New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during a press conference on Monday, when asked by a journalist about how much money he had, laughed and pulled out Rs 250 from his pocket.
The sobering effect of demonetisation was felt by the Delhi CM as well.
On November 8th, Narendra Modi had announced that the government was demonetising Rs 500 and RS 1000 notes effective from midnight the same day.
Since then, ordinary life has been thrown out of gear as people have been queuing up in large numbers in banks and ATMs to get some cash.
Kejriwal tore into the demonetisation move by the Centre and asked for it to be rolled back.
“Modi has said this is medicine for black money, but he has given poison to the poor (sic),” he said.
He also called emergency session of the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday to deal with the cash shortage.
On November 11, Rahul Gandhi arrived at SBI's Parliament Street branch to exchange notes worth Rs 4,000.
There is no fool-proof form of lie detection, but using a little tact, intelligence, and persuasion, you can hope that eventually, the truth will out. These 10 signs will help you look through anyone who’s trying to take you for a ride!
1. They give out too much information. They reveal details that are completely unnecessary and irrelevant to the main plot. It’s probably their way of overcompensating for the lie.
2. They parrot a set of phrases or words multiple times in the same conversation. Their dialogue seems rehearsed. They fear getting caught so they tend to fall back on the part they’re the most confident about.
3. They make ambiguous statements that don’t really reveal anything. They don’t answer your questions directly. They twist them around and beat around the bush and steer away from the main subject.
4. We involuntarily cover our mouth when we’re lying, even if just for a second. So, if you find someone touching their face or placing their hand over their lips, there’s a good chance they’re bluffing.
5. Look for their body language. A man who has nothing to fear about will be relaxed. Someone who is lying would probably sit with their arms crossed against their chest, as if trying to hide something.
6. Shuffling feet is the most obvious one. It shows that the person is on the edge and the nervousness is building up.
7. It is said that someone who is lying would avoid eye contact at all means. Look for their gaze. Does it shift around too often? Are they blinking in a weird way? Are they trying to look away every time you look at them?
8. If you’re a good observer, you can almost always spot the nervousness on a liar’s face. There’s something odd. They smile weirdly, their lips quiver a lot, and their eyebrows twitch. If you’ve known the person for long, it wouldn’t be difficult to identify these signs.
9. Notice how their body reacts when you ask them a tricky question. When a person is about to lie, they make an involuntary head jerk.
10. Heavy breathing is another common sign. Look at their shoulders. If their breathing pattern changes, you’ll see their shoulders rising and the tension in their voice will be much noticeable.
There is no fool-proof form of lie detection, but using a little tact, intelligence, and persuasion, you can hope that eventually, the truth will out.
People are trying to swap their old notes for smaller bills and for new 500 and 2,000 rupee
notes, which are being rushed into circulation and are designed to be harder to forge.
The Rs 2,000 notes, which are being introduced for the first time, will be of magenta colour with Mangalyaan imprinted on the reverse side. The higher value currency notes will have other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme both on the obverse and reverse.
The new denomination has motif of the Mangalayan on the reverse, depicting the country’s first venture in interplanetary space.
The Rs 500 banknotes will be stone grey in colour with a predominant new theme of the Indian heritage site Red Fort.
Here’s a look at the distinguishing features of the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes that banks have started dispensing
1 See through register with denominational numeral
2 Latent image with denominational numeral
3 Denominational numeral in Devnagari
4 Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre
5 Micro letters ‘RBI’ and Rs ‘2000’ on the left side of the banknote
6 Windowed security thread with inscriptions ‘Bharat’ in Devanagari, RBI and numeral with colour shift. Colour of the thread changes from green to blue when the note is tilted
7 Guarantee Clause, Governor’s signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem towards the right
8 Mahatma Gandhi portrait and electrotype watermarks
9 Number panel with numerals growing from small to big on the top left side and bottom right side
10 Denominational numeral with rupee symbol, the numeral in colour changing ink (green to blue) on bottom right
11 Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right
12 Horizontal rectangle with Rs 2000 in raised print on the right
13 Seven angular bleed lines on the left and right side in raised print
14 Year of printing of the note on the left
15 Swachh Bharat logo with slogan
16 Language panel towards the centre
17 Motif of Mangalyaan
18 Denomination numeral in Devnagari on right
19 Circle with Rs 500 in raised print on the right
20 Five angular bleed lines on left and right side in raised print
21 Red Fort: an image of the Indian heritage site with Indian flag
BASE COLOUR OF THE RS 2000 NOTE IS MAGENTA, SIZE: 66MM x 166MM
BASE COLOUR OF THE RS 500 NOTE IS STONE GREY, SIZE: 63MM x 150MM
Yes, you heard that right. According to predictions made by the people at System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), for Thursday, the air quality index (AQI) in Mumbai was recorded at 243; while New Delhi fell lower than its previous days.
Mumbai’s Air Quality Index Levels Are Worse Than Delhi’s Right Now.
The factors causing this sudden, yet gradual, increase in air pollution for Mumbai is due to the ridge line; essentially a high pressure area that has developed 300km north of Mumbai—this is a common phenomenon that is said to happen in the winter. However, what isn’t so common is the amount of pollution emanating from this ridge line which is causing subsequent low ventilation.
According to Biswajit Mukhopadhyay, Additional Director General, India Meteorological Department, “Owing to low temperatures, these pollutants are trapped closer to the surface.” He adds that the pollution levels will remain at this level till the westerly winds from the sea dilute the trapped pollutants entirely.
