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Cattle slaughter crackdown ripples through India's leather industry

The ban on cattle slaughter is adversely affecting traders and people who work in tanneries and make shoes, bags and belts — including for big brands such as Zara and Clarks.

Jun 15, 2017

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Fed raises rates, unveils balance sheet cuts in sign of confidence

Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second time in three months, signalling its confidence in a growing US economy and strengthening job market.

Jun 15, 2017

Landslide, floods kill 156 in northeast India, Bangladesh; toll could rise

Heavy rains have triggered a series of landslides and floods in northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh, killing at least 156 people over two days.

Jun 14, 2017

Ministry of AYUSH clarifies: 'No sex' was not mentioned in Mother and Child Care booklet

The ministry in its booklet had advised expecting women to hang beautiful pictures in the bedroom and abstain from hatred to have a healthy child.

Jun 14, 2017

MHA launches Twitter handle 'Bharat Ke Veer' to help provide funds to families of slain paramilitary soldiers

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had launched the app and website with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on April 9.

Jun 14, 2017

UK politicians react on social media after tragic Grenfell Tower fire

UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she was deeply saddened by the loss of life at the tower block, while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was devastated at the news. At least six people have died after the 24-storey tower block caught ablaze in the early hours of 14 June.

Jun 14, 2017

The Beyhive is sure that Beyonce's twins are on the way; see the twitter reactions

The 35-year-old singer, Beyonce Knowles, and her rapper husband Jay Z took to Instagram to announce the pregnancy news in February.

Jun 14, 2017

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Modi govt plans major revamp of GDP data presentation, mulls national fact sheet on economy

Last month, the base year for calculating factory output (IIP) and wholesale price inflation was changed to 2011-12 from 2004-05; a similar exercise is planned for GDP, apart from a national fact sheet.

Jun 13, 2017

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Loan waiver payback: Farmers start wilfully defaulting on loans

While it is early to quantify the extent of loan delinquency by farmers, bankers say that in some states, the default rate has increased by up to 50 percent in recent months.

Jun 13, 2017

Modi and Trump to hold first talks on June 26 in Washington

The two leaders will discuss topics including economic growth, fight against terrorism, expanding defence cooperation and growing US-India trade, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said.

Jun 13, 2017

5 trends that will influence the real estate market

Among other impactors, the long awaited introduction of REITs and the performance of the first REIT are expected to set the pace for the way forward.

Jun 12, 2017

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World Day Against Child Labour 2017: In conflicts and disasters, protect kids from child labour [VIDEO]

The UN aims at achieving its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to tackle the serious issue of child labour and protect children from getting into heinous activities like prostitution, slavery etc by 2030.

Jun 12, 2017

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India takes pride in bullet trains but para-athlete forced to sleep on floor of Garib Rath Express

Suvarna Raj's request for a lower berth was not only ignored by railway authorities, but also by fellow passengers who refused to coordinate with her.

Jun 12, 2017

Government bans sale/display of ornamental fishes as trollers have a field day

According to the new order, ornamental fishes are not allowed to be kept in glass aquariums.

Jun 12, 2017

NEET-like exams proposed for appointment of judges to subordinate courts

The proposal, made by the government before the Supreme Court, comes after numerous states were against the formation of an all-India judicial service.

Jun 12, 2017

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Search Results for: Ministry of Labour and Employment

Cattle slaughter crackdown ripples through India's leather industry

Fed raises rates, unveils balance sheet cuts in sign of confidence

Landslide, floods kill 156 in northeast India, Bangladesh; toll could rise

Ministry of AYUSH clarifies: 'No sex' was not mentioned in Mother and Child Care booklet

MHA launches Twitter handle 'Bharat Ke Veer' to help provide funds to families of slain paramilitary soldiers

UK politicians react on social media after tragic Grenfell Tower fire

The Beyhive is sure that Beyonce's twins are on the way; see the twitter reactions

Modi govt plans major revamp of GDP data presentation, mulls national fact sheet on economy

Loan waiver payback: Farmers start wilfully defaulting on loans

Modi and Trump to hold first talks on June 26 in Washington

5 trends that will influence the real estate market

World Day Against Child Labour 2017: In conflicts and disasters, protect kids from child labour [VIDEO]

India takes pride in bullet trains but para-athlete forced to sleep on floor of Garib Rath Express

Government bans sale/display of ornamental fishes as trollers have a field day

NEET-like exams proposed for appointment of judges to subordinate courts

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]