Tracking Demonetisation
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Why demonetisation verdict is significant for India’s digital currency pilot project
The court may have perhaps missed an opportunity to clarify the true extent or limits to the guarantee of the currency by the state.
Kaushik Jayaram
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Did the Supreme Court really vindicate the Modi government’s demonetisation decision?
The BJP is projecting this judgement as an endorsement of its move. But the court only commented on narrow point of the legality of demonetisation.
Umang Poddar
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As RBI report shows rise in fake notes, Derek O’Brien asks Modi: ‘Remember demonetisation?’
The number of fake notes of Rs 500 more than doubled during the financial year of 2021-’22 as compared to the previous fiscal.
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Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Why is Modi firefighting allegations that he will end reservations?
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Demonetisation may have caused infant mortality to rise in key states, finds new study
The unprecedented reversal comes after 15 years of steady progress by India in reducing infant deaths.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Demonetised notes are being shredded and compressed into bricks, says RBI
Such notes are not recycled, the Reserve Bank of India said in response to a Right to Information query.
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Reserve Bank of India says it is still processing demonetised notes, in an ‘expedited manner’
The central bank did not give an expected date for when the process would be complete.
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Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Demonetisation and GST led to massive job and revenue losses, industry association survey finds
The head of All India Manufacturers’ Organisation said that demonetisation led industry into the intensive care unit, while GST put it into a coma.
Mayank Jain
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Demonetisation, GST were ‘twin blows’ for India’s economy and small businesses, says Manmohan Singh
The former prime minister reiterated his statement that the note ban was ‘an organised loot and legalised plunder’.
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Kanpur traders say posters comparing Modi with Kim Jong-un were not meant to malign prime minister
The police had booked 22 traders after hoardings that read ‘Kim has decided to destroy the world, Modi has decided to destroy business’ were put up in the city.
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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Revisiting demonetisation: ‘Cashless’ village in Maharashtra has returned to cash
Many shop owners in Dhasai have packed up their card swiping machines, citing network issues and lack of cards among customers.
Mridula Chari
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Revisiting demonetisation: In Chennai’s flower market, anger against Modi government is still fresh
Traders have reconciled to their losses but workers are still struggling to recover the wages they lost over five months.
Vinita Govindarajan
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RBI says it is using ‘sophisticated machines’ to check the accuracy of demonetised notes deposited
The central bank’s statement came a day after a report claimed it was not using counting devices to add up the old bills.
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The Field
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller