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India's fuel prices could hit the roof as crude oil prices threaten to top $100

Escalating Middle East tensions and Opec decision to maintain production squeeze buoy oil nearly 30% this year; Iran's threat to exit nuclear deal may propel oil to new highs.

Jun 24, 2019

What is J&K reservation? Amit Shah to present his 1st bill in Lok Sabha

The bill was earlier introduced as an ordinance on February 28 and will be presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as his first legislative business in Parliament.

Jun 24, 2019

IMA scam: Director Mansoor Khan booked under KPID Act; will investors get back their money?

Mansoor Khan was operating IMA under Limited Liability Partnership model while collecting contributions from the people illegally as LLP cannot raise money from the public.

Jun 24, 2019

Gold at six-year peak due to the US-Iran unrest

Middle East tensions have supported the gold market, while the U.S.-China trade war continues to concern investors

Jun 24, 2019

Railways plans to run Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah trains at 160 kmh

The estimated cost to upgrade the speed on the 1,525-km New Delhi-Howrah route will be Rs 6,684 cr and on the 1,483-km New Delhi-Mumbai route will be Rs 6,806 cr, and the entire project is proposed to be implemented within four years from the date of approval.

Jun 24, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019

Will Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio celebrate topping market by going public?

Reliance Jio may go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2020 by when it hopes to beat Vodafone Idea to become the mobile telecom market leader.

Jun 21, 2019

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India deploys two warships in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran tensions

The Indian Navy deployed INS Chennai and INS Sunanya as part of its strategic operation titled 'Sankalp' in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf "to undertake maritime security operations" the statement by the defence ministry said.

Jun 21, 2019

Mallesham movie review: Heart-warming story of a successful man and his journey

Directed and produced by Raj, the film has Priyadarshi in the titular role and is worth a watch this weekend

Jun 21, 2019

From NRC to action against terror: Key policy elements in President Kovind's speech

President Kovind addressed the growing water crisis in the country. Creation of new Jal Shakti ministry is a decisive step which will have a far-reaching impact, President Kovind said.

Jun 20, 2019

Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech at Parliament [READ]

While addressing the 17th Lok Sabha, President Ram Nath Kovind congratulated the newly-elected MPs of the Parliament.

Jun 20, 2019

What is causing the death of children in Bihar? Litchi or malnourishment?

A conclusive answer for the cause of an undeclared outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), that has claimed around 117 lives of children in Bihar, is yet to be obtained. However, an intensive awareness drive wasn't conducted in the state this year, owing to the Lok Sabha polls.

Jun 20, 2019