India, All india, 29th Nov 2016, News & Stories from India

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India, All india, 29 Nov 2016

RJD leader and Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi. (Photo: PTI)

Rabri Devi angry at talk about Nitish Kumar cosying up to BJP

Nitish Kumar had openly supported Modi govt's note ban move, sparking speculations of his proximity with the BJP.

29 Nov 2016 6:56 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata dares Modi to declare his bank account details

'Modiji has surpassed Tughlaq and Hitler, he has flouted the constitutional rights of common people,' said Mamata.

29 Nov 2016 6:20 PM

Mumbai: Women activists enter Haji Ali Dargah's inner sanctum

In 2011, dargah's board of trustees had imposed a ban on women's entry calling it a 'grievous sin'.

29 Nov 2016 4:31 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. (Photo: PTI)

Note ban: First meeting of panel of CMs on Dec. 2

The Central Government on Monday decided to form a sub-committee of Chief Ministers to deal with the demonetisation issue.

29 Nov 2016 3:48 PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AFP)

BJP sweeps Guj bypolls, Modi calls it victory for development

The result assumes significance for BJP in the run up to the state elections next year, and that they were held just after demonetisation.

29 Nov 2016 2:34 PM

Ashish Vashishta and Saloni Sidana getting married (Photo: Screenshot/Financial Express)

IAS couple sets example, spends just Rs 500 on wedding

Ashish Vashishta and Saloni Sidana completed legal formalities of their marraige in presence of their family members.

29 Nov 2016 2:08 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked BJP MPs and MLAs to submit details of their bank transactions made after demonetisation. (Photo: PTI/File)

Submit details of bank deals after note ban: PM to BJP MPs

The MPs and MLAs have been asked to submit details of the transactions between November 8 and December 31 to BJP President Amit Shah.

29 Nov 2016 11:52 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

FM invites CMs to suggest ways to ease note ban hardships

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will head a committee of Chief Ministers.

29 Nov 2016 11:30 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Opponents trying to politically assassinate me: Nitish Kumar

'Nowadays, baseless analysis is being done for placing a view on a political issue,' the Bihar Chief Minister said.

29 Nov 2016 10:38 AM

The Indian Army has said it has found evidence that suggested Pakistan's complicity in the mutilation of Indian soldier's body. (Photo: AFP)

Evidence suggests Pak's complicity in mutilation of soldier's body: Army

The body of one of soldier was mutilated when infiltrators had ambushed an army patrol in Machhil sector on Nov 22.

29 Nov 2016 9:35 AM

RBI on Monday said bank customers would be able to withdraw deposits made in current legal tender notes beyond the current limits. (Photo: PTI)

Withdrawal limits eased for deposits made in legal tender

The move, which is effective from November 29, aims at increasing currency circulation in system.

29 Nov 2016 8:55 AM

Security personnel take positions during a gun battle with suspected militants at Army camp at Nagrota near Jammu. (Photo: PTI)

7 Army men killed, 3 terrorists neturalised in J&K's Nagrota

In another encounter in Samba sector, the BSF troops gunned down three militants who had attacked a patrol unit in the morning.

29 Nov 2016 8:40 AM

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

Pathankot case: NIA to name Masood Azhar

Eight people were killed when four heavily-armed militants entered the strategic Air Force base during the terrorist attack.

29 Nov 2016 3:34 AM

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Telangana CM to cap cash transactions at Rs 500

Mr Rao also announced the introduction of a “TS-Wallet” scheme soon to encourage cashless transactions in the state.

29 Nov 2016 3:07 AM

Indian Border Security Force soldiers walk with their belongings for night duty near the India-Pakistan international border. (Photo: AP)

Lt General AK Bhatt gets Cabinet approval as new DGMO

Lt. Gen. Bhatt will also be the only Army official with access to the official hotline contact with his Pakistani counterpart.

29 Nov 2016 2:58 AM

All India Students Federation and Chhtrara Janadhikar Party activists stop a train during the Bharat Bandh called by Left parties in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Shutdown call over demonetisation mostly fails, BJP terms it a ‘flop’

Normal life hit in Left-ruled state with schools, colleges, shops shut and vehicles off roads.

29 Nov 2016 2:42 AM

Besides physiological improvements, yoga is also said to enhance an individual’s capacity to deal with stress, mental tension, and emotional overload. (Representational image)

Yoga new ‘weapon’ in Russian armoury

Red Army to go for yogic exercises to cure the ill, injured.

29 Nov 2016 2:13 AM

BJP supporters and workers have been asked to assist people queued outside ATMs and banks and to focus more in the rural areas.

Sangh cadre to steer cashless drive

The BJP has already asked its leaders, including MPs and MLAs, to highlight in their respective constituencies the demonetisation issue.

29 Nov 2016 2:07 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

New tax evasion amnesty scheme for black money

Pay 50% tax on unaccounted cash, if caught it will be 85%.

29 Nov 2016 1:53 AM

ISIS’ Kalyan recruit killed in Syria airstrike

Areeb Majeed, another youth, among the four who went to Iraq, had returned the same year.

29 Nov 2016 1:45 AM

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