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India on course to become world's first trillion-dollar bull market in 2016

India's better fundamentals, above average monsoons and GDP growth rates is expected to outweigh any concern of market over valuation, Bloomberg reported.

Jun 11, 2016

Oil price plunge leaves Omani doctors without salaries

The Gulf nation's budget allocation for its healthcare was $346 million this year, down from $426 in 2015, reported the Gulfnews.

Jun 11, 2016

India's factory output contracts 0.8% in April

Manufacturing remained as the biggest drag with a 3.1 percent contraction in the month.

Jun 10, 2016

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Monsoon, government spending to revive weak cement demand

The demand is currently subdued on account of water shortage, severe heat wave and slackness in rural areas, says a brokerage firm.

Jun 10, 2016

Govt drops proposal to raise FDI in civil aviation to 74%

The draft civil aviation policy includes regional connectivity and permission to fly on international routes without the 5/20 rule, among other proposals.

Jun 10, 2016

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BJP MP Subramanian Swamy accuses RBI governor Raghuram Rajan of 'planting a time bomb'

RBI chief Raghuram Rajan has been accused of "planting a time bomb," a veiled reference by Swamy to FCNR deposits.

Jun 10, 2016

Tony Blair and John Major join forces to warn against Brexit

Former political rivals and prime ministers say a Leave vote would jeopardise the unity of the UK.

Jun 9, 2016

7th Pay Commission: Government expected to take a decision by end of this week

The decision on the 7th CPC proposals, when reached, will benefit 47 lakh central government employees and 52 lakh pensioners.

Jun 9, 2016

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Tamil Nadu is no longer power deficit, turns largest energy surplus state: Report

For four years, Tamil Nadu witnessed acute power shortage, forcing shutdowns at many factories.

Jun 9, 2016

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Raghuram Rajan's New Zealand counterpart is worried inflation is not high in his country

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) left interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent and said if low inflation persisted, the rate would be lowered.

Jun 9, 2016

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Saudi Arabia plans to impose income tax on foreign workers: Report

The move could hit nine million foreign residents, including three million Indians. Saudi economy has been hit due to falling crude oil prices.

Jun 8, 2016

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RBI Governor Rajan says never had 'even one serious disagreement' with FM Jaitley

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan also says a response to BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's attacks on him are not "deserving".

Jun 8, 2016

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Modi US visit 2016: Jeff Bezos says Amazon to invest $3 billion more in India

PM Narendra Modi promises more reforms at USIBC's CEO round-table; Jeff Bezos says Amazon to invest $3 billion in India.

Jun 8, 2016

Asian shares near six-week high on oil, Fed expectations

The gains were led by 2.1 percent gains in energy shares.

Jun 8, 2016

How RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan views the global economy

Rajan said outlook on emerging market economies remains challenging on account of geo-political tensions and high volatility in financial markets.

Jun 7, 2016

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Economy News

India on course to become world's first trillion-dollar bull market in 2016

Oil price plunge leaves Omani doctors without salaries

India's factory output contracts 0.8% in April

Monsoon, government spending to revive weak cement demand

Govt drops proposal to raise FDI in civil aviation to 74%

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy accuses RBI governor Raghuram Rajan of 'planting a time bomb'

Tony Blair and John Major join forces to warn against Brexit

7th Pay Commission: Government expected to take a decision by end of this week

Tamil Nadu is no longer power deficit, turns largest energy surplus state: Report

Raghuram Rajan's New Zealand counterpart is worried inflation is not high in his country

Saudi Arabia plans to impose income tax on foreign workers: Report

RBI Governor Rajan says never had 'even one serious disagreement' with FM Jaitley

Modi US visit 2016: Jeff Bezos says Amazon to invest $3 billion more in India

Asian shares near six-week high on oil, Fed expectations

How RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan views the global economy

Two encounters break out in J&K ahead of Independence Day; police constable injured [details]

Political parties in J&K furious over deferring publication of electoral rolls; here's why

Heavy bandobast in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day; snipers, drones, paramilitary deployed [details]

JK Rowling receives death threats over tweet for Salman Rushdie [details]

Rahul Mittra, Raima Sen inaugurate Namaste Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City