Demonetisation Anniversary

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Four years of Demonetisation: PM Modi hails move, Congress observes 'betrayal day'

On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to ban all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes from midnight

08 Nov 2020 9:14 PM

'The ill-effects of unplanned demonetisation is going to hit the common man, industries and economy for two more years,' RTI activist Manoranjan Roy said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Note ban anniversary: Mumbaikars say initial hardships make way for long-term gains

Residents maintained that initial enthusiasm for digital mode of payments has died down and cash transactions are finding currency again.

09 Nov 2017 5:02 PM

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said he was instrumental in implementing the erstwhile UPA government's flagship schemes like MNREGA and the Land Acquisition Act. (Photo: AP)

BJP lectures, doesn't listen, it will take me yrs to give speeches like Modi: Rahul

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said said he was willing to listen to the problems faced by people, and make efforts to solve them.

09 Nov 2017 1:04 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from circulation on November 8 in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

India touts bank note ban, opposition fumes and Nepal short-changed

The pain from demonetisation is also being felt in Nepal, where thousands of migrant workers still have old currency notes.

09 Nov 2017 8:58 AM

Demonetisation led to 58 per cent growth in digital transactions and an increase in the number of tax payers, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Note ban led to 58 per cent rise in digital transactions: Nitin Gadkari

The Centre's scrapping of the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes hurt those who had black money, said Gadkari.

08 Nov 2017 4:23 PM

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday flagged off a 'digital rath' as part of an initiative to spread awareness about digital payments. (Photo: Twitter| All India Radio)

Digital Rath to spread awareness on cashless payments

The Digital Rath is aimed at driving behavioural change and spreading awareness on the importance of digital payments.

08 Nov 2017 3:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes exactly a year ago on November 8, 2016. (Photo: PTI)

DeMon turns 1: A report card of how Modi's note ban worked

This move turned 86 per cent of India’s cash in circulation illegal as Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes ceased to be legal tender.

08 Nov 2017 10:15 AM

Modi said 125 crore Indians fought a decisive battle and won. (Photo: PTI | File)

DeMon anniversary: PM 'bows down to people', thanks 125 cr Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, '125 crore Indians fought a decisive battle and WON.'

08 Nov 2017 9:47 AM

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