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Kerala govt to introduce 48 hours free treatment for accident victims; but how practical is it?

The decision was made after a few cases of delayed treatment was reported at government and private hospitals in Kerala.

Nov 3, 2017

World's Most Powerful Women: Ivanka trumps Melania; Priyanka Chopra is the new entry

US First Lady Melania Trump has failed to make it to the list, while Ivanka Trump is one among the notable new entries.

Nov 2, 2017

Brett Ratner sexual misconduct allegations: Wonder Woman's Patty Jenkins 'distressed'; producer quits WB

Warner Bros producer Brett Ratner joins the long list of celebrities accused of sexual misbehaviour and assault. Six women, including X-Men star Olivia Munn, have accused him of sexual misconduct.

Nov 2, 2017

India's manufacturing activity loses steam in October on GST bite

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, fell to 50.3 in October from September's 51.2.

Nov 1, 2017

Zomato in early talks with Swiggy for merger: Report

Zomato had reportedly offered a 1:4 share swap ratio to Swiggy, which isn't likely to be agreed upon by its shareholders.

Nov 1, 2017

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IMF advises Gulf countries to shift from oil, diversify energy resources

In its Regional Economic Outlook, IMF projected GCC countries economic growth at just 0.5 percent this year, the worst since the global financial crisis of 2009.

Oct 31, 2017

Harvey Weinstein tried to buy Rose McGowan's silence; actress slams Hollywood's bias

Rose McGowan has been ruthless with her allegations against Harvey Weinstein and now she speaks up about the hush money she was offered to stay silent about his assault.

Oct 29, 2017

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Cash ban, GST disruptions to cool India's GDP growth to a 4-year low: Reuters poll

But despite the broad and marked slowdown expected in economic activity, India's projected growth rate will be second to the world's fastest growing major economy - China - if predictions are met.

Oct 26, 2017

Bharatmala: The road-building project to generate 14 crore mandays of jobs over 5 years

According to the plan of Bharatmala scheme, Rs 2.09 lakh crore would come from market borrowings, Rs 1.06 lakh crore as private investments and the balance from the Central Road Fund.

Oct 25, 2017

NIA arrests Hizbul Mujahideen Chief's son Syed Shahid Yusuf in 2011 terror funding case

Syed Shahid Yusuf is the son of Syed Salahuddin, the founder of United Jihad Council, who was declared as specially designated global terrorist by the United States earlier this year.

Oct 24, 2017

Stalled infrastructure projects cost government Rs 1.72 lakh crore extra

The expenditure incurred on these 1,257 projects till July is Rs 6.80 lakh core, which is 38.87 per cent of the total anticipated cost. Moreover, of the 1,257 projects there are 331 projects, whose cost overran by 274 times.

Oct 23, 2017

Kardashian-Jenner clan auctioning their clothes for charity; here's what you can snag

Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie and selling their clothes for charity and some of the items are outfits they wore on KUWTK too!

Oct 22, 2017

Over 300,000 Rohingya children outcast and desperate amid refugee crisis

Simon Ingram, from the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), warned that the Rohingya refugee crisis is not going to be short term. Around 600,000 people have fled Myanmar for neighbouring Bangladesh in recent months, with around 340,000 of them estimated to be children.

Oct 20, 2017

Nearly 58% Rohingya refugees are kids at risk, says Unicef report

Nearly 58 percent of the about 6 lakh Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are children who suffer from severe malnutrition, a UN report released said. Read to know what other risks they face.