The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday made an important change in how banned 500- and 1,000-rupee notes can be deposited in banks after a backlash over a rule that required an explanation for deposits above Rs 5,000. No questions will be asked for deposits above Rs 5,000 rupees[Read More…]
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First time in 150 years: India overtakes UK’s economy
In a substantial growth, India has managed to surpass its erstwhile colonial master United Kingdom in terms of economy – first time after almost 150 years. The feat was achieved as a result of Britain’s recent Brexit-related issues along with India’s rapid economic development. Significantly, the striking shift has been[Read More…]
Nandan Nilekani is one of Bill Gates’ favourite fanatics of 2016
Former chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Nandan Nilekani is one of Bill Gates’ five favourite ‘fanatics’ of 2016. Earlier, he had an extremely successful career at Infosys. Nilekani was also the head of the Government of India’s technology committee, TAGUP. Though a member of the Congress[Read More…]
UP Polls: Akhilesh Yadav inaugurates 910 projects in a day
With Assembly polls on the doorstep, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a few hundreds of projects to woo voters. He inaugurated 910 projects, laid foundation stones of 13 projects, distributed free laptops among 26,000 students, and gave cheques to 91, 125 beneficiaries of the Samajwadi Pension[Read More…]
Consumer fraud! Chicago man sues McDonald’s over ‘Value Meal’ price
A man from Chicago is suing McDonald’s restaurants in two Illinois counties, arguing cheeseburger “Extra Value Meals” are actually more expensive than when the items are purchased separately. James Gertie of Des Plaines tells The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald that bundling two cheeseburgers, medium french fries and a drink at[Read More…]
Berlin truck attack: ISIS claims responsibility; Pakistani man released
After ISIS claimed responsibility of the violent attack at the Christmas market in Berlin, German police are still hunting for the terrorist who carried out the fatal truck attack. The officials on Tuesday released a suspect in the case, saying they did not have enough evidence to charge him. Also[Read More…]
CBSE Class 10 Board exam to return in 2018, three language formula until Class X
The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) highest governing body on Tuesday has approved a proposal of restoring the Class 10 board exams. The unanimous approval will pave the way for return of public exam at the end of secondary education after a gap of seven years. The first exam[Read More…]
National political parties see a sharp drop of 84 per cent in donations in 2015-16
As per the latest report by Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR), donations above ₹20,000 received by national political parties amounted to ₹102.02 crore in 2015-16, with the ruling party in Centre receiving around ₹76.85 crore – thrice the total of 5 other political parties. However, the overall donations of these[Read More…]
At least 29 killed, 70 injured in Mexican fireworks blast
A massive explosion at a fireworks market outside the Mexican capital killed at least 29 people while left around 70 injured on Tuesday as per the local authorities. This was the third blast that strikes the famous San Pablito market area in Tultepec – about 20 miles (32 km) north[Read More…]
Over 30% tax advantage for small traders making digital transaction: FM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that the small traders and businessmen will have over 30 per cent tax advantage if they carry out their transactions through digital or cheque modes. The government on Monday amended Section 44AD of the income tax rule to offer this benefit to small[Read More…]
Berlin truck attack: Authorities assume armed person still at large
The German authorities say they cannot be sure if a man in custody was behind Monday’s lorry attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed 12 people. “We have to entertain the theory that the detainee might possibly not have been the perpetrator,” federal prosecutor Peter Frank told reporters. The[Read More…]
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 7 Indian fishermen
Srilankan Naval personnel arrested seven Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly fishing near Neduntheevu in the island nation, the navy said on Tuesday. The fishermen were arrested in the waters northwest of Delft Island on Monday and were taken to Kangesanthurai Port in Sri Lanka, Sekar, Pudukkottai Fisheries Department Assistant Director,[Read More…]
1st ever! Armed forces to cast vote using e-ballot in Punjab polls
For the first time in the country, Armed forces personnel will be able to caste their votes by using electronic postal ballot facility in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls, state Chief Electoral Officer V K Singh said on Tuesday. The state election office hopes that with the use of e-ballot[Read More…]
Berlin attack suspect is a Pakistani asylum seeker: Reports
The suspect behind the truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin that killed 12 people has been identified as Naveed B, a 23-year-old Pakistani asylum seeker. According to German media, the suspect was picked up about 2 kilometres (1½ miles) away from the scene of the attack in which 48[Read More…]
India beat England by an innings and 75 runs, win series 4-0
India clinched the five-match series 4-0 with an innings and 75-run victory in the fifth and final cricket Test here on Tuesday. Spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the hero of the day as he returned exceptional figures of 7/48 to spell doom for England. Jadeja’s effort deserves special mention as he[Read More…]
RBI changes rules like Modiji changes clothes: Rahul Gandhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a sly dig at the Prime Minister on the ever-changing rules relating to the notes ban. “RBI changes rules like Modiji changes clothes,” tweeted the Congress Vice President on his official Twitter handle. RBI उसी तरीके से नियम बदल रही है, जिस[Read More…]
Rights violations in 2016
2016 was a test year for humanity all around the world. India, world’s largest democracy, witnessed a series of attack on basic fundamental rights including freedom of speech in 2016. Those who dissent are branded as anti national.
RBI has enough cash to last beyond Dec 30, says Jaitley
Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday assured that the Reserve Bank of India has more than adequate cash for circulation to last not just December 30 but even beyond it. “We were prepared. There has been no day when RBI did not dispense adequate cash to banks. Even today, RBI[Read More…]
‘If you have any sense my friend, don’t plant anything but peace’: India to Pakistan at UN
A day after NIA filed a chargesheet against JeM in the Pathankot attack, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin urged for international action against terror groups like Lashkar-e- Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and their “shadowy supporters”. “We need to address, as an imperative, support (to) terrorist groups like (the)[Read More…]
Russian investigators fly to Turkey to probe country’s ambassador murder
As declared by President Vladimir Putin on Monday, the Russian investigators on Tuesday flew out to Turkey to assist in the probe into the killing of the country’s ambassador in Ankara Andrei Karlov, the Kremlin told local news agencies. “Eighteen people will work in the group. The group will act[Read More…]
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan blessed with baby boy Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan and husband Saif Ali Khan become proud parents of a baby boy on Tuesday morning at the Breach Candy Hospital. Both the mother and the new-born baby are said to be doing well. “We are very happy. The baby is fine and so is Kareena.[Read More…]
Mumbai: Fire breaks out in Air India building
A massive fire broke out at Air India building, Marine Drive in Mumbai, on early Tuesday, with no casualties being reported so far. The firemen brought the fire under control at around 9 am and said that no one injured in the occurrence. It is commercial 23 floor building with[Read More…]
48 journalists killed in 2016; Camera operator and photographer most dangerous jobs: CPJ report
48 journalists killed in 2016; Camera operator and photographer dangerous jobs: CPJ reportThe Committee to Protect Journalist said at least 48 journalist were killed in 2016. CPJ is also investigating the death of 27 journalists to determine whether they were work-related. The deadliest countries for journalists were, in order, Syria,[Read More…]
Tamang murder case: GJM chief Bimal Gurung, 17 others surrender
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, his wife Asha and several senior leaders of the hill outfit surrendered before a city court on Tuesday which granted them bail in connection with the murder of All India Gorkha League leader Madan Tamang. Gurung and 17 others surrendered before the chief[Read More…]
Think before you throw now! Rs 10,000 fine for littering in public place
The next time you throw your toffee wrapper on the road, think twice. The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said a fine of Rs 10,000 would be imposed on any person or agency, government or private, found throwing garbage at a public place. It said all authorities were under “statutory”[Read More…]