Withdrawal of ₹ 2,000 Banknotes: Paving Way to Mini Demonetisation
None of the arguments that the RBI has given to justify the demonetisation move are valid.
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The Withdrawal of Rupees 2000 Notes: A New Mini-Demonetisation in India Soon
In a sudden though not unexpected move, currency notes of the denomination Rs 2,000 are being withdrawn from circulation. This is announced via a notification released by the Reserve Bank of India and not the government (as at the time of demonetisation). These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation, but actually, they will stop circulating right away given that they will have to be deposited in a bank or exchanged for lower denomination notes.
Urban Karnataka’s Surprising Election Twist
Urban Karnataka predominantly voted for BJP, surpassing Congress. The BJP polled 45.7% votes, whereas Congress got 43.0% in urban Karnataka.
Silver Lining for India: Dismantling Nuclear Gap with China
China was at the forefront of imposing sanctions on India by moving the 1172 resolution in the UN Security Council, along with the US
The Indian-Western Oil Tango
India will be there at the G-7 to remind the West once again that it is playing an important role in the global oil market.
Adani Remains Resolute Despite Expert Committee Report
Does the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee’s report on Adani, based on interim results of ongoing investigations by markets regulator SEBI, clear Adani of blame, as his lawyer claimed after the report was made public? The answer does not quite blow in the wind.