On, Tuesday Narendra Modi has repeatedly appealed Indians to rate his demonetisation move. Narendra Modi’s website claimed that more than five lakh people participated in the ‘Jan Jan Ki Baat’ within a day. Various reports by media organisations and social media implied that the survey was a public relation initiative[Read More…]
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When the ‘most educated’ politician speaks, shouldn’t the PM listen?
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the currency ban decision of his successor Narendra Modi. He labelled the decision “a monumental management failure”. Dr Singh, a renowned economist, opened the debate in the Rajya Sabha on demonetisation on behalf of his party. Here’s[Read More…]
Demonetisation a monumental mistake, organised loot and legalised plunder: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called the demonetisation move as a ‘monumental management failure and a case of organised loot and legalised plunder’ by the Narendra Modi government. He remarked that demonetisation move would reduce the Gross Domestic Product growth of the country by 2 percent or more.[Read More…]
Government will announce more steps to ease cash crunch: Jaitley
Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that the government will announce more steps to ease the cash crunch in rural areas. “The situation is normalising in the urban areas. In the next few days, the focus will be on the rural areas so that farmers have enough funds because[Read More…]
We can fight Modi wave; PM not like Indira: Sonia
Without naming any leader, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the party has a leader to compete with Narendra Modi. “I don’t agree that Congress party does not have a leader to compete with Narendra Modi,” Sonia Gandhi told in an interview to India Today. I don’t agree[Read More…]
Farmers can now use old ₹500 notes to buy seeds
The government on Monday allowed farmers to purchase seeds with the old ₹500 bank notes, declared illegal less than two weeks ago by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new rule allows farmers to purchase seeds with old denomination bank notes of ₹ 500 from outlets belonging to the central or[Read More…]
Opposing demonetisation against country’s interest, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis has said those opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on demonetisation were harming the country and people should come together to “win this decisive battle against black money”. “We are going towards a new economic independence. In this battle for economic independence, the person who stands[Read More…]
Hardship because of demonetisation may continue for a month: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the hardship arising out of demonetisation may continue for around a month. He described the move as the first step towards achieving economic and social freedom. Speaking at a rally in Haryana, Singh asked the people to bear with the difficulties for[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Narendra Modi’s mother visits bank to exchange notes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben, visited a bank at her village in Gandhinagar to exchange the old notes on Tuesday afternoon. She was accompanied by her relatives. She entered the bank premises in a wheel chair, filled the mandatory form, put her thumb impression on the form and exchanged[Read More…]
Nothing is bigger than the nation, says Ramdev on demonetisation
Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the nation over the decision to scrap 500 and 1,000 rupee currency notes. He urged the people to maintain patience while stating that nothing is bigger than the country. Justifying his assertion, Ramdev said black money, corruption,[Read More…]
Teary-eyed PM Modi says wait till Dec 30, punish me if problems later
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government will carry on with the fight against black money, targetting those who held benami properties in the country. He was speaking about the demonetisation of high-denomination bank notes at a function organised by the Goa government. He added that he[Read More…]
Don’t be anxious, enough cash available: Reserve Bank of India
Assuring the citizens, the Reserve Bank on Sunday said enough cash is available at banks and people need not be anxious and make repeated trips to branches and ATMs to hoard money. “The Reserve Bank assures members of the public that enough cash in small denominations is also available at[Read More…]
This Ola driver’s reply is going viral for the right reasons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ban on ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes on November 8. Words of praise for PM Modi’s move as well as stories about people scrambling to deposit or exchange their old currency notes are common at the moment. However, it’s these poignant words by a cab[Read More…]
India won’t become a ‘pawn’ for Japan, reports Chinese media
Accusing Japan of exploiting Sino-India disputes for its own interests, a Chinese state-run media on Sunday said that India will not become a “pawn” for Japan to contain China. “Japan wants to use the disputes between China and India to court India to help contain China. Japan seeks to urge[Read More…]
Demonetisation: Discomfort for the rich, misery for the poor
The demonetisation drive has definitely shaken up the nation from its stupor. It’s a bother for the rich and affluent. Does it dent their black money? Perhaps. But they have found ways to circumvent the demonetisation by finding newer ways to turn their black money to white. Armed with political[Read More…]
PM Modi’s decision is a historic and welcome step
The latest step taken by the PM is a historic move in the India’s history. I believe it marks a new beginning for India’s economy. It’s like BC(Before Currency) and AD( After Demonetization) for me. While in longer run, it is a great move for all around growth of country,[Read More…]
Demonetisation a revolutionary step, will help curb black money: Anna
Social acticist Anna Hazare on Thursday lauded the Centre for its “bold and revolutionary” decision of demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, saying it will curb black money. “This revolutionary step will curb black money, corruption and terrorism (funding) to a large extent,” Hazare said. “The previous governments[Read More…]
Modi’s surprise stopover in Thailand to pay tribute to late King Bhumibol
On his way to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise stopover in Thailand on Thursday to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness. Bhumibol, the world’s longest ruling monarch, died aged 88 on October 13. Modi laid a wreath[Read More…]
Sex workers, escorts take the digital route, use Paytm, MobiKwik
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that notes of ₹500 and ₹1,000 will become “illegal”, sex workers and escorts alike have taken to mobile wallets in accepting money, according to news report published in the Hindustan Times. “Only Paytm users call or message me, otherwise don’t disturb …[Read More…]
Woman takes daughter’s wedding card, asks bank to increase withdrawal limit, turned away
The news of the government banning old ₹500, ₹1,000 currency notes came as a bummer to one and all across the country. The announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent shockwaves across the nation and caught everyone off guard. Some hailed the move as brave and called it landmark while[Read More…]
You can deposit as much cash as you want in bank: Arun Jaitley
A day after the government withdrew high-value banknotes, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said people can deposit as much cash as they want in banks to get new notes but shouldn’t take it as an amnesty scheme for undisclosed income. Speaking to public broadcaster Doordarshan, Jaitley said the law[Read More…]
Here’s why people with black money slept peacefully last night
The Prime Minister’s ‘surgical strike’ on black money late on Tuesday evening took most by surprise as was its intention. Coming at the back of the voluntary disclosure of black money along with a one-time amnesty scheme, the decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes is seen as[Read More…]
Modi government is obsessed with power: Rahul Gandhi at CWC
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday speaking at a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) slammed the Narendra Modi government saying that it is obsessed with power and tries to silence all those who disagree with it. Rahul is chairing the meeting in the place of his mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, who’s reportedly unwell[Read More…]
Modi lying about OROP, veterans not receiving benefit: Rahul Gandhi
Increasing the pressure over the government to deliver on its promises, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ‘lying’ on the One-Rank-One-Pension (OROP) issue. Rahul said that the retired defence personnel were now getting ‘enhanced pension’ and not OROP. The Congress vice president asserted that OROP was[Read More…]
India to work with other nations on disaster risk reduction: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is ready to work with other countries to build disaster resilient infrastructure. Inaugurating a three-day Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction 2016, Modi said India is even ready to share its space technology and resources with any country to deal with[Read More…]