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RBI's Own Figures Indicate Return of 97% of Banned Notes
Despite the Reserve Bank of India dismissing reports that suggested 97 per cent of the demonetised currency had returned to the bank's coffers by December 30, its own weekly figures on "currency in circulation" indicate that this number is correct.
Goa Polls 2017: BJP to Announce Second List of Candidates on Jan 15
The BJP will announce the second list of its candidates for upcoming Goa Legislative Assembly election on Sunday, state party president Vinay Tendulkar said.
PM Modi is a Better Brand Than Gandhi: Haryana Minister
Haryana's health minister Anil Vij has sparked an outrage saying it is a "good decision" to replace Mahatma Gandhi with Narendra Modi as the face of khadi and that the father of the nation would be removed from currency notes as well.
Something 'Fishy' Going on at Los Angeles Sushi Restaurants
Next time you order halibut, red snapper or yellowfin tuna at a sushi restaurant in the Los Angeles area, you may want to ask for proof of what's on your plate.
'Trump Adviser Had Five Calls with Russian Envoy on Day of Sanctions'
Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, held five phone calls with Russia's ambassador to Washington on the day the United States retaliated for Moscow's interference in the U.S. presidential election, three sou...
'Humiliated' by Post-Demonetisation Events, RBI Staff Write to Urjit Patel
Feeling "humiliated" by events since demonetisation, RBI employees today wrote to Governor Urjit Patel protesting against operational "mismanagement" in the exercise and Government impinging its autonomy by appointing an official for currency coordination...
How Bed-ridden Sumit Became 'Crazy Sumit' of Kiss-and-Run Videos
The youth, famous on social media as ‘Crazy Sumit’ for posting a prank video in which he was seen randomly kissing girls and running away, and his associate were apprehended by Delhi Police on Friday and released later in the day.
Snapdeal Weekend Sale: LeEco Le 2 up For Grabs
Snapdeal on Sunday, Jan 15 is offering a one-of-a-kind offer on LeEco’s popular smartphone Le 2 on both its 3GB+64GB and the 3GB+32GB variant.
Centre, UP Govt Get NGT Notice on E-waste in Ganga Tributary
The tribunal was hearing a petition filed by scientist Mahendra Pandey seeking action against illegal processing of electronic waste in Moradabad, Bareilly and Shahjahanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh along river Ramganga, an important tributary of the Gan...
Acts of Cruelty: How Jallikattu Violates The Law
Politicians across parties in Tamil Nadu have been pushing for lifting the ban on Jallikattu saying it is part of tradition. But the bull-taming sport was banned on grounds on animal cruelty. The sport flouts the law on animal cruelty in the following man...
Prison Break Season 5: Extended Trailer Sheds Light On Michael Scofield's Dangerous Situation
Season 4 ended in 2010 with show's lead Michael Scofield's (Wentworth Miller) death.
Moderate Digital Screen May Improve Well-being in Teenagers
Spending hours in front of digital screen may be harmful for adolescents. However, but moderate use may not harm but increase their well-being, researchers say.
Pondy Assembly Speaker Calls for Conducting Jallikattu
The Speaker of Puducherry Assembly V Vaithilingam has called for smooth conduct of "Jallikattu" during Pongal, to highlight the bravery of Tamils.
H1-B Visa: Expect US Policies to be Friendly for Business, Innovation, Says Sikka
Stating that any "discernible pattern" of clients worrying about adverse visa policies is yet to be seen, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka on Friday expressed hope that policies of the new Trump administration would be friendly towards business.
Sanitary Pads Made From Banana Fibre to be Delivered in Jharkhand
Social enterprise Saathi, founded by three MIT graduates, aims to deliver one million biodegradable sanitary pads made from banana fibre to women in rural Jharkhand, its co-founder said here on Thursday.
Snapchat Prepares For IPO With Major Overhauling
Snapchat just made it easier to navigate the app with a universal search bar that's always accessible at the top of the app.