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The Indian rupee nosedived to a new life-time low of 71.10, shedding 10 paise against the US dollar in late afternoon trade on Monday, tracking weakening trend in emerging market currencies. (Photo: DC)

Rupee slumps 26 paise to 72.91 vs USD, ends near 2-week low

Higher US Treasury yields, which rose above the 3 per cent mark, boosted the appeal for the dollar.

1 Oct 2018 7:31 PM IST

The government is now understood to be examining the option of offering the entire 100% stake in Air India to a successful private bidder instead of the earlier envisaged 76%.

Man causes panic on board Air India plane by falsely claiming he was...

After flight AI 645 landed in Jodhpur, police detained man and 4 persons escorting him who later turned out to be cops...

1 Oct 2018 6:14 PM IST

The survey suggested that the Centre should complete Air India disinvestment within the next financial year.

Revival package of Air India in final stages, says Jayant Sinha

The revival package is being undertaken after the govt failed to divest the national carrier to private operators.

1 Oct 2018 5:36 PM IST

One of PM Modis brothers drives auto rickshaw, another is a grocer: Tripura CM

One of PM Modi's brothers drives auto rickshaw, another is a grocer:...

Deb lauded their humility saying that despite Narendra Modi having been PM for for 4 yrs and CM for 13 yrs, his family...

1 Oct 2018 5:16 PM IST

Ahead of the Reserve Banks monetary policy announcement, mortgage lender HDFC on Monday increased its retail prime lending rate (RPLR) by 10 basis points with immediate effect. The new rates vary from 8.80 to 9.05 per cent on various slabs of loans.

HDFC Bank raises retail lending rate by 10 basis points

Punjab National Bank had increased its benchmark lending rates or MCLR for short-term loans by up to 0.2 per cent.

1 Oct 2018 4:41 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 surges 299 points on liquidity boost, macro data

The NSE Nifty gained 77.85 points, or 0.71 per cent, to finish at 11,008.30.

1 Oct 2018 4:23 PM IST

The meeting was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. Odisha was represented in the meeting by Finance Minister Shashi Bhusan Behera. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

States asked to identify Rohingya refugees, collect biometric details:...

The Centre will send the biometric report collected by states to the Myanmar government through diplomatic channel,...

1 Oct 2018 3:21 PM IST

Departmental inquiry is underway. Their act in the video is also being investigated. Further action will be taken following findings of investigation, the Meerut Superintendent of Police said. (Photo: Screengrab)

Meerut cops rewarded' after assault video, transferred to CM's home...

Attackers, allegedly linked to right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have also not been arrested so far.

1 Oct 2018 2:54 PM IST

Right-wing activist Sambhaji Bhide has been asked to furnish names of the beneficiary couples and their addresses. (Photo: File)

Rioting cases against Maharashtra right-wing leader dropped, claims...

RTI activist said Maharashtra govt withdrew 3 cases against Sambhaji Bhide and 9 against BJP and Shiv Sena leaders since...

1 Oct 2018 2:30 PM IST

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav addressing media persons in Patna on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar behind rumours of rift within my family: Tejaswi Yadav

Tejaswi Yadav was responding to queries by reporters about his family facing frequent raids and grilling by...

1 Oct 2018 2:29 PM IST

(L-R) Marc Robinson, Candice Pinto, Jennifer May Cope, Alesia Raut, Gavin Miguel

Max Fashion announces top 16 finalists of Elite Model Look India 2018

Max is country's largest fashion brand and Eliteis global talent management company.

1 Oct 2018 2:25 PM IST

Gold prices fell by Rs 250 to Rs 30,750 per 10 grams in special Diwali Muhurat trading at the bullion market Thursday despite some token buying by jewellers.

BSE launches commodity derivative contracts in gold and silver

The launch of commodity derivatives platform on BSE will help efficient price discovery, reduce timelines and make it...

1 Oct 2018 2:14 PM IST