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New IRS Tax App and 10 Tips to Avoid Tax Filing Errors

An error-free submission will save you a lot of IRS grief that in the long run will help you maximize tax breaks for retirement, college or charitable giving. In short, if IRS owes you a refund, it might get delayed due some avoidable mistakes. Feb 4, 2014
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Second phase of global Islamic congregation concludes in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 3 (ANI): Thousands of Muslims sought peace, forgiveness and blessings for mankind as the second phase of this year's Bishwa Ijtema (world congregation) concluded in Bangladesh, following the final prayer on the bank of the River Turag. Indian religious scholar Maulana Zubairul Hasan led the 20-minute prayer session at the Ijtema, which saw a huge participation of Muslims across the globe, on the bank of river Turag in Tongi near Dhaka. Feb 3, 2014
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BSE closes points 0.04 up on Jan 31

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 0.04 points up to stand at 20498.29. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 13.20 points up to stand at 6086.90. Motherson Sumi and Suzlon Energy were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.28% and 9.92% along with CESC Ltd. and Indian Overseas Bank with an increase of 8.84% and 8.62% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Essar Oil and National Alumini with a decrease of 8.38% and 5.68% along with Pipavav Defence & Offshore Engineering Company Ltd. and Jet Airways India with a decrease of 4.94% and 4.45% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 36.44 points at 11,582.79 while the banking sector is up 95.07 points at 11,713.75 and the realty sector is up 18.61 points at 1,210.80. The Indian currency is down 0.08% at Rs 62.64 per dollar. Jan 31, 2014
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BSE closes points 140.41 down on Jan 30

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 140.41 points down to stand at 20506.89. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 46.55 points down to stand at6073.70. Crompton Greaves and Oberoi Realty were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.48% and 6.66% along with Titan Company and IRB Infra with an increase of 3.94% and 3.73% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Bank of India and United Spirits with a decrease of 10.06% and 7.19% along with HDIL and Godrej Industries Ltd with a decrease of 6.56% and 6.32% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 47.02 points at 11,634.98 while the banking sector is down 309.01 points at 11,628.03 and the realty sector is down 26.70 points at 1,197.33. The Indian currency is down 0.57% at Rs 62.77 per dollar. Jan 30, 2014
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BSE closes points 140.41 down on Jan 30

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 140.41 points down to stand at 20506.89. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 46.55 points down to stand at6073.70. Crompton Greaves and Oberoi Realty were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.48% and 6.66% along with Titan Company and IRB Infra with an increase of 3.94% and 3.73% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Bank of India and United Spirits with a decrease of 10.06% and 7.19% along with HDIL and Godrej Industries Ltd with a decrease of 6.56% and 6.32% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 47.02 points at 11,634.98 while the banking sector is down 309.01 points at 11,628.03 and the realty sector is down 26.70 points at 1,197.33. The Indian currency is down 0.57% at Rs 62.77 per dollar. Jan 30, 2014
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BSE closes points 36.21 down on Jan 29

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 36.21 points down to stand at 20647.30. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 6.00 points down to stand at6120.25. Maruti Suzuki and Adani Enterprises Ltd were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.11% and 6.09% along with HPCL and Indian Oil Corporation with an increase of 5.61% and 5.35% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Indian Overseas Bank and Sobha Developers Ltd with a decrease of 5.83% and 5.34% along with Pipavav Defence and Financial Technology with a decrease of 4.97% and 4.19% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 13.96 points at 11,587.96 while the banking sector is down 72.06 points at 11,948.42 and the realty sector is down 4.87 points at 1,226.36. The Indian currency is up 0.25% at Rs 62.36 per dollar. Jan 29, 2014
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Indian banks to wait before hiking loan rates post RBIs tightening

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Top Indian bankers said that they would wait to observe inflation and market trends further, before increasing the interest rates of loans to citizens for balancing funds due to the sudden hike in repo rate by the RBI. Reserve Bank of India (RBI), surprisingly raised interest rates for lending money to commercial banks on Tuesday to dampen inflation, saying it was now better prepared to deal with the risk of major capital outflows roiling emerging economies. The RBI, however, said that if retail inflation eases as projected, it does not foresee further near-term monetary policy tightening. The hike in repo rate could have a direct impact on the lending rates of funds borrowed by the citizens from the commercial banks. Meanwhile, chief of Indian Banks’ Association, K.R. Kamath, said that banks would have to take a final call on the interest rates only after considering the burden on customers due to inflation. Jan 29, 2014
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Shameful that Rahul Gandhi has stooped to such low vote bank politics: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal ( SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday criticized Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's remarks that 'the government of the day in 1984 was not aiding and abetting the anti-Sikh riots', and said that it is very shameful that Rahul Gandhi has stooped to such low votes bank politics. She further accused the then ruling Congress Party in 1984 of abetting and participating in the riots, in which thousands of Sikhs were killed. Badal further said that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots were targeted systematic butchering of thousands of Sikhs, and added that there was no law and order. She further accused Rahul Gandhi for lying on national television by stating that the Congress government worked to stop the riots. Jan 28, 2014
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Israel barrier threatens to split West Bank villages

Israel's separation barrier could soon destroy the livelihoods and redraw the demographics of the Palestinian village of Battir should an imminent court ruling approve its planned route. Duration: 02:24 Jan 28, 2014
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RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday unexpectedly raised policy interest rate by 25 basis points. RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan however said that if consumer price inflation eases as projected it does not foresee further near-term tightening. Jan 28, 2014
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India going to be manufacturing hub of world soon: Anand Sharma

Bangalore, Jan 28 (ANI): Trade minister Anand Sharma has said that the government has formulated a forward looking and dynamic policy which will make the nation a manufacturing hub of the world in less than two decades. Sharma said this while addressing the annual Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) flagship event in Bangalore, which saw participation of 1,000 delegates from 45 countries. Sharma also quoted the latest reports by consultancy firm Ernst and Young which has put India as number one in future destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Jan 28, 2014