In May, RBI withdrew Rs 2,000 notes from circulation but they remain legal tender until 30 Sept. Some establishments, like Ahmedabad Nini's Kitchen, are using this to attract customers.
Party MP Jairam Ramesh asks whether Modi govt 'pressured' RBI to allow ‘compromise settlements’ or write-offs in case of wilful defaulters, demands repeal of 8 June circular.
Union minister Piyush Goyal and UAE's Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi conclude 1st session of India-UAE Joint Committee on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Michael Patra, in a speech at Sixth Asia KLEMS Conferenc, said it is widely believed that structural slowdown has been spreading across global economy after growth peaked in 2010.
Neither the measure of current sentiments nor of future expectations of consumers has reached near March 2019 levels. Scores still to rise much above pre-Covid crackdown of March 2020.
While status quo on rates was expected, there was difference of opinion on stance, which was also left unchanged to focus on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation aligns with 4% target.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
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.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
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.
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