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  • Rupee tanks to 3-mnth low of 60.55 vs $, down 49 p on outflows

    The rupee on Thursday depreciated 49 paise to close at a three-month low of 60.55 against the US dollar on capital outflows after the US Fed trimmed its monthly bond buying programme by another USD 10 billion. Heavy dollar demand from importers and weakness in local equities also pulled the rupee down against the Greenback. […]

    G7 powers warn Russia of tougher sanctions over Ukraine

    The leaders of the world’s major developed economies have condemned Russia’s actions to destabilize Ukraine and warned of tougher sanctions if it fails to de-escalate tensions in the region. “We once again condemn Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, and actions to de-stabilize eastern Ukraine. Those actions are unacceptable and violate international law,” the G7 countries […]

    Scott Sports India comes on board as the official sponsors for Tri Thonnur, Karnataka

    Bangalore: Scott Sports India comes on board as the official sponsors for Tri Thonnur the only open water Triathlon race in Karnataka. This year is the 3rd edition of the event which will take place on 10th August 2014 and will witness large number of athletes participating from across India. “We are delighted to come […]

    Libya Islamists seize key Benghazi army base

    Islamist groups have seized the army special forces headquarters in Libya’s Benghazi after days of fighting left at least 35 soldiers dead and plunged the country deeper into lawlessness. An Islamist and jihadist alliance announced the capture of the main military base in the eastern city in a statement on Wednesday, which was confirmed by […]

    Committee submits report on civil services exams

    A committee formed to look into the possibilities of bringing changes in pattern of civil services examination among others submitted its report to the government on Thursday. The three-member committee under the chairmanship of former Secretary of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Arvind Varma was formed in March this year to look into demands […]

    Kerry, Swaraj co-chair fifth Indo-US strategic dialogue

    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State John Kerry co-chaired fifth Indo-US Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday during which the two sides discussed “transformative initiatives” in key areas of security and energy. The two leaders held nearly an hour-long restricted meeting before they were joined by their delegations comprising senior […]

    I will write my own book: Sonia after row over Natwar Singh’s comments

    With former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh creating a row with his comments about Sonia Gandhi, the Congress President on Thursday said that she will come out with her own book, which will reveal the “truth”. “I will write my own book and then you will come to know everything…the only way truth will come […]

    Petrol price cut; diesel gets costlier

    Petrol price was cut by Rs 1.09 per litre, the second reduction in three-and-half-months, while diesel rates were hiked by 56 paise a litre. The revisions will be effective Thursday midnight, Indian Oil Corp, the nation’s largest oil firm, announced. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 72.51 per litre as against Rs 73.60 a litre […]

    People will remember me for attempting Sufi Rock: Ankit Saraswat

    With no formal training in music, Ankit Saraswat rose to recognition when his music single Bheegi Si Yaadein fetched a million likes & now gears for his upcoming single that will see the singer attempt new genre Sufi Rock. Born & brought up in Agra, an MBA graduate & a lawyer by profession Ankit Saraswat, […]

    Two Major Executive Associations Against Strike In Bsnl

    At present the Kerala Telecom Circle of BSNL faces an unwarranted strike staged by the SNEA (I), one of the associations representing executives in the PSU. The agitation program started in June’14 is still going on in different forms. The other main associations representing executive community in Kerala BSNL are AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA. They are […]