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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.