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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un takes a dig at US, but is warming up to South Korea; could 2018 bring a truce?

Addressing the country on New Year's Day Kim Jong-un said that the US will never be able to go to war with the nation as North Korea is capable of destroying it with its nuclear weapons.

Jan 1, 2018

Finance Ministry approves SEBI's plea of having four whole-time members

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had written to the finance ministry recommending that a fourth position of whole time member be created and the post should be filled up on a priority basis.

Dec 31, 2017

Iran anti-government protests intensify after 2 killed in police firing

Street protests hit Iran for a third day running on Saturday, even as social media reports said two demonstrators had been shot dead in a provincial town.

Dec 31, 2017

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A flashback to 5 major economic events in 2017

Besides the implementation of demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), read to know the other major economic events that India witnessed in 2017.

Dec 30, 2017

Work around to UN sanctions? South Korea seizes ship that transferred oil to North Korea; crew being questioned

The South Korean Foreign Ministry revealed that the Lighthouse Winmore left the Yeosu port in South Korea and transferred 600 tonnes of refined oil to a North Korean ship on October 19.

Dec 30, 2017

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Modi govt overshoots full year fiscal deficit target of 3.2% in November itself

Data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) revealed that during April to November period, government's fiscal deficit was 112 percent of its Rs 5.5 trillion budgetary target.

Dec 29, 2017

Oh the flossy flossy! Robert Mugabe's retirement benefits include private plane, a mansion, fleet of cars and more

Zimbabwean politician and former president Robert Mugabe resigned last month and though his exit may have been unceremonious, the retirement benefits are likely to pretty much make up for it.

Dec 29, 2017

Corporate governance: Over 150 independent directors quit in last two months

With a surge regulatory scrutiny, more independent directors might quit in the future.

Dec 29, 2017

Govt cautions on investing in Bitcoin, says virtual currencies are like ponzi schemes

The Union finance ministry stated that there is a real and heightened risk of investment bubble of the type seen in ponzi schemes.

Dec 29, 2017

'Very disappointed' Donald Trump lashes out at China after it was 'caught red-handed' selling oil to North Korea

After the spy images emerged, US President Donald Trump said that finding a solution to the conflict would be very difficult if China intended to support North Korea's trade on the sly.

Dec 29, 2017

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RBI will not allow deadline extension for second list of loan defaulters

The RBI also declined to accept any other demand including the process related to settle the matter and restructure outside the court.

Dec 29, 2017

New Delhi, IndiaPatients and their attendants wait outside the Out Patient Department (OPD) at a government-run hospital in New Delhi, India, November 22, 2017. Picture taken November 22, 2017. REUTERS/Saumya Khandelwal

Govt hospitals might hire private doctors at higher or equal salaries

Although in times of shortage, some states and even Centre hire doctors on contract basis but most of the private doctors refuse to serve because of lower salaries.

Dec 28, 2017

China selling oil to North Korea despite sanctions? US spy satellite captures photos of ships trading fuel

US spy satellites have spotted Chinese tankers selling oil to North Korean ships on the West Sea about 30 times since October, even though the sanctions were put in place in September.

Dec 28, 2017

Centre's Rs 50,000 cr borrowing to push bond yield high, to worsen govt's financials further

Following the Centre's decision of borrowing, it is almost certain that the government will breach the fiscal deficit target this financial year, adversely affecting government's financials.

Dec 28, 2017

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Govt to borrow additional Rs 50,000 crore in Jan-March, might miss fiscal deficit target

The move could also hit the bond and equities markets.

Dec 28, 2017

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Search Results for: economic sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un takes a dig at US, but is warming up to South Korea; could 2018 bring a truce?

Finance Ministry approves SEBI's plea of having four whole-time members

Iran anti-government protests intensify after 2 killed in police firing

A flashback to 5 major economic events in 2017

Work around to UN sanctions? South Korea seizes ship that transferred oil to North Korea; crew being questioned

Modi govt overshoots full year fiscal deficit target of 3.2% in November itself

Oh the flossy flossy! Robert Mugabe's retirement benefits include private plane, a mansion, fleet of cars and more

Corporate governance: Over 150 independent directors quit in last two months

Govt cautions on investing in Bitcoin, says virtual currencies are like ponzi schemes

'Very disappointed' Donald Trump lashes out at China after it was 'caught red-handed' selling oil to North Korea

RBI will not allow deadline extension for second list of loan defaulters

Govt hospitals might hire private doctors at higher or equal salaries

China selling oil to North Korea despite sanctions? US spy satellite captures photos of ships trading fuel

Centre's Rs 50,000 cr borrowing to push bond yield high, to worsen govt's financials further

Govt to borrow additional Rs 50,000 crore in Jan-March, might miss fiscal deficit target

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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