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Today is the seventh anniversary of demonetisation of old ₹ 1,000 and ₹ 500 banknotes announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ETV Bharat takes a deep dive into the decision in the light of its stated objectives which include - promoting digital payments, curbing black money, eliminating terror funding and tackling FICN circulation. According to the government, the decision has drove formalisatoion of the economy while critics say it lost the plot as it did not curb black money and reduce dependence on cash, as claimed.

Seven years of demonetisation: Here is what you should know

Nov 8, 2023

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PM Modi received the 'Sengol' from Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam and placed it in the new parliament, in an attempt by the ruling party "to reminisce the transfer of power in 1947." Here's everything you need to know about the political controversy it stoked over its historicity.

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Sudden surge in covid cases. Does it mean there is going to be another wave?

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Government is unlikely to extend the last date for filing income tax returns as it expects most returns to come in by the due date of July 31. Here is what you need to know.

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