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Modi meets Malaysian PM Najib Razak; 7 pacts signed

India and Malaysia signed seven agreements, including in the areas of civil aviation and human resources development, following delegation-level bilateral talks in New Delhi.

Apr 1, 2017

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Bengaluru taxis to join truckers' strike from Monday

Truck drivers across India are seeking withdrawal of the central government order on increased third-party insurance, among other things.

Apr 1, 2017

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Car makers report upbeat sales in March

The month also marked the end of the sale of BS-III vehicles, in accordance with a Supreme Court order.

Apr 1, 2017

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ATMs, credit, debit cards poised to disappear: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant was speaking at an event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in New Delhi on Friday.

Apr 1, 2017

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Indian economy likely to grow at 7.7% in 2018: FM Arun Jaitley

He was speaking at the second annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in New Delhi on Saturday.

Apr 1, 2017

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Aviation fuel, petrol and diesel prices slashed

The reduction in aviation fuel prices is 5.17 percent; petrol and diesel will now cost Rs 3.77 and Rs 2.91 lesser per litre, respectively.

Apr 1, 2017

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Indian rupee is third best-performing Asian currency in March quarter

The Indian rupee performed the third best in the March quarter and the other two currencies that did well are Korean won (up 8 percent) and Taiwan dollar (up 6.4 percent).

Apr 1, 2017

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7th Pay Commission: Annual increment rate retained at 3% for central govt employees

On Friday, March 31, the government said the 3 per cent annual rate hike is in accordance with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.

Mar 31, 2017

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Small savings schemes: Interest rates on PPF, KVP, others reduced

The revised rates were announced on Friday and will be applicable for the April-June quarter, 2017.

Mar 31, 2017

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GST Council to review preparedness at 13th meeting on Friday

The most crucial aspect — fixing of GST rates for various goods and services — is unlikely to be taken up at the Friday meeting.

Mar 31, 2017

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Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to address illegal cigarette trade

Legal cigarettes in India account for just 11 per cent of the overall tobacco consumption.

Mar 30, 2017

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Deadline for exchanging demonetised notes ends on Friday for resident Indians

Resident Indians can exchange their old notes at designated RBI officials till Friday, while the deadline for NRIs is June 30, 2017.

Mar 30, 2017

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EPFO likely to take up provident fund cover for Anganwadi workers: Report

The EPFO meeting, scheduled for Thursday, could deliberate on raising wage ceiling for bringing more employees under the PF net.

Mar 30, 2017

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GST Bill: Lok Sabha passes key tax reform bill

The GST Bill, passed by the lower house, would next be presented before the upper house of parliament.

Mar 30, 2017

Former Mexican president calls Trump ‘a big mouth, a Twitter-er, and a liar’

Outspoken ex-Mexican President Vicente Fox has slammed US President Donald Trump as a failing leader on 28 March.

Mar 29, 2017

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Economy News

Modi meets Malaysian PM Najib Razak; 7 pacts signed

Bengaluru taxis to join truckers' strike from Monday

Car makers report upbeat sales in March

ATMs, credit, debit cards poised to disappear: Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Indian economy likely to grow at 7.7% in 2018: FM Arun Jaitley

Aviation fuel, petrol and diesel prices slashed

Indian rupee is third best-performing Asian currency in March quarter

7th Pay Commission: Annual increment rate retained at 3% for central govt employees

Small savings schemes: Interest rates on PPF, KVP, others reduced

GST Council to review preparedness at 13th meeting on Friday

Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to address illegal cigarette trade

Deadline for exchanging demonetised notes ends on Friday for resident Indians

EPFO likely to take up provident fund cover for Anganwadi workers: Report

GST Bill: Lok Sabha passes key tax reform bill

Former Mexican president calls Trump ‘a big mouth, a Twitter-er, and a liar’

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