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Atanu Chakraborty Appointed Economic Affairs Secretary, Replaces SC Garg
The government has appointed Atanu Chakraborty as the new economic affairs secretary, a coveted position in the finance ministry, a statement late on Wednesday said.
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No Rs 1,000 Comeback Yet. Don't Overdraw From ATMs, Urges Top Bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das
The government has no plans to introduce 1,000-rupee notes - abolished last year - but is focusing on ramping up production of 500-rupee and other lower denomination notes, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das tweeted today, scotching rumours that currency printing presses had started printing a new version of the Rs 1,000 note.
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Economy To Grow More Than 7 Per Cent Next Fiscal: Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das
Stepping up the growth pitch, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the economy will grow upwards of 7 per cent next fiscal.
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Focus Now On Printing 500 Notes, Says Government: Highlights
The government today said that the new 500 and 2,000-rupee notes have been completely designed in house and so their security features are very secure.
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People Converting Black Money Into White Not To Be Spared: Government
In a stern warning to black money hoarders, the Finance Ministry today said those indulging in money laundering activities and converting their ill-gotten money into white will not be spared as law-enforcement agencies are already chasing such trails.
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Government Asks NABARD To Disburse Rs 21,000 Crore To Farmers
Government has allowed NABARD to disburse Rs 21,000 crore to cash-starved farmers, helping them sow winter crops like wheat ahead of the sowing season, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said today.
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Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das Addresses Media On Notes Ban: Highlights
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das is addressing a media as the government is battling the opposition's criticism on its sudden move to ban the big currency notes to check black or untaxed money.
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Did Your Rs 2,000 Note Lose Colour When Washed or Rubbed? That's Good News
The top three trending videos on YouTube, with a whopping 11 million views collectively, show 'water tests' on the new Rs 2000 notes. However, here's a neat little twist that no one could have anticipated.
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Bankruptcy And Insolvency Law May Be Operational By Year End: Shaktikanta Das
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday expressed hope that the Bankruptcy and Insolvency law would become operational by the end of this year, leading to further ease of doing business.
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With Finance Minister Apparently Swamy's New Target, BJP Upset: Sources
BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy's tweets today on a "bloodbath" were seen as a response to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley even though he took no names.
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Subramanian Swamy Now Targets Economic Affairs Secretary, Makes Light Of Arun Jaitley
Firing a fresh salvo on Thursday, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy targeted Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das while making light of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's support for the official, saying that he can directly speak to the prime minister on the issues raised by him.
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7.6% Growth For This Year 'Very, Very Significant': Economic Affairs Secretary
Terming the projected 7.6 per cent growth for the current fiscal as "very, very significant", Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed the government's commitment to work towards boosting economic growth.
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Questions Rise Over $100 Billion Climate Change Financing Progress
A day before the crucial climate conference in Paris, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today questioned the "correctness" of an OECD report claiming significant progress on a roadmap for USD 100 billion a year climate change financing by 2020.
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Shaktikanta Das Takes Charge as Economic Affairs Secretary
Senior IAS officer Shaktikanta Das has taken charge as the Secretary for Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry.
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'Didn't Want to Continue,' Says LC Goyal After Exit as Home Secretary
For the second time in seven months, India has a new Home Secretary. In an unexpected appointment, senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi, who was to retire today, was appointed to the post, replacing L C Goyal, whose tenure has ended 17 months before the completion of his two-year tenure.
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Atanu Chakraborty Appointed Economic Affairs Secretary, Replaces SC Garg
The government has appointed Atanu Chakraborty as the new economic affairs secretary, a coveted position in the finance ministry, a statement late on Wednesday said.
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No Rs 1,000 Comeback Yet. Don't Overdraw From ATMs, Urges Top Bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das
The government has no plans to introduce 1,000-rupee notes - abolished last year - but is focusing on ramping up production of 500-rupee and other lower denomination notes, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das tweeted today, scotching rumours that currency printing presses had started printing a new version of the Rs 1,000 note.
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Economy To Grow More Than 7 Per Cent Next Fiscal: Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das
Stepping up the growth pitch, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the economy will grow upwards of 7 per cent next fiscal.
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Focus Now On Printing 500 Notes, Says Government: Highlights
The government today said that the new 500 and 2,000-rupee notes have been completely designed in house and so their security features are very secure.
-
People Converting Black Money Into White Not To Be Spared: Government
In a stern warning to black money hoarders, the Finance Ministry today said those indulging in money laundering activities and converting their ill-gotten money into white will not be spared as law-enforcement agencies are already chasing such trails.
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Government Asks NABARD To Disburse Rs 21,000 Crore To Farmers
Government has allowed NABARD to disburse Rs 21,000 crore to cash-starved farmers, helping them sow winter crops like wheat ahead of the sowing season, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said today.
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Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das Addresses Media On Notes Ban: Highlights
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das is addressing a media as the government is battling the opposition's criticism on its sudden move to ban the big currency notes to check black or untaxed money.
-
Did Your Rs 2,000 Note Lose Colour When Washed or Rubbed? That's Good News
The top three trending videos on YouTube, with a whopping 11 million views collectively, show 'water tests' on the new Rs 2000 notes. However, here's a neat little twist that no one could have anticipated.
-
Bankruptcy And Insolvency Law May Be Operational By Year End: Shaktikanta Das
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday expressed hope that the Bankruptcy and Insolvency law would become operational by the end of this year, leading to further ease of doing business.
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With Finance Minister Apparently Swamy's New Target, BJP Upset: Sources
BJP lawmaker Subramanian Swamy's tweets today on a "bloodbath" were seen as a response to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley even though he took no names.
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Subramanian Swamy Now Targets Economic Affairs Secretary, Makes Light Of Arun Jaitley
Firing a fresh salvo on Thursday, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy targeted Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das while making light of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's support for the official, saying that he can directly speak to the prime minister on the issues raised by him.
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7.6% Growth For This Year 'Very, Very Significant': Economic Affairs Secretary
Terming the projected 7.6 per cent growth for the current fiscal as "very, very significant", Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed the government's commitment to work towards boosting economic growth.
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Questions Rise Over $100 Billion Climate Change Financing Progress
A day before the crucial climate conference in Paris, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today questioned the "correctness" of an OECD report claiming significant progress on a roadmap for USD 100 billion a year climate change financing by 2020.
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Shaktikanta Das Takes Charge as Economic Affairs Secretary
Senior IAS officer Shaktikanta Das has taken charge as the Secretary for Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry.
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'Didn't Want to Continue,' Says LC Goyal After Exit as Home Secretary
For the second time in seven months, India has a new Home Secretary. In an unexpected appointment, senior IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi, who was to retire today, was appointed to the post, replacing L C Goyal, whose tenure has ended 17 months before the completion of his two-year tenure.
