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Indian firms lose Bt cotton royalty battle against global giant Monsanto

The Environmental Sciences Europe reveled in a study that there could be a link between Bt cotton and farmer suicide in India.

Feb 12, 2019

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India launches 3rd round of oil and gas blocks for exploration

Twenty-three blocks covering an area of 32,000 square kilometres were offered for bidding, out of which five are for extraction of coal bed methane.

Feb 11, 2019

India asks firms to expedite efforts to establish shale oil and gas potential

In 2013, India had given rights to Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd to explore for shale oil and gas reserves. However, after years of exploratory reserves, it has failed to find significant resources.

Feb 11, 2019

Modi launches developmental projects in Andhra amid protests

At the event, Modi unveiled plaques to formally unveil the projects which have come up or would be built in different parts of the state.

Feb 10, 2019

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Who was Gerald Cotten? QuadrigaCX CEO dies, takes password of $190 million worth cryptocurrencies to grave

The company revealed that Cotten had unexpectedly died on December 9, 2018, of complications arising from Crohn's Disease while he was traveling in India. The 30-year-old was reportedly in the country to build an orphanage.

Feb 6, 2019

US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company

The sanctions on Monday prohibit most American businesses from engaging in transactions with the oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, SA, or PDVSA.

Jan 29, 2019

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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Team news, playing XI, pitch & weather conditions

India stands on the cusp of clinching the series against New Zealand in the third ODI on January 28 at Mount Maunganui.

Jan 27, 2019

Rupee depreciates 26 paise against US dollar in early trade

Forex dealers said the dollar's gains against some other currencies overseas too weighed on the rupee sentiment.

Jan 21, 2019

L&T's Rs 9,000 crore mega share buyback plan hits Sebi compliance hurdle

L&T sought the regulatory nod for the share buyback in compliance with the required debt-equity ratio on the basis of its standalone financial statements.

Jan 20, 2019

China set to post slowest growth in 28 years in 2018, more stimulus seen

China is expected to report on Monday that economic growth cooled to its slowest in 28 years in 2018 amid weakening domestic demand and bruising U.S. tariffs, adding pressure on Beijing to roll out more support measures to avert a sharper slowdown.

Jan 20, 2019

IRCTC scam: Delhi court extends Lalu Prasad's interim bail till Jan 28

Special Judge Arun Bhardwaj also extended the interim bail granted to Prasad's wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in the cases till January 28.

Jan 19, 2019

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Bad news for Jet: Qatar Airways won't invest in 'enemy-controlled' company

Both Etihad and Qatar Airways are promoted by cash rich Gulf Arab emirates, though Qatar Airways swung to losses last year after Qatar was placed under a blockade by neighbouring countries.

Jan 15, 2019

Mahesh Babu watches Petta, NTR Kathanayakudu, F2 – Fun and Frustration; check out his review

Superstar Mahesh Babu has seen Rajinikanth's Petta, Balakrishna's NTR Kathanayakudu and Venkatesh and Varun Tej's F2 – Fun and Frustration and has rave reviews for all the three movies.

Jan 14, 2019

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India vs Australia 1st ODI live stream: Cricket preview, TV channel and start time

India will take on Australia in the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Here's when the match starts and where you can watch it live, online and on TV.

Jan 11, 2019

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Rupee rises 7 paise to 70.34 vs US Dollar in early trade

The rupee opened strong at 70.38 at the interbank forex market against the previous close of 70.41 per dollar then further gained a high of 70.34 amid a positive opening in domestic equities.