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ICC panel to hear Pakistan's $70m compensation claim against India

The PCB is seeking $70m from the BCCI as compensation for lost revenue due to India's refusal to play Pakistan.

Apr 12, 2018

Despite too much debt, Air India still attractive to foreign bidders

Acquiring Air India will help foreign carriers compete with fast-growing domestic rivals like Spicejet and IndiGo.

Apr 12, 2018

Man kills neighbor's Welsh corgi, invites owner to eat dog meat

The unnamed farmer was irritated by the dog's constant barking. He killed the dog and later invited the pet owner's family to eat dog meat.

Apr 12, 2018

Dubai court sentences two Indians to over 500 years in jail

The two Indian men have been awarded 517 years in jail each for duping thousands of investors in a $200 million (Rs 13 billion) fraud case.

Apr 11, 2018

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Here's why Telangana, Andhra ATMs are still reeling under cash crunch

A majority of automated teller machines (ATMs) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are still running without cash due to non-supply of notes. But what has led to this sudden crunch in cash supply?

Apr 11, 2018

Amazon wooing Flipkart with $2 bn breakup fee to fend off Walmart?

Amazon has held early exploratory talks to buy Flipkart even as the latter closes in on a sale to Walmart.

Apr 11, 2018

Cryptocurrency scams on the rise: Indian policemen arrested for extorting bitcoins

Policemen are booked for extorting bitcoins worth Rs 120 million from a Surat-based builder and real estate player.

Apr 11, 2018

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Looking for best stock market bets, watch Indian shoppers

Analysts are bullish on consumer staples and branded goods as the government starts to spend more in villages to boost farm incomes before next year's elections.

Apr 10, 2018

IPL 2018: Yorkshire unhappy with late CSK call-up for David Willey

Willey, 28, agreed a £225,000 deal at Chennai to replace Kedhar Jadhav, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury.

Apr 10, 2018

ICICI Bank-Videocon loan controversy: Chanda Kochhar's fate now rests with RBI

Chanda Kochhar, the MD and CEO of ICICI Bank, is facing allegations of nepotism and corruption over loans granted to Venugopal Dhoot-led Videocon Industries.

Apr 10, 2018

Axis Bank's CEO to step down early: Is RBI behind the decision?

The lender's board had decided to re-appoint Sharma for a period of 3 years, however, she requested to revise her term from June 1 up to December 31.

Apr 10, 2018

While India is buying planes by hundreds, China is creating an industry

India's aviation market is expected to surpass that of China in the next 10 to 15 years, but there's little done in terms of setting up indigenous manufacturing units to meet the burgeoning demand.

Apr 9, 2018

Everton boss Sam Allardyce warns Wayne Rooney to step up performances

Rooney was visibly angry after being taken off in the 57th minute of Everton's goalless draw with Liverpool at Goodison Park on April 7.

Apr 9, 2018

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Petition against India's crackdown on cryptocurrencies gains 17,000 signatures

According to the petition, the RBI's decision could lead to an increase of irregular cash trading of cryptocurrencies in India.

Apr 9, 2018

Queen Elizabeth a descendant of Prophet Muhammad, ancestry expert claims

A Moroccan newspaper has traced back 43 generations of Queen Elizabeth's family tree to assert the claim that she is a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

Apr 9, 2018