97.38 % of Rs 2,000 banknotes returned to RBI since withdrawal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said that 97.38 percent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have been returned.

Section 302, 420 repealed by BNS but what these will be called now

With the approval of the three revised criminal law bills by both Houses of Parliament and President, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is slated to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita will supplant the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita is set to replace the Indian Evidence Act.

CENTRE DECLARES FUGITIVE GOLDY BRAR 'TERRORIST'

The Government of India has officially designated Goldy Brar as a terrorist, citing his involvement in various terrorist activities as a fugitive. Brar, known for his alleged connection to the murder and conspiracy against Sidhu Moosewala, is identified by his real name, Satinderjit Brar. Currently residing in Canada, he hails from Faridkot, Punjab.

ISRO begins New Year with another feat

Minutes after the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to study Xray emission from various celestial sources was launched successfully, ISRO announced that the lift-off was normal.

'TEAM INDIA WON EVERYONE'S HEARTS WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE': PM MODI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated the Indian men's cricket team for their runners-up finish in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home, saying that the team won hearts of everyone with their performance.

Nasser Hussain hails 'box office' cricketer Rishabh Pant

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will make a successful comeback next year.

ALBANIA'S EX-PM BERISHA PUT UNDER HOUSE ARREST

A court in Albania on Saturday ordered house arrest for former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who leads the opposition Democratic Party and is being investigated for possible corruption.

US SHOOTS DOWN 2 HOUTHI ANTI-SHIP BALLISTIC MISSILES, SECOND TIME IN A WEEK

For the second time in a week, the US on Sunday shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles in response to a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel, the US Central Command stated.

CHINA BATTLES WINTER RESPIRATORY INFECTION SURGE AMID COVID FALLOUT

Whether it's COVID-19, which shook the world three years ago, or a recent surge in acute respiratory infections, China has consistently been a hub of infectious outbreaks.

NETANYAHU VOWS PROLONGED CONFLICT AGAINST HAMAS, ACKNOWLEDGES US WEAPONRY SUPPORT

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for \"many more months\", pushing back against persistent international ceasefire calls after mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the besieged enclave.

KARNATAKA HIGH COURT: BANK CANNOT FORFEIT MORE THAN 25% DEPOSIT MADE BY AUCTION PURCHASER WHO FAILS TO DEPOSIT REMAINING AMOUNT

The Karnataka High Court in the case Kalyanamurthy K AND State Bank of India observed and has made it clear that a bank cannot forfeit over 25% of the deposit amount made by an auction purchaser who in the case fails to deposit the remaining purchase amount within the stipulated period for completion of the sale.

CALCUTTA HIGH COURT: SOCIAL BOYCOTT OF CITIZENS HAS NO PLACE IN CIVILIZED SOCIETY, MUST BE STRICTLY DEALT WITH BY ADMIN

The Calcutta High Court in the case Sri Ranajit Mondal v The State of West Bengal and Ors observed that any social boycott of a citizen or his family member has to be dealt with strictly by the Administration and this has no place in a civilized society.

MADRAS HIGH COURT: EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLE CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN SCRAP, TCS NOT APPLICABLE

The Madras High Court in the case M/s. Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT GRANTED BAIL TO ISLAMIC SCHOLAR ACCUSED OF WAGING WAR AGAINST GOVT OF INDIA RELIGIOUS CONVERSION 'RACKET'

The Allahabad High Court in the case Mufti Qazi Jahangir Alam Qasmi vs. State Of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy.

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GUJARAT GOVERNMENT ALLOWS LIQUOR PERMITS AND SALE IN GIFT CITY

Employees working in units in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) may be eligible for a permit to access liquor, which can only be obtained from the designated wine-and-dine area within the facility, for two years, a gazette notification stated.

JAGANNATH TEMPLE OPENS EARLY FOR NEW YEAR DEVOTEE RUSH

To handle the expected crowd on New Year's Day, Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri plans to open its doors at 1 am.

3 INDIAN AIRLINES INSPECT BOEING 737 MAX AFTER BOLT ALERT

An alert over a loose bolt in new-built Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft has prompted airlines in India which operate the type to carry out checks to ensure there are no defects that can affect flight safety.

INDIA BOOSTS COMBAT CAPABILITY WITH NEW PLATFORMS, WEAPONS IN 2023

\"India firmed up defence procurement worth in 2023 as the lingering border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh as well as the crises and conflicts around the world kept the military focused on ways to enhance the country's overall combat prowess to firmly deal with any security challenges.

INDIA SET TO BE WORLD'S NO.1 ECONOMY BY 2040: DHARMENDRA PRADHAN

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted on Sunday that the country will become the world's number one economy by 2040.

3,000 CAPF personnel relocated to Chhattisgarh for anti-Naxal operations

Three battalions of the BSF comprising more than 3,000 personnel will move across the border from Odisha to Chhattisgarh and an equal number of ITBP units will further move into the Naxal stronghold of Abujhmad as part of a strategy to intensify anti-Maoist operations in their last bastions, official sources said.

Giriraj Singh values PM Modi's Abu Dhabi temple invite over Rahul's 'Nyay Yatra'

Weighing in on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Nyay Yatra' from January 14, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday said it doesn't hold much significance for his party or the people, adding that the invite to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi was more significant for the country.

INDIA REPORTS THREE DEATHS, 841 FRESH CASES IN A DAY

India has logged 841 new cases of COVID-19, the highest in 227 days, while the number of active cases of the infection was recorded at 4,309, the health ministry said on Sunday.

DELHI FIRE SERVICES PREPARED FOR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION SAFETY

As the national capital gears up to celebrate New Year 2024, the personnel of Delhi Fire Services are on high alert, ready to respond to any emergency or fire incident.

CBSE ANNOUNCES PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING FROM TODAY

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Sunday the introduction of psychological counseling facilities for students and parents, effective January 1, 2024.

Delhi reports 10 new Covid cases, no JN.1 variant detected: Min

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj announced that the capital recorded 10 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours, with no instances of the new variant detected so far.

DELHI POLICE ADDS FILMY FLAIR TO NEW YEAR WARNING

One of the comments on Delhi Police's recent Instagram post on December 31 remarked, \"If creativity were personified.\"

'HURTS TO SEE CRUELTY ON PM'S PART': RAHUL ON VINESH RETURNING AWARD

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over wrestler Vinesh Phogat leaving her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award on national capital's Kartavya Path, saying the PM is the guardian of the nation and it hurts to see \"such cruelty\" on his part.

Those who did injustice to society now thinking of 'Nyay yatra': Nadda

Targeting the Congress, BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday said those who spared no effort in doing injustice to society are now thinking about holding a 'nyay yatra'.

PM CALLS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SHARING ON AYODHYA'S RAM TEMPLE ART

Noting that there is excitement in the country over the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to share their creations such as ‘bhajans’ relating to it on social media with the hashtag ‘Shri Ram Bhajan’, saying this compilation will turn into a flow of emotions and devotion in which everyone will be imbued with the ethos of Lord Ram.