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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What does the summary expelling of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘The Muslim Secular’: This book argues that Muslims contribute equally to Indian secularism
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Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?
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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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Watch: Adventure sportsperson plunges nearly 1,000 feet off world’s highest infinity pool in Dubai
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Caught on camera: Man taken by surprise as tiger jumps out of the trees to cross the road
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Watch: Residents negotiate toxic water in Chennai as oil spill adds to post-cyclone woes
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Watch: That awkward moment when the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the UK Parliament fails
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Watch: Indian diaspora, embassies organise garba dances to celebrate UNESCO’s cultural heritage tag
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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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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination
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‘Wonka’ review: A treat-filled wonderland
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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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Badminton, Guwahati Masters Super 100: Bansod, Ponnappa/Crasto enter semi-finals
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat South Korea in 9th-12th classification match
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Pro Kabaddi League: Pink Panthers play out tie with Warriors; Pirates end Giants’ winning start
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC fight back to salvage a draw against Chennaiyin FC