Currency update: Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 5,817 crore still in circulation; RBI says 98.37% of high-value bills returned

High-value Rs 2,000 denomination notes worth Rs 5,817 crore remain in circulation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in data released on Saturday.The central bank had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes from circulation on May 19, 2023, while clarifying that the currency continues to remain legal tender, PTI reported.According to the RBI,…

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Coal output trend: Coal India production drops 9.8% in October; offtake weak amid post-monsoon slowdown

Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported a 9.8 per cent year-on-year fall in production to 56.4 million tonnes in October, reflecting a continuing slump in operations amid subdued demand and post-monsoon challenges.According to provisional data released by the company on Saturday, coal offtake during the month also declined 5.9 per cent to 58.3 million tonnes, PTI…

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Trick-or-Treat: How potatoes are stealing the spotlight from candy this Halloween |

Forget chocolate bars and lollipops, this Halloween, the humble potato is taking centre stage. Across the US, Canada, and even parts of the UK, trick-or-treaters are swapping sugar rushes for spuds in a viral trend dubbed “Trick-or-Tater.” What started as a quirky joke has turned into a heartwarming, healthy, and downright hilarious Halloween movement. Videos…

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‘Obviously worst Australian team since 2010’: Steve Smith responds bluntly to Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of Ashes | Cricket News

Steve Smith has clapped back at Stuart Broad’s banter ahead of The Ashes (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Ahead of the much-awaited Ashes series between Australia and England, veteran batter Steve Smith responded with humour to Stuart Broad’s recent comments, saying with a smile that it might indeed be their “worst team since 2010.” “It’s…

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