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November 9, 2016 6:10 PM

Govt takes measures to curb black money, tax evasion & corruption: Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said that the government has taken several measures to curb black money, tax evasion and corruption. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, Mr Naidu said NDA government has been clear about its agenda since the beginni...

November 9, 2016 5:45 PM

Congress supports demonetisation move

Congress has supported the objectives of Centre in demonetising 500 and 1000 rupee notes but said it will be counter productive if people with legitimate money face inconvenience and harassment.<br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, party leader and former Finance Minister P...

November 9, 2016 4:57 PM

People welcome govt's decision to root out black money, corruption

Celebrities like Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar and Anurag Kashyap among others have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to abolish Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency in war against black money.<br/><br/>In his tweet Rajinikanth said hats off to narendramodi ji. Anu...

November 9, 2016 4:23 PM

BJP welcomes govt's step, Congress and TMC criticise

Several Union Ministers have also hailed the Centre's decision. Home Minister Rajnath Singh described the Prime Minister's decision as "courageous and bold" and said India's fight against corruption and terrorism will now be strengthened.<br/><br/> Information an...

November 9, 2016 4:06 PM

RBI issues new series of Rs 500 & Rs 2,000 notes with improved features

The Reserve Bank has issued new series of notes for 500 rupees and 2,000 rupees denomination with improved features and newer sizes which will be very friendly towards the visually-impaired by having features which make it accessible for all sections.<br/><br/>The RBI said, 2,000 rupees ...

November 9, 2016 2:27 PM

Prime Minister announces historic steps to fight black money

Five hundred and 1,000 rupee notes will cease to be legal tender from today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this in a surprise address to the nation last evening. He said the decision was taken to root out the menace of black money and corruption. <br/><br/>In a special nationwid...

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