Admin

Will ₹500 notes be taken back too? RBI reveals number of fake ₹500 notes is 10x more than fake ₹2000 notes in FY23

by
Rbi 2000-500 notes taken back

There’s been 14.4% rise in counterfeit ₹500 notes in the country. In its recently released annual report for the financial year 2022-23, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought attention to a significant increase in the number of counterfeit Rs 500 denomination notes in circulation. The report highlights a rise of 14.4%, with a … Read more

Turkish President Erdoğan wins the re-election after defeating Kilicdaroglu, extends his 20 years in power.

by
Turkish President Erdogan wins re-election

Authoritarian rule to continue as he raced ahead of secular challenger. In a decisive victory, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emerged triumphant from the Turkish elections, securing his fifth term in office and extending his rule to a staggering 20 years. Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) also clinched a majority in parliament, solidifying their control … Read more

Fresh clashes in Manipur, police & army kill 40 Kuki militants: Amit Shah to visit state for Restoring Calm

by
Manipur Violence News

CM Biren says army is now de-arming communities to bring peace. In a bid to bring an end to the recent wave of violence that has engulfed Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the violence-hit state today. The visit comes in the wake of a series of clashes between security forces … Read more

Rahul Gandhi’s diplomatic passport taken back, given normal one but just for three years instead of 10 by Delhi Court

by
Rahul Gandhi diplomatic passport Delhi court

Now, RaGa will have to apply for Visa like any other civilian. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted a partial relief regarding his passport plea by a Delhi court. Following his disqualification as a member of the Lok Sabha and subsequent loss of his MP privileges, Gandhi had surrendered his diplomatic passport. However, the … Read more

Govt issues advisory for data privacy: Shopkeepers in India can no longer ask for your mobile numbers to generate bill

by
Mobile number generate bill data privacy

Ministry of Consumer Affairs’s move aimed at customer security. Government Takes a Stand to Safeguard Consumer Privacy and Curb Unsolicited Marketing Messages In a significant move aimed at protecting consumer privacy and curbing the rising threat of online scams, the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued an advisory to retailers, urging them to refrain … Read more

Recycling plastic makes it more toxic & is no solution for pollution: Research by Greenpeace, Forbes issues warning

by
Recycle plastic pollution Greenpeace

This comes ahead of international plastic treaty’ by 173 nations. Amsterdam-based independent environmental campaigning network, Greenpeace, has published a new report ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Paris, shedding light on the potentially harmful effects of recycled plastic. The report, titled “Forever Toxic,” presents findings that suggest recycled plastic is more toxic than … Read more

Europe’s largest economy, Germany falls into recession: Inflation hits & takes GDP growth contracts by -0.5%

by
Germany recession GDP growth

For the last two quarters it has negative growth, inflation at 7.2% In an unexpected turn of events, Germany, Europe’s largest economy and the world’s fourth-largest, has officially entered a recession according to new figures released by the Federal Statistical Office. The data revealed a contraction in Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) of 0.3% during … Read more

Man stops bank robbery by hugging the armed robber because apparently he needed it more than money

by
Bank robbery California

he needed it more than money The ‘hero’ customer recognized his neighbour and stepped in. A regional bank earlier this week, a 69-year-old man has been hailed as a hero for preventing an alleged robbery and displaying an extraordinary act of compassion. Michael Armus Sr., a Good Samaritan, was at the Bank of the West … Read more