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Inflation at five-month high, fiscal deficit and high interest rates to continue: Market Expert

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Talking about the inflation which reached at five-month high, Market Expert Akash Jindal said that fiscal deficit and high interest rates will continue with time. Jindal said that the food prices and oil prices are increasing because of El Nino effect and Iraq violence respectively. Talking about Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remark on inflation, he said that whatever may be the reason for the same, government has to tackle it. Jindal also talked about tackling hoarding in coordination with the state and central government. Jun 17, 2014
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Politicos express concern over Indian nationals stuck in Iraq violence

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Political leaders expressed concern over Indian nationals stuck in Iraq violence. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that international organizations should take step on the unfortunate events in Iraq. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy assured of possible help from the Indian government. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the nationals should be brought back soon. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan and JD (U) leader Ali Anwar demanded India’s intervention in the matter. Jun 17, 2014
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India's Foreign Ministry assures assistance to stranded nationals in Iraq

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Foreign Ministry has assured assistance to stranded nationals who are stuck in Mosul and Tikrit overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Foreign Ministry, spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin, said that an advisory has been issued on 15th June giving details of 24 hour helpline setup by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad for assistance of its nationals. Syed Akbaruddin added that the government of India is concerned about the deteriorating security situation and strongly condemns the attacks. Jun 17, 2014
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NATO chief condemns abductions of Turks in northern Iraq

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Monday condemned the kidnappings of Turkish citizens in an attack by Islamist militants who have captured swathes of northern Iraq and called for their immediate release. Duration: 00:48 Jun 17, 2014
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Iraqis fleeing Sunni insurgents take shelter in Kirkuk

Hundred of thousands Iraqis were displaced since the offensive of the Islamic state in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), fleeing toward the border of the Iraqi Kurdistan region and the Iraqi disputed city Kirkuk. Duration: 00:47 Jun 17, 2014
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Rupee Records Decline; Hits Month Low at 60 per Dollar

Indian rupee slumped by 6 paise at 59.82 a dollar at early trade on Monday, against closing value of 59.76 per dollar on Friday at Interbank Foreign Exchange Market due to demand for dollars from oil exporters. Jun 16, 2014