Tag: demonetisation

Kolkata Imam issues ‘fatwa’ against Modi, BJP for note ban

A Muslim cleric on Saturday issued a fatwa, offering a reward of Rs 25 lakh to anyone who will “cut off PM Narendra Modi’s...

India’s PM Modi defends cash ban, announces incentives

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and small businesses on Saturday in a New Year's...

Indian rupee window closes as Modi eyes key poll

A deadline for Indians to deposit invalid rupee notes at banks closes on Friday as attention turns towards the potential political ramifications of Prime...

Modi says won’t hesitate on tough economic decisions

  India will not hesitate to make tough decisions to help support its growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, alluding to his...

Modi losing friends as anger grows over Indian cash crackdown

A leading political ally of Narendra Modi has abruptly distanced himself from the Indian prime minister's move to scrap high-value banknotes, as broad initial...

Senate decides to withdraw Rs 5,000 banknote

The Senate adopted a resolution to withdraw the Rs5,000 note from circulation on Monday. According to a private news channel, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Usman...