RBI issues new batch of Rs 500 notes
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has issued a new batch of Rs 500 denomination notes, an official said here on Tuesday. “In continuation of issuing of Rs 500 denomination banknotes in…
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Process for President’s election kicks in on Wednesday
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The process for electing India’s 13th President will be set in motion formally on Wednesday when the Election Commission issues a notification paving the way for filing of nominations for…
After revamped 3310, Nokia launches three new smartphones in India
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Heralding a new era for Nokia in India, Finnish technology company HMD Global on Tuesday launched a new Android-based smartphone range — Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 –…
Bengal tea gardens mostly shut on Day 2 of strike, production hit
Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Tea production in northern West Bengal, home of the world famous Darjeeling tea, was badly hit on Tuesday as majority of the tea gardens remained shut on the second day of…
Equity markets rise on global cues, macro-data
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Shrugging off the previous day’s losses, the Indian equity markets on Tuesday traded in the green on the back of firm global cues, broadly positive domestic macro-economic data and healthy buying…
Mirwaiz put under house arrest in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 13 (IANS) Authorities on Tuesday put Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq along with his secretary advocate Shahid-ul-Islam under house arrest in Srinagar, police said. Mirwaiz was scheduled to attend a commemoration meeting in…
Three Manipuri mothers with 10 children honoured
Imphal, June 13 (IANS) Three women who have given birth to 10 children each have been honoured and awarded by a Manipuri group worried over the decreasing Meitei population. The Monday event was the fourth…
35 killed in Bangladesh landslides
Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) At least 35 people were killed in landslides triggered due to heavy rains in Bangladesh, an official said on Tuesday. “We have information that at least 35 people died in three…
Google rolls out new website builder for SMEs
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) In a move to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) leverage the power of internet, Google on Tuesday rolled out “Website With Google My Business”, a new feature aimed at…
Australian PM seeks patriotism from immigrants wanting citizenship
Canberra, June 13 (IANS) The Prime Minister of Australia on Tuesday called on immigrants applying for citizenship to be patriotic, as a measure to prevent the expansion of Islamic radicalism. “There is no more important…
Shivraj Singh to visit Mandsaur on Wednesday
Bhopal, June 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Mandsaur on Wednesday to meet the families of farmers killed in police firing, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, the Chief…
Eight arrested for attacking Tamil Nadu officials transporting cattle
Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) Eight persons have been arrested for attacking Tamil Nadu officials, legally transporting cows, in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when over 250 cow…
May to meet Irish party leader on government formation
London, June 13 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Theresa May will meet the leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) here on Tuesday seeking support to form a Conservative minority government, the media reported. May…
Taiwan slams Panama for establishing ties with China
Taipei, June 13 (IANS) Taiwan on Tuesday slammed Panama after it established diplomatic relations with China and cut ties with Taipei, accusing Beijing of using “money diplomacy” to sway the island nation. Foreign Minister David…
‘Modi’s new India vision to help US job creation’
By Arul Louis New York, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vision for a new India” will also help create jobs in the US, President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Sean Spicer said while announcing…
Global cues, macro-data lift equity markets
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Global cues and broadly positive macro-economic data lifted the Indian equity markets during the early-morning trade session on Tuesday. According to market observers, healthy buying was witnessed in banking and capital…
US appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump travel ban
Washington, June 13 (IANS) The San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against reinstating President Donald Trump’s revised executive order limiting travel from six-Muslim majority countries, the media reported. The ruling on Monday…
Russian opposition leader jailed for 30 days
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was found guilty of repeatedly calling for unlawful protests and sentenced to 30 days of detention, following a day of nationwide anti-corruption demonstrations, the media reported….
UP to make marriage registration mandatory
Lucknow, June 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to make marriage registration mandatory for all in the state, an official said on Tuesday. A proposal has been drafted by the women’s welfare department…
British PM says she takes responsibility for election result
London, June 13 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May met her backbench MPs at Westminster on Monday night and told them she took the blame for the Conservative’s poor showing in last week’s general election….