2017

Canberra: Australia's prime minister would not say how many refugees from Pacific island camps will be resettled in the United States after President Donald Trump's administration said "extreme vetting" would be used to check their cases.…
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New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today announced the abolition of FIPB, a body that clears proposals envisaging foreign investment up to Rs 5,000 crore. The minister also announced that further liberalisation of the FDI policy is…
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Mumbai: Budget carrier GoAir today announced the commencement of four additional flights from Hyderabad to five new destinations including Goa and Bagdogra besides launching a direct flight connecting Kochi and Ahmedabad. Effective today,…
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New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the focus of his Budget for 2017-18 will be on 10 important sectors, including farmers, infrastructure, digital economy and tax administration to transform, energise and clean India. The…
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Mumbai: Hitting a positive note for the sixth session, the rupee today strengthened by another 24 paise to 67.63 against the dollar early on after banks and exporters continued to cut back on the US currency. Dealers said dollar's weakness…
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New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge today criticised the government for proceeding with the presentation of the Union Budget after the death of E Ahamed, accusing it if delaying announcement of the news so that…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the demise of MP and IUML leader E Ahamed and said his efforts for empowerment of the Muslim community will be remembered. "Saddened by the demise of Mr. E Ahamed, a veteran political…
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New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi today condoled the demise of former Union Minister E Ahamed, remembering him as an outstanding Parliamentarian. "He was a committed democrat and beloved leader of Kerala, whose simple lifestyle…
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Mumbai: Market rose by over 64 points in opening trade today as investors built up positions ahead of the Union budget, which is slated to be unveiled later in the day. The rupee appreciating 24 paise to 67.63 against the dollar added to…
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BLUNT BUTCHER/ANCHOR The hue and cry being raised by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee over settlement of Rohingya Muslims in Jammu is the worst kind of hypocrisy which politicians generally indulge in after 'losing the cradle of…
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