A United States-based influencer has sparked a debate on wealth inequality after he posted a video of himself burning several bundles of cash. The video that went viral has sparked outrage among social media users, who criticised his actions.

US influencer faces criticism after posting a video of himself burning cash: Watch

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced its plans to introduce new currency notes embedded with enhanced international security features. The central bank's governor Jameel Ahmad said that the upcoming notes would showcase new serial numbers, designs, and advanced security elements.

Pakistan to soon roll out new currency notes with advanced security features: Report

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, on Friday said that it is withdrawing the currency note of Rs 2000 denomination from circulation. The Rs 2000 currency note had been introduced in November 2016 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had demonetised the old Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in its crusade against black money.

India’s central bank RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 currency note from circulation

Saudi Arabia is acting on Indian concerns over a new currency note that incorrectly showed India's external territorial boundaries as Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were shown as a separate entity and while Aksai Chin as part of China.

Saudi Arabia acts on Indian concerns on bank note showing J&K separate

India has asked Saudi Arabia to take "corrective steps" on the new currency note issued to mark the country's presidency of the G20 grouping. India said that 20 Riyal note showed "incorrect depiction of India's external territorial boundaries" as Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were shown as a separate entity and Aksai Chin part of China.

India asks Riyadh to take 'corrective steps' on currency showing Jammu and Kashmir separate

The prompt spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus has raised concerns over surface-to-humans transmissions, including through currency notes. The possible spread of coronavirus through currency notes has been reviving concerns around handling of cash during an epidemic.

RBI couldn’t deny that currency notes carry Covid-19, says CAIT

India’s heritage and culture are often reflected in its currency. Several monuments from Konark Sun Temple to ruins of Hampi have adorned our banknotes. But one thing remained unchanged- the image of Mahatma Gandhi, the only person to have been featured on currency notes.

Why Mahatma Gandhi is the only leader to feature on currency notes

The 'decor' was meant to ring in the Tamil new year. The idols in the temple were also seen mounted on rupee notes

Watch: An entire Chennai temple is covered in money

The attorney general made a plea to the apex court that any matter challenging the decision be heard only by them

Demonetisation: Supreme Court says long queues outside banks 'serious issue'

It is the latest step by the Narendra Modi-led government to tackle the deep-rooted problem of corruption and black money

Indian government recalls Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination currency notes

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