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An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as New Delhi in India and most cities in neighbouring Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said. The quake’s epicentre was located in the east of Tajikistan, 120 kilometers from the nearest village, the US Geographical Survey said.
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Gold prices retreated by Rs 50 to Rs 25,950 at the bullion market today, snapping its two-day rising run largely in step with a weak trend overseas amid easing demand from jewellers at prevailing levels. However, silver strengthened by Rs 50 to regain the psychological level of Rs 35,000 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.
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Extending its fall for the fourth straight session, the rupee depreciated by another four paise to close at 66.73 against the greenback on firm dollar demand from importers.
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Falling for the fourth straight session, the benchmark BSE Sensex today slipped by 108 points to close at a three-week low of 25,530.114 led by a fall in ITC after a GST panel suggested 40 per cent tax rate for demerit goods like pan masala and tobacco.
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The NSE Nifty after rising past 7,800-mark to touch a high of 7,825.40 points in early trade, succumbed to profit-booking and ended 16.50 points or 0.21 per cent down at 7,765.40. Of the 30-share Sensex pack, 16 stocks fell while Hero MotoCorp settled steady.
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The Kiratpur-Manali National Highway was today blocked due to a massive landslide near Hanogi in Mandi district of Himachal, about 180 Km from here.
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The combined market valuation of top nine Sensex plunged by Rs 47,139.45 crore last week amid an overall weakness in the broader market. Over the past week, the BSE benchmark index Sensex lost 490.09 points or 1.87 per cent to end at 25,638.11.
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India beat South Africa by 337 runs in the fourth and final cricket Test to win the four-match series 3-0 today at Firoz Shah Kotla stadium.
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Outward remittances for studies abroad, under the Liberalised Remittances Scheme for Resident Individuals have grown almost five times from $29 million in September 2014 to $144.3 million in September, 2015.
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Crude oil import by India has approximately doubled to $12365 million in October as compared to the last year's $6846.1 million in same month.
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