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Sensex cracks after RBI's status quo on repo rate; Sun Pharma tanks 6%

Indian equities fell sharply after the RBI left the key policy rates unchanged amid ongoing cash crunch after demonetisation.

Dec 7, 2016

Microsoft's $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn cleared by EU commission

Microsoft announced in June this year that it would buy LinkedIn Corp in an all-cash transaction for $26.2 billion

Dec 6, 2016

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Russia: The blood of our soldiers is on USA, Britain and France

The Russian Ministry of Defence has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a Russian mobile hospital in Aleppo, blaming the USA, the UK and France. On 5 December a Russian mobile hospital was hit by mortar fire, killing a female Russian medical worker and injuring other workers and civilians. In the video statement a ministry spokesman blames the attack on insurgents of the opposition, not al-Nusra militants encircled by the Syrian army in eastern Aleppo.

Dec 6, 2016

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Keep calm and negotiate: EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier unveils timetable

The EUs chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said that his team are ready to start negotiations with the UK when Article 50 is triggered. The French politician wants a orderly withdrawal and has so far visited 18 of the 28 EU nations ahead of the talks. He said he expected formal negotiations to last less than 18 months.

Dec 6, 2016

Biocon to maintain margin despite fall in India sales: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Despite a dip in domestic sales after demonetisation, Biocon's export realisations have improved on a depreciating rupee.

Dec 6, 2016

Essar Power approaches banks for debt recast for Mahan project: Report

The private power producer is said to have asked banks to dilute its stake in the Mahan project as part of the Rs 6,564 crore debt restructuring proposal.

Dec 6, 2016

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Top Indian politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, dies aged 68

The Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa Jayaram, has died at the age of 68. Also known as Amma (mother), she suffered a cardiac arrest on 4 December. She had been ailing in hospital since September. Jayalalithaa was a controversial figure with a string of corruption scandals throughout her political career. She served as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister three times.

Dec 6, 2016