- Cabinet nod: MSP for rabi crops raised by 2-21%
- Reappointment as MD: Apollo board to seek neutral view on Kanwar compensation
- Rs 16,000-crore claims: Stuck projects - ITNL claims exaggerated, say analysts
- Prana Air Motion Mask: Stay healthy, breathe easy - A smart air purifying mask that protects against inhalation of dangerous particles
- RBI Monetary Policy Review: RBI to hike rates. And, why this festival season may be muted for consumers
Conservation embedded in Indian culture: PM Modi writes on winning UN Champions of the Earth award
Leading lifestyles that are harmonious and sustainable are apart of our ethos. The proactiveness shown by Indians that has made Swachh Bharat, Ujjwala resounding successes reflects this.
RBI monetary policy review: Why a classic interest-rate defence for rupee will backfire
Given how the rupee has been steadily depreciating—6% since the last policy—most expect RBI to raise repo rates later this week. A classic interest-rate defence is supposed to work in two ways.
Why Ease of Doing Business is better for SC/ST entrepreneurs than purchase reservations
SC/ST entrepreneurs would benefit if DoingBusiness easier.
Ride-sharing in India: If implemented properly will be a boon for Indian roads and mobility
Oil price: $85 feeling like $147.5 peak. How sneezing emerging markets may cause a cold in the oil market
Why Raghuram Rajan is wrong on credit guarantee trust for MSMEs bringing next set of NPAs
10-day journey over 80 km stretch for cargo. Here's what ails India's exports
RBI Monetary Policy Review: Hold rate hike? No, it should be done sooner rather than later. Here's why
Motorola One Power review: Looks sharp, works like a breeze too
Indian languages are Google's big focus, says Rajan Anandan
Supreme Court upholds GST (Compensation to States) Act as constitutionally valid
The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act saying it was not beyond the legislative competence of the Parliament.
Facebook says in touch with Indian govt to share security breach information
Facebook said Wednesday it is in touch with the Indian government "to share preliminary information" pertaining to a recent breach that had impacted 50 million accounts on the social networking platform.
Big win for Digital India! India moves up to 28th rank from 36th in govt e-payment adoption, says this survey
India's overall ranking on the government's adoption of e-payments has moved up to 28th in 2018, from 36th in 2011, but it needs to do more on digital infrastructure access and socio-economic factors, a survey said Wednesday.
SC allows NBCC to float tenders for selecting builder for stalled Amrapali projects
The Supreme Court has allowed National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) to float tenders for selecting the builder to complete the stalled projects of Amrapali Group.
Donald Trump's net worth $3.1 billion, but presidency hurting: Forbes
As Rupee plumbs new lows, RBI allows oil companies to take ECBs under automatic route
India to get free solar power; biggest investor in Indian start-ups makes this commitment
Noida: Rogue builders among 21 booked under Gangsters Act, properties attached
Country's tallest hybrid concrete tubular Wind Turbine Generator commissioned by Suzlon
Big relief for Anil Ambani's RCom from TDSAT; now can proceed with spectrum sale to Mukesh Ambani's Jio
AUTOMOBILES

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V clocks 1 lakh unit sales: Here's what makes it a hit
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is available in both, carbureted and fuel injected variants. The motorcycle has been developed with inputs from TVS Racing that has over 36 years of racing heritage. Here's what makes this bike special and a hoot to ride.
TECHNOLOGY

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Top deals to grab - From mobile phones to TVs to appliances, check list here
Flipkart is back with its annual The Big Billion Days sale and this time it's bigger than ever. The Big Billion Days Sale will begin from October 10 and will continue till 14 Oct.
INDIA
After BKU, its splinter group reaches Delhi to protest government's 'anti-farmer' policies

