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Cabinet approves investment of over Rs 5200 crore for 850 MegaWatt Hydro Power Project in J&K PM Modi releases over Rs 2,500 crore to more than 6 lakh beneficiaries in UP under PMAY-G 10th round of talks between government and farmers' unions concludes in New Delhi Election Commission says, those excluded from Assam NRC can exercise their voting rights in assembly polls First Consignment of Made in India COVID-19 vaccines reaches Bhutan and Maldives

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Oil prices rise amid expectations from incoming US administration to lift fuel demand and draw down crude stocks

Oil prices today rose amid expectations that the incoming U.S. administration will deliver massive stimulus spending that would lift fuel demand and draw down crude stocks.

Provisional payroll of EPFO reveals, it has added around 10.11 lakh net subscribers in November last year

The provisional payroll of EPFO released today revealed that it has added around 10.11 lakh net subscribers in November last year. Despite the COVID9 pandemic, EPFO has added around 45.29 lakh net subscribers base in the current financial year.

Gold prices surge at Multi Commodity Exchange in sync with gains in international market

Gold prices today surged at Multi Commodity Exchange in sync with gains in the international market. Gold was trading 117 rupees up at Rs 49,100 per 10 gram. Silver also surged Rs 56 to trade around Rs 66,092 per kilogram.

Benchmark domestic stocks surge around 0.8 per cent amid positive global cues

Benchmark domestic stocks today surged around 0.8 per cent amid positive global cues. The BSE Sensex closed 394 points, or 0.8 per cent, up at 49,792.

Asian stocks gain ahead of US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen's speech

Asian stocks today gained ahead of a speech by US Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen in which she is expected to call for expansive government action to bolster the American economy.

Rupee appreciates eight paise to Rs 73.21 against US dollar

At the forex market, the rupee appreciated eight paise to 73 rupees and 21 paise against the US dollar in afternoon deals.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultations with Finance Ministers of states, UTs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held pre-budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories yesterday.

Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of two-day 'Prarambh: The Startup India International Summit' in New Delhi

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said the startup collaboration has a huge potential because with this new ideas will prosper and young minds come together to work collectively to come with new ideas, innovation and invention.

Gold and Silver prices fall in sync with losses in international bullion markets

Gold and Silver prices today fell in sync with the losses in international bullion markets.

Surging Coronavirus cases in Europe and new lockdowns in China result in dipping oil prices

Oil prices today dipped as bullish signals from Chinese import data and U.S. crude oil stocks draws were outweighed by surging Coronavirus cases in Europe and new lockdowns in China.

Asian stocks end mixed and trade in narrow range following cautious approach of investors in Wall Street

Asian stocks today ended mixed and traded in a narrow range following the cautious approach of investors in Wall Street amid expectations of a US stimulus and impeachment process of President Donald Trump.

Infosys reports 16.8 per cent, year-on-year, rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,215 crore for 3d quarter of current fiscal

Infosys has reported a 16.8 per cent, year-on-year, rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,215 crore, for the third quarter of this fiscal. Gross revenue for the quarter rose 12.3 per cent, year-on-year, to Rs 25,927 crore.

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