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Amid stock market rout, gathering gloom on mutual funds scene

The growth in new funds in the last three months was a marginal 2 percent. Analysts note that investors are not stopping SIP -- just yet. However, new allocation are not happening either.

Oct 12, 2018

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh seeks assistance from United Nations to fight drug menace in state

Expressing the confidence that his government would succeed in destroying the drugs business, he called for team work to battle the problem and said the UNODC could play a pivotal role in this.

Oct 10, 2018

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IMF forecasts recovery in Indian economy, predicts 7.3% growth in 2018

The world body attributed this growth to a rebound from transitory shocks (the currency exchange initiative and implementation of the national Goods and Services Tax) including strengthening investment and increased private consumption.

Oct 9, 2018

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BSE Sensex falls 175 pts; Nifty ends at 10,301 amid rupee volatility, spiraling crude prices

The Indian currency collapsed to a new lifetime low of 74.27 in intra-day trade, raising concerns on the macroeconomic front.

Oct 9, 2018

Sonam Kapoor faces severe backlash for calling Twitter user 'harasser' and playing 'victim card'

Sonam Kapoor's reply didn't go down well with the Twitter user who gave a befitting reply and warning of dragging her to the court for her choices of words.

Oct 5, 2018

A glass of wine a day? It could kill you 20 percent early, finds new study

But do you really want to live a wineless existence?

Oct 4, 2018

With Indian rupee plumbing depths, 25 million expatriates to script new remittance record

The lion's share of remittances to India come from the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Oman and Canada -- in that order.

Oct 3, 2018

From robusta to arabica, get ready to celebrate World Coffee Day on October 1

The country produces more than three lakh tonnes, with Karnataka contributing 85 per cent of this. Coffee in India has a rich history of 300 years, offering a livelihood to more than 15 lakh families. India grows mainly Robustas (70 per cent), with Arabica accounting for the rest.

Oct 1, 2018

Female wine drinkers are on par with male drinkers: India's Master of Wine

According to WHO, per capita alcohol consumption in India has increased from 2.4 litres in 2005 to 5.7 litres in 2016 with 4.2 litres being consumed by men and 1.5 litres by women.

Oct 1, 2018

Mexican arrested for running lab manufacturing fentanyl in Indore; 9kg drugs worth Rs 110 crore seized

The drug, which is 50 times more potent than heroin, is used for anaesthesia and pain relief. Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl absorbed through the skin or inhaled accidentally can kill a person.

Sep 30, 2018

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls Electricity Amendment Bill 'anti-people, anti-federal'

Claiming that the Delhi Government has provided the cheapest and uninterrupted power supply, Kejriwal said his government has not hiked tariffs in the last three years.

Sep 29, 2018

Import duty hike: From footwear to washing machine, now pay more for these 19 items

The Finance Ministry has hiked import duty in order to curb widening current account deficit (CAD) and a weakening rupee.

Sep 27, 2018

Women with PCOS are up to seven times more prone to heart attacks

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that occurs in women and affects their hormone levels leading to cardio problems, say doctors.

Sep 24, 2018

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Markets crash over liquidity fears; Sensex, Nifty down nearly 1.5%

Analysts said on Monday they remained cautious, adding that more downside was likely even as Sensex and Nifty reeled under liquidity concerns at infrastructure financiers IL&FS.