Demonetisation Move
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Even top bankers had no clue about PM Modi’s ‘demonetisation’ move till he addressed nation: Report
Nov 19, 2016, 12:06 PM ISTPrime Minister wanted to maintain the secrecy of his ‘demonetisation’ move to such an extent that it was not revealed even to the top bankers of the country, including SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya, till he went on air at 8 pm on November 8
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Demonetisation: Execution could not have been better, says Arun Jaitley
Nov 18, 2016, 11:50 PM ISTTen days after the government withdrew Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said that replacing 86 per cent of the currency in circulation with new bank notes could not have been executed in a better way than currently b
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PM Modi meets President Mukherjee as demonetisation chaos continues
National | Nov 18, 2016, 10:33 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi today called on President Pranab Mukherjee and apprised him of the situation triggered by the decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.
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Demonetisation: Banks open today, will exchange notes only for own customers; senior citizens exempted
Nov 19, 2016, 08:57 AM ISTBanks will only exchange the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes for their own customers and senior citizens on Saturday, Indian Banks' Association (IBA) said here on Friday.
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Amrita Rao praises PM Narendra Modi’s demonetisation policy
Bollywood | Nov 19, 2016, 01:50 AM ISTBollywood actress Amrita Rao today strongly backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, saying he has once again ‘proved that he is the man of guts’.
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To counter united Opposition, PM Modi asks MPs to publicise demonetisation benefits
National | Nov 18, 2016, 08:29 PM ISTAs the opposition parties united in Parliament to corner the government over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked BJP MPs to extensively publicise the benefits of the ‘historic’ exercise and steps taken for mitigation of their pro
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Demonetisation hits India’s financial capital, businesses in Mumbai lose Rs 700 cr in 10 days
Nov 18, 2016, 05:58 PM ISTIndia’s epicentre of financial activity Mumbai has been badly hit by the government’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. Even after 10 days, several businesses in the city have failed to gain its ‘lost’ charm and run smoothly.
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Anna Hazare lauds Modi govt for ‘demonetisation’ move, calls it ‘revolutionary’ step
India | Nov 18, 2016, 03:55 PM ISTSocial activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare today lauded the Narendra Modi government for its decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes.
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No proposal to seal bank lockers, confiscate jewellery: Finance ministry
Nov 18, 2016, 03:16 PM ISTthe Finance Ministry on Friday said there was no move to seal bank lockers nor was it true that the ink of the new Rs 2,000 notes has been bleeding in some cases.
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Modi govt's refusal to roll back ‘note ban’ shows it has lost connect with people: Arvind Kejriwal
National | Nov 18, 2016, 12:36 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said that the Narendra Modi government’s decision not to roll back the ‘demonetisation’ of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes shows that it has lost connect with the people of the country.
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Inking people 'senseless, fascist and Nazist' act by Modi govt, says Congress
National | Nov 18, 2016, 12:04 PM ISTThe Congress has accused the Narendra Modi government of “branding” people by applying ink on those who are visiting banks for exchanging demonetised currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations.
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Those opposing demonetisation exposing themselves: Amit Shah blasts opposition parties
National | Nov 17, 2016, 07:40 PM ISTComing down heavily on opposition parties for protesting against the demonetisation move, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah today said that ‘those opposing the exercise were exposing themselves as anyone who is clean has no reason to q
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Demonetisation: Use of indelible ink an eyewash, claims bank staff union
India | Nov 17, 2016, 06:55 PM ISTThe Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) today claimed that the government’s decision to use indelible ink to prevent people from making multiple cash withdrawals from banks was an "eyewash".
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Demonetisation: No question of rollback, Opposition trying to scuttle discussion, says government
National | Nov 17, 2016, 06:28 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today rejected the demand of the Chief Ministers of Delhi and West Bengal to scrap the demonetisation decision and said that the ruckus by opposition parties in Parliament was a deliberate attempt to scuttle a cons
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Madhya Pradesh bypolls on Nov 19 first litmus test for BJP after demonetisation
National | Nov 17, 2016, 06:00 PM ISTAfter demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will face its first litmus test on November 19 when polling will take place for Shahdol Lok Sabha and Nepanagar Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh.
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No need to panic or hoard currency, sufficient notes in supply: RBI
Nov 17, 2016, 04:22 PM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India today asked people not to panic or hoard currency as there is sufficient supply of notes.
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22,500 ATMs to be recalibrated today, no plans to bring new Rs 1,000 notes: Arun Jaitley
Nov 17, 2016, 04:11 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that the government’s decision to reduce the exchange limit from Rs 4,500 to Rs 2,000 is aimed at stopping the misuse of this facility and funds as well.
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Signs of normalcy in parts of Kashmir; little panic on demonetisation move
India | Nov 17, 2016, 01:58 PM ISTSome shops opened while passenger vehicles plied in some areas of Srinagar and other towns of Kashmir today where banks witnessed heavy rush of customers due to demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.
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Demonetisation: At Kejriwal’s rally in Delhi, pro-Modi slogans, black flags
National | Nov 17, 2016, 01:16 PM ISTIn an embarrassment of sorts for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, scores of people protesting near the dais ahead of the AAP supremo’s rally against demonetisation at Azadpur Mandi in the national capital began raising slogans in favour of Prime
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Centre moves SC to stay proceedings against demonetisation in various courts
India | Nov 17, 2016, 12:29 PM ISTThe Centre today approached the Supreme Court seeking stay on the proceedings before various High Courts and other courts against its demonetisation decision.