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Sensex tanks 180 pts, rupee hits 10-week low as US Fed holds interest rate

The US central bank further said that in October, it would start reducing it's approximately $4.2 trillion in holdings of US Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities.

Sep 21, 2017

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Bull run: Nifty hits all-time high, Sensex up 200 pts, Auto stocks gain

The benchmark BSE index was 0.63 percent higher at 32,474.86; gains were broadbased as the S&P BSE MidCap Index rose 0.75 percent, while the S&P BSE SmallCap Index advanced 0.97 percent.

Sep 18, 2017

Investors richer by Rs 62,156 crore as 9 of top 10 companies grow market cap

RIL, the most valued company on the bourses, saw its market capitalisation surge by Rs 17,074.13 crore to Rs 5,48,583.78 crore.

Sep 17, 2017

Least stressful cities in the world: Germany's 4 cities in top 10; Delhi, Mumbai among most stressed out cities

India's Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai have been mentioned in the list, but among the most stressed out ones.

Sep 15, 2017

Most beautiful countries in the world: Scotland tops list, but where does India stand? [PHOTOS]

The most beautiful country in the world list also includes Mexico, Finland and Iceland.

Sep 13, 2017

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SBI Life to launch India's first billion dollar IPO in seven years

SBI Life's IPO is the biggest since state-run Coal India's 155 billion rupee ($2.4 billion) IPO in 2010

Sep 12, 2017

Remembering 9/11 on 16th anniversary:These images of Twin Towers attack still haunt the world

On September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was attacked. It left 2,996 people dead and more than 6,000 injured.

Sep 11, 2017

World's fastest-growing tourist destinations: Most unlikely countries where tourism is booming [PHOTOS]

The United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) fastest-growing tourist destination list will leave you stunned.

Sep 9, 2017

In Pictures: Florida gears up for massive storm after Hurricane Irma barrels into Caribbean and Puerto Rico

Irma is said to be the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade with winds at a speed of 295 km per hour and first hit the dual-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.

Sep 7, 2017

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North Korea nuclear test, Cabinet reshuffle to impact market next week

Between August 24 and September 1, the Sensex gained 0.9 per cent while the broader Nifty added 1.19 percent.

Sep 3, 2017

Timing the market: Brokers frown upon trading hours till 7.30 pm

At present, trading commences on the exchanges at 9:15 am and close at 3:30 in the afternoon, with a 15-minute window.

Sep 1, 2017

Income Tax Department is facing major manpower crunch

Income Tax Department faces major shortage of manpower: Reports [VIDEO]

About 3,000 posts of Income Tax Inspector are vacant and Assessment Officers are said to be overburdened with work.

Aug 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey in pictures: 2 Indian students fight for life in ICU as tropical storm paralyses Houston

While many residents of Houston in Texas are said to have fled, numerous residents have hunkered down and are preparing for "unprecedented" rainfall, which is likely to intensify by the end of the week.

Aug 29, 2017