Aaj tak news 2017

Aaj Tak is a popular Hindi news channel in India, and here are some of the top news stories from 2017:

January 2017

• Demonetization: The government's decision to demonetize Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes led to a cash crunch and long queues outside ATMs and banks.
• Hafiz Saeed's arrest: Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed was arrested in Lahore on January 31, 2017, on charges of terrorism financing.

February 2017

• Budget 2017: The Union Budget for 2017-18 was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1, 2017, with a focus on infrastructure development and tax reforms.
• Note ban: The government extended the deadline for depositing old notes until March 31, 2017.

March 2017

• Jat agitation: The Jat community in Haryana and other parts of the country agitated for reservation in government jobs and education, leading to violence and curfew in several areas.
• Nirav Modi's Rs. 11,000 crore scam: The Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported a massive fraud by diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who allegedly siphoned off Rs. 11,000 crore from the bank.

April 2017

• GST rollout: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes and aiming to simplify the tax regime.
• Uri attack: Militants attacked an Indian Army base in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 19 soldiers and injuring many more.

May 2017

• Karnataka Assembly elections: The Congress party won the Karnataka Assembly elections, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Cyclone Mora: A severe cyclone hit Bangladesh and parts of India, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

June 2017

• Gauri Lankesh murder: Journalist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead in Bengaluru, Karnataka, in a suspected case of right-wing extremism.
• GST rates: The government announced GST rates for various goods and services, including a 28% tax on luxury items.

July 2017

• GST rollout: The GST was rolled out across the country, replacing multiple indirect taxes and aiming to simplify the tax regime.
• Amarnath Yatra attack: Militants attacked a bus carrying pilgrims on the Amarnath Yatra route in Jammu and Kashmir, killing seven people.

August 2017

• Honeypreet Insan arrest: Honeypreet Insan, the adopted daughter of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, was arrested in connection with the violence that followed the conviction of the Dera chief in a rape case.
• Floods in Gujarat: Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Gujarat, affecting thousands of people and causing significant damage.

September 2017

• Hurricane Harvey: A powerful hurricane hit Texas, USA, causing widespread damage and flooding.
• Rohingya crisis: The Myanmar military launched a crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority, leading to a massive exodus of refugees to Bangladesh.

October 2017

• Ashok Chavan's arrest: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan was arrested in connection with the Adarsh Housing Society scam.
• GST rates: The government announced changes to GST rates, including a reduction in tax rates for several goods and services.

November 2017

• Gujarat Assembly elections: The BJP won the Gujarat Assembly elections, defeating the Congress party.
• Cyclone Ockhi: A severe cyclone hit Tamil Nadu and Kerala, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

December 2017

• Padmavati controversy: The release of the film Padmavati was delayed due to protests and threats from various groups, including the Karni Sena.
• Demonetization anniversary: The first anniversary of demonetization was marked by protests and criticism from various quarters.

These are just a few of the top news stories from 2017. Aaj Tak covered a wide range of news stories and events throughout the year, including politics, sports, entertainment, and more.