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Rupee recovers marginally, goes below 64 vs US dollar; Sensex above 18,000 mark
The RBI's measures have raised fears of outright capital controls that would further undermine the confidence of foreign investors.
India, Pakistan shouldn't waste resources on wars: Nawaz Sharif
Describing Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of his country, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said India and Pakistan should join hands to tackle poverty and disease instead of wasting their resources on wars. Kashmir is a "national issue and the jugular...
24 ceasefire violations by Pakistan since August 6: AK Antony
After the killing of five Indian soldiers by Pakistan Army troops in Poonch sector on the Line of Control (LoC) on August six, 24 ceasefire violations have taken place marking an increase in the frequency of breach of truce, Defence Minister AK Antony sai...
Juve's injured midfielder Claudio Marchisio faces five weeks out
Marchisio had to be replaced by Paul Pobga after 21 minutes of Juventus' 4-0 victory over Lazio in the Italian Super Cup on Sunday.
CSI slams IOA officials for objecting IOC directive
The CSI said that it has sent a letter to IOC President Jacques Rogge, thanking the world body for taking up the initiative to clean up Indian sports.
Lakme Fashion Week: Randeep Hooda to walk the ramp for Rajat Tangri
Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 will start on Friday and Randeep Hooda will walk the ramp on the second day, said a statement.
Intex launches Android phones Cloud X4, Cloud Y2 at Rs 4,590, Rs 6,190
Running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, the Cloud X4 has a 3.5-inch screen, while the Cloud Y2 has a 4-inch screen.
Assam govt to start new technology to stop power theft
Facing Rs 900-crore annual revenue loss by Assam Power Distribution Company, the state government on Monday said it will implement Ring Fence System, a technology to prevent stealing of power at a total expenditure of Rs 875 crore.
Rolls Royce launches Wraith in India at Rs 4.6 crore
The company, which currently sells Phantom and Ghost models in the country, is also looking to expand its dealerships here.
How Etihad plans to change the way Jet Airways operates
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has a unique airline-cum-airport strategy that is likely to change the way Jet operates.
Egypt's cabinet debates Muslim Brotherhood's fate, death toll reaches over 800
Egypt's army-backed rulers met on Sunday to discuss their bloody confrontation with deposed President Mohamed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood amid contrasting proposals for compromise and a fight to the death.
Rookie Reed claims maiden PGA tour win
Patrick Reed hit the "best shot" of his life to set up a sensational playoff victory over Jordan Spieth at Wyndham Championship.
Kolkata Metro commuters can use mobile phones soon
The Kolkata Metro has decided to introduce the Global System for Mobile Communications-Railways technology which would enable the commuters to receive mobile connectivity inside the tunnel.
WB: Woman files case against addl SP for sending her lewd SMSes
ASP Mrinal Majumdar, however, denied the charges saying the number from which the messages were sent doesn't belong to him.
Rajasthan Brahmin group demands 14 per cent reservation
SBM will also continue to press for its demand by holding "Brahmin Panchayat" across the state for next one month
GJAC asks people to hit the streets, threatens economic blockade
"The 'Janta Sadak Ma' programme has been organized to voice our demand for Gorkhaland," Gurung said in a Facebook post.