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A representational image for textile or apparel industry. (Photo: PTI)

GST effect: Hundreds of thousands laid off despite growth

The GST replaced several federal and local taxes and tore down tariff barriers between India's 29 states.

6 Sept 2018 9:28 AM IST

Ram Kadam made the comments at a dahi handi event in his suburban Ghatkopar assembly constituency in Mumbai on Monday night. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

He apologised, chapter over: BJP after MLA Ram Kadam's 'kidnap women'...

BJP MLA Ram Kadam bragged to young men that he would 'kidnap' girl they like, if she rejects their proposal.

6 Sept 2018 8:41 AM IST

The rupee has lost 165 paise in the last six trading sessions.

RBI sells USD 1.5-2 billion to guard rupee from crossing 72-mark

Jaitley blames global factors, says rupee better off compared to other currencies.

6 Sept 2018 8:36 AM IST

Sugarcane farmers and factory workers also lost their livelihood with the closure of eight decade old factory.

India to surpass Brazil as top sugar producer, eyes bigger export...

Total supplies would be around 45 million tonnes against local demand of 25.5 million tonnes.

6 Sept 2018 8:25 AM IST

Exports of these items stood at over $50 million in 2017, according to CII, and can be increased with concerted efforts.

Exports benefiting from weak rupee, says trade secretary

Merchandise exports rose 14.32 per cent in July to $25.77 billion from a year ago.

6 Sept 2018 8:18 AM IST

As of now, nearly 50-60 per cent sales of e-commerce companies are generated from tier II and tier III cities.

Etailers have edge over retailers in small towns

There are plenty of retail brands with diverse product segment that have started expanding and flourishing in tier II...

6 Sept 2018 6:30 AM IST

The arrested were identified as M. Srinivas Rao, 48, the owner of the tanker, and P. Janakiram, 35, the driver, police said.(Representional Image)

Srinagar: Stepmother orders' 9-year-old's gang rape

It was found that the stepmother had been harbouring a long standing grudge against her husband's second wife children.

6 Sept 2018 2:06 AM IST

A passenger ferry crosses as rescuers search in the Brahmaputra River after a boat capsized. AP

Boat carrying 40 capsizes in Brahmaputra river, 2 dead

The boat was moving towards Majbat, Madhayamkhanda in North Guwahati from Fancy Bazar ghat in the city.

6 Sept 2018 2:01 AM IST

The gruesome incident is reminiscent of the gang-rape and murder of an 8-year-old nomad Bakarwal girl that took place inside a temple in Rasana village of the States Kathua district and which had evoked a nationwide outcry. (Representational Images)

Srinagar: Outrage as stepmother instigates gangrape, murder of minor

The crime was instigated allegedly by her stepmother who also oversaw it, the police said.

6 Sept 2018 1:49 AM IST

Reserve bank of India

RBI steps in to stop rupee hit 72 per US dollar

Jaitley blames global factors for dip in rupee.

6 Sept 2018 1:08 AM IST

In a worrying sign, India reported a fiscal deficit of Rs 6.12 lakh crore for the April-November period.

Rupee falls for 6th day in a row, hits closing low of 71.75 on macro...

The domestic unit plummeted to a historic low of 71.97 a dollar.

5 Sept 2018 7:46 PM IST

Addressing a gathering, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asked the pro-Dalit activists to raise the issue of Dalit reservation in AMU and Jamia Millia University. (Photo: ANI)

Current Affairs

Teachers' Day gift: UP govt passes 7th pay commission for teachers,...

CM Yogi Adityanath approved the implementation of the seventh pay scale at a meeting of the state cabinet on Tuesday.

5 Sept 2018 6:44 PM IST