Note-ban, GST hit household savings rate, decline may pose challenge for economy: Report
If the steep decline in the household savings rate -- which has fallen to 16.3 per cent from 23.6 per cent between fiscals 2012 and 2017 -- continues, it may pose a serious challenge to overall growth and the macroeconomic stability, warns a report.
LIVE UPDATES: Atal Bihari Vajpayee health condition deteriorates – critical; he is on life support system
Atal Bihari Vajpayee health condition LIVE UPDATES: Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been undergoing treatment at the premier institute. Vajpayee was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on June 11 with kidney tract infection, chest congestion, urinary tract infection and low urine output.
US blacklists Russian, Chinese companies for breaking North Korea embargo
The US Treasury announced sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies for violating the economic embargo on North Korea as Washington seeks to keep pressure on Pyongyang over its nuclear programme.
Telecom Commission to discuss Trai's proposal for spectrum allocation on August 31
Happy 72nd Independence Day! Sensex marks 20% gain in last 1 year of stock market trading
Former Indian cricket team captain Ajit Wadekar passes away in Mumbai
Sponsored: Filing tax returns? Here's why you shouldn't forget to mention these incomes
Capable of holding Lok Sabha polls, 4 state assembly elections together in December: CEC
Big catch! Accused in Rs 5,000 crore bank fraud case held in Dubai
Sponsored: 3 reasons why you should invest in a Direct Mutual Fund plan and not a regular plan
PM Narendra Modi says agriculture export policy on anvil; government on track to double farm income by 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said a new agriculture export policy will be unveiled soon to boost farm income as the government is on track to achieve the target of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
Lord Venkateswara temple daily collections at Tirumala shrine hits record low
Daily hundi collections at the Lord Venkateswara temple at nearby Tirumala has hit a record low of Rs 54 lakh against the usual Rs three crore due to curbs on devotees' entry for a six day ritual, a temple official said.
Violence in UP's Auraiya after 2 'sadhus' killed in temple, third injured: Police
Two 'sadhus' were stabbed to death and another injured inside a temple premises by unidentified persons today triggering mob violence in the Bidhuna area of Auraiya district, police said.
Five feared drowned near waterfall in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district
Five holidaymakers were swept away while bathing near Sultangarh Waterfall in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh this afternoon, police said.
Pakistan Parliament elects Imran Khan's party nominees as speaker, deputy speaker
London Police returns stolen 12th century Buddha statue to India on Independence Day
Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao launches insurance scheme for farmers
Rs 10,000 invested in this stock on 16 August 2017 turned into Rs 90,000 on 14 August 2018
Comfortable forex reserves to deal with undue rupee volatility, says Arun Jaitley
AAP turmoil: Ashutosh's resignation adds to string of departures under Arvind Kejriwal's watch
AUTOMOBILES
Independence Day 2018: 5 Things that have made driving in India easier: From Digilocker to Faster Tolls!
Over the last few years changes made in governance and digitisation, have even further driven this trend, making it easier to own service and have comprehensive paperwork for a vehicle without much duress. Here are our top 5 things that we have to celebrate as drivers this Independence day 2018
Use stock market correction like e-commerce sale-day for big gains: Kotak AMC MD Nilesh ShahNilesh Shah, Kotak AMC
Investors must allocate half of their money to debt funds: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC CEOA Balasubramanian, Aditya Birla Sun Life
Risk-reward ratio attractive in large-cap stocks; Motilal Oswal's Siddharth Bothra picks top betsSiddharth Bothra, Motilal Oswal AMC
TECHNOLOGY
Reliance Jio GigaFiber registration begins: How to book and expected rate of plans
The much-awaited Reliance Jio Gigafiber registrations began on Wednesday with the telecom operator claiming to offer download speed of one gigabit per second through this optical fibre based fixed-line broadband service. The registrations have started both on the Jio website as well as the MyJio App.
