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Parliament winter session: Congress to question legality of Rs 2,000 note

Parliament is bracing for a stormy start to the second week of the winter session as opposition parties push the Prime Minister to appear in the House to answer questions on a shock recall of high-value currency almost two weeks ago.

Myth vs reality: 6 things that the govt wants you to know about demonetisation

An abrupt recall of high-value currency last week has rattled millions of people who have lined up in banks and ATMs across India to exchange or deposit the now-withdrawn Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

EC asks govt to ensure indelible ink at banks doesn’t affect polling

The election commission asked the government on Friday to stop using indelible ink to mark people coming to banks to exchange old currency that was recalled in a shock move last week.

No rollback of currency ban, some CMs spreading panic: Arun Jaitley

The government ruled out on Thursday any rollback of a sudden recall of high-value banknotes, saying that the rush of frenzied customers at banks had steadily decreased over the past few days.

22,500 ATMs to be recalibrated today, no Rs 1000 notes soon: Jaitley

Finance minister Arun Jaitley said 22,500 ATMs will be programmed on Thursday to dispense new currency that have a fresh design and size but the move may fail to unclog snaking queues outside banks and teller machines across India.

Exchange limit cut to Rs 2,000; help for weddings: 5 points on demonetisation

People can only exchange Rs 2,000 in cash over the counter in banks, the government announced on Thursday

Activists seek MPs’ support to oppose govt’s bill on transgenders

Legislation was supposed to be the cornerstone of a new progressive image for the BJP but has allegedly been drastically altered.

Demonetisation deluge: Why indelible ink is a recipe for further chaos

Imagine an overworked banker burning the midnight oil for the past week to clear a deluge of customers frantically trying to withdraw or exchange scrapped currency.

Demonetisation: Kejriwal says PM Modi using his mother for politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his nonagenarian mother for politics by letting her stand in queue to exchange old currency, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

Cash crunch: Delhi’s otherwise sleepy wintry streets are abuzz with activity

This Sunday, the Capital’s otherwise sleepy wintry streets are buzzing with activity at the crack of dawn, courtesy a dramatic government move to scrap high-value currency denominations in a bid to stamp out illegal cash from the economy.

No need to rush: 10 things finance minister Jaitley said about demonetisation

Finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday it would take time for banks to make changes to ATMs to dispense the new bank notes as millions of people lined up at branches to get cash.

It’s a massive operation; ATM recalibration will take 2-3 weeks, says Jaitley

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley appealed to Indians on Saturday to not rush to banks for withdrawal of new currency, saying any calibration of ATMs for new currency will need 2-3 weeks

Will check records since Independence: Modi warns black money holders

Indians support the government’s move to scrap some high-value banknotes despite hardships, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, warning that illegal cash hoarders will not be spared.

Demonetisation a big scam, surgical strike on poor: Kejriwal demands rollback

The government should roll back a decision to withdraw high-value banknotes as it will not stamp out illegal cash, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday, joining a growing list of opposition politicians criticising the abrupt move.

SC to hear plea against Salman’s acquittal in hunting cases, issues notice

The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a plea challenging actor Salman Khan’s acquittal in two deer poaching cases and issued a notice to the Bollywood star notorious for run-ins with the law, ANI reported.

Tatas say ‘devious’ Mistry tried to gain control of group companies

Tata Sons hit out at ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry on Thursday, accusing him of underperforming and doing little to fix problem areas in India’s biggest business group.

Govt to re-introduce all currency denominations with new designs, features

The government will re-introduce all currency note denominations with new designs and feature, economic affairs secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday, a move apparently aimed at draining illegal cash from the economy.

Rs 500, 1000 valid for LPG, medicines, metro tickets for 72 hrs: Arun Jaitley

The government expanded on Wednesday a list of exemptions for customers to use high-value banknotes that were withdrawn in a dramatic move to stamp out illegal transactions in the economy.

Withdrawal of bank notes puzzling, won’t drain illegal cash: Chidambaram

The government’s move to introduce Rs 2,000 note while withdrawing other banknotes of high value is puzzling and might not help drain illegal cash from the economy as aimed, the Congress said on Wednesday.

Appreciate friendship towards India: Modi congratulates Trump on US election win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated United States President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday after the tycoon-turned-politician pulled off an upset victory.

Can deposit as much cash as you want in bank, no immunity for black money: Govt

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, finance minister Arun Jaitley warned on Wednesday following a government withdrawal of high-value banknotes.

Blame game won’t save Delhi from pollution: Environment minister Dave

Eighty percent of the pollution choking Delhi is generated within the city and governments , he says.

What have you done to curb pollution? NGT raps Delhi, states over toxic air

India’s green court came down heavily on the central government, Delhi and neighbouring states on Monday for doing little to tackle mounting air pollution in the Capital that touched alarming levels this season.

NDTV moves Supreme Court against govt order to go off air on November 9

News network NDTV has approached the Supreme Court against a controversial central government notice ordering its Hindi channel, NDTV India, off the air for a day, one of the group’s top directors tweeted on Monday.

Curbing Delhi smog: Here’s all you need to know about cloud seeding

While chief minister Arvind Kejriwal suggested using cloud seeding for inducing rain to clear away the smog that has enveloped the Capital since Diwali, experts are divided on its effectiveness given the timing and Delhi’s usually dry weather.

Delhi pollution spike: Arvind Kejriwal blames stubble burning

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal admitted on Friday that air pollution in the city had spiked but appeared reluctant to clamp a ban on firecrackers seen as responsible for smog and haze blanketing the city.

PM Modi lying to the country, armed forces over OROP: Kejriwal

High-level meeting at 1pm to tackle spiking air pollution: Delhi deputy CM

Manish Sisodia says he convened the meeting to ensure the city administration deals with the problem on a “warfooting”. He also described the air pollution as a serious health crisis.

8 SIMI activists killed after Bhopal jailbreak: What we know, don’t know

A daring jailbreak in Bhopal by eight suspected activists of the banned SIM) early on Monday ended hours later when they were tracked and killed in an alleged encounter by police. Here are what we know and don’t know so far.

Why I am watching Ae Dil Hai Mushkil first day first show

Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil arrives in theatres Friday, October 28. The Ranbir, Anushka, Aishwarya-starrer has seen many controversies, but will that deter hardcore fans?