Two boxes full of photocopied Rs 2,000 notes found on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A curious incident unfolded on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru when two boxes filled with photocopied Rs. 2,000 notes were discovered by pedestrians. Upon making this peculiar finding, the pedestrians alerted the Traffic Police, who, in turn, informed the Talaghattapur Police officials to investigate the matter.
The photocopied currency notes, which closely resembled genuine Rs 2,000 notes, were found discarded, leading investigators to suspect the involvement of miscreants. The Talaghattapur Police are now probing the case to trace the origin and uncover the motive behind the abandoned counterfeit notes.
The discovery comes amid the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to discontinue the circulation of Rs 2,000 notes. As a result, banks have ceased issuing these notes to customers, including through ATMs. However, banks are still accepting the notes from customers who wish to exchange them for denominations of smaller value.
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Bill to provide precise definition of 'transgender' introduced in LS
New Delhi (PTI): A bill seeking to provide a precise definition of the term "transgender" and provide graded punishments that reflect the gravity of the harm inflicted upon such persons was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill was introduced by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar.
It notes that it is imperative to give a precise definition for proper and definitive identification and protection of transgender persons, to whom the benefits of the present law must reach.
The protection and benefits that are provided under the present law are vast in nature, and therefore, care has to be taken that "such identification cannot be extended based on any acquirable characteristics or personal choice or claimed self-perceived identity of an individual".
The Bill also contains provisions for "designation of an authority" which will have the option to seek "expert advice" if required.
The draft law also seeks to empower transgender persons to make consequential changes in official documents.