INDIA
Yamuna crosses danger mark; 613 people evacuated
The water level in the Yamuna river today continued to flow above danger mark, with the authorities evacuating around 600 people so far, officials said.
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Clash in Uttar Pradesh's Tanda town over loud music by kanwarias
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Understanding India: Helping China demystify the land of diversities
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Watch - Arvind Kejriwal sings Hum Honge Kamyaab at Independence Day function in Delhi
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Plastic ban in UP: On Independence Day, Yogi Adityanath government bans these items; check full list
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Gaganyaan: On 72nd Independence Day, Narendra Modi promises to take Indian astronaut to space by 2022
HEALTH
Ayushman Bharat: PM Narendra Modi likely to announce launch of scheme on Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce the launch of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) on a pilot basis in some states tomorrow on the occasion of Independence Day, with the full-scale roll-out of his pet project expected in September end, sources said.
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40 per cent women with asthma may get chronic lung diseases, says study
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Looking for weight loss diet plan? Beware! This strategy may increase diabetes risk, shows study
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Do you sleep a lot? Beware! Study says it can up early death risk
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Can smartphones make you blind? Here's what study has found
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Cancer patients, beware! This common chemotherapy drug may lead to heart failure, says study
INSURANCE
Explained: How technology can help make buying insurance easier
From purchasing a policy to raising a claim to assessing risks more accurately, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and wearables can make it easier for both customers and insurers
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14 add-ons which will give your vehicle a full coverage
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8 mistakes which may lead to claim rejection by your auto insurer
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Auto Insurance: 7 things you must ponder while getting your vehicle insured
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Life Insurance: Term plan can be bought only by an earning individual
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Buying a life insurance policy? Here's how to choose the right insurer
JOBS & EDUCATION
Punjab government to offer jobs to 10 poorest of poor youths in each village
The Punjab government will give jobs to 10 poorest of poor youths in each village of the state as part of its goal to provide employment to five lakh persons under 'ghar ghar rozgar' scheme.
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Delhi Safdarjung Hospital Recruitment: 991 vacancies released for the post of Nursing Officers
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Delhi government to recruit 7000 graduates as Field Surveyors - Check details of vacancies
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SSC GD 2018: Important update for Constable Examination at ssc.nic.in
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UPSC 2018: Important examination update for Union Public Service Commission aspirants at upsc.gov.in
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Replacement hiring, job creation are expected to see an uptrend in the next six months
SCIENCE
NASA's Opportunity Rover remains unreachable due to Mars dust storm
NASA has reportedly not been able to establish contact with the Opportunity Rover - which has been exploring Mars for 14 years - for over two months, due to a global dust storm engulfing the red
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NASA to send submarine to seafloor next week, says report
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China designing spacecraft that will help extending lifespan of satellites, says report
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Amazon droughts reducing forest's carbon dioxide absorption, says NASA
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Why won't NASA's Parker Solar Probe melt?
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India to launch two space missions every month, says ISRO Chairman K Sivan
LIFESTYLE
Happy Independence Day 2018: Popular Patriotic Songs, Movies for 15th August
Happy Independence Day (15th August) 2018: Films celebrate the heritage of India as well as the history that led to the Independence of India in 1947. The vision that songs and movies of Bollywood have given Indians is immeasurable.
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Use of smartphones making us more distracted, shows study
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Vishwaroopam 2 Box Office Collection Prediction: Kamal Haasan starrer expected to earn Rs 2.5 crore on Day 1 in North India
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When actor Imran Khan was mistaken for Pakistan PM-elect - his reaction is EPIC!
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WATCH | The World of Gold - Akshay Kumar shares inspirational video on how the film was made
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After Sacred Games, Netflix announces 'Baahubali' prequel series
BANKING & FINANCE
NPA worries: Outlook on banks to remain negative, warns Fitch; this whopping amount needed to bolster capital
The outlook for the country's banking sector is likely to remain negative until its capital position strengthens in proportion to the bad loans and weak financial performances, according to Fitch Ratings.
