
New Delhi: A court here today reserved for August 23 its order on whether to summon Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP spokesperson Sanjay Singh on a civil defamation plea of a BJP youth wing leader seeking Re 1 as compensation…
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US already feeling effects of climate change, report says
Washington: A federal climate report says the United States is already feeling the effects of climate change, with temperatures rising dramatically over the last four decades.
That's according to The New York Times, which acquired a draft…
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Gold slides on weak global cues, waning demand
New Delhi: Gold prices eased by Rs 70 to Rs 29,350 per ten gram at the bullion market today owing to slackened demand from local jewellers and a weak trend overseas.
However, silver edged up by Rs 45 to Rs 38,370 per kg on scattered deals…
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5,763 foreigners convicted under Foreigners Act in three years
New Delhi: More than 5,700 foreigners have been convicted under the Foreigners Act in the last three years, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in response to a question that 2,476 foreigners were…
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Pak summons India”s DHC over ceasefire violations along LoC
Islamabad: Pakistan today summoned India's Deputy High Commissioner here over alleged "ceasefire violations" by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC).
Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Dr Mohammad Faisal summoned India's…
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This is the best time in my career: Emraan Hashmi
Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi said he has only believed in working hard and never much bothered about the fate of his films at the box office.
Some of Hashmi's recent films like "Raja Natwarlal", "Hamari Adhuri Kahaani", "Azhar" and "Raaz…
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Google CEO slams memo on gender as employee reportedly fired
New York: A memo written by a male engineer at Google about gender differences sparked a quick rebuttal from Google after it circulated widely online.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai denounced the memo in an email on Monday for "advancing harmful…
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Kenyans vote in tight, tense elections
Nairobi: Kenyans began voting today in general elections headlined by a too-close-to-call battle between incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga, sparking fears of violence in east Africa's richest economy.
Long lines of voters…
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