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Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. (Photo: PTI)

Congress to meet MP governor to stake claim to form government

Results of only 138 Assembly constituencies were out when Congress hand delivered the letter to the Raj Bhavan late in...

12 Dec 2018 3:54 AM IST

Mizo National Front workers celebrate the partys victory in the Assembly elections, in Aizawl on Tuesday. PTI

Congress felled by regional party again

Former rebel leader turned politician and MNF president Zoramthanga defeated independent candidate K. Sapdanga by 2,504...

12 Dec 2018 3:28 AM IST

The rupee hit a record low of 70.86 a dollar in the intra-day trade before closing the day at 70.74 a dollar, down 0.20 per cent from its previous sessions close of 70.59.

Rupee tumbles 53 paise; RBI Guv's exit, poll results take a toll

The rupee clawed back to 71.67 during the day and finally settled at 71.85.

11 Dec 2018 7:34 PM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Shaktikanta Das appointed as new RBI Governor

Earlier he was member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India.

11 Dec 2018 6:42 PM IST

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 64.9287 against the US dollar and 79.6870 for the euro.

RBI remains net seller of US dollar in Oct; sells USD 7.2 billion

Central bank purchased USD 945 million, while sold USD 8.149 billion in the spot market, according to the data.

11 Dec 2018 6:23 PM IST

BJP forgot issue of development, focused on Ram Mandir, statues: MP Kakade

BJP forgot issue of development, focused on Ram Mandir, statues: MP...

In MP, Congress was surging ahead on 112 seats, while BJP was maintaining lead on 108 seats.

11 Dec 2018 5:07 PM IST

The MNF was also leading on two seats, even as it crossed the 21-seat mark required to form the government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Mizoram election results: MNF emerges victorious, bags 24 of 40 seats

The Congress party has won five seats, while the BJP secured one. The Independents have won five seats and are leading...

11 Dec 2018 4:43 PM IST

Rajasthan has a 200-member Assembly but polling on Alwars Ramgarh constituency was postponed following the death of the BSP candidate. (Photo: PTI)

Rajasthan election results: Congress wins, but who will be chief...

Trend that BJP and Congress parties are voted to power every five years will continue for another term.

11 Dec 2018 4:41 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath and the partys campaign committee chief Jyotiraditya Scindia have contacted potential allies, the sources said. (Photo: PTI)

Madhya Pradesh results: Amid close fight with BJP, Cong approaches...

Congress have contacted Bahujan Samaj Party, Samajwadi Party, Gondwana Gantantra Party and independents who are leading,...

11 Dec 2018 4:24 PM IST

The Sensex slumped 216.24 points or 0.61 per cent to end the day at 34,949.24 while the Nifty fell 55.35 points or 0.52 per cent to close the session at 10,633.30.

Sensex recovers 190 points, Nifty above 10,500

The broader NSE Nifty rose 60.70 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 10,549.15.

11 Dec 2018 4:13 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday allegedly closed down the offices of at least two printing presses after seizing plates of newspaper and printed copies in Rangreth Industrial Estate in the outskirts of the city here. (Photo: PTI)

Jaish kills 4 cops in militant attack in J&K's Shopian

Police said that the militants decamped with the service weapons of the policemen and fled from the area.

11 Dec 2018 3:20 PM IST

RUpee on Monday tumbled 50 paise to close at 71.32 against the dollar as nagging worries on global trade war front and uncertain crude prices hurt forex market sentiment.

Rupee plunges 110 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee is trading at 72.42 against dollar as domestic equities saw heavy sell-off amid crucial state election results.

11 Dec 2018 10:14 AM IST