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Jawa is back, but return of Yezdi brand has a hurdle to overcome

Jawa Motorcycles' return to life is certainly a feat for classic bike enthusiasts. There were also rumours about re-launch of Yezdi. However, it looks like there is a lot to unwire for the Yezdi's resurrection.

Nov 27, 2018

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Will Maldives be able to repay its growing debt to China?

Mohamed Nasheed, a former president now serving as advisor to new President Mohamed Ibrahim Solih, said that the Chinese ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, handed the government an invoice for $3.2 billion.

Nov 24, 2018

Madhya Pradesh elections: No substance in what PM Modi speaks, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader said the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in the state destroyed the education sector with Vyapam, the entrance examination, admission and recruitment scam unearthed in Madhya Pradesh in 2013.

Nov 23, 2018

Usha Martin shareholders approve steel business sale to Tata Steel

Shareholders of wire rope maker Usha Martin have approved the sale of its steel unit to Tata Steel aimed at reducing debt burden and expansion of core business.

Nov 12, 2018

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India-China rivalry taking toll on Sri Lankan politics

The trigger for the recent political turmoil in the island nation was the disagreement between the Sri Lankan president and prime minister on how much India's interest should be accommodated which led to the unity government falling apart.

Nov 9, 2018

China pats Pakistan for 'efforts' to have peace talks with India

During the ongoing China visit by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing and Islamabad issued a joint statement which had some references to India and the issues where it is involved.

Nov 4, 2018

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RBI chief Urijit Patel may consider resignation amid differences with Modi govt: Report

The development has come against increasing tension between RBI and Centre after the RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya, in his speech warned of potentially catastrophic consequences if the Centre dilutes the autonomy of the apex bank.

Oct 31, 2018

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue inauguration LIVE: PM Modi dedicates Statue of Unity to the nation

Iron was procured from around the country to commemorate the 'Iron Man of India'. The statue is situated in Gujarat, 3.2 kms downstream the Narmada Dam.

Oct 31, 2018

Arun Jaitley hits back at RBI, says it allowed lending excesses

Government officials were very upset by RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya's comments, which included a reference to problems created in Argentina when its government meddled in central bank affairs.

Oct 30, 2018

Amid Sri Lanka's political crisis, India and China jostle to take advantage

The rivalry between the Asia giants is not just limited to Sri Lanka but playing out in India's neighbourhood, right from Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar to Maldives, where recently a pro-China government was ousted.

Oct 30, 2018

RBI Deputy Governor Acharya says ignoring central bank's independence could lead to catastrophe

In a sign of a mounting policy struggle between India's central bank and the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a top bank official warned on Friday that undermining a central bank's independence could be "potentially catastrophic".

Oct 27, 2018

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Sensex down 143 points, Nifty below 10,200 points amid negative global cues

It touched an intra-day high of 33,776.80 points and a low of 33,332.10 points, Yes Bank was one among the major losers.

Oct 26, 2018

Karnataka's tax collection up 11% in 6 months

After forming a post-poll alliance with Congress, JD-S leader Kumaraswamy had taken the chief minister's office on May 23, and presented his maiden budget on July 5, as he also holds the finance portfolio.

Oct 24, 2018

Karnataka: After writing off farmer debts, Kumaraswamy govt to consider loan waivers for students

"We will not discriminate based on caste or community. It will be for the poor," said CM Kumaraswamy.