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Rupee plunges 31 paise to nearly 1-month low on trade worries

October 15, 2019 strong

The rupee on Tuesday dived 31 paise to end at a nearly one-month low against the US currency due to heavy dollar buying amid fresh concerns over the progress of China-US trade talks.Crude oil prices dropping more than half a per cent and gains in the equity markets, however, helped the local unit contain losses.The rupee closed at 71.54 to the dollar, down by 31 paise or 0.44 per cent — the biggest one day loss in this month. This is the lowest closing level since September 17 when the…

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Like ‘pickpocket’, Modi diverts attention from issues: Rahul

October 15, 2019 strong

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “loudspeaker” of certain industrialists, and said his strategy was like that of a pickpocket who diverts attention to steal.On campaign trail in Vidarbha for October 21 Maharashtra assembly elections, he also targeted the Modi government for “waiving” corporate tax.Addressing a rally in Yavatmal district, Gandhi said the prime minister speaks of the moon mission and abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, but is silent on issues such as farmers’ plight and lack of jobs.”The Goods and…

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Plea to link property with Aadhaar: HC seeks UIDAI stand

October 15, 2019 strong

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on a plea seeking linking of movable and immovable property documents of citizens with their Aadhaar number to curb corruption, black money generation and ‘benami’ transactions.A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to UIDAI, which issues the 12-digit unique identification number called Aadhaar, and sought its response in the matter before November 20, the next date of hearing.The court also asked the Centre and the Delhi…

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Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

October 14, 2019 strong

The new BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly on Monday said “it’s a great opportunity for him to do something good” as he is taking over the reigns of the board at a time when its image has got a serious beating.Ganguly pipped Brijesh Patel in a see-saw battle and is expected to be the only presidential nominee.”Obviously, it’s a great feeling as I have played for the country and captained the country. And I am taking over at a time when BCCI has not been in greatest of position for the…

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India to see USD 118 bn investment in oil, gas sector in next few years: Pradhan

October 14, 2019 strong

India will see a massive investment of USD 118 billion in oil and gas exploration as well as in setting up of natural gas infrastructure in the next few years as the country prepares to meet the needs of a fast growing economy, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.As much as USD 58 billion will be invested by 2023 in oil and gas exploration and production, while, another USD 60 billion will be put in creation of natural gas infrastructure such as pipelines, import terminals and city gas distribution…

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Post-paid mobile phone services restored in Kashmir without internet

October 14, 2019 strong

Mobile phones in Kashmir buzzed back to life on Monday, connecting 40 lakh post-paid subscribers to their families and friends in the country, the Valley and their neighbourhoods after 72 days but without any internet facilities.The phones started ringing from noon as promised by the government on Saturday and people across the Valley quickly dialled out to speak to those they had been unable to since August 5, when the Centre revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and reorganised the state into two union territories.The resumption of the service is…

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Britain, EU enter make-or-break Brexit week

October 14, 2019 strong

Britain and the European Union on Monday enter a pivotal week that determines if they are still on course to reach amicable divorce terms — and when Brexit might finally occur.Queen Elizabeth II is due to step into the fray by performing her ceremonial duty of informing parliament about the government’s agenda for the coming year. But the odds of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s tenure lasting that long will depend largely on the outcome of hurried discussions held behind closed doors in Brussels around the same time.EU leaders will then…

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Looking forward to working with Mani Ratnam: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

October 14, 2019 strong

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be soon teaming up with frequent collaborator, filmmaker Mani Ratnam, and the actor says it’s always a joy to work with the director. Aishwarya and Ratnam have teamed up for a film which will reportedly feature the actor in a double role.Aishwarya, who has previously worked with Ratnam in films like “Iruvar”, “Guru” and “Raavan”, said she doesn’t have to think much before saying yes to the filmmaker.“It is definitely an experience I’m looking forward to for multiple reasons. Mani is my guru and he is…

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Pak PM leaves for Tehran to mitigate tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia

October 13, 2019 strong

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Tehran on Sunday on a day-long visit to help mitigate tensions between bitter regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.Tension has been simmering between the two countries ever since the start of attacks on Yemen in 2015 by a coalition-led by Riyadh and execution of a prominent Shia cleric in the Gulf Kingdom in 2016.Iran and Saudi Arabia came close to blows after damaging September 14 attack on oil facilities in the Gulf Kingdom. Saudi and its allies blamed Iran for the attack, a…

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Nobody is going to relax, we will go for 3-0 series win: Kohli

October 13, 2019 strong

Sounding a warning to the rivals, India captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said they will not “take their feet off the gas” and will aim for a whitewash when the third and final Test against South Africa begins in Ranchi.India beat South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test to seal the series, having won the series-opener in Visakhapatnam. “Looking at the larger picture of the Test championship, every game has value, whether it is at home or away, that is the format. So, we’re not…