Livid over the arrest of TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using CBI, ED and Income Tax department against those who raised voice against demonetisation and dared him to arrest her and all TMC MPs. She asserted that[Read More…]
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Demonetisation: NRIs need to show old notes to customs at airport
Indian nationals in abroad and NRIs can deposit up to Rs 25,000 of the demonetised currency during the 3-6 month grace period, but only if they show the junked notes to Customs officials at the airport and get declaration form stamped. The declaration will have to be submitted at specified[Read More…]
Accept Delhi-govt appointed committee to look into Sahara Birla papers: Kejriwal to centre
After CBI lodged a FIR against the appointment of city Health Minister Satyendar Jain’s OSD, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday dared center to accept a Delhi government appointed committee to look into the Sahara Birla papers. He added that he was not afraid of any probe but centre[Read More…]
Mock me but answer citizens: Rahul to Modi
Rahul Gandhi hit back at Prime Minister Modi on Thursday saying that he doesn’t mind being ridiculed as long as the PM answers citizens’ questions about his alleged corruption, and takes responsibility for attacking the poor with demonetisation. “In Gujarat on Wednesday, I asked him two to three questions about[Read More…]
105 people died but the ‘Twitter king’ (Modi) didn’t tweet on it: Lalu
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over 105 deaths across the country allegedly due to demonetisation and advised him to at least “condole the deaths”. “About 105 people died but the ‘twitter king’ (Modi) didn’t tweet on it. It is understood[Read More…]
If you have the guts arrest me: Mamata dares Modi govt
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dared the Centre to arrest her and warned it against “touching” state government officers. “You don’t have to touch anybody. You arrest me. I challenge you, if you have the guts you arrest all of us, nothing will deter us from raising[Read More…]
Demonetisation is not final destination, just beginning: Modi
Slamming opposition for its continuous attack over demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back, saying, this move (demonetisation) is not the final destination, it is just a beginning. Addressing BJP MPs, Modi blamed the Congress for the problems facing the country and said such a situation would not have arisen[Read More…]
Large volumes of cash big source of corruption, black money: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to the people to “lead the change” towards cashless transactions to lay the strong foundations of an India where there is no place for corruption and black money. “In 21st century India, there is no place for corruption. Corruption slows down growth and[Read More…]
I was shivering on my 1st day as Defence Minister: Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he was “shivering” on his first in office as Defence Minister though he tried to put up a brave face. “When I went to Delhi, I took in the experience of that city. I became Defence Minister with the blessings of you all. I was[Read More…]
Mayawati hits out at PM, says demonetisation survey is fake, sponsored
BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling his survey on demonetisation as “fake and sponsored” and dared him to dissolve the Lok Sabha and face elections. “The survey of Modiji is fake and sponsored. If he has guts then he should dissolve the Lok Sabha[Read More…]
PM Modi is a saint, everyone else a black marketeer: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, backed by JD-U, SP, NCP and AAP, held a demonstration against demonetisation and ramped up attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging the country was not safe in his hands. Addressing the gathering at Jantar Mantar, Banerjee alleged that abolition of high-value currency notes[Read More…]
Man who suggested demonetisation to PM slams implementation of policy
It was Pune resident Anil Bokil and his think-tank –ArthaKranti Pratishthan — who held a nine-minute meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July, which stretched to two hours, inspiring the demonetisation move. However, 3 months on, Bokil has blamed the mess on the government using his advice “selectively”. He[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Time to transport cash to banks cut from 21 to 6 days
In a bid to ease the cash crunch chaos, the government has managed to cut down the transportation time of cash from printing to the main distribution centres from 21 days to six and is using all modes of transport, including helicopters and Indian Air Force planes, to move the[Read More…]
Over 115 dead after Indore-Patna Express derails in Kanpur
Over 130 passengers were killed and more than 200 injured, nearly half of them grievously, in the worst train accident in recent years when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed here in Kanpur rural area in the wee hours today due to suspected rail fracture. 58 bodies have been[Read More…]
‘A sky full of stars’: Coldplay, AR Rahman, PM warm Mumbai’s hearts
It was a long, eight-hour wait for thousands of fans at the Bandra Kurla Complex’s MMRDA grounds for British rock band Coldplay’s performance in Mumbai. But it was a wait well worth the time. Frontman Chris Martin and his band stole the show with their all-time hits Viva La Vida,[Read More…]
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal set 3-day deadline on notes ban
Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee made a scathing attack on the government on Thursday warning that there will be intense protests and unrest if it does not withdraw its ban on ₹500 and ₹1000 rupee notes. They also visited the Reserve Bank of India to check on the progress of[Read More…]
Central govt staff up to Group C allowed ₹10k advance salary
The government on Thursday announced that the central government employees up to Group ‘C’ now can draw salary advance up to ₹10,000 in cash that’ll be adjusted against their November salaries. Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his Budget speech stated that interim provisions have[Read More…]
More jobs needed, employment creation at 7-yr low: Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday cautioned that a scenario opposite to job creation can spell disaster in the country. Addressing a conference of heads of educational institutions, he said job creation figures were the lowest in past seven years and jobs creation is a priority. Citing incidents of student unrest[Read More…]
ATM now means ‘Aayega Tab Milega’, says Mamata
After leading a march of opposition parties to Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said now common people have to wait for cash to arrive in ATMs, which was initially meant to dispense cash whenever a user needed it. “Initially ATM meant ‘All time Money’ now[Read More…]
Naxals force elderly to convert unaccounted money in Jharkhand
With a motive to evade scrutiny, Naxals in Jharkhand are forcing elderly people to exchange their unaccounted money after demonetisation of ₹1,000 and ₹ 500 notes. As per reports, in Latehar district, one of the most Naxal-affected areas in Jharkhand, the left-wing extremists, who have extorted crores of rupees by[Read More…]
Noteworthy or not-worthy? A design critique of the new Rs. 2,000 note
India has a brand new currency note – a ₹2,000 note – the highest denomination in circulation currently. The new currency note was introduced in the backdrop of a massive disruption of India’s Financial System – with the demonetisation of existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes, which formed[Read More…]
Demonetisation takes toll on cash-strapped people
Following its demonetisation decision on Nov 8, government claims that the inconvenience is temporary but harsh reality is that the decision has taken toll on people. Ironically, Prime Minister Modi also claimed that his demonetisation decision was somewhat ‘kadak’ (strong) linking it to his ‘chaiwallah’ background. “When I was young,[Read More…]
Banks to use indelible ink to prevent multiple cash withdrawals
In a surprising move, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday announced that it will use indelible ink like during elections to prevent people from making more than the permissible number of times cash withdrawal from bank counters. Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanda Das said that banks would start using indelible ink to[Read More…]
No respite from long queues at banks, ATMs as cash crunch continues
Serpentine queues were visible since Tuesday morning outisde ATMs to withdraw valid currency notes from vending machines and exchange demonetised bills. While banks remained closed on Monday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti in many parts of the country, cash-starved customers again were disappointed on Tuesday with most of the[Read More…]
Banks closed on Guru Nanak Jayanthi; queues get longer at ATMs
Cash-strapped people started making beeline outside ATMs from early morning on Monday but with limited success as most of cash vending machines are running dry and banks remained closed in many parts of the country due to Guru Nanak Jayanthi. Scuffle and heated exchanges were reported from ATMs and banks[Read More…]