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Archive for October, 2018

Get over RBI rift, govt has some real problems to fix

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 18:10

The central government and banking regulator Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seem to have been at each other's throats the last few days. I'm not the least surprised at this, only at the fact that it took so long to happen. The latest development is a none-too subtle hint from ...

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India opposes PoK bus service, lodges protest

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 18:04

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Spectrum sale may net only Rs 40,000 crore

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 18:02

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) next spectrum auction is likely to to raise only about Rs 40,000 crore —far lower than the Rs 66,000 crore raised in the last sale in 2016 — given the financial condition of the sector and that most operators only need top-up spectrum ...

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Railways ups freight rates by almost 9 per cent

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 17:04

NEW DELHI: The Railways has revised its tariffs for bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore and steel, which could raise costs for power producers and steel and its user industries. The national transporter also removed surge pricing on certain categories for premium trains, making passenger travel cheaper on those ...

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WhatsApp to appoint India head by year-end

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 17:02

NEW DELHI: Under pressure to curb sinister and fake messages, WhatsApp said Wednesday it will appoint head of India operations by the year-end. "Our new Head of WhatsApp India, who will be named by the end of the year, will build a local team that can serve our customers in ...

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ISL: Bengaluru FC pip ATK 2-1

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 16:46

A magical Miku helped Bengaluru FC come from behind and secure a fine 2-1 win over ATK in an Indian Super League football fixture on Wednesday.

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Pro Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan beat Dabang Delhi 31-27

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 16:43

Puneri Paltan grinded out a 31-27 win over Dabang Delhi in a low-scoring match to claim their six victory in the sixth edition of Pro Kabaddi League on Wednesday.

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As Trump targets citizenship, Indian-Americans look up 14th Amendment

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 16:14

Regardless of the status of parents, the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution bestows American citizenship on the child, with rare exceptions – such as children born to diplomats serving their country in the US. But broadly, the 14th Amendment holds that "all persons born or naturalized in the US, ...

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Let CBI put its house in order first: SC on Rafale

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 16:04

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Taimur, Roohi and others at Halloween party

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 16:01

Recently, our paparazzi's favourite star kids rallied to Salman Khan's residence to celebrate Halloween, dressed in different costumes.

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