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Value of Rs 2000 currency notes in circulation plummets to Rs 7961 Crore, 97.76% returned, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an update regarding the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. According to a press release by the RBI, the total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which stood at Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has significantly declined to Rs 7961 crore at the close of business on April 30, 2024.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Congress gets fresh income tax notice worth Rs. 1,745 crore

The Congress Party has received another income tax notice from the Income Tax Department totaling more than Rs. 1,745 crore. The fresh notices relate to the assessment years 2014-15 (Rs. 663 crore), 2015-16 (around Rs. 664 crore), and 2016-17 (around Rs. 417 crore), PTI reported. The fresh notice follows a tax demand of Rs. 1,823 crore on Friday. With these new demands, the total sum requested by the Income Tax office from the Congress now stands at Rs. 3,567 crore.

Technology

World's highest observatory opens in Chile after 26-years of effort

The University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) has been inaugurated as the world's highest telescope, situated at an impressive altitude of 18,500 feet on Mount Chajnantor in the Atacama Desert, Chile. This cutting-edge observatory boasts a 6.5-meter diameter telescope with unique observational capabilities in near-infrared wavelengths, offering new insights into the birth of galaxies and the origin of planets. TAO's construction was a significant achievement after 26 years of meticulous planning and construction.

Entertainment

Arijit Singh's heartfelt apology wins praise from actor Mahira Khan

A video from a recent concert in Dubai featuring Arijit Singh has garnered global attention. The clip shows Singh apologizing to Pakistani actor Mahira Khan for not recognizing her initially in the audience. He was performing Zaalima from Khan's 2017 film Raees, which co-starred Shah Rukh Khan. In the video, Singh addresses the concert-goers, saying, "You guys must be surprised, should I reveal? I should reveal it in a very nice way..." before revealing Khan's presence at the concert.

Business

Ola Cabs CEO resigns, company to axe 10% of workforce

Hemant Bakshi, the CEO of popular ride-hailing service Ola Cabs, has stepped down from his position. This development comes amid a significant restructuring process within the company. The restructuring is in anticipation of an upcoming initial public offering (IPO), that could potentially affect up to 10% of its workforce (around 200 employees). Bakshi's resignation is effective immediately, just four months after he assumed the role.

Miscellaneous

No wrongdoing if sexual activity between consenting adults: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that consensual sexual activity between two adults, irrespective of their marital status, cannot be considered misconduct. Justice Amit Mahajan made the declaration during a case involving a married man accused of rape under the false promise of marriage. The court emphasized that the woman's continued association with the man, despite knowing his marital status, indicated her consent.