Scores of farmers from Uttar Pradesh protested at the Delhi-Noida border raising a host of demands including loan waivers and pension, and later agitated at the Jantar Mantar in the heart of the national capital Wednesday afternoon.
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Deaths of lions in Gujarat's Gir sanctuary 'very serious', look into it: Supreme Court tells Centre
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Justice Surya Kant: Himachal Pradesh High Court gets new Chief Justice
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Delhi farmers protest: March ended, agitation will continue, says Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait
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First India-Indonesia Interfaith Dialogue begins in Java
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Rafale deal: 'Modi's Operandi' for handing out defence contracts - be a defaulter of Rs 45000 cr, says Rahul Gandhi
HEALTH
Crash diets linked to more belly fat, less muscle, says study

If you are planning to take up extreme dieting or crash diets to cut that extra flab, think twice. According to a study, crash dieting would result in more belly fat and less muscle.
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Cataracts linked to higher bone loss, fracture risk, study suggests
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This algorithm may help find new antibiotics, cancer drugs, says report
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Diabetes may increase cancer risk, reduce patients' chances of survival - Here's what study says
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World Heart Day on September 29: India, China among countries with highest diabetes, CVD deaths
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Even one fracture can reduce your bone density
INSURANCE
From protection to home loan cover, 5 big reasons to buy term insurance

Term insurance is the most comprehensive form of financial protection for one’s loved ones and provides many benefits.
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Irdai allows PoS to distribute all micro-insurance products
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PMSBY: Get Rs 2 lakh cover for just Rs 12 through Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
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Third party car insurance: Latest rates, key benefits and rules
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Ayushman Bharat: Who will get Rs 5 lakh health cover under PM Jan Arogya Yojana and what will be covered
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Great news! Health insurance plans now restore or recharge insured amount even if you make a claim
JOBS & EDUCATION
Fees refund matter: Warning! From Modi govt to higher educational institutions - Strict action

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has warned higher educational institutions of strict action if they do not return the fees of those withdrawing admissions.
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Chhattisgarh, Gujarat shine as unemployment rate rises across India, clamor for govt jobs grows: Report
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IBPS Recruitment 2018 Admit Card: PO prelims exam hall ticket released at ibps.in
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UPSC Exam Date 2018: Union Public Service Commission announces Civil Services Examination date at upsc.gov.in; check details
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World University Ranking 2019: Did your colleges make the cut? Check top 5 Indian varsities on list!
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World University Rankings 2019: From IISc to IIT, no Indian varsity in top 250; check full list
SCIENCE
Black holes ruled out as universe's missing dark matter, finds study

After the detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes in 2015, astronomers held out hope that dark matter might consist of a plenitude of black holes sprinkled throughout the universe.
LIFESTYLE
Who is Binita Jain? All you need to know about the first crorepati of KBC 10

Assam's Binita Jain - a tuition teacher and a single mother - became the first contestant on the 11th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati to win Rs 1 crore. Binita's winning moment was broadcast on Tuesday night and the lady has emerged as an inspiration for many.
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'First Lady of Hindi cinema' Krishna Raj Kapoor cremated
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Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, stress, lack of sleep key factors for diabetes: Experts
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Sui Dhaaga box-office collection day 2: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma starrer earns big, set for massive weekend
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You can now order experimental Martian soil for $20 per kg
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WATCH: Tom Hardy recreates Amrish Puri's 'Mogambo khush hua'
BANKING & FINANCE
Troubles at NBFCs may help banks claw back lost share in corporate lending

The deepening crisis in the non-baking finance companies space may help commercial banks re-emerge as a primary source of lending for companies, as the former fight for survival under more regulatory glare, says a report.
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PNB wilful defaulters' dues fall marginally to Rs 15,075 crore at August-end
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Nirav Modi scam a bygone; PNB to turn profitable this financial year, says MD Sunil Mehta
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Road to resolution: Government supersedes IL&FS board
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Beware of these risks! 5 pitfalls to avoid while using mobile banking services
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405.8 million UPI transactions worth Rs 59,835 cr clocked in September 2018
PERSONAL FINANCE
You can just watch your physical shares soar on Sensex, but can't sell them from Dec 5

