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Chennai Evasion Case: Fresh Rs 24 Crore in New Notes Seized
A fresh seizure of Rs 24 crore cash in new notes was on Saturday made by the Income Tax department, adding to the biggest haul of cash and gold post demonetisation, in which over Rs 142 crore unaccounted assets have been recovered in tax operations so far...
La La Land Review: Ryan Gosling-Emma Stone's Story Is A Well-Crafted Musical You Wouldn't Want To Miss
For a generation that has probably been devoid of fine musicals, this one comes as a breath of fresh air.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Solomon Islands
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted 78km south west of Kirakira, Solomon Islands on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.
Is Sanjay Joshi Moving Closer to his Estranged Friend Narendra Modi?
Has former BJP General Secretary Sanjay Joshi patched up his differences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Joshi has been praising Modi over Twitter on the demonetisation drive, and now a new poster — for an Ayurveda expo — has surfaced in Ahmedabad that...
Mercedes Benz Posts Job Vacancy Ad Post Rosberg's Departure, Says 'Drive Available'
'As part of the travelling team, you will be responsible for the operation of an F1 car at track events including demos, tests and grands prix.'
S Korea Parliament Impeaches Scandal-hit President Park
South Korean lawmakers on Friday passed an impeachment motion against President Park Geun-Hye.
Act Against Haqqani, Take USD 400 Million Aid: US Congress to Pakistan
In a significant move, the US Congress has said that USD 400 million in aid to Pakistan cannot be released unless the defence secretary certifies that Islamabad is taking "demonstrable steps" against the Haqqani network, which is accused of targeting Amer...
Apple iPhone Grabs Huge Share of US Smartphone Market After Galaxy Note 7 Disaster
Samsung announced a recall of the Galaxy Note 7 but replacement devices also suffered the same fate, giving way to discontinuation of the device.
Rupee Takes a Pause After 3-day Rally, Down 6 Paise
Ending its three-day winning run, the rupee on Friday retreated from nearly a one-month high by falling 22 paise to 67.58 against the US dollar in early trade at the forex market on fresh demand for the American unit.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Receive Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos travelled to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, together with representatives of the thousands of victims of the country's half-century conflict, the media reported on Friday.
Many Trapped as Under-construction Building Collapses in Hyderabad
About 10 families, mostly labourers, were living in the premises of the building, according to Hyderabad Mayor B Rammohan.
Amarinder Terms SAD's 'Paani Bachao, Punjab Bachao' Rally a 'Badal bachao' Cry
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh on Thursday dismissed the SAD's 'Paani Bachao, Punjab Bachao' rally at Moga as a desperate "Badal bachao" cry from a party that had lost "all credibility in the state due to its 10 years of misrule".
Delhi HC to Hear Pleas Against Demonetisation on December 15
The counsel appearing for the RBI told the bench that the Supreme Court would tomorrow hear the pleas challenging the November 8 decision to demonetize high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 and also the petition filed by the government seeking...
Cyclone Vardah to hit Andhra Coast Near Machilipatnam by Dec 12
The depression over southeast Bay of Bengal in Andaman and Nicobar Islands developed into a deep depression and intensified into a cyclonic storm "Vardah."
Demonetisation: A Month On, Has PM Modi's Move Been a Game-Changer?
Critics meanwhile have said it will affect growth.
Probe Launched Into Pakistan Plane Crash; PIA Blames Engine Failure
Pakistan International Airlines on Thursday blamed engine failure for the horrific plane crash which claimed 48 lives, even as the country's top civil aviation body launched a probe into the tragic accident.