In a bid to woo Punjab’s farmers ahead of Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said water that belongs to India cannot be allowed to go to Pakistan with reference to the Indus Water Treaty. “The fields of our farmers must have adequate water. Water that belongs to[Read More…]
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Demonetisation: Exchange of banned currencies to continue at RBI counters
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that the exchange of banned Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will continue at RBI counters subjected to the limit of Rs 2000 per person. “The Reserve Bank of India advises members of public that exchange of banknotes in Rs 500 and[Read More…]
Paytm rolls back app-based PoS service, cites security reasons
Paytm has rolled back its app-based PoS (Point of Sale) service on Thursday temporarily citing security reasons. “Post our launch, we have had several discussions with stakeholders on how we can make this process even more secure”, Paytm said in a blog post. “Based on some suggestions from the industry,[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Places where you can still use old ₹ 500 notes till December 15
Central government has stopped the exchange of demonetised notes over the bank counter from Friday. The old notes can now only be deposited in a person’s bank account and then the person can withdrew valid currency through cheques or ATMs. Government has extended the use of old 500 rupee notes[Read More…]
Time’s person of the year: Modi trailed by Julian Assange, Trump
Prime Minster Narendra Modi was leading the TIME’s person of the year reader’s poll Thursday with 11% of the vote to date, compared to Julian Assange who was in second place with 9%. In recent months, Prime Minister has taken the decisive action of withdrawing the country’s high-value currency notes[Read More…]
Government announces new rules for demonetised currency
Announcing new rules for old currency notes, the Finance Ministry on Thursday said that there will be no over the counter exchange of old ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes after midnight of November 24. The government added that old ₹1,000 notes will no longer be accepted for transactions under exempted categories[Read More…]
Nepal bans Indian new ₹500 and ₹2000 currency notes
Adding to the woes of Nepalese citizens who are facing problems in exchanging banned Indian currency, the Nepal Rashtra Bank has banned the use of the newly-issued ₹500 and ₹2000 notes. The country’s central bank said that the new Indian currency cannot be exchanged until the Reserve Bank of India[Read More…]
NBW issued against Bigg Boss 10 contestant Swami Omji Maharaj
A Delhi court has issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against self-proclaimed godman Swami Omji Maharaj, a contestant in reality show Bigg Boss, in connection with a theft case lodged by his brother, saying despite repeated calls he failed to turn up in the court. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Satish Kumar[Read More…]
Three Maoists killed in encounter with Kerala Police in Nilambur forest
At least three people with suspected Maoist links have been killed in an encounter with Kerala Police in the Paduka forest range of Nilambur in Malappuram district. The firing started on Thursday afternoon and was continuing. Two of the dead have been identified as Devaraj and Ajitha, Malayala Manorama reported.[Read More…]
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard hangs up his boots after 19-years
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard on Thursday announced his retirement from all form of professional football after an illustrious 19-year old career. Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015. He is England’s fourth most-capped player with 114 appearances[Read More…]
Yuvraj Singh in Parliament to invite PM Modi for his wedding
Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, who is set to marry fiancee and Bollywood actress Hazel Keech, reached Parliament on Thursday to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers for his wedding scheduled on November 29. Delhi: Cricketer Yuvraj Singh reached Parliament to meet PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/cVj1LYXthS — ANI (@ANI_news)[Read More…]
Opposition making excuses to avoid debate on demonetisation: Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday accused the Opposition of making excuses to avoid a debate on the government’s decision to demonetise ₹ 500 and ₹1,000 notes, even as the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day. The Upper House was adjourned after Opposition parties created an uproar demanding[Read More…]
Interim coach Gareth Southgate offered England manager’s job: Reports
Gareth Southgate has been offered the England manager’s job and could be confirmed in the role as early as Monday, according to British newspaper reports on Thursday. Southgate, who recently completed a four-game stint as interim manager, was interviewed by a five-man panel at the St George’s Park national football[Read More…]
Is ‘Jan Jan Ki baat’ not an official initiative?
On, Tuesday Narendra Modi has repeatedly appealed Indians to rate his demonetisation move. Narendra Modi’s website claimed that more than five lakh people participated in the ‘Jan Jan Ki Baat’ within a day. Various reports by media organisations and social media implied that the survey was a public relation initiative[Read More…]
Not to roam with boys inside residential campus: NIT-C warden to girls
It may sound bizarre but it’s true that the hostel girls residing in National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), cannot roam with boys in its residential campus as the warden has issued notice threatening expulsion. The notice, issued by ladies hostel warden S Bhuvaneswari on Tuesday, was taken down from[Read More…]
When the ‘most educated’ politician speaks, shouldn’t the PM listen?
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the currency ban decision of his successor Narendra Modi. He labelled the decision “a monumental management failure”. Dr Singh, a renowned economist, opened the debate in the Rajya Sabha on demonetisation on behalf of his party. Here’s[Read More…]
Tough times! Need more time at Manchester United: Jose Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he needs more time to build a team that can emulate the dominance in English football that former manager Alex Ferguson achieved during his time at the club. Mourinho took over from former manager Louis van Gaal last May and has seen[Read More…]
Choas expected as demonetised notes no more legal tender from tonight; Govt may give extension
With the deadline for using old ₹500 and ₹1000 notes for utilities and railway reservation ending tonight, an increase in the chaos, which has been seen at various places for the last 15 days, is expected. However, if sources to believed, the government may give extension to the usage of[Read More…]
Demonetisation a monumental mistake, organised loot and legalised plunder: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called the demonetisation move as a ‘monumental management failure and a case of organised loot and legalised plunder’ by the Narendra Modi government. He remarked that demonetisation move would reduce the Gross Domestic Product growth of the country by 2 percent or more.[Read More…]
Mayawati hits out at PM, says demonetisation survey is fake, sponsored
BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling his survey on demonetisation as “fake and sponsored” and dared him to dissolve the Lok Sabha and face elections. “The survey of Modiji is fake and sponsored. If he has guts then he should dissolve the Lok Sabha[Read More…]
More Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh to escape violence in Myanmar
Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar fled into Bangladesh this week to escape the violence that has massacred at least 86 people and displaced about 30,000 people. Rohingyans who managed to enter Bangladesh sought shelter in refugee camps. A refugee boat sank in a river while crossing the river Naaf[Read More…]
Bigger & better! ‘Legends Cup’ football league returns this January
Football enthusiasts in the country are in for a treat as the 12th edition of corporate football league ‘The Legends Cup’ returns in January next year. The tournament is organised by IT Magia Solutions every year. Beginning January 21 till March 26, the tournament has spread its wings to six[Read More…]
Justice for Najeeb: Police stops Parliament march
JNU students and the family members of missing students tried to march from Mandi House to Parliament on Wednesday demanding justice for Najeeb but were stopped midway by Delhi Police. Fatima Nafees, mother of Najeeb, alleged that her son has been held captive. She said that UP Chief Minister Akhilesh[Read More…]
Amid high drama, Jharkhand Assembly amends vital tribal land laws
Amid raucous resistance from opposition parties and statewide agitations by tribal organisations, the Jharkhand Assembly on Wednesday approved amendments to two crucial, decades-old laws that guarantee protection of land owned by the state’s sizeable tribal population. The BJP-led government headed by Chief Minister Raghubar Das tabled two separate bills to[Read More…]
Anil Swarup is new Education Secy; Susheel Kumar to take over coal
As part of a high-level bureaucratic reshuffle, the government on Wednesday shifted coal secretary Anil Swarup to the Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) as Secretary, School Education and Literacy. He was replaced by Susheel Kumar who is at present serving as Secretary, Department of Border Management in the Home[Read More…]