The low global crude prices have helped narrow the current account deficit to just 0.2 per cent of GDP in the previous January-March quarter.
Some investors had speculated that the US central bank might put its plans on hold given the jitters overseas.
PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.
The Brics line-up has yielded to a shaky China-India story, with new question marks over China even as India remains a "B+" performer, says T N Ninan.
'All of Indira Gandhi's bad economic ideas are being strengthened, from nationalised banks to anti-poverty, handout yojanas,' says Shekhar Gupta.
Indian market has been plagued by negative sentiment and triggers
In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.
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The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.
Arjan Singh, the Marshal of the Indian Air Force, was a fearless and exceptional pilot and remained a source of inspiration to all personnel of the Armed Forces through the years.
India this year will emerge as the world's seventh largest economy, up from the 12 th position in 2008.
US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.
RBI Governor flayed easy monetary policy of central banks in advanced economies saying it is "more cause than medicine".
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The market breadth ended weak on the BSE with 2,086 shares declining and 893 shares advancing.
Expectations of continued stimulus withdrawal by the US Federal Reserve added to the market's gloom.
Opposition on Monday picked holes in various government decisions like demonetisation and surgical strikes as well as allocation of funds for MNREGA, agriculture sector and Scheduled Castes, saying it has failed on all fronts despite which it is trying to "fool" the people.
'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
March and April payrolls were revised to show 32,000 more jobs.
Group still far from coordinating monetary/forex policy
India's growth, he said, remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low current account deficit, talking about robust structural reform measures.
India's economy - ranked eighth in 2015 with a GDP of $2 trillion - is projected to climb past Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan and become the world's third-largest in 2030 with a GDP of $7.3 trillion.
'I feel now we have a leader who is non-corruptible.' 'But he needs time as corruption is deep-rooted in our society, and people have no shame about being corrupt.' 'It will take at least 7 years to make some changes.'
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The markets stayed on edge last week due to the endless saga of Greece's problems.
'India today has to fight many a battle, all of which cry out for innovation. This is where the experience of the Diaspora could be the most productive well-spring.'
Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.
No Indian auto brand (including Tata or Mahindra) is well-known globally.
Though the incoming First Lady of the US is a former model who has retained all the glamour of the ramp, there is a curious radio silence on the subject of who's offering their sartorial services for her time at the White House, notes Kanika Datta.
"Just a handful of Indian youth have joined the ISIS. Some have also returned after being persuaded by their families," asserted the home minister.
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'It doesn't really matter ultimately what individual commentators say or write about Modi. So long as he continues the BJP's march towards greater vote share, a bigger geographic spread and a crushing of the Congress, he is a success,' says Aakar Patel.
This is the 2nd lowest amount of funds held by Indians.
'For the sake of the nation, and the preservation of its polity, it is high time the country's largest political party and the country's largest religious minority make peace between them,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.
If Mr Rajan's citizenship is considered relevant for heading an organisation that issues sovereign currency, should the provenance of a participant in a critical function of a sovereign democracy not count as well?
'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'
With Hamid Karzai stonewalling every US effort to conclude a bilateral security agreement, the Obama Administration is pinning its hopes on India to persuade the Afghan President to sign the deal and end the current political imbroglio on the issue.
The WPI inflation stood at negative 2.4% in May 2015, compared with a negative 2.65% in April 2015.
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