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Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' Leaves Millions Awestruck In India
The much awaited "Supermoon" became visible in India a little later than expected on Wednesday but when it did, millions of stargazers across the country relished the rare celestial triple delight with a sense of awe.....
Union Budget 2018 Live: Latest News And Highlights
Union Budget for 2018-19 presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitly on Thursday: ....
Congress Wins Rajasthan Assembly Seat, Leads In Lok Sabha Seats
In a spectacular showing, the Congress on Thursday wrested the Mandalgarh Assembly seat in Rajasthan from the BJP and was on the road to victory in both the Ajmer and Alwar Lok Sabha seats in the state, sparking wild celebrations. ....
With Eye On 2019 Polls, FM Announces Sops For Farmers And Common Man But Targets Markets
In his last full budget before general elections in 2019, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley raised long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax to 10 per cent from zero at present, reduced corporate tax for 99 per cent of the companies to 25 per cent but left the tax structure for individuals largely unchanged.....
Sex Assault On Infant, Girl In India, Pakistan 'heart-breaking': UN Spokesperson
Sex assaults on an infant in India and on a girl in Pakistan are "heart-breaking" but the "scourge" of violence against girls affects all countries, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.....
Equity Markets Tumble On Global Cues, LTCG Tax Reintroduction
The barometer Sensex of the BSE tumbled over 500 points on Friday following negative global cues and disappointment post Budget announcements on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax reintroduction. The Nifty50, too, slipped over 160 points. ....
India Will Meet One Pakistani Bullet With Countless Bullets: Rajnath
India wanted peaceful relations with Pakistan, but its forces have been told that if one bullet come from across the border, they should fire countless bullets to retaliate, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday night.....
Banks Will Decide If To Lower Interest Rates: Jaitley
Sounding a note of caution on the inflationary impact of rising global crude oil prices ahead of the RBI's final monetary policy review of the fiscal, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said that lowering interest rates is a decision entirely in the domain of banks.....
Auto Expo: Kia Motors Debuts In India To Launch Vehicle In 2019
Automobile manufacturer Kia Motors India on Wednesday made its India debut and unveiled future car offerings at the pre-open event of the 14th Auto Expo in Greater Noida.....
Equities Trade Flat After RBI Keeps Lending Rates Unchanged
Key Indian equity indices on Wednesday traded on a flat note during the afternoon session after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key lending rate unchanged. ....
