Tracking Demonetisation
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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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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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Trending
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CWG 2022: Here’s the full list of 61 medals won by India at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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Kapil Sibal’s remarks that he has ‘no hope left in SC’ are contemptuous, says Bar Association
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After Maharashtra, is Jharkhand next? ED action steps up pressure as ruling coalition shows cracks
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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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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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Video
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Caught on camera: Landslide hits National Highway 5 in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
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Watch: Severe flooding in parts of Seoul, cars submerged, seven dead after heavy rain
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Watch: Odisha family bids adieu to pet dog of 17 years with grand funeral procession
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‘First love is the only love’: Former VP Venkaiah Naidu’s reply to AAP MP Raghav Chadha’s speech
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Watch: Dogs ride the waves with aplomb during World Dog Surfing Championship in California
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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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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
The Reel
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‘Delhi Crime’ season 2 trailer: Vartika Chaturvedi and her team are back on the crime trail
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‘Thiruchitrambalam’ trailer: Dhanush plays a food delivery worker in Mithran Jawahar’s film
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Start the week with a film: ‘Confidentially Yours’ is a delightful goodbye to cinema
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‘The Great Weddings of Munnes’ review: Knot happening
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‘Victim – Who is Next?’ review: The films by Pa Ranjith and Chimbudevan stand out
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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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Revisiting demonetisation: ‘If the notes have come back, why not the lost jobs?’
In Delhi’s largest industrial area, many are still struggling to find work.
Abhishek Dey
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Revisiting demonetisation: Ten months later, Ludhiana's garment hub faces another season of losses
As the slow recovery from demonetisation began, GST struck a fresh blow. Women workers are the worst affected.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Field
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Chess Olympiad: Koneru Humpy, Tania Sachdev & Bhakti Kulkarni give India A women’s team sole lead
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Canadian Open: Serena Williams makes a winning return to hard courts
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Watch: CWG 2022 – Sharath and Sathiyan bag gold and bronze in the men’s singles table tennis event
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Watch: CWG 2022 – PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag during their medal ceremonies
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In photos: CWG 2022 Closing Ceremony – Sharath Kamal, Nikhat lead out India in the Parade of Nations