It's finally out. Donald Trump fought a bitter political battle to be elected as the 45th president of the world's oldest democracy. India's past experiences with US presidents show that a Republican president is generally better for us than a Democrat one. But in recent history, Indo-US relations have broadly stuck to a steady path — starting with Democrat Bill Clinton to republican Gorge W. Bush to Democrat Barack Obama.
Here, let us have a look at what could happen to Indo-US relations under Donald Trump.
What India stands to lose:
Trump's 'hawkish' trade policy of 'America first' and his plans to renegotiate all foreign trade deals will affect trade treaties with India, too.
Trump terms H1B visa programme as 'unfair', and his stated purpose is to end the programme. If Trump wins, Indian IT stocks and IT companies like TCS and Infosys are likely to be the first victims of this policy.
He is often seen exhibiting a double standard towards India — on the one hand he has said India is doing great and on the other he said he would bring American jobs back from India.
Bringing jobs back to America could mean harsher conditions for entry of immigrants from India.
Trump's promise to reduce the US corporate tax rate from 35 per cent to 15 per cent could result in companies like Ford, GM and Microsoft rushing back to the US.
This rush of US firms will hit Modi's Make in India push.
What India may gain:
Although Trump wants to put stricter immigration rules, he also says he wants to woo Indian entrepreneurs and students to the US.
Trump criticised China throughout his campaign, described it as one of the US's top adversaries. That could make for an advantage to India.
He said he would label China a currency manipulator and impose heavy tariffs if China didn't agree to rewrite trade agreements.
He labelled Pakistan as semi-stable and a safe haven for terrorists.
This could mean the continuation of US' Pivot to Asia policy where India is seen as a counterbalance to China.
Trump's hard stance on terrorism could also result into deeper Indo-US defence and strategic ties.
And finally, closer defence ties might give a further push to Indo-US business ties as well.
If you are planning to go to the bank to deposit cash in the coming days, beware. The Income Tax department is watching you.
Prime minister Narendra Modi dropped a bomb yesterday while addressing the nation through Doordarshan. He announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes are being withdrawn from the financial system starting 00:00 hours November 9, as a strict action against rampant counterfeit currency floating in India and black money.
Modiji has given 50 days, from November 10 till December 30, to deposit these notes to your bank account. Banks and ATMs, however, will remain shut today, that is on November 9, and will be operational from November 10. ATMs will not accept cash deposits, all cash deposits will have to be made from bank branches itself. There will be no changes in payments using cheques or any non-cash mode of payments.
THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT IS WATCHING YOU!
The Income Tax department will keep a check on individuals who exchange cash amount of Rs 2 lakh and above.
The objective is to make Indians tax compliant, eventually leading to higher revenues for the government.
The IT department has been asked to keep record of every individual, their PAN card details, and tally it with tax filing.
Accordingly, the department will impose penalty, which could be between 30 per cent and 120 per cent, depending on the source of income.
As per the IT department, the physical cash circulation in India is Rs 17 lakh crore and out of this, 88 per cent is Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. Official data suggest that 40 per cent of black money is generated in real estate, while stock market and bullion transactions are other big sources.
In 2015, investigative agencies and the Reserve Bank of India recovered 6,32,000 fake currency notes worth Rs 30.43 crore.
In 2015, various intelligence agencies filed 788 cases of smuggling and circulation of fake currency notes, in which at least 816 people were accused. Also, over 43 per cent of the fake currency recovered was just from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
Currency
Starting midnight Nov 8 Rs 500, Rs 1000 currency notes not legal, what you need to do
People who have Rs 500 or Rs 1000 notes in their possession can hand over the notes from November 9 to December 30 to any post office or banks.
TNM Staff| Tuesday, November 8, 2016 - 20:32
In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will be illegal tender from Tuesdaymidnight.
Calling this a necessary step in the fight against corruption and black money, the PM said that the government will try its best not to inconvenience people.
People who have Rs 500 or Rs 1000 notes in their possession can hand over the notes from November 9 to December 30 to any post office or banks. However ATMs across country will not work on November 9 and in some places on November 10. All banks across the nation will be closed for public dealings on November 9.
Those handing over currency notes will have to carry identification with them.
The PM also added that fuel stations, airports and hospitals will accept Rs 500 and Rs 1000 till November 11 midnight.
The Reserve Bank of India has accepted the proposal said the PM in his television address and added that new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes will be introduced.
The PM also said that withdrawal limit at ATMs will be limited to Rs 2,000 per transaction, however he did not mention how long this step would be implemented.
Corruption, black money and terrorism can come in the way of a country's robust economic growth, said the Prime Minister. He also said that terrorists were using counterfeit currencies and spreading terror.
"We hear stories of how an autorickshaw driver gives back gold left by a passenger in his vehicle. These stories tell how common people are honest. A few people engage in corruption for selfish reasons", PM said.
"In every country's history, there comes a moment which every citizen wishes to be a part of. But there are very few such moments in one's life. Today time is giving us that opportunity again. Every citizen can contribute now to this fight against black money."
"Your money is yours. You will note lose anything. The government will ensure that," said PM Modi.
What you can do with your Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes:
Change them at the bank or post office between November 10 and December 30.
Carry your Aadhaar card and pan card when you go to exhange notes.
You can exchange these notes at Reserve Bank after December 30.
