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In a sudden though not unexpected move, currency notes of the denomination Rs 2,000 are being withdrawn from circulation.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 These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation, but actually, they will stop circulating right away given that they will have to be deposited in a bank or exchanged for lower denomination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.
Congress’s Ideological Resurgence: The Karnataka Assembly Election Triumph
Devender Singh Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party’s blitzkrieg where it mobilised all its leadership including chief ministers of some far-off states, holding thousands of rallies, roadshows and whatnots, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself helming the election campaign, with polarising…
Atmanirbharta & Vishwaguru: Will they inculcate pride?
Arun Kumar In a recent interview, Mr. Nripen Mishra, Chairperson of the Committee to construct the Ram Janmabhumi Temple said, `Our youth are very sensitive to the call that India must become a big power … I think we have…