The surge in enquiries is seen pushing up gold prices in India to about $797 per 10 gms, as some jewellers have starting charging a 5-10 percent premium for purchases in exchange for the high value notes
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In pictures: India protests against a new religion-based citizenship law
At least 15 people have been killed over the last week as police cracked down on demonstrators and more than 1,200 — including political leaders, have been detained — after authorities tried to quash the protests that have spread to almost all major Indian cities.
Video: How will these fugitives play an important role in the Indian elections?
Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Christian Michel and Deepak Talwar – a drinks tycoon, an arms dealer, a billionaire jeweller and a corporate lobbyist could play a crucial role in the world’s largest election.
Tycoons on the run to play pivotal role in world’s largest vote
Extradition of fugitives are at the core of two major election issues for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Modi era is a blip in India’s history, says rival Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said hostile and poorly-managed socio-economic environment is impeding progress in India
New India bank chief Shaktikanta Das vows to uphold its independence
Shaktikanta Das’ predecessor Urjit Patel resigned following a row over alleged government interference
India’s demonetisation ‘created more problems’ says former RBI governor
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said he would not recommend other countries to take a similar move after India’s failure to clamp down on illicit cash