Rupee breaches 70 per USD mark for first time in history, plunges 15 paise against US dollar to record low
The Indian rupee broke the 70 per US dollar mark after opening marginally higher on Tuesday on the interbank foreign exchange market for the first time in history.
Vistara Freedom Fares Sale: Book tickets for as low as Rs 1,099; check how to get extra 5% cashback
Vistara Freedom Fares sale: Air carrier Vistara is offering a huge discount on the booking of flight tickets with fares starting at Rs 1,099.
Top 10 mutual funds which may give superior returns in the long term
Historically mutual funds have provided 12% to 15% return per annum, which means that if money is invested now in one of these funds at 15% annual return rate, the initial investment kitty would double in size after a few years.
PNB-Nirav Modi scam: Why government dismissed ex-MD Usha Ananthasubramanian on her last day of service
New Honda Civic launching in India: New diesel engine, automatic braking and lots more!
Good news! Indian Railways fares for AC travel reduced in these trains; check list here
India rains, floods LIVE Updates: Heavy downpour alert in 23 states after over 750 dead in monsoon-related incidents; Yamuna on danger mark
Share Market Live: Sensex jumps 185 points, Rupee crosses 70 vs USD for the first time
Video war over Rafale deal! Bitter start to 2019 campaign as Congress, BJP slug it out on social media
Sponsored: Filing tax returns? Here's why you shouldn't forget to mention these incomes
Tata Steel shares zoom 3% on stellar Q1 show as profit doubles, should you buy or sell stock?
Shares of India’s steel giant Tata Steel rose by as much as 3.2% after the company’s net profit more than doubled in the latest quarter. We take a look at what brokerages have to say.
Turkish lira turmoil making RBI's inflation-targeting job difficult as rupee suffers collateral damage
A selloff in Turkey’s lira spread to other emerging market currencies, with the rupee losing the most since September 2013. Earlier this month, the RBI raised rates to the highest in two years against the backdrop of an economy that’s growing faster than any other major nation.
Sponsored: 3 reasons why you should invest in a Direct Mutual Fund plan and not a regular plan
Investing in direct plans of mutual funds helps saves you thousands in commissions. Platforms like Orowealth.com are a good option to start investing.
Al-Qaeda's AQIS 'ideologically inclined' to carry out attacks in India, says United Nations report
Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), the terror group's newest affiliate, is "ideologically inclined" to carry out attacks inside India but its capability is believed to be low and is relatively isolated owing to increased security measures in the region, according to a UN report.
Indian Navy to get 6 ‘Make in India’ offshore patrol vessels at Rs 4941 crore
Flood in Kerala 2018: Heavy rains continues to batter state, people shifted to relief camps
IPO boom ahead: India Inc may raise more than Rs 1 lakh crore in 2018
Retail inflation falls to 9-month low: What to expect from RBI in remaining FY19
Amazon India ops receive fresh capital of Rs 2,800 crore
DMK split eminent? MK Alagiri revolts, Karunanidhi's younger son MK Stalin to chair emergency meet today
AUTOMOBILES
New Honda Civic launching in India: New diesel engine, automatic braking and lots more!
Honda's Civic is set to be launched in the Indian market early next year, aside from a long list of safety features and new styling updates. This will be the first diesel-powered Civic to make it's way to the sub-continent.
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
Apple's answer to WhatsApp group video chats could take more time to launch
Apple has delayed its "Group FaceTime" feature that will allow up to 32 people to simultaneously participate in video calls on iOS devices.
