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  ‘Biggest scam of the century’: Uproar in RS as Congress alleges different types of Rs 500 notes

  Politics | August 08, 2017 13:28 IST

  Opposition Congress, supported by TMC and JD(U), today forced four adjournments of the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha over what it called as "biggest scam of this century" in the printing of two different kinds of 500- and 2000-rupee notes

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  Govt plans to change security features of Rs 2000, Rs 500 notes every 3-4 years

  April 02, 2017 9:15 IST

  In order to check counterfeiting of currency notes, the government has planned to change security features of higher denomination banknotes Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 every 3-4 years in accordance with global standards.

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  Centre likely to import 20,000 tonnes of currency paper by next week: Report

  December 12, 2016 8:18 IST

  In an attempt to end the prevailing scarcity of currency in banks across the nation following the demonetisation drive, the government is importing a high-volume limited tender of currency paper from a clutch of foreign firms, possibly by next week.

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  Govt to print plastic currency notes to check counterfeiting

  December 09, 2016 15:45 IST

  The central government today informed the Parliament that it has decided to print plastic currency notes and that the procurement of material required for this purpose has already started.

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  Rs 8 lakh in exchange of Rs 10 lakh in old currency: Corrupt bankers turn ‘cash crunch’ into an opportunity

  November 22, 2016 12:22 IST

  Enforcement authorities have found that corrupt bank managers are allowing backdoor note exchanges and are charging a commission while at it.

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  ‘Not the bewafa types’: Here's how India’s Sonam Guptas reacted to 'Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai'

  Blah | November 16, 2016 18:10 IST

  A few years ago, a picture of a Rs 10 note with the words ‘Sonam Gupta bewafa hai’ scribbled on it broke the internet. No sooner had the picture gone viral, everyone wanted to know

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  Over 3 lakh Twitter users unfollowed PM Modi soon after demonetisation announcement

  Politics | November 11, 2016 15:53 IST

  Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced scrapping of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, more than 3 lakh Twitter users stopped following him. According to data available through the analytical service Twitter Counter, PM

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  Demonetisation an 'undeclared economic emergency', 90 pc people unhappy with decision: Mayawati

  Politics | November 10, 2016 13:44 IST

  Terming the government’s decision to demonetize high-value currency notes as imposition of an "undeclared economic emergency" in the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP supremo Mayawati today alleged that the government move was an attempt t

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  Currency ban effect: Robbers return Rs 500 notes snatched from labourer, slap him for not keeping Rs 100 notes

  India | November 10, 2016 12:20 IST

  In a bizarre incident, two robbers on a bike allegedly snatched Rs 1,500 from a labourer in Greater Noida on Tuesday night but were miffed when they found that the notes were in denominations of Rs 500.

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  Banks to remain open this weekend to tackle rush after ban on Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes

  November 09, 2016 19:00 IST

  Banks in the country will remain open for public transactions on Saturday and Sunday, the RBI said today.

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  Go cashless: E-commerce companies cash in on ban on Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes

  November 09, 2016 18:13 IST

  Brands like Paytm, freecharge, mobikwik are trying to turn around the ban on Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes in their favour.

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  No tax relaxation on deposit of old 500, 1000-rupee notes in bank accounts: FM Jaitley

  November 09, 2016 14:00 IST

  Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said deposits of now-defunct old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes in bank accounts will not enjoy immunity from tax and the land of law will apply on source of such money.

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  Delhi Metro to accept old 500, 1000 rupee notes till Saturday

  November 09, 2016 12:33 IST

  In relief to daily commuters, the government today extended the use of old-high denomination currency notes of Rs 500 and 1,000 at metro railway stations till Saturday.

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  Demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes: Bankers, industry hail move

  November 09, 2016 0:05 IST

  Bankers and industry leaders on Tuesday welcomed the move to demonetise the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes as a bold and revolutionary step.

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  Congress says withdrawal of Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes can create problem for common man

  Politics | November 08, 2016 23:42 IST

  Congress on Tuesday said it would support government's decision to withdraw from circulation notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination but raised several questions over the sudden move.

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  Here is the new Rs 500 and Rs 2000 note: All you need to know

  November 09, 2016 7:56 IST

  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will release new currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 2000 with new features, designs and dimensions from 10 November onwards.

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  Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes to be 'worthless piece of paper' from midnight: PM Modi

  November 08, 2016 21:47 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 will not be considered a legal tender from midnight. Modi said this decision is taken to curb

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  RBI directs banks to exchange upto 20 soiled currency notes free of charge

  July 15, 2016 18:11 IST

  Mumbai: In an effort to provide better services to customers, the Reserve Bank of India today asked banks to swap up to 20 pieces of soiled currency notes with a maximum value of Rs 5,000

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  Rs 1,000 banknotes without thread defective, but not fake: Jayant Sinha

  May 03, 2016 20:38 IST

  The 1,000-denomination banknotes printed without security thread are defective, but genuine, Parliament was informed today.

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  Demand for Currency Notes increasing despite greater use of Card & Wallet payments

  November 29, 2015 16:39 IST

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) publishes an annual report every year.One of the chapters in this Annual Report is on Currency Management. This chapter deals with the trends in demand for banknotes of various