DNA Morning Must Reads: Nirmala Sitharaman on demonetization,Trump speaks to Taiwan president & more

Demonetization: Where is the data that GDP will shrink, asks Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday wondered from where critics are getting the data that the economy will shrink and job losses will take place following demonetization.

"I am surprised that these assumptions are being made without any substantive data. The Chief Statistician of India has already stated that the data on the impact of the policy will be ready only by next year," she said. Read full story

TMC hits back at govt, says show us documents proving WB govt invited army

Hitting back at BJP for its claim that army presence at toll plazas in West Bengal was routine exercise conducted in full knowledge of local authorities, TMC leader Derek O'Brien has asked the Centre to "show the document" which proves that the state had "invited" or given "permission" for it. Read more

Gujarat man declares Rs 13,860 cr cash, but whose money is it?

All that the Income-Tax (I-T) Department could unearth from the residence and office of Mahesh Shah, a land dealer in Jodhpur Cross Roads, Ahmedabad, was some documents on land deals, though Shah had declared Rs 13,860 crore in cash under the Income Disclosure Scheme (IDS). Read more

Trump speaks to Taiwan president in break with decades of US policy, risks rift with China

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and a discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China. Read more

Amid face-off over demonetization, govt to seek Oppn's help for passing of non-controversial bills

Halfway through the winter session of Parliament, the government is planning to reach out to Opposition parties for their cooperation in the passage of non-controversial bills, even as the face-off over demonetization has paralysed both Houses. Read details