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Wholesale inflation in the month of October soared to 3.59 per cent on the back of food and fuel prices. (Photo: PTI)

World food prices up 8.2 per cent in 2017: United Nations

Monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, stood at 169.8 points, down 3.3 pc.

12 Jan 2018 1:42 PM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Exchange ban news sends Bitcoin on rollercoaster ride

South Korea backtracks from ban on cryptocurrency trading after online petitions.

12 Jan 2018 2:20 AM IST

The government has proposed to halve the income tax to 5 per cent for those earning between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000 per annum, in a relief to the middle class.

Benami items worth Rs 3,500 crore attached: I-T

In yet another case, a cash amount of Rs 1.11 crore was intercepted from a vehicle with a person who denied the...

12 Jan 2018 2:19 AM IST

Government is keen and the telecom minister and secretary have also put a timeline on consideration of Trai recommendation issued up to December 31, 2017.

DoT to take view on Trai's pending proposals by Mar 31

Trai is also expected to give its inputs for the new telecom policy by the end of this month.

11 Jan 2018 6:02 PM IST

Steel production

India' crude steel output hits record 100 million tonnes in 2017

Cabinet gave nod to a new policy that aims to achieve steel making capacity of 300 million tonnes by 2030.

11 Jan 2018 4:20 PM IST

The prices of onion stayed high for nearly three months and had soared to Rs 40 per kg.

Onion price up at Rs 50-60 per kg; govt says will cool down soon

Onion is being sold at over Rs 50 per kg in the national capital, Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively.

11 Jan 2018 2:41 PM IST

Nandan Nilekani said, negative views on Aadhaar will have negative reactions and hence, it would be better for people to have a constructive view on it. (Photo: PTI)

There's an orchestrated campaign to malign Aadhaar: Nilekani

Nilekani was very confident of Supreme Court upholding Aadhaar under fundamental right of privacy.

11 Jan 2018 1:57 PM IST

Since data exchanged on cellular and Internet networks fly through the ether, they are easier to net by electronic interception.

Study: Net speed slower than claims

The study also shows a wide gap between 3G and 4G speed claims of internet service providers and their actual...

11 Jan 2018 2:20 AM IST

Quicker flow of FDI expected

Quicker flow of FDI expected

Reforms will help attract significant funds after slowdown in retail.

11 Jan 2018 1:14 AM IST

One of the best money decisions you can take is to start an equity mutual fund SIP. The minimum contribution you need to make is Rs 500 a month.

Invest and insure with Rs 12 and Rs 500

Many people consider financial planning to be the preserve of the rich or upper middle class. here we explore options...

10 Jan 2018 6:30 AM IST

The development comes barely few months after Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told that the government will soon launch the Bharatmala project to build over 20,000 km of highways in the first phase. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

NHAI eyes only big bidders, say experts

According to Mr Ambani, only few standalone engineering procurement construction players may bid considering the size of...

10 Jan 2018 2:46 AM IST

Studies have reported that an average consumer spends around three hours per day on an average on mobile devices in India.

Telecom panel clears easing spectrum limit

The telecom department had sought Trai's views on whether the current norms should continue or need review.

10 Jan 2018 2:43 AM IST