The immediate concern for the rupee is the sharp spike in oil prices
According to Subbarao, the pressure on the currency was inevitable.
The tourism ministry has decided to impart Mandarin training to members of Indian Association of Tour Operators.
While FMPs no longer offer the same short-term advantage, it is still a good product for the medium term.
The euro skidded to a 6-week low of 133.700 yen in the early session.
'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'
The rupee has been under immense pressure due to a host of reasons including soaring crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and widening current account deficit.
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'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'
In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position
Swaraj said there is scope to do a lot more and this would be an important element of their deliberations.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out the possibility that the California shooting that killed 14 people was a terrorist act.
'What happened last Sunday is a great tragedy, an insult to humanity'
The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.
Following the arrest of terror operatives Abdul Karim Tunda and Yasin Bhatkal, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had grandly proclaimed that Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted man, will be the next terrorist to be arrested.
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After going on to conquer the ring, Nikhat Zareen hopes to inspire young girls to follow in her footsteps and fight for their dreams.
Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.
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Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon
The rupee resumed higher at 61.57 per dollar against the previous close of 61.59 and dropped immediately to 61.70 on initial dollar demand from banks and importers.
Avenging the Sukma attack, security forces claim to have gunned down 12-15 Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Basaguda-Chintalnar area on Sunday.
Those just starting their careers should avoid adding to their liabilities, especially if they already have an education loan. They should think hard before taking a car or home loan.
Research and ratings agencies like Icra and Moody's have said the CAD in 2018-19 would be much higher than 2017-18
Manish Sabharwal tackles 5 criticisms of demonetisation.
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The government was also working on a package to promote connectivity and airports in the North Eastern states
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While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.
At a time when the whole world is going ga-ga over stocks and debt is too easy to borrow, do not forget gold, says Anil Rego.
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Chidambaram also said the government will take steps to curb imports of gold, silver, oil and luxury goods.
Gold is often favoured as a hedge against economic and financial uncertainty
'The history of Moody's India ratings tells its own story,' points out T N Ninan.
Viswanathan Anand mantained his composure and played out an easy draw against reigning World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the fifth and final round of classical section at the Zurich Chess challenge on Tuesday.
Some banks might charge you a nominal amount of Rs 100-150 for issuing the card.
India nearly scripted an epic win but the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw after a tantalising final day's cricket.
'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.
Gold prices staged a smart rebound to surpass the psychologically important Rs 28,000 milestone.
The domestic currency has gained 9 paise or 0.13 per cent in two days.
The dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas limited the rupee's fall.
The sharp fall in rupee since the beginning of May will make things difficult for the central bank which is on the path of easing the monetary policy to revive growth.
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