Recent unemployment numbers shocked economists and sent the markets falling. Don't expect positive news for a long time.
The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.
The government's subsidy bill on food, fertiliser and petroleum, among others, will fall by about Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 180 billion) at Rs 1,11,275 crore (Rs 1112.75 billion) this fiscal, mainly due to sharp reduction in the urea dole outs.
'Student of the Year 2 has no spunk, no plot and zero charisma,' sighs Sukanya Verma.
Flimsy motives and dispensable characters ensure there's no hope for Tigmanshu Dhulia's disappointing drama, notes Sukanya Verma.
After much delay, Sanjay Dutt's film Lamha will go on the floors next month. The film, also starring Bipasha Basu and Kunal Kapoor, had run into problems, as the lead actors did not have dates to dole out for this film.
The farm loan waiver announced in the Union Budget is like a key crossroads from which major roads go out in different directions, each signifying opposite journeys and consequences. It is the biggest event of its kind, the fiscal payout of Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) being virtually three times larger than the Rs 20,800 crore (Rs 208 billion) recapitalisation process that set Indian public sector banking on its feet.
The rally, organised by Kisan Uday Abhiyan, led by Manveer Teotia, included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Meerut.
The court said that the existing regulations were not sufficient to regulate the NGOs across the country.
It is mind-boggling to find our prime minister putting exports on the back-burner, says Jayanta Roy.
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The government has also announced that families that relocate would get an allowance of Rs 5,000 towards shifting expenses.
Diwali falling on Friday is making the job even tougher for these companies as employees are looking forward to a three-day holiday after clubbing the weekend. Companies with obligations to their clients in countries like the US and Europe, where Diwali is not celebrated and it would be a working day on Friday, are offering their employees perks like double-salary, extra allowances, free food and parties at night.
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Recent data from market analytics firm Nielsen shows that the rural market in the country's 630,000-odd villages is pulling down the overall FMCG business.
To reduce those not even meeting variable costs to 19% of network by March, from 38% five months ago.
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'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.
An ecstatic Sania Mirza on Monday shared her joy at becoming the World number one in tennis doubles by doling out advice to her many young fans.
Shahid Kapoor's comic ease and contagious energy are not enough to brighten up this dim-witted slog notes Sukanya Verma.
The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another portion of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a flat Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.
Corporates have been exploring various innovative ways to dole out gifts, especially at a time when mass mailing of the same gift to all its staff is not widely accepted. One such new route is e-vouchers.
In past couple of days, as many as three new Internet firms have announced cash as well as gifts ranging from movie tickets to discount coupons to lure more customers to log on to their websites.
The party and its president, it seemed, were also unable to articulate their views effectively enough
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It also pledged to give interest free crop loan of up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers.
Modi slammed the opposition alleging they "remember farmers once in 10 years -- just before elections".
Australia captain Steve Smith described England's James Anderson as "one of the biggest sledgers in the game" on Friday as the heat rose off-field at the Adelaide Oval on the eve of the second Test.
With the industry growing at an average rate of 25 per cent per annum, the lavishness doled out by Indians on weddings is just getting larger this season as exhibitors and even designers from Pakistan entering the market.
With the Maharashtra government doling out pieces of the lush green Aarey forest to various utilities, the tribals living in it for generations are feeling increasingly insecure. Hepzi Anthony reports.
This race among parties to woo the farmers mainly stems from the analysis of political pundits that the peasant class played a crucial role in the defeat of the BJP in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh.
The former prime minister said President Musharraf has been doling out concessions to India.
Lots of advice on eating and exercising right, from GA expert Brinda Sapat.
Audit scrutiny of expenditure on foodgrains (Rs 37.4 crore) and cash dole (Rs 44.59 crore) revealed delay in distribution, doubtful purchase of material, doubtful distribution of foodgrain and non-submission of detailed contingent bills.
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'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.
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