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8 November
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The government announced demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes.
The Bold Stroke and the Long Queue
On the night of November 8, 2016, India came to a standstill as 86% of its currency was declared invalid overnight. Explore how this bold gamble against black…
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