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The BS Web Team comprises driven writers and editors who are constantly on the lookout for news and analysis, breaking news as it comes in for our readers. The team's special writers also produce original pieces, as well as curated items, that capture the day's happenings with an eye on detail, accuracy, and speed.
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Malls bank on narcissism, set up selfie zones to boost footfalls
While the move is likely to keep consumer interest high, it may not boost top lines
PF deposits to fetch lower returns as EPFO cuts rates to 8.65% for 2016-17
It is 0.15% less than the last financial year
 "PF deposits to fetch lower returns as EPFO cuts rates to 8.65% for 2016-17")
Assembly polls to be held in five states before board exams
The Election Commission will announce election dates for UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur after Dec 20
 "Assembly polls to be held in five states before board exams")
Full text: RBI caps deposits exceeding Rs 5,000 to just one before 30 Dec
The new restrictions are meant to encourage deposits of demonetised currency notes under the Taxation and Investment Regime for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016.
 "Full text: RBI caps deposits exceeding Rs 5,000 to just one before 30 Dec")
New rules: You can deposit more than Rs 5,000 in bank accounts only once till 30 Dec
Large deposits cannot be made multiple times
 "New rules: You can deposit more than Rs 5,000 in bank accounts only once till 30 Dec")
From Army chief appointment to blast at Yemen military base: 5 key developments
In other news, EPFO likely to retain 8.8% interest on EPF for FY17
 "From Army chief appointment to blast at Yemen military base: 5 key developments")
Lt Gen Bipin Rawat named next army chief
The government also named Air Marshal B S Dhanoa to be the New chief of Air Staff
 "Lt Gen Bipin Rawat named next army chief")
SP Tyagi, 2 others sent to judicial custody till Dec 30 in AgustaWestland case
The deal came under scanner after Italian authorities claimed that the company paid bribes
 "SP Tyagi, 2 others sent to judicial custody till Dec 30 in AgustaWestland case")
From IDS-II to China seizes US vessel: 5 key developments
In other news, Supreme Court refuses to stay demonetisation
 "From IDS-II to China seizes US vessel: 5 key developments")
Now hail an Ola Share at Rs 35 from metro and railway stations in Mumbai
Ola Share to enable last mile connectivity in a pocket friendly and environment friendly manner
 "Now hail an Ola Share at Rs 35 from metro and railway stations in Mumbai")
RBI removes any charges on transactions upto Rs 1,000 settled on IMPS, USSD, UPI systems
Measures shall come into effect from January 1, 2017 and shall be applicable till March 31, 2017
 "RBI removes any charges on transactions upto Rs 1,000 settled on IMPS, USSD, UPI systems")
' 72% who earlier used debit cards only for cash withdrawals, now making cashless purchases 3 times a week'
Delhi users have shown the maximum increase with 500% jump in cashless transactions
 "' 72% who earlier used debit cards only for cash withdrawals, now making cashless purchases 3 times a week'")
Punjab crop burning produced around 9000 tonnes of PM2.5: Report
Delhi High Court has now asked the Punjab government to file a report on the steps being taken to halt this crop burning
 "Punjab crop burning produced around 9000 tonnes of PM2.5: Report")
SC refuses to extend use of demonetised notes at govt utilities
Once again raps the Centre, asking it to fulfil the commitment of Rs 24,000 withdrawal per week
 "SC refuses to extend use of demonetised notes at govt utilities")
Congress releases first list of candidates for Punjab polls
Congress chief ministerial candidate Captain Amarinder Singh's name who will be contesting from Patiala seat
 "Congress releases first list of candidates for Punjab polls")
Arnab Goswami's new venture is called 'Republic' and it's launching on 26 January
With all its investors Indians, the news channel is expected to go live before UP polls
 "Arnab Goswami's new venture is called 'Republic' and it's launching on 26 January")
Full text: Ratan Tata is not stepping down from Tata Trusts
Tata Trusts controls a 66 per cent stake in the $100 billion Tata conglomerate's holding company.
 "Full text: Ratan Tata is not stepping down from Tata Trusts")
Full text: Nusli Wadia questions Tata Chemicals' foreign acquisitions
Writes to shareholders, points out several corporate governance lapses at the company
 "Full text: Nusli Wadia questions Tata Chemicals' foreign acquisitions")
Focus on printing Rs 500 notes stepped up: Shaktikanta Das
Says for the first time that all security features of the new Rs 2,000 notes are designed in-house
 "Focus on printing Rs 500 notes stepped up: Shaktikanta Das")
Govt's national lucky draw: Making digital payments can land you a prize of Rs 1 crore
NPCI will announce 15,000 winners of Rs 1,000 each for next 100 days, starting from Christmas
 "Govt's national lucky draw: Making digital payments can land you a prize of Rs 1 crore")