INDIA
Assembly elections 2018: Big worry for BJP; Congress winning Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, MP polls, says ABP survey
In some welcome news for the Congress party which is up and about trying to unsettle the ruling government in the string of elections in the next six months or so, a new survey has concluded that the grand old party will win the upcoming Assembly elections in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
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Independence day speech 2018: Where and how to watch PM Narendra Modi's address live
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Imran Khan swearing-in ceremony: Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visits Pakistan High Commission
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Flood in Kerala 2018: Heavy rains continues to batter state, people shifted to relief camps
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Delhi weather today: Light rains in national capital, predicts Met department
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Miracles happen! Gajanand Sharma returns to India after 36 years in Pakistan jail; wife 'kept hope alive'
HEALTH
40 per cent women with asthma may get chronic lung diseases, says study
More than 4 in 10 individuals with asthma run the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it harder to breathe, says a new study involving around 4,000 women.
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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
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Big discovery by scientists: Turmeric extract can be used to kill cancer cells, 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
Replacement hiring, job creation are expected to see an uptrend in the next six months
Companies are bullish about recruitment activity in the July-December period as replacement hiring and job creation are expected to see an uptrend in the next six months, says a report.
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Over 5600 vacancies for faculty in central varsities, over 2800 in IITs: HRD Ministry
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Delhi Police recruitment: MHA seriously considering recruitment of 4,000 personnel, says Rajnath Singh
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Online hiring activity rebounds in July; production, manufacturing sectors lead way
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RRB Recruitment 2018: Railway Recruitment Board exam for over 60,000 jobs sees 74 per cent candidates appear for first set
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MP Board 10th Supplementary Results 2018 declared at mpbse.nic.in, how to check
SCIENCE
China designing spacecraft that will help extending lifespan of satellites, says report
Chinese scientists are designing a new spacecraft that can move a de-orbitting satellite back into its intended orbit, thus extend its period of service, according to a media report here today.
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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
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Parker Solar Probe: Meet the Indian-American astrophysicist whose intervention made it possible
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Parker Solar Probe: World's first mission to touch the Sun lifts off
LIFESTYLE
Use of smartphones making us more distracted, shows study
For instance, even minor phone use during a meal with friends was enough to make the diners feel distracted and reduced their enjoyment of the experience, researchers said.
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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
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Fanney Khan song 'Mere Achhe Din Kab Aayenge' changed to 'Mere Acche Din Ab Aaye Re' after row
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
Top 10 mutual funds which may give superior returns in the long term
Historically mutual funds have provided 12% to 15% return per annum, which means that if money is invested now in one of these funds at 15% annual return rate, the initial investment kitty would double in size after a few years.
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Tax planning: Four tips for selecting tax-savings investments
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Income up to Rs 1500 per minor child is exempt from income tax
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Monthly income throughout life: These 7 pension schemes from NPS to Insurance can ensure that
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You can have a Rs 8-crore corpus on retirement; Here's how to do it
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Employee Provident Fund: Nomination rules of your retirement kitty
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
FPIs infuse Rs 8,500-crore in capital markets in just 8 trading sessions
Foreign investors have pumped in over Rs 8,500 crore into the Indian capital markets in the last eight trading sessions on improvement in crude oil prices, stabilising rupee and better corporate earnings.
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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
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Dear businesses, 2 things will most likely remain constant in GST regime: One is anti-profiteering
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Black money in Swiss banks: India, Switzerland discuss activation of automatic exchange of information
Sports
Payback time for England; it's men against boys now, says Nasser Hussain after India's loss
It is "men against boys" at the moment, says former England captain Nasser Hussain, criticising the lack of fight from India in the second Test while urging the beleaguered visitors to dig deep.
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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
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World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper EXCLUSIVE: 'India has all elements to host Rugby World Cup one day'
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Facebook rebuts allegations on CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s negligence to publishers
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On Narendra Modi interviews, Shiv Sena’s stinging attack: PM’s interactions through e-mail may render journalists jobless
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Bihar shocker: Under Secretary shot dead in Patna; assailants barged into his house
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Twitter Lite app with less than 1MB size released in India
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Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says no war, no negotiations with United States
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India rains, floods LIVE Updates: Heavy downpour alert in 23 states after over 750 dead in monsoon-related incidents; Yamuna on danger mark
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