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Bill Gates on Transforming India

Bill Gates on Transforming India Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said it is a “bold move” and will deflate India’s sha

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Modi's speech to media at the start of Winter Session of Parliament

Syed Munir Khasru Namaskar to all of you. The winter session of parliament gets underway today. Last session was a witness to a major decision on GST and the parliament made a major contribution towards realizing the dream of One nation, one tax. I thanked all the parties on that day. When all parties work together in the larger nation interest, positive outcomes and results emerge. I hope this session will also see a healthy debate on various issues as it sets the stage for very good decisions..Of course, partie

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The Political Economy of Demonetising High Value Notes

The government’s high profile war on black money has generated mixed responses. However, both supporters and opponents of the 2016 demonetisation agree that the move has caused immense hardship to people, especially those outside the banking system and without alternative means to access goods and services in a largely cash economy. Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, discusses the conceptual, practical, and implementation issues arising from the November 8 announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A more effective way to flush out black money without disrupting normal economic activities, she says, would have been to announce a specific date for demonetisation of old notes followed up by an efficient tracking system.

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Demonetisation: RBI statement on withdrawal of legal tender of Rs. 500 and Rs.1000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 announced that currency of Rs. 500 and Rs.1,000 ceased to be a legal tender. He said the decision was taken to root out the menace of black money and corruption. The Reserve Bank of India has urged people to be patient and exchange notes at their convenience. Read the RBI full statement.

‘Corruption, black money & terrorism are festering sores’

PM Narendra Modi’s address at the India-U.K. Tech Summit

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I don't want to take India for granted like Britain has done in the past: Theresa May

Full text of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s address at India-U.K. Tech Summit in New Delhi on November 7, 2016

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Press Statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Distinguished members of the Russian and Indian delegations, Members of the media, It gives me great pleasure to welcome President Putin, an old friend of India, here in Goa today.As they say in Russian: स्तारीय द्रुग लुछे नोविख़ द्वुख [Means: An Old friend is better than two new friends.] Excellency Putin, I am aware of your deep affection for India. Your personal attention has been a source of strength in our relationship. And, in the complex and chang

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Opening Statement by Prime Minister at the 14th ASEAN-India Summit

Syed Munir Khasru Your Excellency Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Excellencies, This is my third India-ASEAN Summit. I am delighted to renew close bonds of friendship that we have nurtured with ASEAN over the years. I would also like to thank you for the excellent arrangements and for the warmth of your welcome. The visit to the beautiful heritage city of Vientiane reminds me of deep historical and cultural links that the city shares with India. I also commend Vietnam for its able leadership of ASEAN-

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Dangerous Pursuit: A special report by the Committee to Protect Journalists

In India, journalists who cover corruption may pay wIth their lives

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All your queries on GST answered

Download the ebook with the most pertinent questions on GST answered by some of the best in the business.

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The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill - GST

In ahistoric turn of events, the NDA government managed to successfully pass the GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha. >Here is the full text of the Bill.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016

The Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Law, 2016

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Maternity Benefits Bill, 2016

On August 11, 2016, during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha passed the Maternity Benefits Bill, 2016. Among other things, this Bill extends maternity leave for women from 12 to 26 weeks, including protecting their employment during maternity. Read the Bill in its entirety >here .

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Modi's address on the 70th Independence Day

Draft text of the english rendering of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the Nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 70th Independence Day

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President’s address on the eve of 70th Independence Day

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the nation on the eve of August 14, 2016