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The central bank said in a statement that most of these notes have returned through deposits. “According to the data received from the banks, the total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes received back from circulation after the announcement on May 19 is Rs 2.72 lakh crore up to June 30, 2023,” it said. Consequently, Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation as at the close of business on June 30 stood at Rs 0.84 lakh crore. Now, 76 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation, as on May 19, have since been returned, the central bank added in…

Two kids, including a 10-month-old girl, died in the incident. The incident took place at Bada Lauguda village under Sheregada police station in Aska area of Ganjam at around 1 a.m., the police said. The woman, identified as Rashmita Gouda, and her elder daughter Gunjan, 9, were rescued alive by locals but her son Ashish, 5, and youngest daughter Alisha drowned. The bodies were recovered by fire service personnel this morning and sent for post-mortem examination, Sheregada police station IIC Manoj Kumar Pradhan told IANS. According to Pradhan, Rashmita was staying with her in-law’s family at Bada Lauguda village after…

Addressing a state-level programme at his official residence, Gehlot said that assistance is being extended to the beneficiaries of nine categories. This will put an additional burden of approximately Rs 300 crore on the state exchequer with the increase in the assistance amount.He said that instead of closing the Palanhar Yojana that was started by the previous government, “we have increased the assistance amount and the categories”.With this, complete care, protection and education of children is being ensured within the family, he said, adding that these children will play an important role in the progress of the state and the…

St Louis (USA), July 3 (IANS) World No.1 Grandmaster (GM) Magnus Carlsen, reigning champion GM Hikaru Nakamura, and the young hotshot GM Alireza Firouzja, widely considered the strongest bullet players on the planet, will line up for the main competition of the online Bullet Chess Championship to be held from July 17-21.These three along with a star-studded posse of the fastest gunslingers in the game will be in action in this year’s 1-minute chess tournament, making it the strongest lineup for the shortest version of chess. The event has a total prize pool of $100,000.Carlsen, Nakamura and Firouzja are the…

According to sources aware of the developments, the Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, which held its first meeting on the UCC, saw the Congress questioning the panel’s timing behind discussing the contentious issue.Congress Lok Sabha member Manickam Tagore sought to know from the committee, the real intent behind discussing the UCC at a time when several state assembly elections are lined up during the next few months.Shiv Sena-UBT member Sanjay Raut, as per sources, kept a neutral stance on the UCC. Overall, they added, the meeting was basically about understanding the concept of…

As per ‘The Daily Mail’, the 67-year-old English musician has said that a woman has been dropping letters constantly in the mail box of his Los Angeles home since last month and he later came face-to-face with her after she trespassed on his property by gaining access to his backyard. That’s when Johnny claims he started getting phone calls from her – and that’s when he decided to file a stalking report with the sheriff’s department, which is now being investigated. He is still reeling from the loss of his wife Nora Forster – who died in April aged 80…

Anand said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal holds deep respect for the elderly people and considers them as his own parents.”The government’s commitment is to develop and enhance the existing schemes for senior citizens, ensuring they receive utmost respect and benefit from these initiatives. The upcoming recreation centers will prioritise the health and well-being of senior citizens, providing facilities for indoor games and yoga. Additionally, designated meeting places will be established to foster social connections and interactions among the elderly,” he said.He said the recreation centres will organise free health check-ups and health camps, allowing senior citizens to monitor their…

As per the notice issued by the apex court on its website, a new Constitution bench comprising CJI Chandrachud and Justices S.K. Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, and Surya Kant will continue to hear the matter. On July 11, the top court will pass directions to complete procedural formalities and fix modalities of the hearing. It will also decide as to whether the petition filed by IAS officer Shah Faesal can be allowed for withdrawal. In February, upon the case being mentioned, CJI Chandrachud said that he will “take a call” on listing of the pleas. The batch of petitions…

A police officer said that they have also detained the local man, a resident of Greater Noida, who had given shelter to the woman. The officer said that the Pakistani woman came in touch with the man through an online PUBG game.“The woman, identified as Seema Ghulam Haider, was staying at a rented accommodation in Greater Noida along with her four children. A team from Rabupura police station is questioning her and the man,” the officer said.“Concerned agencies have been informed and appropriate legal action is being taken,” the officer added.–IANSssh/arm

Chief Secretary said that any undue delay in the execution of the projects is unacceptable.“While reviewing the different works in Srinagar City, Dr Mehta directed the officers to pace up the work on Nishat precinct, Shalimar Canal, Foreshore Road, Lal Chowk and other areas to expedite the execution of projects under the Smart City Mission by endeavouring to finish the works within the set timelines. He said that some of these works should be completed within next 20 days positively,” he said.He asked the concerned officers to enhance necessary resources on all the sites where work is going on to…