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Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan

India will double its investment in clean energy research in five years: Harsh Vardhan

The investment will go up from $72 million to $145 million in the next half decade, the minister said at a meet in the U.S.

Jun 4, 2016

India in talks with Bangladesh over developing Payra sea port

Bangladesh reportedly cancelled an agreement with China regarding the Payra port, and instead, was ready to hand it over to India.

Jun 4, 2016

U.S. lawmakers probe Fed cyber breaches, cite 'serious concerns'

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology sent a letter to Janet Yellen to express "serious concerns" over the central bank's ability to protect sensitive financial information.

Jun 4, 2016

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Saudi Aramco, Total, BP eye Indian fuel retail market

India's growing fuel consumption is making the country an attractive proposition for Saudi Aramco, Total and BP.

Jun 3, 2016

Here's what IATA said on global passenger demand, PLF, revenues for 2016

Passenger demand growth rate will be down to 6.2 percent, while cargo demand growth may be muted at 2.1 percent, y-o-y, said IATA.

Jun 3, 2016

OPEC fails to agree on capping output

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran had blighted several previous OPEC meetings.

Jun 3, 2016

Sebi chief sells India story to Silicon Valley investors

Minority shareholders in India now have stronger rights than in the United States, Sebi chairman U.K. Sinha said.

Jun 3, 2016

Despite gloomy warnings for economy, UK voters seem to favour Brexit

A majority of British citizens favour Brexit despite a negative assessment of economic consequences by OECD and others.

Jun 2, 2016

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CII supports second term for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Naushad Forbes, president of the CII, said that Rajan's re-appointment will be seen as "positive" by industry.

Jun 2, 2016

India seeking $56 billion investments in electronics sector by 2020

Due to increasing demand for hi-tech products, India needs to increase output in the electronic sector by $300 billion in the next four years.

Jun 2, 2016

Japanese investors looking 'very seriously' at India, says Arun Jaitley

FM Arun Jaitley said that reforms, like the passage of the GST Bill, will turn India into a 'more developed' economy.

Jun 2, 2016

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Modi government hikes minimum support prices for rice; analysts say food inflation could go up

The decision to raise MSP for rice and other crops for this fiscal's kharif crop season has also been welcomed for its "prudent" nature.

Jun 2, 2016

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India in 'advanced discussions' with Westinghouse Electric to set up 6 nuclear plants

Arun Singh, India's envoy to the U.S., told reporters that the country and Westinghouse Electric are in "advanced discussions" for the project.

Jun 2, 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan not seeking 2nd term: Report

Kolkata-based Anandabazar Patrika reported that Rajan has requested the prime minister to relieve him of his duties after his tenure ends in early September.

Jun 1, 2016

World's longest rail tunnel witnesses maiden train journey in Switzerland

The tunnel, situated under the Alps, measures 57 km in length and cost $11 billion to build.

Jun 1, 2016

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Economy News

India will double its investment in clean energy research in five years: Harsh Vardhan

India in talks with Bangladesh over developing Payra sea port

U.S. lawmakers probe Fed cyber breaches, cite 'serious concerns'

Saudi Aramco, Total, BP eye Indian fuel retail market

Here's what IATA said on global passenger demand, PLF, revenues for 2016

OPEC fails to agree on capping output

Sebi chief sells India story to Silicon Valley investors

Despite gloomy warnings for economy, UK voters seem to favour Brexit

CII supports second term for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

India seeking $56 billion investments in electronics sector by 2020

Japanese investors looking 'very seriously' at India, says Arun Jaitley

Modi government hikes minimum support prices for rice; analysts say food inflation could go up

India in 'advanced discussions' with Westinghouse Electric to set up 6 nuclear plants

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan not seeking 2nd term: Report

World's longest rail tunnel witnesses maiden train journey in Switzerland

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious

'She is cruel…': Ankita Lokhande CRIES after fight with Mannara, tells Vicky she wants to go home; fans react