No more Rs 2K notes in SBI, Indian Bank ATMs
New Delhi: The State Bank of India and Indian Bank have decided not to load Rs2,000 notes in ATMs. The loading of Rs2,000 notes not only leads to faster cash-out, but customers also find it difficult to exchange these for smaller denomination notes. “This defeats the purpose of migrating the customer to alternate delivery channels,” said SBI in a statement. TNS
Jawed Ashraf is India’s new Ambassador to France
New Delhi: Senior diplomat and present High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf has been appointed Ambassador to France. Ashraf succeeds Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Ashraf has served in the PMO and had also handled the America desk at the MEA before being entrusted with the Singapore assignment. Kwatra is the new Ambassador to Nepal. TNS
76 Indians, 36 foreigners evacuated from Wuhan
New Delhi: An Indian plane, which had gone to Wuhan with medical supplies, is bringing back 76 Indians besides 36 foreigners belonging to seven countries. “Wish them all a safe journey and good health,” said Indian Ambassador in China Vikram Misri. TNS
IB staffer found dead in riot-hit area drain
New Delhi: Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma was found dead in a drain in Chand Bagh where he lived, officials said. Sharma (26) might have been killed in stone pelting, they said. His father Ravinder Sharma said stones were hurled from AAP corporator Tahir Hussain’s house, but the latter rubbished the allegations.TNS
NHRC chief: Clashes weren’t communal
New Delhi: National Human Rights Commission Chairman and former CJI HL Dattu on Wednesday said the spurt in Delhi violence could not be referred as communal. Dattu, who was in Bengaluru to attend an event, had said the spate of violence could not be cited as a movement where people hate each other, adding that these “small aberrations are an integral part of a democratic country”. IANS
Will urge Shah to deploy Army: Kejri
New Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sought deployment of Army in riot-hit areas. He shall be communicating with Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue. He also announced a compensation of Rs1 crore to the family of slain cop Rattan Lal and a job to a family member. TNS
