As soon as India’s central bank took this call on 27th March, many banks commenced the rollout of this fiscal measure even though they are not obligated to enforce this proposal.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The big screen version of Take That musical The Band is being actively developed during the lockdown, with 'high calibre' film stars being sought to appear in it.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN DUBAI: The first day at the season finale DP World Tour Championship was about as far removed from a humdrum opening round as it would be possible to find.

Rory McIlroy has ruled out playing in Saudi Arabia next month, saying he has no interest in contesting the tournament that has offered lavish appearance fees to attract many of the world's top players.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: Twelve months ago, a struggling Shane Lowry turned up here and spoke about rebuilding his career in some of the far-flung spots on the European Tour.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: Matt Fitzpatrick is the 11-stone sapling punching well above his weight in a sport increasingly populated by the muscle-bound.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: What an amazing feat of sporting longevity to be starting your 27th season on the European Tour and be leading going into the final round of an event.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: It is still more than two months until the clocks go forward, and Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have yet to hit a shot.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Naturally, when the time came to put an 80 next to the name of Jack Nicklaus, it had nothing to do with golf.

The mystery backers behind proposals for a new Premier Golf League broke cover yesterday in a bid to convince Phil Mickelson to join their golfing revolution with the new competition.

Tommy Fleetwood's wait for his first victory in America goes on after a final-hole calamity on a wild, compelling Sunday in South Florida that ended in a victory for Sunjae Im.

If you were wondering why Rory McIlroy is sporting a leaner look these days, a memorable video posted on social media on Tuesday rather gave the game away.

The Great British Bake Off is a reminder of the pleasures of this simplest of human activities, albeit an often salutary lesson in how hard it is to get right, as the three finalists discovered

Theresa May greeted Vladimir Putin with the frostiest of handshakes as they met in Japan in a meeting which had been soured before it began by the Russian President's attack on Western views.

Sekinat Ibragimova was publicly shamed on TV for casting spells on Chechnya locals. Pro-Putin local ruler Ramzan Kadyrov had her detained and had her paraphernalia seized.

Saudi Arabia saw half of its oil production blown up Saturday when a suspected drone attack damaged its largest oil refinery and an oil field, despite its state-of-the-art air defence systems.

Vladimir Putin is the only one who can green-light the use of the controversial gene-editing technology, and will have the ear of his daughter Maria Vorontsova, an endocrinologist.

The Iranian president smiled and looked at ease as he sat in front of the Russian premier, who appeared characteristically stern (pictured).

Greta Thunberg, 16, changed her Twitter biography after Vladimir Putin called her 'a poorly informed teenager' who was being 'used by adults' at an energy forum in Moscow on Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia today, where he is set to seal oil agreements as well as use his influence to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf following a tanker attack.

U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia is targeting Joe Biden in the 2020 election by promoting the controversy in the Ukraine over his and Hunter Biden's roles there. 

Dmitry Bosov, 52, one of the richest men in Russia, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head inside the private gym of his mansion in Moscow on Wednesday night.

Justin Bieber's $1200 art purchase has helped raise $12.5K for Kobe Bryant's Mama fund. The artists created 260 mini versions of Justin's and donated 24% of profits to the Mamba On Three fund.

The Beckhams were VIP guests at Justin Bieber's new album preview in London on Tuesday night.

The Canadian star is preparing himself for a return to the mainstream with new album Changes, his first notable output since 2015 and the multi-platinum selling long-player Purpose.

The Baby crooner, 25, also joked that his wife, 23, was 'ignoring him' as she failed to answer his FaceTime call while he was on stage at his new album preview at Indigo at The 02 in London, on Thursday

Justin Bieber cut a casual figure while heading to church on Wednesday night with his wife Hailey.

The pop star, 25, was tuned into his headphones as he biked through the luxurious neighborhood on his own. Bieber wore a black sweatshirt, backwards hat, and Nike shorts.

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The singer, 25, admitted that in one of his songs he tells the model, 23, to 'take out' her upsets on him 'in the sack,' as he credited Hailey for being a guiding influence in his life.

The Canadian crooner looked like he was in full preparation mode as he made his way to the dance studio on Thursday. The Yummy singer, 25, seemed like he was in high spirits.

With the NHL season ramping up towards the playoffs, Jimmy Fallon decided to get some hockey lessons from hockey enthusiast and Canada's own Justin Bieber.

The 25-year-old singer was a friend of the basketball icon - who died in a helicopter crash in January - and Justin has admitted the tragic incident has reminded him of his real priorities in life.

'I just wanna protect her, you know? I don't want her to lose it. I don't want her to go through anything I went through. I don't wish that upon anybody. So if she ever needs me, I'm just a call away.'

The Montage Beverly Hills hotel is a kingdom of opulence frequented by the rich and famous in one of the world's most famous postcodes - 90210. Ted Thornhill dips his toes into the waters of luxury...

The Sorry hitmaker, 25, who married Hailey in 2018, added that he initially told the model that he wouldn't be faithful as he was still dealing with 'unforgiveness' from the previous relationship.

The pop star filmed himself shaving his face and posted it to Instagram stories before declaring himself 'baby face BIEB'.

Justin Bieber shows solid technique as he plays a round of golf with friend and  two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Justin Bieber gushed over a photo of his wife Hailey Bieber decked out in a black shorts ensemble: 'Love this look babe,' he wrote in the caption.

Hailey Bieber was spotted bundled up while enduring a solo outing in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. On Friday, Hailey and her husband Justin enjoyed an activity-filled Valentines Day.

Justin Bieber plans to start a family in 'due time.' The 25-year-old singer - who is married to model Hailey Bieber - has admitted he'd love to become a dad one day, but he has ambitions to achieve before then.

Bieber, 25, was clad in a red Flâneur hoodie with black shorts and high-top white sneakers as he rode a bike in the luxe locale.

The Never Say Never hitmaker's fans were concerned about him in 2018 when photos emerged of the star in tears, but he has recalled just feeling emotional that day.

This girls night was full of pure star power. Hailey Bieber enjoyed a night with some friends, including Nicole Richie and Ariana Grande, over sushi on Monday.

What critics can agree on is that the new music reflects the 25-year-old Canadian pop star's joy at being married to Hailey Baldwin and the bliss of life as a newlywed.

Justin Bieber kissed his wife Hailey Baldwin in a romantic black-and-white snap he posted to Instagram on Tuesday. The 25-year-old pop act gushed that his wife is 'my whole other half.'

Justin Bieber's weeklong 'takeover' of CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden continues this week, with the pop star still insisting he could beat Tom Cruise in a fight.

In the episode, Bieber, 25, used Havening to relax when he felt a bit anxious amid a crowded scene on set as he filmed the video for his single Yummy.

His fifth studio album Changes arrived on Valentine's Day with his tour to promote the new music set to kick off in May. And on Wednesday, Justin Bieber shared a snap on a private plane.

Justin Bieber showed off his cute side when he copied toddlers' dance moves and performed cartwheels with James Corden for The Late Late Show on Wednesday.