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BJP to celebrate DeMo anniversary as ‘Anti-Black Money Day’ on Nov 8

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BJP’s move comes a day after a united Opposition, led by the Congress party, said that it would observe the first anniversary of demonetisation as ‘black day’

In a move aimed at countering possible political backlash triggered by a united Opposition’s plan to observe the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision as a ‘black day’, the BJP will commemorate the event in its own way by celebrating it as ‘Anti-black money day’.

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, on Wednesday, said that the BJP will mark the first anniversary of noteban – on November 8 – as ‘Anti-black money day’ while claiming that the Congress party had “not understood the object of demonetisation”.

Last year on November 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had in a surprise move demonetised old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes. The move, for which the BJP is still struggling to give a credible explanation, had wreaked havoc on the lives of common citizens who had to queue up for hours, at times even days, outside banks to get their demonetised notes deposited in their accounts or exchanged for legal tender. Several economists, including non-Indians, have repeatedly slammed the move and claimed that it was one of the reasons for the slowing pace of India’s economy – a charge that the BJP has assiduously rejected.

BJP leaders, from Prime Minister Modi to party president Amit Shah and a host of other union ministers and office bearers, have given multiple reasons to explain why demonetisation was a good step even as former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and other officials of the reserve bank have hinted that Modi hadn’t taken them into confidence before announcing the decision.

The BJP leadership has at different times given unrelated rationale for the move, with Modi initially claiming that it would end black money and curb terrorism while on other occasions BJP leaders, including Jaitley, have claimed that the move was triggered by the objective of reducing cash flow in the economy and switching to digital currency and transactions.

However, the BJP’s claim that demonetisation helped curb black money seems hard to digest considering that the RBI has gone on record to state that 99 per cent of the demonetised currency had made its way back into the banking system – in effect meaning that the black money in circulation in the Indian economy before November 8, 2016 had been turned legitimate by its hoarders who managed to deposit their illicit money into bank accounts.

On Wednesday, Union finance minister Jaitley offered what seemed like a laundry list of justifications for demonetisation. He said that the main objectives of the note ban were “to reduce the quantity of cash currency, increase taxpayers base, squeeze terror funding and digitise commercial transactions.” Jaitley said confiscation of money was never the object of demonetisation.

The finance minister also hit out at the Congress for calling demonetisation the single biggest money laundering scheme and the “scam of the century” by asserting that the Congress had the adequate opportunity to be in power and yet it did not take any significant action to remove black money. He said the ownership of money before demonetisation was not known to the system, but due to the noteban decision the money that came into the banking system is now accountable to the authority concerned.

On Tuesday, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien and rebel JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav had, at a press conference, declared that 18 Opposition parties, including the DMK, Left parties, SP and BSP, had agreed to observe November 8 as a ‘black day’ and that these parties would organise nation-wide agitations against demonetisation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has assured Tollywood actors and filmmakers that his government stands with the Telugu film industry and made it clear that there will be no compromise on law and order.

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun. CM Revanth Reddy said that celebrities must control their fans and the industry must be responsible.

The meeting took place at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Actors such as Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh among other attendees.

The meeting also included directors Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, and producers Suresh Babu, KL Narayana, Damodhar, Allu Aravind, BVSN Prasad, and Chinna Babu, among others.

Earlier on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, a massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This resulted in the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries to her eight-year-old child.

Furthermore, some ruling Congress leaders have found fault with Allu Arjun’s comments last week, describing the stampede incident as purely accidental and denying the allegations made by CM Revanth Reddy on the roadshow before the film screening.

This incident has also sparked political controversy. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy blamed Allu Arjun for the tragedy, stating in the Assembly that police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. However, the actor dismissed the allegations, calling them an attempt at character assassination.

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ICAI CA final result 2024: Scores expected soon, check updates and how to access

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The Institute of Charter ed Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to announce the CA Final Results for November 2024 today, with the results likely to be declared by late evening. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI website, icai.nic.in, once the results are out.

Key details about the ICAI CA final result 2024

As per the official notification from the ICAI, the results of the Chartered Accountant Final Examinations, which were held in November 2024, will be available for candidates to access on the ICAI website on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the late evening. Candidates can view their results by entering their registration number and roll number on the official website, icai.nic.in.

When were the ICAI CA final exams held?

The ICAI CA Final exams took place in November 2024. The Group 1 exams were held on November 3, 5, and 7, while the Group 2 exams took place on November 9, 11, and 13.

Passing criteria for ICAI CA final

To pass in a group, candidates must secure at least 40% in each individual paper of the group and at least 50% in the aggregate of all papers within that group.

How to receive ICAI CA final result by Email

Candidates can also opt to receive their ICAI CA Final results via email by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official ICAI website at icaiexam.icai.org.
  2. Click on the Email Registration link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your registration number and password.
  4. Click on the “Results on Email” option to receive your result directly to the email address you registered.

How to check ICAI CA final result

In addition to checking the result on the website or receiving it via email, candidates can also access their ICAI CA Final result via SMS.

Last year’s top performers

In 2023, Madhur Jain topped the ICAI CA Final exam with an impressive score of 619 out of 800, while Sanskruti Atul Parolia secured the second position with a score of 599 out of 800.

Missed credentials? Here’s what to do

In case candidates have misplaced their credentials, they can contact ICAI’s helpline at the following numbers for assistance:

  • 0120 3054 851, 852, 853, 854, 835, 0120 4953.

As the announcement of the ICAI CA Final results approaches, candidates should be prepared to check their scores through the official channels. The results will reflect the hard work and dedication of those who appeared for the exams in November 2024, with many hopefuls awaiting the outcomes of their efforts.

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Big Airtel outage hits multiple cities, users express frustration on social media

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Airtel services down across India

A widespread outage in Airtel’s mobile and broadband services has affected users across several cities in India, with many reporting connectivity issues this morning. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, numerous complaints have surfaced regarding service failures in cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Users have flocked to social media platforms, posting SOS messages in an attempt to draw the attention of the telecom provider. The complaints highlight both mobile network and internet connectivity issues, with some users reporting problems lasting up to 24 hours, yet receiving no resolution.

In addition to complaints about service outages in neighborhoods, many users have shared their frustration over the prolonged disruptions, which have left them without reliable mobile and internet access.

Despite the growing number of reports, Airtel has not issued any official statement or response to address the ongoing outage. As the issue persists, users are calling for swift action to restore services and resolve the connectivity problems.

This incident marks another major disruption for the telecom industry, with service outages often leading to customer dissatisfaction and calls for better network reliability. Airtel is yet to comment on the cause of the outage or provide an estimated time for the restoration of services.

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