New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement on Tuesday night that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes will be discontinued. However, in his televised address to the nation, Modi assured the common people that their money remains safe. Just as the banks started rolling out new high-denomination currency notes on Thursday, people in Delhi proudly posed for photos with their prized possession.
1.Banks roll out new series of high-denomination currency notes
Just as the banks started rolling out new high-denomination currency notes on Thursday, people in Delhi proudly posed for photos with their prized possession. Two Delhi residents Rajnish and Ahmad told India News that they feel relieved to get the new currency from their bank.
2.Ishaat Hussain replaces Cyrus Mistry as interim chairman of TCS
Tata sons has appointed Ishaat Hussain as the interim chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Hussain has replaced Cyrus Mistry who was sacked by the company management last month. Hussain has been serving as the finance director of the company since July 2000. Earlier, he joined the board of Tata Sons as executive director in July 1999.
3.US: Many injured in shooting during anti-Trump rally in Seattle
At least four-five people are reportedly injured in a shooting incident at an anti-Trump rally in Seattle, Washington, police said on Wednesday. Seattle Police Department said its officers are investigating the incident.
4.Army foils infiltration bid, kills one terrorist in Rampur sector of J-K
An infiltration bid was foiled by Army in north Kashmir's Baramula district on Thursday. According to police official, “One infiltrator has been killed,”. The Preliminary reports suggest that the Army spotted a group of infiltrators in Uri Sector , about 100 km north of Srinagar.
5.PM Modi makes a surprise stopover in Thailand to pay respects to late King Bhumibol
En route to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a surprise stopover in the Thai capital to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness.
