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  New Rs 500 note has two variants, RBI says ‘printing defect due to rush’

  November 25, 2016 12:13 IST

  In a major embarrassment for the central government, it has now come into light that new Rs 500 note have several defects.

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  Take Manmohan Singh's words on demonetisation seriously: Uddhav Thackeray tells govt

  November 25, 2016 9:04 IST

  Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday dubbed the demonetisation move as ‘extortion of common man’ and asked the government to take former prime minister Manmohan Singh's words on the issue seriously.

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  SC cancels bail granted to suspended RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav in minor rape case

  November 24, 2016 22:18 IST

  Suspended RJD MLA Raj Ballabh Yadav, accused of allegedly raping a minor girl, will continue to remain in jail as the Supreme Court today cancelled the bail granted to him by the Patna High Court.

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  Congress demands CAG probe into surge in deposits of Jan Dhan accounts

  November 24, 2016 21:48 IST

  With reports of surge in deposits in Jan Dhan accounts with as much as Rs 21,000 crore being parked in them following demonetisation, Congress today sought a CAG probe into the entire issue saying the country is being taken for a ride.

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  Demonetisation: PM Modi calls Cabinet meet, may take up penalty on high deposits

  November 24, 2016 19:16 IST

  Narendra Modi has called a meeting of the Union Cabinet tonight, possibly to discuss the 200 per cent penalty.

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  CPI(M) moves contempt notice against PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

  November 24, 2016 18:49 IST

  CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury today moved a contempt notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha for not attending the Upper House to explain issues related to ‘demonetisation’ despite being present in the parliament building.

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  Arvind Kejriwal to hold 6 rallies against demonetisation, including in Varanasi

  November 25, 2016 11:56 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will ddress six rallies across the nation, including one in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi, against the central government’s decision to demonetise high-denomination currency notes.

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  Jaitley hits back at Manmohan Singh, says maximum black money generated under his rule

  November 24, 2016 18:13 IST

  Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hit back at former prime minister Manmohan Singh over his criticism of the government’s move to demonitise high-denomination currency notes, saying his unhappiness was no surprise as ‘maximum black money was genera

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  When SP lawmaker left PM Modi in splits during note ban debate

  November 24, 2016 18:19 IST

  Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal, who spoke after Manmohan Singh, provided some humour in the Rajya Sabha during debate on demonetisation.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan accepts resignation of Amarinder Singh

  November 24, 2016 16:56 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday acknowledged the resignation of Punjab Congress Chief and former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who quit the Lower House following the Supreme Court’s verdict in the Sutlej-Yamuna

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  'Monumental failure': Manmohan Singh in RS on demonetisation

  November 24, 2016 18:19 IST

  Manmohan Singh today castigated the government and Narendra Modi over the demonetisation move, saying its implementation was a monumental management failure.

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  Polls can't be won by ‘dabangai’, says Mulayam Singh Yadav tells Samajwadi Party leaders

  November 24, 2016 13:49 IST

  Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav has warned his partymen against dabangai (strong arming), saying the elections can not be won with such tactics.

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  BJP emerging as major challenger to TMC in West Bengal post demonetisation

  November 24, 2016 13:42 IST

  The political fallout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to demonetise high-denomination currency is yet to become visible at the national level but as far as West Bengal is concerned, the decision seems to have initiated a paradigm shift

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  SC collegium 'reiterated' 37 names out of 43 returned to it for reconsideration: Govt informs Lok Sabha

  November 24, 2016 13:32 IST

  The Supreme Court collegium has reiterated its recommendation for 37 names for appointment as High Court judges out of the 43 names returned to it by the government for reconsideration.

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  Autonomy to both sides of Jammu and Kashmir only viable solution: Farooq Abdullah

  November 24, 2016 12:44 IST

  National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has said that autonomy to both sides of Jammu and Kashmir was the only viable solution to the Kashmir problem.

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  Lok Sabha washed out for 6th day, Rajya Sabha adjourned after brief debate

  November 24, 2016 16:57 IST

  A united Opposition today stalled the proceedings briefly in Rajya Sabha as they continued to press for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the debate on currency demonetisation, even as slogan-shouting ruling party members prevented

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  SC rejects bail plea of rape accused Bihar Lawmaker Rajballabh Yadav

  November 24, 2016 11:22 IST

  The Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of Bihar legislator Rajballabh Yadav in connection with the rape of a minor girl. Yadav, an MLA from Nawada, was accused of raping the minor girl at

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  Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Pargat Singh to join Congress on Nov 28: Amarinder Singh

  November 23, 2016 23:12 IST

  Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu and Awaaz-E-Punjab leader Pargat Singh will formally join the Congress on November 28.

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  On Narendra Modi app, over 90 pc respondents support PM’s demonetisation move

  November 23, 2016 21:02 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday claimed that over 90 per cent of the 5,00,000 people who participated in an online poll supported the Centre’s demonetisation move.

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  Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on barring MPs, MLAs from campaigning

  November 23, 2016 19:09 IST

  The Delhi High Court today asked the central government to respond to a plea seeking ban on lawmakers at the Centre and states from participating in election campaigns.

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  Amid opposition’s outcry on currency ban, PM Modi likely to attend Rajya Sabha today

  November 24, 2016 9:43 IST

  With no end to the deadlock over demonetisation issue for seventh consecutive day in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be present in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow. A united opposition has been relentless

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  Spying charges a crude attempt by Pak to tarnish India's image: Sushma

  November 23, 2016 19:34 IST

  Rubbishing spying allegations by Pakistan against Indian High Commission officials in Islamabad, External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said that it was crude attempt by the neighbouring country to tarnish India's image. In a written reply

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  10-year Permanent Residency Status to foreign investors, barring Pak citizens: Govt informs Rajya Sabha

  November 23, 2016 18:47 IST

  India has decided to grant Permanent Residency Status for 10 years with multiple entry to certain category of foreign investors, barring Pakistani citizens

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  Rolling back a decision not in Narendra Modi's blood: Venkaiah Naidu

  November 23, 2016 18:05 IST

  Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu today ruled out a withdrawal of the government's demonetisation decision, saying rolling back something is not in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blood.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams Centre for 'stifling country's economy'

  November 23, 2016 19:25 IST

  Stepping up her attack against the government, Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today alleged that demonetisation had stifled the economy of the country and snatched the poor of their earning.

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  Prof Amitabh Mattoo resigns as advisor to J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

  November 23, 2016 16:10 IST

  Professor Amitabh Mattoo, the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, resigned from the post on Wednesday.

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  Telangana CM’s sprawling new bungalow will have bathrooms fitted with bulletproof glass

  November 23, 2016 13:45 IST

  Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, who already enjoys Z Plus security cover and travels in bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser Prados, will soon be moving to his new official residence in Begumpet.

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  Demonestion: Opposition unites against govt; Rahul Gandhi seeks JPC on ‘note ban info leak’

  November 23, 2016 11:32 IST

  A united opposition on Wednesday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's continued silence and absence inside the Parliament despite growing demands for him to speak on the demonetisation issue.