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Apollo Hospitals Group Wins G20 Challenge Award

India's Apollo Hospitals Group won the G20 Challenge on Inclusive Business Innovation, a competition launched by the Group of 20 and International Finance Corporation (IFC), at a ceremony hosted in Mexico. Jun 21, 2012

Diesel Cars May Turn Costlier, Special Tax of ₹255,000 On Cards

Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy recommended a hike in excise duty to be imposed on diesel-based vehicles. The proposed levies, it is said, will be as steep as INR 255,000 for sedans and sports or multi utility vehicles, while smaller vehicles will be slapped with an excise tax of INR 170,000. Jun 13, 2012
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Petrol Price Hike: Bharat Bandh Tomorrow; Normal Life To Be Affected

The recent hike in petrol price has turned as imflammable as petrol itself. Following the steepest-ever hike in petrol prices, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Shiv Sena and the Republican Party of India (RPI) have appealed to the people to call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on May 31 to protest the move of the government. The NDA will also protest against price rise of basic commodities. May 30, 2012