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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDemonitisation

Topic: Demonitisation

SubscriberWrites: An unwelcome repeat of demonetisation

Last time, I witnessed daily wagers & jobless youngsters ‘employed’ to exchange the old notes. It will be a repeat again.

“Do not rush to banks:” RBI governor says Rs 2000 notes will continue to be legal lender

Maharashtra: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday reiterated that Rs 2000 notes will continue to be a legal lender, after the...

Rs 2,000 note legal even after 30 Sept & no forms, bank account needed for exchange, clarifies govt

Union Govt’s MyGov Twitter handle and State Bank of India together put to rest some concerns that arose following RBI’s Friday announcement to discontinue the Rs 2,000 note.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.