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PM Modi On 5-day ASEAN tour; quick facts on the 'Act East' policy

Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour to south-east Asian countries -- Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia -- from May 29 to June 2. The PM stated that India has a robust strategic partnership with the three nations and his visit will act as a boost to the country's 'Act East' policy. May 30, 2018
Queen Maxima of Netherlands

Who is Queen Maxima and why is the Dutch royal in India?

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands discussed several issues with the UN representatives and also gave a short speech, before meeting Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Dutch royal looked like she was in good spirits and looked radiant in a baby blue sleeveless dress paired with metallic heels. May 29, 2018
Sergio Mattarella Italy President

Italy's President asks former IMF economist to form government

Two of the big winners from the vote -- populist Five Star Movement (M5S) and the far-right League party -- attempted to join forces but abandoned efforts after their nomination for Finance Minister, 81-year-old Paolo Savona, was shot down by Mattarella. May 28, 2018
Reserve Bank of India

Who is Sudha Balakrishnan? Reserve Bank of India gets its first CFO

Sudha Balakrishnan, the new chief financial officer of RBI, is a chartered accountant and was a vice-president at the National Securities Depository Limited until recently. She is the 12th executive director of RBI and has come on board for a term of three years. May 28, 2018
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Oil prices fall as Russia, US look to boost supplies

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as other non- Opec countries started reducing supplies last year to boost oil prices, which in 2016 had fallen to under $30 per barrel. May 28, 2018