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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCurrency notes

Topic: currency notes

SubscriberWrites: Expiry dates on Rs 500 notes could curb corruption, suggests senior CA

After reports of large cash recovery from a judge’s residence, India could revive a pre-independence practice to print expiry dates on Rs 500 notes to deter illicit hoarding.

How India’s humble Paisa came about—and what the coins tell us about sovereignty

RBI decision to not reissue copper-nickel series of Re 1 and 50 paise coins brings the end of a long coinage history that started with 'phootie cowries'.

Modi, Thackeray, Shivaji — Maharashtra BJP has its own ideas on who should be on new banknotes

After criticising Delhi CM Kejriwal's request for photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on notes, BJP members suggest using images of politicians & historical figures, Congress suggests Ambedkar.

‘Anti-Hindu bigot, poor carbon copy’ — BJP rips into Kejriwal for ‘gods on banknotes’ pitch

After Delhi CM urges PM to put pictures of Hindu deities Lakshmi & Ganesh on banknotes, BJP leaders including Sambit Patra, R. P. Singh, Amit Malviya & Baijayant Panda go on offensive.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.