You will not be able to lodge your physical shares with the company or its RTA for further transfer, if you continue to hold shares and other types of securities of listed companies in physical form.
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4 things to keep in mind before borrowing this festive season
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PPF to NPS to NSC to PF to ELSS to insurance plans: Do you know tax impact of each?
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PPF: When is Public Provident Fund NOT the right investment for you?
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Bad news for families using HUFs to save tax, this effective tool may be gone soon
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Wait! Don't sell your debt mutual fund investments. You might get better returns next year
TRAVEL
Are you game to be a Park Ranger? Then get to Phillip Island

A new mobile game gives kids the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and take on the role of a Ranger on Victoria’s wildlife island
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Start up Expo co-hosted by Lufthansa-TiE Delhi-NCR to open on October 6 in Delhi
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Culinary tourism is a big deal but unfortunately still not taken as seriously as it should: Chef Michael Swamy
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A Vietnamese food and art voyage
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Top Beverly Hills restaurants for celebrity spotting
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Soak in the mystique of the Kumbh Mela with The Ultimate Travelling Camp (TUTC)
COMMODITIES
Petrol prices today at new high; check revised rates in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata

Petrol price today: There seems to be no respite as fuel prices continued to increase on Tuesday as well with petrol retailing at Rs 91.20 per litre in Mumbai.
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Tomatoes at Rs 1.5/kg! Maharashtra farmers are abandoning their crop in the field
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Jeera to trade lower on good stocks, lower export demand
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BSE becomes first stock exchange in India to launch commodity derivative contracts in gold, silver
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Petrol price today in Mumbai at record high, crosses Rs 91 per litre mark
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Data Monitor: Oil demand growth soft at 0.8% y-y in August
ECONOMY
Supreme Court upholds GST (Compensation to States) Act as constitutionally valid

The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act saying it was not beyond the legislative competence of the Parliament.
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India to get free solar power; biggest investor in Indian start-ups makes this commitment
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Big relief for rabi crop farmers: Cabinet nod to MSP hike for wheat, chana
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Rupee rout: RBI swings into action again; allows oil firms to borrow long-term working capital from overseas
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E-way bill alert: Tighter rule in place; now this code is mandatory for moving consignments
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A guide to what the world’s top central banks will do next
Sports
Virat Kohli breaks silence on Karun Nair's omission from Test team

Team India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday broke silence over Karun Nair's omission from the Test squad against Windies.
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India Vs West Indies: Shai Hope to Prithvi Shaw - 5 players to watch out for
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India vs West Indies, Rajkot Test: BCCI announce 12-man squad; Prithvi Shaw to make debut
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On India visit, Mike Tyson gorges on chicken biryani; takes home sherwani
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Kevin Roberts to replace James Sutherland as Cricket Australia boss
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Mohammed Siraj reveals what Virat Kohli had told him on India debut
Latest Headline
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Donald Trump taps Indian American woman to head nuclear energy division
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India should continue buying oil from Iran, says Shashi Tharoor
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Britain says Russian military intelligence behind host of global cyber attacks
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Rupee crashes below 73, yields soar, Sensex tanks – Importers rush to cover
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New IL&FS board to meet today
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Rs 16,000-crore claims: Stuck projects – ITNL claims exaggerated, say analysts
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Cabinet nod: MSP for rabi crops raised by 2-21%
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Reappointment as MD: Apollo board to seek neutral view on Kanwar compensation
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AFSPA extended in 3 districts in Arunachal Pradesh
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Pakistan Foreign Minister Mehmood Qureshi discuss bilateral ties
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Spot power prices soar to 10-yr high
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Honour for Indians, says PM Narendra Modi on accepting Champions of the Earth award
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Oil marketing companies can borrow working capital from overseas now
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Non-essential imports: Suresh Prabhu to hold key inter-ministerial meet today
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