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ID proof not must for 2k note exchange at banks

Banks will not demand any identity proof for the exchange of ₹2,000 banknotes, and there is no cap on the number of times one could get this done in a day, an official familiar with the procedure banks will follow said.

Companies rein in price hikes as commodity costs cool down

Rising prices of everyday goods have dampened demand

12 killed in stampede at soccer stadium

Fans angry at being blocked from entering a Salvadoran soccer league match knocked down an entrance gate to the stadium, leading to a crush that left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured, officials and witnesses said Sunday.

Sudan truce raises hope of relief in Khartoum

Sporadic fighting between Sudan's warring factions could be heard in the capital Khartoum on Sunday, residents said, after a Saudi and US-brokered deal for a week-long ceasefire raised hopes of a pause in the five-week conflict.

Zelensky denies Bakhmut lost, claims foothold in city

Russia and Ukraine gave conflicting accounts of the situation in Bakhmut on Sunday, with Kyiv saying it still controlled a small part of the besieged eastern city while Moscow congratulated the Wagner private army and Russian troops for \"liberating\" it.

After arrest of official, DRDO directs scientists to ensure cyber discipline

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has asked the country’s military scientists and other officials to ensure strict cyber discipline, steer clear of avoidable interactions on social media and not entertain calls from unknown numbers, including those from outside the country, to safeguard critical information related to India’s security in a new advisory, government officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.

Manipur extends internet ban to curb spread of hate speech

The Manipur government has extended the ban on internet services across the state by five more days in order to curb the spread of hate speech and maintain peace amid reports of sporadic incidents of violence, an official order said on Sunday.

Hectic parleys continue in Cong to fill pending cabinet berths in K'taka

SEVERAL LEADERS, ON SUNDAY, REACHED SIDDARAMAIAH, DK’S RESIDENCE TO LOBBY FOR A SEAT IN THE CABINET

Customers line up to exchange 22k notes; 'no change', say fuel pumps

Petrol pumps are facing the heat of the ₹2,000 banknote withdrawal as customers are thronging with the highvalue currency notes since Friday evening to buy fuel worth as little as ₹100 or ₹200, forcing many outlets to put up notices that they would not be able to give change for ₹2,000 due to unavailability of notes of smaller denominations.

2k note withdrawal spurs purchase of gold and silver

The demand for bullion saw a sudden jump on Saturday, which dealers in various parts of the country said was expected to continue till people offloaded a bulk of their ₹2,000 banknotes for gold and silver, even as a rush to exchange the high-value currency notes is expected at banks from Monday.

Pak smugglers using modified farm drones to push drugs, arms into India: Punjab FIRS

Smugglers from across the border in Pakistan are using expensive, modified farm drones to push drugs and weapons into India, an analysis of first information reports by Punjab police has revealed.

Niti Aayog meet may set the stage for Oppn talks

The upcoming meeting of the Niti Aayog's governing council on May 27, where all chief ministers will participate, is likely set the stage for parleys between chief ministers of opposition parties with an eye on the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Modi, Sunak review FTA progress on G7 sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Sunday reviewed the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and took stock of the progress in negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).

Police: Monu Manesar, 20 others named in FIR

The Rajasthan police on Sunday named 21 people, including Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar, in the abduction and murder of two Muslim men, whose remains were found inside a charred vehicle in Haryana's Bhiwani district on February 16, a senior officer said.

Srinagar decked up, security tightened before G20 meet

Jammu and Kashmir is all set to host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries in capital Srinagar from Monday to Wednesday, with multi-tier security arrangements in place to successfully host its first major international event since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

Fire at cinema hall in W Delhi, no injuries

A fire broke out a cinema hall in west Delhi’s Moti Nagar on Sunday afternoon, officials aware of the matter said, adding that 67 people who were in the theatre at the time of the incident were all safety evacuated.

Undercover cops blend in with fans to snap betting, fake ticket networks

\"I have only three tickets... ₹5,000 for each.\" A slightly built man, wearing a white t-shirt, speaks to a small crowd, which swells rapidly around him, at a petrol station right next to Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Leopard caught in Ghaziabad

An adult leopard was found hiding in a drainage pipeline in Chudiyala in Modinagar town of Ghaziabad, and was rescued by divisional forest department officials on Sunday, who released the animal in the Saharanpur forest range.

Man runs behind snatchers; thrashed, abducted, rescued

A 24-year-old man was assaulted, abducted, and dumped in the cavity of north Delhi's Yudhishthir Setu near Kashmere Gate after confronting three snatchers who stole his mobile phone, said police officers, adding that the victim has been rescued and one of his assailants arrested.

At 42.9°C, Delhi swelters on hottest day of 2023

The Capital on Sunday recorded the highest temperature of 2023 so far at 42.9°C, with some parts of the city recording heatwave-like conditions, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which warned of similar conditions on Monday.

Kherki Daula toll on Ggm e-way to be removed soon, says Khattar

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced that the Kherki Daula toll plaza on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway will be removed in next two-three months, adding that his government is considering proposals for its removal.

200K candidates appear for CUET, some hiccups logged

Nearly 200,000 students appeared for the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions (CUET-UG) on Sunday, hoping for admission to undergraduate courses in universities across the country. However, some candidates reported facing glitches during the exam — an issue that had marred the first edition of the test last year.

BJP defends ordinance, says Delhi is a UT with spl status

Even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) attempts to rally the support from opposition parties against the ordinance brought by the Centre to nullify a Supreme Court (SC) judgment on the control over services in Delhi, six Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members of Parliament from Delhi on Sunday held a joint press conference to justify the Centre's decision.

CM: Will seek support to beat services ordinance

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he will seek the support of all parties to rally opposition and overturn the BJP-led central government's ordinance on services in the Rajya Sabha.

Big deposits of 22,000 notes in Jan Dhan a/cs will draw tax scrutiny

Mass cash deposits are likely to come under the scanner to catch tax evaders using third-party bank accounts to hide their wealth while exchanging ₹2,000 notes, according to officials aware of the development, who said sudden large deposits in multiple Jan Dhan Yojana accounts may also be scrutinised.

NCR belt emerges new cybercrime epicentre

The highest number of cybercrimes in the country over the last three years originated from Bharatpur district in Rajasthan.

Dialogue and diplomacy can end war: Modi at G7

India believes dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to deal with the Ukraine conflict and will do everything possible to contribute to resolving the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday at a session of the G7 Summit attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

'We all knew that The Kerala Story will affect certain people'

I did take a moment to think before signing the movie as it is a tricky situation.

'I CANNOT AFFORD TO GO WRONG'

Yami Gautam Dhar says she cannot be making mistakes as that would 'restrict' the kind of films she gets

5 forest staff booked for burning elephant carcass

THE WILDLIFE CRIME CONTROL BUREAU FILED A CASE IN THE INCIDENT AGAINST A FORESTER, A FOREST GUARD AND 3 WATCHMEN ON THURSDAY