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Paresh Sukthankar, HDFC Bank Deputy MD, resigns; to replace Axis Bank CEO Shikha Sharma? Street speculates
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No retrenchment after merger of associate banks with SBI, says government
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ICICI bank to disburse Rs 10,000 crore retail loan in Punjab, Haryana
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Cleaning up: PSB write-offs cross Rs 1 lakh crore in FY18
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India Post Payments Bank to offer mutual funds, insurance policies, loans
PERSONAL FINANCE
Freedom from Financial Worries: Make this your life goal this Independence Day
Everyone has the capacity to achieve financial freedom but that’s possible only if they spend some time on planning their finances in the right way.
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SBI customer? Your debit card will stop working unless you do this
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ICICI Bank hikes FD interest rates for select tenures; Check out the latest rates
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Snapdeal, Big Bazaar and others' Freedom sales: Cashback schemes to EMI offers; be a smart online shopper
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Top 10 mutual funds which may give superior returns in the long term
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Tax planning: Four tips for selecting tax-savings investments
TRAVEL
Experience the Greece countryside with olive harvesting season
Travellers looking for an interactive holiday and a true taste of rural living must visit Greece during the harvest season of October to December to enjoy a unique immersive experience.
COMMODITIES
Pink Bollworm attack: Maharashtra farmers stare at missing 12 lakh bales
Maharashtra's cotton crop is likely to be hit this year, thanks to the Pink Bollworm attack again. From a crop size of 82 lakh bales last season, the crop is likely to reduce to 70 lakh bales if the farmers remove cotton after 2 pickings.
ECONOMY
Salary costs at headquarters to attract 18% GST for services given to offices in other states: AAR
Salary for services like accounting, IT, human resource, provided by the head office of a company to its branch offices in other states will attract 18 per cent GST.
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FPIs infuse Rs 8,500-crore in capital markets in just 8 trading sessions
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Draft policy expects e-commerce platforms, search engines to store data locally
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India's economic growth to improve in coming quarters: CII-ASCON
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Doubling of overdraft facility to micro insurance scheme - What PM Narendra Modi may announce in his Independence Day speech
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Modicare set for big I-day launch? 28 states on board, insurance companies not! What Ayushman Bharat CEO says
Sports
Virat Kohli's plea to fans: Never give up on us
Embattled India captain Virat Kohli called on the fans to back his team following consecutive losses to England in the ongoing Test series, hoping that they "never give up" on the side.
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Payback time for England; it's men against boys now, says Nasser Hussain after India's loss
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BCCI unhappy? If India lose series to England, Shastri-Kohli duo may not enjoy unlimited power
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Transfer deadline day 2018: 5 possible big-money signings on last day
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Bharat Arun hints at Cheteshwar Pujara's inclusion for Lord's Test, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out
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Who was Dilip Sardesai? The only Goa-born cricketer to represent India commemorated with Google Doodle
Latest Headline
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22 students killed as boat sinks on Nile River in Sudan
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Women recruited in armed forces under SSC to get permanent commission
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India, China resolved dispute over large segment of border: Ram Madhav
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JSPL dispatches first consignment of rails from Raigarh plant
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PM Modi Independence Day speech: All-women crew of INSV Tarini hailed for circumnavigating the globe
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Now, humanoid robots to greet passengers, provide information at Chennai airport
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PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day Speech: From ‘Fragile Five’ to ‘Running Elephant’
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Insolvency proceeding: JSW Steel bid for Bhushan Power is lenders’ top pick
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HAM Projects: KNR in talks with Cube, Brookfield
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Railway stations Revamp: DDA puts a spanner in the works
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Shareholding in IPAs: IBBI seeks to cap stake of multilateral bodies at 15%
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Rupee fall: Have sufficient reserves to stem undue volatility, says Arun Jaitley
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SC upholds HC decision on ‘Form C’ availability after GST
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Metal firms invest in value-added products as demand grows
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