Among the many myths about Indian society is an ancient one—that we are, and have always been, a tolerant society. It is an old yarn to cover the prejudices, discrimination, oppression and violence that have, unfortunately, marked our history.The intolerance is most pronounced when it comes to matters concerning religious identity. (Cartoon by Rohnit Phore) </br><br><strong></strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/article/fe-columnist/the-rise-and-rise-of-intolerance/131111/"><strong>Read full story</strong></a> -
Fiscal deficit (Graphs: PTI)
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Telecom tale (Graphs: PTI)
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Power supply position (Graphs: PTI)
Domestic market ended the truncated week on a note of optimism, with the 50 bps rate cut by RBI leading to sizeable gains, helping the BSE Sensex reclaim the psychological 26,000-mark and the broader Nifty end above the crucial 7,900-level. (Graphs: PTI) 
Snapping a four-session downtrend, gold witnessed a smart rebound from its 1-1/2 month low and recaptured the significant Rs 26,000 barriers at the bullion market here today.(Graphs: PTI) 
A 20-year-old gunman opened fire at a community college in the US state of Oregon, killing at least 10 people and injuring 20 others before police shot him dead in the latest incident of mass shooting to rock the country. (Graphs: PTI) -
11 People killed when a US transport plane crashed after reportedly being shot down by the Taliban in Jalalabad of eastern Afghanistan. (PTI)
