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India 'relatively exposed' to changes in US trade policies: MS

Amid rising fears about the direction American trade policies will move under President- elect Donald Trump, a Wall Street brokerage has placed India among the countries which are "relatively exposed" in case of a switch to protectionism but China will be the most impacted.

Uflex Transforms Tortilla Chips` Packaging for America`s Healthiest Grocery Store

Some four months ago, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store, Whole Foods Market approached India’s largest multinational flexible ...

Oil prices rise as markets eye OPEC, non-OPEC production cuts

Oil prices rise as markets eye OPEC, non-OPEC production cuts

L&T set to convert Pune into smart city, gets LoI

The letter of intent (LoI) was handed over to representatives of L&T Construction's Smart World and Communication business unit, which will be executing the project, by Municipal Commissioner of Pune Kunal Kumar, the company said in a statement.

Akhilesh may return to party but not to power: BJP

Mocking the Samajwadi Party's decision to revoke expulsion of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, BJP today said he may have returned to the party but will not to power after the assembly polls as his five-year report card is rife with "failures".

'China wants India, others to join CPEC due to Pak's appetite'

China is open to India and other countries joining the USD 46 billion CPEC as there is "endless demand" from Pakistan for project finance which Beijing alone cannot satisfy, state-run media reported today.

BHEL commissions another 600 MW thermal unit in Telangana

BHEL commissions another 600 MW thermal unit in Telangana

Digi-payment:CMs' panel for continuance of service tax waivers

A high-level NITI Aayog Committee of Chief Ministers has favoured continuance of service tax exemptions on digital payments beyond December 31, in order to make India a less-cash economy.

Russia, Turkey agree ceasefire plan for all of Syria: Report

Istanbul, Dec 28 (AFP) Turkey and Russia have agreed a ceasefire plan for all of Syria that should come into force this evening at midnight, the state-run Anadolu news agency said today.

Year of exits at RBI: First Rajan, then old notes!

First, it was outspoken Raghuram Rajan and then old Rs 500/1,000 notes, including those bearing his signature -- 2016 saw them exit the Mint Street riding such big waves of controversies that their ripple effect is bound to be felt in the new year.

Note ban: Cong seeks white paper from PM, puts forth demands

Seeking a white paper on demonetisation, Congress today posed several questions to the Prime Minister including how much black money has come in and put forth a charter of demands including lifting all restrictions on money withdrawal and compensation to farmers, traders and the poor who have "suffered" due to note ban.

Guv gives nod to Cabinet proposal for choosing Deo as new AG

Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has approved the Devendra Fadnavis Cabinet's proposal to choose Rohit Deo as new Advocate General of the state, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.

Fund raising via debt placement up 57% to Rs 38,645 cr in Nov

India Inc raised a whopping Rs 38,645 crore in November through private placement of corporate debt bonds, a surge of 57 per cent from the year-ago level, for business expansion and propping up working capital requirements.

Cocktail of diabetes, hypertension drugs may kill cancer cells

Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Besides its blood sugar lowering effect, it also displays anti-cancer properties. The usual therapeutic dose is too low to effectively fight cancer.

CBI arrests Deputy Labour Commissioner for demanding bribe

CBI has arrested a Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner of Chennai for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a cement company.

Yes Bank raises Rs 3,000 crore from bonds

Private sector Yes Bank today said it has raised Rs 3,000 crore from bonds to fund business expansion.

NSE to launch 6-yr govt bond futures from Dec 30

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will introduce new interest rate futures (IRF) contracts from December 30 on six-year government bonds maturing in 2022.

I-T Dept cautions taxpayers against sharing user ID, password

The Income Tax Department has warned taxpayers against sharing their user ID and password with any unauthorised person, saying they too will be liable to face consequences for misuse of their confidential information.

I-T Dept examines private bank's papers over illegal note swap

Income Tax Department examined a private bank's documents in adjoining Katni district after getting information that it was unlawfully exchanging the junked bills with valid currency notes post demonetisation.

Sitharaman to chair BoT meet next month to discuss exports

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the meeting of 70-member Board of Trade next month to discuss ways to boost exports, which has been largely languishing in the negative zone.

Mercator vessel bags Rs 120-crore contract

Mercator today said one of its vessels has secured a time charter contract of a total value of about Rs 120 crore.

Bank unions call for agitation over note ban-related issues

All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA) have given a call for demonstration against the problems that various banks and their employees are facing due to demonetisation.

Trump wins Electoral College vote, bid to flip electors flops

Donald Trump today won the Electoral College vote to secure his election as the US' 45th president, easily staving off a long-shot bid by opponents to turn Republican electors against him.

12 killed as lorry ploughs into Berlin Xmas market

Berlin, Dec 20 (AFP) A lorry ploughed into a busy Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more in what police said was a suspected terror attack.