Rising fuel prices: Not tax cut, Centre for 'long-term' solution
The recent spike in crude prices is attributed to series of factors including Opec production cut and geopolitical situations in countries like Venezuela, Libya, Nigeria and Iran. Also, HPCL’s Surana said, the demand increased compared to last year.
Uber trims losses and grows business, plans new stock sale
Uber cut its losses almost in half and its ride bookings jumped 51 percent since one year ago, the Silicon Valley ride-services firm said on Wednesday, showing that months of scandal and retreating from overseas markets have not slowed its business.
Vulnerability concerns: FPIs dump Indian bonds
The rupee lost 38 paise on Wednesday to drop to 68.426 against the dollar, the lowest level in nearly 18 months. Another 40 paise loss would take the currency to the all-time closing low of 68.825 seen on August 28, 2013.
Easing the load: Cabinet clears ordinance for changes to the bankruptcy code
Fudged figures: Haryana's eNAM 'success': FCI wheat buys inflate data
Violent protests: Madras High Court stays Sterlite smelter expansion
Cabinet okays DoT plan: 4,072 towers to be set up in Left Wing Extremism-hit areas
UTI is not a PSU, and it has to be Sebi-compliant
Spot power prices soar - The Railways and Coal India have to work harder to fix this
Countries looking to boost their child-bearing policy must ensure that it doesn't impede the hiring of women
gALLERIES
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Tejas Express gets swankier! Indian Railways upgrades aircraft-like semi-high speed train; stunning pics
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New Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition: India's first war inspired bike and its World War II connect
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Race 3: Exotic cars used in Salman Khan starrer include Ferrari, McLaren, Bugatti and lots more
Powering smarter growth: Smart meters have the potential to improve billing efficiency
India is rapidly working towards realising its vision of affordable and accessible 24x7 power. Already the third-largest conventional energy producer, India is building the world’s largest solar plants to achieve 175 GW of solar capacity by 2022.
Malaysian move means little for India's GST
Malaysia implemented the goods and services tax (GST) regime from April 1, 2015, which replaced its existing sales and service tax (SST) regime.
Remaking 'Make in India': Reform the rigid and multiple labour laws
Indian economy’s revival in the third quarter, with a GDP growth rate of 7.2%, has again made it the fastest-growing major economy, leaving China behind.
We are looking at 25-30% growth in the unsecured segment, says Arvind Kapil of HDFC Bank
It will mirror the industry. There are all early signs of green shoots in the economy, showing that it should go up. So if capital investment goes up, then homes should see an upward trend. Growth should be around 18-20% for the industry.
OnePlus 6: Sure-shot eyeball grabber
Honor 7A & 7C: Stylish looks, decent price
Digital India: India to have 700 digital villages by the year-end
India would never want a relationship of dependence on US: Expert tells Congressmen
Will know next week if summit with Kim Jong-un takes place: Donald Trump
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector
AUTOMOBILES
BMW M2 Competition launching in India this year: 410 hp for BMW’s most affordable performance car
BMW has confirmed that it will bring two more go-faster M-cars to India this year, following closely in the footsteps of Mercedes-Benz who have ensured that their entire AMG range is one sale in India
TECHNOLOGY
Acer to unveil new Chromebooks, next step in Google's business pitch
Acer Inc will unveil its first line of high-end laptops running Google's Chrome OS on Wednesday, an executive told Reuters, as the computer maker looks to help Google in its effort to win over business users after taking the U.S. education market by storm.
INDIA
Nipah virus: Rajasthan government asks officials to be alert, create awareness
In the wake of deaths from Nipah virus in Kerala, Rajasthan government today gave directions to officials to take precautionary measures to check the spread of virus in the state.
