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Russia to block LinkedIn for violating data-localisation law

Other technology giants like Facebook and Twitter have also repeatedly come under Russia's radar over data-localisation laws.

Nov 11, 2016

Karnataka high court asks Uber to limit surge pricing, comply with state norms

Uber had argued that being a technology platform provider, it cannot be regulated under India's Motor Vehicles Act rules.

Nov 11, 2016

SBI's Q2 net profit down 35% YoY to Rs 2,538 crore as stressed assets worsen

The bank reported a jump in NII, which increased 1.29 percent from the previous quarter to Rs 14,437.46 crore.

Nov 11, 2016

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Eros fails to rock on stock markets after declaring disappointing Q2 results

Distributor of Hindi film "Rock On 2", Eros posts sharp fall in net profit and revenues for Q2 on a sequential basis; shares plunge.

Nov 11, 2016

Oil prices fall on persistent fuel supply overhang

An ongoing crude and refined product supply overhang that has dogged markets for over two years is weighing on markets.

Nov 11, 2016

Sensex crashes 700 points in second biggest loss of 2016; Sun Pharma is top gainer

The top losers were M&M, Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, Hero MotoCorp and Asian Paints.

Nov 11, 2016

New Rs 2,000 notes could take time to be issued by ATM machines; bank branches witness unprecedented rush

ATMs across the country should now be open. Check your nearest machine for new Rs 2000 notes.

Nov 11, 2016

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Rats are ticklish just like humans

Just like humans, rats are ticklish and can laugh when tickled. Scientists believe rats could therefore help us understand how the human brain reacts to being tickled. Monitoring the rodents’ brain activity while tickling them, they have shown that an area of the brain known as the somatosensory cortex, which is particularly sensitive to touch, is activated.

Nov 11, 2016

Bank, metal stocks lead Sensex rally as markets rebound on global cues

The Nifty PSU Bank and Metal indices gained 8.7 percent and 6 percent, respectively, as risk appetite improved after markets were relieved of uncertainty.

Nov 10, 2016