Support Of The Demonetisation

In a strong dissent to the Supreme Court's decision on demonetisation, Shiv Sena in its mouthpiece 'Saamana' on Wednesday said that calling the government decision "valid" means to "support the economic massacre of the country".

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today endorsed the Congress' NYAY scheme, claiming that its promise of providing annual income support of Rs 72,000 to each of India's poorest families will not only restart the nation's growth engine but also stimulate demand in a manner leading to increased economic activity and job creation.

Roasted by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's at an election rally in Chhattisgarh over, the BJP hit back today with a biting retort of its own. "Today Rahul ji in Chhattisgarh asked 'did anyone see any rich black money-holder get out of a big car and stand in the line during demonetisation'? I would like to tell him yes we saw you get out of your 4 cro...

Even as the Reserve Bank of India's latest figures suggest that more than 99 per cent of the demonetised currency came back to the system, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar insisted that the scheme was not a failure, and that he supported it on "moral grounds."

BJP chief Amit Shah today took on Rahul Gandhi, who tweeted a picture of an anguished ex-serviceman to pan demonetisation, saying people will no longer be misled by such falsity and cited the former soldier's remarks to media supporting the note ban decision.

Actor Kamal Haasan, who has announced his plans to enter politics, today apologized for supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock decision to ban high-denomination notes a year ago. Haasan, who is 62, said "If the PM accepts his mistake, my salaam (salute) awaits him."

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is still bullish on demonetisation as a winning strategy against black money, despite a central bank report saying that 99 per cent of all the cash voided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last November is back in banks.

Economists polled by Reuters predict Indian economy grew 7.1 per cent annually in the first three months of this year, as compared to 7 per cent in the December quarter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the demonetisation drive was a "tough decision" to take in view of the opposition parties' constant efforts to turn people against it.

According to the global financial services major, the government will have to tread very carefully between the need for stimulating demand in a weak economic environment after demonetisation and continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation.

Nitish Kumar, who loaned impassioned support to the demonetisation drive, has called for a review in about two weeks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial move. However, sources say, rather than reversing his stand, the Chief Minister is expected to disclose that recent tours he has made across Bihar have revealed that there is large publ...

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has blamed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters of targeting him, a day after a video of the singer-turned-politician allegedly mocking people for standing in bank and ATM queues surfaced.

Thanking people for their support and cooperation to his demonetisation drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a series of announcements reiterating his government's focus on the welfare of farmers and the poor. He was making a televised address to the nation on new year's eve and said he was grateful for the patience that people had shown ...

Tata Steel has taken an initiative to support the government's move to develop a cashless society and is installing 10,000 POS, credit/debit card swipe machines in rural areas.

The Congress's attempt to extend the unity of opposition parties over the notes ban outside parliament with a meeting and joint press conference addressed by its party chief Sonia Gandhi in a rare appearance, is falling apart, with the Left and Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) reportedly RSVPing their inability to attend. Sharad Pawar's Nationali...

In a strong dissent to the Supreme Court's decision on demonetisation, Shiv Sena in its mouthpiece 'Saamana' on Wednesday said that calling the government decision "valid" means to "support the economic massacre of the country".

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today endorsed the Congress' NYAY scheme, claiming that its promise of providing annual income support of Rs 72,000 to each of India's poorest families will not only restart the nation's growth engine but also stimulate demand in a manner leading to increased economic activity and job creation.

Roasted by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's at an election rally in Chhattisgarh over, the BJP hit back today with a biting retort of its own. "Today Rahul ji in Chhattisgarh asked 'did anyone see any rich black money-holder get out of a big car and stand in the line during demonetisation'? I would like to tell him yes we saw you get out of your 4 cro...

Even as the Reserve Bank of India's latest figures suggest that more than 99 per cent of the demonetised currency came back to the system, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar insisted that the scheme was not a failure, and that he supported it on "moral grounds."

BJP chief Amit Shah today took on Rahul Gandhi, who tweeted a picture of an anguished ex-serviceman to pan demonetisation, saying people will no longer be misled by such falsity and cited the former soldier's remarks to media supporting the note ban decision.

Actor Kamal Haasan, who has announced his plans to enter politics, today apologized for supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock decision to ban high-denomination notes a year ago. Haasan, who is 62, said "If the PM accepts his mistake, my salaam (salute) awaits him."

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is still bullish on demonetisation as a winning strategy against black money, despite a central bank report saying that 99 per cent of all the cash voided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last November is back in banks.

Economists polled by Reuters predict Indian economy grew 7.1 per cent annually in the first three months of this year, as compared to 7 per cent in the December quarter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the demonetisation drive was a "tough decision" to take in view of the opposition parties' constant efforts to turn people against it.

According to the global financial services major, the government will have to tread very carefully between the need for stimulating demand in a weak economic environment after demonetisation and continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation.

Nitish Kumar, who loaned impassioned support to the demonetisation drive, has called for a review in about two weeks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial move. However, sources say, rather than reversing his stand, the Chief Minister is expected to disclose that recent tours he has made across Bihar have revealed that there is large publ...

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has blamed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his supporters of targeting him, a day after a video of the singer-turned-politician allegedly mocking people for standing in bank and ATM queues surfaced.

Thanking people for their support and cooperation to his demonetisation drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a series of announcements reiterating his government's focus on the welfare of farmers and the poor. He was making a televised address to the nation on new year's eve and said he was grateful for the patience that people had shown ...

Tata Steel has taken an initiative to support the government's move to develop a cashless society and is installing 10,000 POS, credit/debit card swipe machines in rural areas.

The Congress's attempt to extend the unity of opposition parties over the notes ban outside parliament with a meeting and joint press conference addressed by its party chief Sonia Gandhi in a rare appearance, is falling apart, with the Left and Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) reportedly RSVPing their inability to attend. Sharad Pawar's Nationali...