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Pakistan voices concern over civilians being used as human shields, refers to 2017 Kashmir stone pelting incident
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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani backs Modi, says BJP will repeat 2014 Lok Sabha results, win all seats from state
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Heavy firing and shelling by Pakistan troops; four civilians killed, 9 injured along International Border in Jammu
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Rohingya militants massacred Hindus in last year's turmoil, says Amnesty International report
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath says Akhilesh Yadav's hands stained with blood of Muzaffarnagar riot victims
HEALTH
This drug could prevent brain damage caused by cosmic rays
As NASA and private space companies like SpaceX plan to send humans to Mars within the next 15 years, scientists have identified a potential treatment for the brain damage caused by exposure to cosmic rays.
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Egg a day may reduce risk of heart diseases, says study
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Nipah virus in other parts of country? Senior doctor says it poses no threat
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Beware! This weight loss measure may up diabetes risk; here's what study says
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Secret for staying young: Exercise 4-5 times daily to delay ageing
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Smoking marijuana in early teens ups drug abuse risk later
INSURANCE
Not everything that burns is a fire: What you must know about fire insurance claims
In a comprehensive home insurance policy, damages caused to your house due to fire, earthquake and burglary are covered. However, there are some conditions which must be satisfied before a claim gets honoured.
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Health Insurance: Debunked! Top 5 myths about health plans
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Buying car insurance for first time? Keep these 5 things in mind
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Car Insurance: Does it make sense to file your car insurance claim frequently?
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Here's how you can file an overseas travel insurance claim
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Car insurance: 5 easy steps to purchase an affordable policy
JOBS & EDUCATION
Big news for job seekers: Automation to double in 3 years, maximum impact in services industry, says report
Workplace automation, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, is expected to double in India in next 3 years, but only a few companies and HR functions are fully prepared to address this organisational change, says a survey.
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GSEB 10th Result 2018: Gujarat Board SSC Result date, time confirmed; how to check at gseb.org
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Goa 10th result 2018: GBSHSE SSC result to be declared on May 25 at gbshse.gov.in; how to check via SMS
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KEAM result 2018: Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical entrance exam results declared at cee.kerala.gov.in
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MJPRU result 2018: Staggering 61 per cent students fail BSc final year examination in UP varsity
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Tripura TBSE Result 2018 DECLARED: Class 12th Science results now available at tbse.in, tripura.nic.in
SCIENCE
NASA says twin spacecraft to track Earth's water cycle successfully launched aboard SpaceX rocket
A twin spacecraft to track the global water cycle has been successfully launched aboard the a SpaceX rocket, along with five communications satellites today, NASA said.
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Scientists create novel material that may lead to self-healing robots
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SpaceX to launch twin NASA water cycle tracker satellites
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NASA's Curiosity rover may soon drill rocks on Mars again
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How lower temperature turns a baby turtle into a male
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White House cancels NASA program on greenhouse gas, says report
LIFESTYLE
Deadpool 2 Box Office Collection: Good number! What Ryan Reynolds starrer has earned so far
Deadpool 2 Box Office Collection: Released on May 18, Ryan Reynolds starrer Deadpool 2 has garnered over Rs 33 crore in just three days.
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Want to escape the sweltering heat this summer? Here's how you can stay cool at home
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Avengers: Infinity War Box Office Collection in India: Why this Marvel movie may break all big records
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Eating fish twice a week may keep your heart healthy, says American Heart Association
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Bharat Ane Nenu box office collection day 1: Mahesh Babu starrer off to roaring start, earns over 50 cr
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Nanu Ki Jaanu box office collection day 1: Abhay Deol starrer off to dull start
BANKING & FINANCE
Services to be impacted on May 30-31 if bank unions go on strike, says SBI
The country's largest lender SBI today said its services may be impacted on May 30-31 if the proposed strike by various bank employees' unions take place.
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Credit card player SBI Card looks to grow at 40% in FY19
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Department of Financial Services to approach revenue dept over GST on free services by banks
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Bank unions threaten 2-day nation-wide strike from May 30
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Have a CIBIL score of 760? Bank of India offers home loans at cheaper rates to customers with good credit score
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Suresh Prabhu to discuss credit woes of jewellery sector with bankers
PERSONAL FINANCE
HDFC Bank launches digital loans against mutual funds; how to avail in 3 easy steps
In a tie-up with CAMS, HDFC Bank today announced the launch of its digital loans against mutual funds, which the bank claims to be a first in the country.
