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Rajasthan Assembly election: Congress delegation to meet Governor at 7 pm

The delegation led by the chief ministerial candidate, to be decided by party president Rahul Gandhi on the basis of feedback from the MLAs, will call on the Governor and stake claim to form the government.

Dec 12, 2018

Bonds, rupee fall over mixed exit polls for PM Modi, rise in oil prices

The rupee fell to 71.41 to the dollar, weakest since November 20 and down from Friday's close of 70.80, while the 10-year benchmark bond yield rose to 7.50 percent from 7.46 percent.

Dec 10, 2018

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India inflation likely eased in November to 16-month low: Reuters poll

Indian inflation is likely to have cooled to a 16-month low in November, according to a Reuters poll, as food and fuel prices fell, supporting the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep interest rates on hold at a policy meeting last week.

Dec 10, 2018

India, China to resume military drills after a year's gap

The exercises will be held after a gap of one year as both the sides were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam in the Sikkim sector of the border in 2017.

Dec 9, 2018

Hindu monks, activists rally in New Delhi demanding Ayodhya temple

Most Hindus believe the warrior-god Ram was born in Ayodhya, and Hindu groups insist that there was a temple there before a mosque was built by a Muslim ruler in 1528.

Dec 9, 2018

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India expected to receive total remittance of $80 bn in 2018

Global remittances are expected to grow 3.7 per cent to $715 billion in 2019.

Dec 9, 2018

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India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

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India, UAE ink Rs 3,500 crore bilateral currency swap agreement to boost trade ties

With this agreement, trading and business can now be done using domestic currencies of both the countries, instead of the US dollar.

Dec 5, 2018

UAE proposes underwater rail corridor between Mumbai and Fujairah

The announcement was made by Abdulla Alshehhi, of the National Advisor Bureau Limited at India-UAE strategic conclave 2018.

Dec 4, 2018

Has Pakistan bought Chinese SH-15 Howitzer for its 'miniaturized' nuclear shells?

Termed as a game-changer against India's 'Cold Start' doctrine, the move has triggered a new debate over the nuclear capability between India and Pakistan.

Dec 3, 2018

India's economic growth seen slowing during PM Modi's run for re-election

India's annual economic growth probably moderated to 7.4 percent in the July-September quarter, according to a Reuters poll, weakening just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist led-government gets set for an election due by May.

Nov 29, 2018

Wave of refinery shutdowns may push India into importing fuel next year

India prepares for cleaner fuels from April 2020 in moves that could temporarily dent oil demand and push up imports of refined fuels.

Nov 27, 2018

India is the most vacation-deprived country in the world, reveals study

The research study reveals 41 percent of Indians have not taken a vacation in the past six months due to work. Indian workers are also not keen on making use of all vacation days, the study adds.

Nov 24, 2018

Bittersweet surplus: Farmers, governments in crisis as sugar output surges

India overtakes Brazil as biggest producer of sugar but disenchantment over falling prices fuels anger among farmers and causes headache for the government.

Nov 24, 2018

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GDP growth: India at top spot among major economies; China remains second

Rating agencies estimate growth at 7.5 per cent despite several economic headwinds like high fuel prices and currency volatility.

Nov 23, 2018

Trump administration cuts off military aid to Pakistan

Caution is the byword for India's approach to US spat with Pakistan

Tweet war of mercurial Trump and Khan cannot supplant hardboiled diplomacy which India needs to watch to understand the ground reality.

Nov 22, 2018

Tata Sons to go slow on deal to acquire debt-laden Jet Airways: Reports

Indian conglomerate Tata Sons Ltd will go slow on a deal to buy Jet Airways (India) Ltd after some directors expressed reservations at an inconclusive board meeting last Friday, the Times of India reported on Tuesday.

Nov 20, 2018

India among top 4 countries targeted for phishing attacks

The other three countries most targeted by phishing are Canada, the US, and the Netherlands showed research from RSA Security, a Dell Technologies business that offers business-driven security solutions.

Nov 19, 2018

Australia takes India to WTO over bitter sugar dispute

Canberra says it took up the matter of sugar subsidies with Indian officials but failed to get a favourable response following which it is approaching WTO

Nov 18, 2018

India's refined copper consumption to double by 2026: Birla Copper CEO JC Laddha

The nation's consumption of the metal is expected to rise to 1.433 million tonnes by 2026 from 650,000 tonnes in 2018, Birla Copper CEO J.C. Laddha told delegates at the Asia Copper Conference in Shanghai.

Nov 15, 2018