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Independence Day in US: Will banks, post offices, FedEx stay open on July 4?
July 4th is celebrated as the Independence Day in US, which is a federal holiday, meaning various services will stay shut for the entire day. However, a few selected services may stay open for those people who want to still run their errands on this holiday occasion of Independence Day.
'Apology too late': Indian-origin UK officer after being jailed for 12 years during pregnancy for stealing
Seema Misra, a former Post Office manager wrongly jailed for theft over faulty software, has rejected the apology from the engineer whose evidence convicted her. Misra's case, overturned in 2021, highlights the faulty Horizon IT system scandal. Apologies from the engineer and former Post Office officials have been dismissed by Misra, who served time while pregnant. The UK government is compensating affected sub-postmasters and has introduced legislation to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
Gaza: How the war is wiping out entire Palestinian families, one branch at a time
Nearly every Palestinian family has suffered grievous, multiple losses. But many have been decimated, particularly in the first months of the war.
2.2 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes, with value of Rs 7755 crore, still in circulation
Approximately 2.2% or Rs 7,755 crore of Rs 2,000 banknotes are still in circulation, 8 months after the deadline to exchange them. 97.82% of the total value is back in the banking system by May 2024.
Memorial Day 2024: What will remain open and what will be closed? Here are details
Memorial Day began in the 19th century as Gen. John Logan issued an order in 1868 to observe May 30 as a day of remembrance for those who died serving in the Civil War. While all Northern states recognized Decoration Day as a holiday by 1890, Southern states chose to observe it on separate days.
Memorial Day in the U.S: Date, history, how to celebrate, what's open and what's closed; all you need to know
Memorial Day is a permanent federal holiday. Most banks' branches, including Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan Chase, will remain closed on Memorial Day.
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What is UK Post Office Scandal? Who is Paula Vennells?
UK Post Office Scandal has created quite a public uproar in that country as the former British Post Office boss Paula Vennells is facing a public inquiry.
Exchange of soiled, torn, imperfect currency notes: Bank branches you can exchange, procedure, limit
A ‘soiled note’ means a note which has become dirty due to normal wear and tear and also includes a two piece note pasted together wherein both the pieces presented belong to the same note and form the entire note with no essential feature missing.
5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more
Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.
125 security posts set up deep inside Naxal-hit areas in 4 years: Officials
According to the data of the Ministry of Home Affairs, LWE-related violence has declined by 52 per cent in the country and the number of deaths by 69 per cent, from 6,035 to 1,868, in the period between 2014 and 2023 as compared to the period from 2004 to 2014.
Salman Khan home firing incident: Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for targeting Bollywood actor
In a post on Facebook, Anmol Bishnoi has posted a message, purportedly on behalf of other ‘Bishnoi group’ baddies like Goldy Brar, Rohit Godara, and Kala Jathari, saying "they (the gang) seek only peace, but if justice from atrocity can be achieved only through war, then war is okay".
PPF deposit: Finding it difficult to deposit money in your PPF account online? Here are different ways to invest before the April 5 date
How to invest in PPF: Those investing in the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF) should ensure that their contributions are deposited into the accounts before April 5 in order to maximize returns for the ongoing financial year, 2024-25.
RBI announces temporary halt to Rs 2,000 banknote exchange/deposit on April 1
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the facility to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024, due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts. This facility will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the 19 issue offices of the RBI. The RBI had previously announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.
Finish your tax saving investments well before March 31 this year: Here's why
Last date to finish tax-saving investments: If you are planning to wait till last minute to finish your tax-saving investments and expenditures then you might the chance to do so. This is because March 31 this year is on Sunday and banks and stock market is closed on Friday (March 29) on account of Good Friday.
EC ropes in banks, post offices to spread voter awareness ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Election Commission on Monday roped in banks and post offices to spread voter awareness as part of its efforts to increase voting percentage in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The poll panel has often expressed concern over urban and youth apathy with many registered voters not turning up at the polling stations to cast ballot in the previous elections.
Delhi Police reaches Atishi's residence to serve notice on AAP MLAs' 'poaching'
Crime Branch officials reached the residence of Delhi minister Atishi on Sunday to serve a notice in connection with allegations that the BJP was attempting to "poach" Aam Aadmi Party MLAs. Sources said Atishi was not present at her residence. The minister, however, has given directions to her office staff to receive the notice, sources in the AAP said.
