News digest: Govt vs RBI, gold monetisation scheme, diesel cars, and more

Questions over the propriety and correctness of such a speech would be raised by government nominees on the board

1. Govt to renew pressure on RBI at Nov 19 meet, make a case for its proposals

The forthcoming meeting of the central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), scheduled for November 19, is likely to be no less stormy than the one that was held in Mumbai on October 23, which was soon followed by a series of developments that brought to the fore differences between the central bank and the Union finance ministry. Read more...

2. Enhanced Customs revenue likely to help govt rein in fiscal deficit

As an unexpected saviour, a higher-than-expected revenue from Customs