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Paytm May lose competitive advantage as industry war thickens

Intense lobbying by several American card firms has forced the RBI to soften its stance on local data storage of all Indian transactions, which Paytm has been pushing for.

Jul 25, 2018

Domestic spending to get a boost after GST rate cuts

The recommendation to cut goods and services tax on more than 50 goods could not have come at a better time when the festive season is about to kick off.

Jul 23, 2018

Paralysed mice with a spinal cord injury walk again after scientists inject drug compound

The findings showed that injecting the drug compound called CLP290 -- known to activate a protein called KCC2 -- enabled paralyzed mice to regain stepping ability after four to five weeks of treatment.

Jul 21, 2018

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Made in India: RBI unveils first-ever 'swadeshi' lavender-hued Rs 100 note

Reserve Bank of India will soon release the country's first 'Made in India' Rs 100 banknote with an all-new lavender colour, design inspired from Gujarat's cultural heritage and also with security features to validate the authenticity of the banknote.

Jul 20, 2018

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Modi-government no-confidence motion: BJP to move privilege motion against Rahul for 'lying,' 'misleading' house

The Opposition is gearing up for a major debate on the no-confidence motion, moved by the Telugu Desam Party, but it is believed that the ruling party will demolish the Opposition, not just by proving the numbers but doing it in the way that will be Modi's launch pad for the 2019 general election campaign.

Jul 20, 2018

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IT raid at Tamil Nadu highway contractor reveals cash worth Rs 100 crore, 90kg of gold

A raid at over 20 premises of construction company Ms SPK and Company has unearthed cash worth Rs. 100 crore and gold bullion estimated at around 90kg. Raids on firm's other offices expected to extend for another day.

Jul 17, 2018

Indian economy on the rise, now the sixth largest in the world

IMF's latest figures indicate that India has displaced France to take the sixth spot with a GDP of $2.6 trillion in 2017. Predictions for 2018 are steady growth at 7.4%.

Jul 11, 2018

Siddharth faces backlash over comments on Shah-Modi, hits back at trolls

Without getting offended, actor Siddharth has given a befitting reply to those who mocked him stating that he was using Modi-Shah's name to gain popularity.

Jul 9, 2018

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Congress alleges Rs 5,000 crore bitcoin scam in Gujarat, demands SC-monitored judicial probe

Congress spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil said that it was a multi-layered bitcoin scam and the Gujarat CID had estimated it to be of more than Rs 5,000 crore.

Jul 5, 2018

Modi govt destroying regulatory mechanism: Yechury

CPI-M leader Yechury targets the government after approval for LIC's stake in IDBI bank.

Jun 30, 2018

One year of GST: Real estate players hopeful of benefits in long run, but concerns persist

The impact of GST on real estate has caused several problems, but as the new tax regime nears one year since its implementation, industry experts hope that the remaining issues can be smoothened.

Jun 30, 2018

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Which bank received highest amount of demonetised notes? It has something to do with Amit Shah

According to an RTI reply, Rs 745.59 crore in demonetised notes were deposited in the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank (ADCB) in just five days after demonetisation was announced by PM Modi in November 2016.

Jun 22, 2018

Trinamool Congress leaders will be eliminated in encounters, says BJP's West Bengal chief

This isn't the first time that Dilip Ghosh has landed himself in trouble. He had earlier threatened to behead people who shout pro-Pakistan and anti-national slogans.

Jun 21, 2018

PNB scam: Lapses at several levels led to India's largest bank fraud, report says

A $2 billion fraud at India's Punjab National Bank (PNB) may have been orchestrated by a few rogue employees, but it escaped detection because of widespread risk-control and monitoring lapses in many areas of the bank, the bank's own internal probe has found.

Jun 20, 2018

BJP ends alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP-PDP coalition ends Live: Muscular policy won't work in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti

The decision came apparently in the aftermath of the widening of the fissures following the escalation of militancy in during the Ramadan ceasefire. The momentous decision came after BJP president Amit Shah held talks with party MLAs in Delhi.

Jun 19, 2018

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