New Rules for Bank Notes Announced in India
After the cancellation of legal tender character of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination bank notes, the Indian government had exempted certain categories of transactions wherein the old high…
Congress Website Hacked. Police Complaint Filed
The Indian National Congress has filed a complaint with the cyber cell of Delhi Police alleging that its website and Twitter account have been hacked. The party also stated in…
Is Mamata Banerjee’s Life Under Threat?
Mamata Banerjee is among the top political leaders who have challenged the Modi regime on the demonetization issue. By Rakesh Raman As Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee has been spearheading…
300,000 Children in Mosul Cut Off from Clean Water: UNICEF
Nearly 300,000 children in Mosul – almost half of all the children in the city – and their families have reportedly been cut off from access to clean water after…
Security Council Takes Tough Measures Against North Korea
The Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted measures against North Korea that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as “the toughest and most comprehensive sanctions regime ever” against that country.…
Durex Offers Safe Sex Emoji to Mark World AIDS Day
As part of Durex’s ongoing #CondomEmoji campaign, the world’s leading sexual wellbeing brand has announced “Umbrella with Raindrops” as the preferred choice in a global poll to name the unofficial…