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In a breaking news,  India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice amid diplomatic row between the two countries due to ‘operational reasons’. Notably, India and Canada are in a tussle over the recent killing of Khalistani leader Nijjar. In addition, on September 20, another Khalistani terrorist Sukhdool Singh is killed, raising serious concerns. Moreover, details regarding the Indian visa suspension for Canada… read-more

The BJP on August 17, announced the first lists of candidates for Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh due later this year. This is the first time the BJP has announced the names of candidates even before the Election Commission of India announces the poll dates. The party has announced 21 candidates for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly and 39 for the 230-member Madhya Pradesh House. 

India has restricted imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect, according to a government notice on August 3.  A notice issued in this regard read, "Their import would be allowed against a valid licence for restricted imports." The notice further read, "The said Restriction shall not be applicable to Imports under Baggage Rules, as amended from time to time."

In the recent development, the Manipur Violence & assault survivors moved to the Supreme Court and filed a petition, demanding protection of their identities. According to sources, the Apex Court is scheduled to hear the plea filed by the survivors. The Top Court bench will also review the plea of the Central Government, demanding the trail of the May 4 Manipur Viral Video assault to be conducted outside violence-hit Manipur.

RBI issued a circular stating, the Rs 2000 note will continue to be withdrawn from denomination in effect from September 30. The bank also asked the state banks and other banks to exchange the notes of Rs 2,000 denomination until September 30. The sudden announcement would create panic amongst people, who will now rush to exchange their notes. Notably, at a time only Rs 20,000 could be exchanged at banks.