Russia has rejected as slander a Czech media report of an alleged poisoning plot against Prague officials, including the city’s mayor, as the Czech counterintelligence agency refuses to comment on the allegations.

A survey by Russia’s main state-funded pollster shows that trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin fell in March to its lowest in 14 years.

Back in November 2016, the Indian government decided to remove all 500- and 1000-rupee notes from circulation overnight without prior notice. This effectively removed 86% of cash in a country that was almost 90% cash reliant.