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Investing in second home? Keep these 4 factors in mind
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5 tips to make the most of tech gadget sales
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How to check whether your stocks will give you good returns or not
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Fixed Deposits: Looking for alternatives to bank FDs? Check out Dewan Housing's NCDs
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Income Tax: Deadline for filing belated ITR of Assessment Year 17-18 is over
TRAVEL
SriLankan Airlines strengthens efforts against international species smuggling
SriLankan Airlines, known for its global conservation efforts, launched a new ‘Corporate Policy’ on May 22, 2018 to strengthen its numerous initiatives on species smuggling
COMMODITIES
Rising petrol, diesel prices: Big relief coming soon? This solution may ease the burden on common man
With record fuel prices creating a "crisis situation", the government will work on an appropriate solution to ease the burden on common man, top officials said.
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Cheap petrol, diesel prices? Government says, no excise duty cut on fuel for now
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Bad news for India: Oil could spike to $80 a barrel, says JPMorgan
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Sugar output jumps 49% to 28.18 million tonne; mills unable to pay growers
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Bahrain discovers its biggest oil field since it started producing crude in 1932
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India's oil import bill to jump by 25% in FY'18
ECONOMY
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Finance ministry ties up with e-commerce firms to give loans
The finance ministry has joined hands with over two dozen e-commerce firms, including major players like Amazon, Flipkart, Ola and Uber, to provide easy finance to small entrepreneurs under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a top government official said.
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India's billionaire count to rise 3 times by 2027, says report
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Congress leader P Chidambaram criticises Modi govt for petrol price hike; claims rate can be cut by Rs 25 per litre
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Over 39 lakh new jobs created in 7 months till March, reveals EPFO payroll data
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E-way bill alert: Country-wide system to be mandatory from this date
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Manmohan Singh borrowed economic reforms strategies from Pakistan and successfully implemented, says top minister
Sports
ICC World Cup 2019 schedule: Time table announced - Check India's full fixtures
ICC World Cup 2019 schedule: Internation Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced 'World Cup 2019 schedule' which is set to start from May 30 and will go on until July 14.
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IPL 2018: 5 expensive players who have failed to perform so far
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Commonwealth Games 2018: Bajrang Punia wins Gold in men's freestyle 65 kg
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Commonwealth Games 2018: Wrestler Mausam Khatri wins Silver in men's freestyle 97 kg at CWG
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Commonwealth Games 2018: 15-year-old Anish Bhanwala creates history, wins Gold in men's 25m rapid fire
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Commonwealth Games 2018: Tejaswini Sawant wins Gold, Anjum Moudgil bags Silver in women's 50m Rifle at CWG Gold Coast
Latest Headline
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Vulnerability concerns: FPIs dump Indian bonds
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Easing the load: Cabinet clears ordinance for changes to the bankruptcy code
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Rising fuel prices: Not tax cut, Centre for ‘long-term’ solution
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US, China agree to keep pressure on North Korea ahead of Singapore summit
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Fudged figures: Haryana’s eNAM ‘success’: FCI wheat buys inflate data
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UN lifts travel ban for North Koreans to Kim Jong Un- Donald Trump summit
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Violent protests: Madras High Court stays Sterlite smelter expansion
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Cabinet okays DoT plan: 4,072 towers to be set up in Left Wing Extremism-hit areas
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Italy steps toward populist government as Giuseppe Conte gets mandate
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Mumbai coastal road receives bids over 200% higher than estimates
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FICV project may come under Make II category
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India would never want a relationship of dependence on US: Expert tells Congressmen
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Telcos add 70 m subscribers in Jan-Mar
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Tata Motors net down 50% to Rs 2,175 crore
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