Drama at CM Kejriwal's residence as Delhi Police arrives again to serve notice
Delhi Cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed the police were deliberately not delivering the notice to the CM's office. "This is so embarrassing for the Modi government. The BJP is totally exposed today. Yesterday, all BJP spokespersons alleged the CM office did not receive police notice. Today, they are exposed. Police ACP deliberately not delivering notice to CM office," he wrote on X.
Delhi Police team at CM Kejriwal's residence again to serve notice
A Delhi Police crime branch team arrived at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence to serve a notice related to a probe into his claim that the BJP was buying AAP MLAs. The team, led by an ACP-level officer, was unable to serve the notices due to Kejriwal's refusal and Atishi's absence.
Ram temple images dominate Ayodhya landscape, new bank office named 'Ramjanmabhoomi' branch
With the consecration ceremony approaching, Ayodhya is steeped in religious spirit. A new PSU bank branch along Ram Path has been named 'Ramjanmabhoomi'. The branch office has been beautified with ornate lampposts and canopies, featuring an imposing image of the Ram temple. The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched, with images of the temple appearing on visiting cards, posters, and signages.
Ram temple images dominate Ayodhya landscape, new bank office named 'Ramjanmabhoomi' branch
The whole of Ayodhya is steeped in religious spirit with the consecration ceremony a couple of days away. A new PSU bank branch named 'Ramjanmabhoomi' has opened along the Ram Path, while a redeveloped road named Ramjanmabhoomi Path leads to the Ram temple site. The devotion to Lord Ram is evident in the city, with images of the temple appearing on visiting cards, posters, and even signages. Banners and posters depicting the Ram temple can be found on shops, hotels, and lodges throughout Ayodhya. The city is immersed in the spirit of Lord Ram, with even mobile phone caller tunes featuring 'Ram Aaye Hain Ayodhya Mein'.
UK's Post Office scandal: Fujitsu manager calls sub-postmaster 'nasty chap'
Fujitsu manager Peter Sewell referred to sub-postmaster Lee Castleton as a "nasty chap" in a 2006 email. Sewell apologized during the inquiry for his comment and expressed confusion about why he wrote it. Fujitsu developed the faulty Horizon software used by the Post Office, leading to the wrongful prosecution of over 900 sub-postmasters.
Rishi Sunak plans bill to exonerate post office scandal victims
Ministers are trying to draw a line under a long-running saga that left thousands of people out of pocket, with many wrongfully imprisoned, and which even led to the suicides of some victims. The scandal was triggered by faults in a Fujitsu computer system called Horizon that was used by UK post offices and inaccurately reported shortfalls in their accounts, resulting in private prosecutions of innocent branch managers for theft.
UK to bring in new law to quash wrongful Post Office convictions
From 1999 to 2015, self-employed sub-postmasters at state-owned Post Office branches faced convictions for theft, fraud, and false accounting due to faulty software erroneously indicating significant financial discrepancies in branch accounts.
Here's everything you need to know about the Britain's Post Office scandal
Between 1999 and 2015, numerous postal workers at the state-owned Post Office faced wrongful prosecutions or convictions. They were accused of false accounting, theft, and fraud due to a faulty software system that erroneously indicated missing funds in accounts.
What is Britain's Post Office scandal?
One of the UK's major miscarriages of justice, involving wrongful convictions of Post Office workers due to faulty software, gains public attention after a TV drama. Hundreds faced false accounting charges due to a glitchy system, with some jailed and others losing livelihoods. Ongoing inquiries and police investigations target executives. Compensation schemes have paid around £138 million ($175 million), but many await resolution.
Post Office scandal: Rishi Sunak pledges to 'make it right'
A national outcry over the scandal has intensified, with over 700 branch managers facing legal consequences for apparent financial discrepancies caused by the defective software. The ITV drama, "Mr Bates vs the Post Office," has further fueled demands for government intervention.
Banks, Post offices, offices to Walmart, Target, Starbucks - what's is open and what's closed on New Year's Day 2024
New Year's Day is almost here and people around the US will welcome 2024 with families and friends.
Will post offices, banks, FedEx, and UPS open on Christmas Day 2023?
As Christmas Day arrives, people are ready to celebrate the joy and love and with this merriment and hassle sometimes we plan to to ship the gifts last-minute. But are postal carriers and FedEx open on Christmas Day? Here is what we know.
At Edelweiss MF branch office opening in Delhi, Radhika Gupta gets nostalgic about '3-cubicle office in old building'
Prior to being appointed as CEO and MD of Edelweiss MF, Gupta was the business head of Edelweiss Multi Strategy Funds and was responsible for framing investment strategies as well as sales and distribution.
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