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In the aftermath of Indian army's "punitive fire assaults", DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke on Wednesday at the latter's request for an "unscheduled hotline interaction" during which the "unethical" act of mutilation of bodies of Indian soldiers by "ter...

He also said that at present only 3 percent of India’s population pays Income Tax and that if the demonetisation helps to widen the tax base it would be good for the nation.

National Conference working president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said Kashmir is a "political issue" and needs a "political solution" for heralding lasting peace in the state.

After the heavyweight intervention, both the businessman and the cash was allegedly let off by CISF and IT officials.

There is need to stand against this mindset to compromise with loss in values, he said, adding it is one thing if some people do not have strength to fight it and totally another to carry aloft the "flag of evils".

The CBI on Tuesday questioned senior Congress leader Jagadish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, officials said.

The showdown over demonetisation has paralysed Parliament since the start of the Winter Session last week. Here’s a look at key Opposition demands and the government’s counter:

Critics had said the bill - which would allow the release from jail of sex assault convicts if they marry their victims - would legitimise rape.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday will hear a plea that seeks withdrawal of the newly introduced Rs 2,000 notes and roll-back of demonetisation.

Sending out a clear message to Pakistan India on Monday asked it to desist from "blocking every possible initiative" under SAARC, cautioning such a hugely damaging approach will force countries of the region to look for other options like BIMSTEC to boost...

India on Monday became an associate member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world's largest nuclear and particle physics laboratory.

A court on Monday framed terror charges against five Islamic State suspects accused of conspiring to target the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar besides strategic locations in Delhi.

A fire broke out at SSKM Hospital on Monday morning creating panic among patients and family members at the main referral hospital in the state.

From deploying 'cash coolies' to buying Rolex watches, Indians have found unique ways to dodge the government's surprise move to withdraw high value bills in a bid to tackle widespread corruption and tax evasion.

The JNU Students Union (JNUSU) along with the family members of missing student Najeeb Ahmed on Sunday reached out to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav seeking his help against the alleged inaction of the Delhi Police.

Delhi government has requested RBI and SBI to exempt staff of its Principal Accounts Office (PAO) from standing in long queues to ensure timely payments to employees, beneficiaries, vendors, and suppliers, among others.