8 November
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As Maharashtra govt marks third anniversary, Congress launches statewide stir against BJP's 'unfulfilled promises'
Sanjays •On Tuesday, the Congress launched a state wide agitation called the Jan Aakrosh Andolan even as the BJP-led government in Maharashtra marked its third year in office.
AAP to observe 8 November as 'day of betrayal' to protest demonetisation
Ians •The AAP on Tuesday said the party will observe 8 November — the day demonetisation was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016 — as the 'Day of Betrayal'
Congress leader Anand Sharma calls demonetisation 'biggest scam', accuses Narendra Modi of misleading people
Ians •The Congress party on Thursday termed demonetisation as the "biggest scam" and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misleading the people.
Digital transactions declining since March, says junior IT minister P P Chaudhary
•The number of digital transactions has come down from 119.07 crore in March 2017 to 118.01 crore in April and further to 111.45 crore in May
Sharing note ban process details will affect India's economic interests: RBI
•Replying to an RTI query, the central bank said disclosing demonetisation process details may impede future economic or fiscal policies of Government of India.
RBI Governor Urjit Patel says stock of Rs 500/2000 notes was kept ready before demonetisation
•No records of discussion between the RBI and the government on demonetisation were maintained because of secrecy, RBI Governor Urjit Patel has told a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance
4 months of note ban: More questions than answers on Narendra Modi’s grand move
Dinesh Unnikrishnan123 •Demonetisation is still seen as a heroic act by Modi and will, probably, remain so. The missing link, so far, in this fascinating story is hard data on the progress
Donald Trump trashes Jessica Drake's claims, says, 'Oh, I'm sure she's never been grabbed'
•Donald Trump took a swipe at an adult film star who has accused him of inappropriate sexual contact, saying "Oh, I'm sure she's never been grabbed before".
Young Americans can now register to vote for 2016 Presidential Election through Facebook Messenger
•Non-registered Americans can now enroll themselves in the voters' list through Facebook Messenger for the upcoming 2016 US Presidential Election following the launch of an automated tool by a US-based organisation.