Jairam Ramesh targets PM citing new demonetisation study
New Delhi: Citing a new study on demonetisation, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday took an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "our omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient one" will never accept that demonetisation has hit economic activity by 2-3 percentage points.
"New solid research evidence that the Tughlakian decision of demonetization has severely damaged the Indian economy. We are still reeling and will continue to do so for some time. But Our Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient One (O-5) will never accept it," Ramesh wrote on Twitter.
A new study has claimed that demonetisation hit economic activity by 2-3 percentage points, bringing reduction in jobs and contraction in bank credit.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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