NEWS AT A GLANCE
Use debit or credit card and get Rs 2000 in petrol pumps
Senior officials of Indian, Bharat and Hindustan Petroleum Corporations have decided that an amount up to Rs. 2,000 per day per person in cash can be dispensed against swiping of debit cards.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 11:29:29 AM
Smartphone demand in India soars
According to the market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), over 32 million smartphones have been sold in the Indian market. Lenovo and its subsidiary company Motorola
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 11:21:39 AM
Government extends toll exemption on national highways till November 24
The Central Government had announced that that toll would be suspended till November 24 midnight for all National Highways. Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes were rendered defunct.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:53:03 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.280 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.280 per sovereign on Friday morning (Nov 18, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.22640.00 and a gram was Rs.2830.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2984.00.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:41:41 AM
45-year-old Ennore Thermal Power Station will cease generation once for all
In order to commission the 660 MW supercritical ETPS the 45-year-old Ennore Thermal Power Station will cease generation once for all. Ennore Thermal Power Station near Chennai.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:37:42 AM
How to distinguish between genuine and fake Rs. 2000 note?
There have been rumours of fake Rs. 2000 notes in circulation. Here are a few identification marks that may help you distinguish between a genuine and fake note.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:30:42 AM
Rains are expected in most parts of Tamil Nadu and Chennai
An official of the Meteorological Centre has mentioned: Depression which was formed in south west bay of Bengal is still stationed there. Due to this there was 5 cm rain at Kaatupakkam near Chennai.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:20:08 AM
Alternate documents as proof of identity to vote: EC
The legislative assembly election for the 3 constituencies in Tamil Nadu State, Thanjavur, Aravakurichi, and Thiruparankundram is scheduled tomorrow (Saturday, 19th November).The voting starts by 7.00 AM and closes.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 10:12:47 AM
The new Google PhotoScan makes scanning photos easier
Google Photos has come out with Google PhotoScan, which is a new standalone app that can scan just about any photo, from anywhere.PhotoScan gets users digital copies of pictures - it detects edges, straightens.
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 9:59:32 AM
Jet Airways winter sale of tickets
Jet Airways has announced all inclusive fares starting at Rs. 1099 on select domestic routes as part of their winter sale of tickets.In an official release, the company said, The fare sale till 19th November, 2016
Posted On :18/Nov/2016 9:53:06 AM
Simplified payment method by Mastercard
Here is a new product from Mastercard. With this, customers will be able to make payments for autos, shopping, taxis, etc. In a note about this, Mastercard Ratnakar Bank release states that this is a fast, simple.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 6:13:38 PM
High BP hits India
In a recent research, it is found that over 20 crore Indians are hit by high blood pressure. India stands second in the list of nations hit by high blood pressure while the first place goes.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 6:00:00 PM
Ban on gold import?
There have been rumors wide-spreading that the Prime Minister has banned import of gold to India. This has panicked all gold traders and jewelers.There is uncertainty prevailing about the government’s next drastic move.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 5:43:39 PM
New currency notes of Rs. 500 in 3 days
The arrival of the new currency notes of Rs. 500/- denomination to Tamil Nadu has been delayed. The General Manager (Headquarters) of Indian Bank in Chennai, Mr. Nagarajan, informed that the new currency.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 5:34:06 PM
Rajesh Lakhani - If indelible ink is on the left hand, it may not be possible to vote
Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Mr. Rajesh Lakhani informed that it may not be possible to cast vote if the indelible ink is on the left-hand index finger.The new system of giving an indelible ink impression is in practice.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 5:25:49 PM
Isolated rains in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
At a time when the northeast monsoon has set, the depression formed in the central Bay of Bengal is still stationed there. Because of this, there will be isolated rains in one or two places of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 5:14:41 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 19-11-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 19-11-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 4:36:55 PM
How powerful is RBI and who decides when to print currencies?
All the currency management in our country is handled by the Reserve Bank of India. The other responsibilities it handles include regulation of credit system in the country, use of monetary policy for ensuring financial stability, and so on.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 4:33:25 PM
New rates announced by Axis Bank
Effective Friday, Axis Bank has cut marginal cost of fund-based lending rate, or MCLR, by 0.15-0.20 per cent.In its regulatory filing, Axis Bank said, Axis Bank reviews and reduces the MCLR by 15 basis points.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 4:04:19 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.96 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.96 per sovereign on Thursday evening (Nov 17, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.22920.00 and a gram was Rs.2865.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3021.00.
Posted On :17/Nov/2016 3:33:26 PM
