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Agencies
Business Standard regularly publishes selected stories from a range of news wire services in its attempt to provide a 360 degree view of the world to its readers. These stories feature a wide range of news and analysis sourced from trusted wire services and news agencies .
Business Standard regularly publishes selected stories from a range of news wire services in its attempt to provide a 360 degree view of the world to its readers. These stories feature a wide range of news and analysis sourced from trusted wire services and news agencies .
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Hurricane horror: Harvey's bill rises by the hour
After hitting Texas, storm makes landfall in Louisiana
 "Hurricane horror: Harvey's bill rises by the hour")
Gorakhpur tragedy: 48 children dead in 48 hours at BRD Medical College
42 children died in 48 hours of which seven due to encephalitis
 "Gorakhpur tragedy: 48 children dead in 48 hours at BRD Medical College")
Donald Trump keeps 'all options' open after North Korea missile launch
North Korea recently fired an unidentified ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday
 "Donald Trump keeps 'all options' open after North Korea missile launch")
Xi calls for strong army, says world isn't safe
Xi has overseen the most sweeping changes to China's military since the 1950s
 "Xi calls for strong army, says world isn't safe")
Govt to roll out direct benefit transfer for fertilisers by March
Deadline to purchase Point of Sale (PoS) devices extended till Sept
 "Govt to roll out direct benefit transfer for fertilisers by March")
Gujarat HC dismisses Essar petition against RBI in insolvency case
More details awaited
 "Gujarat HC dismisses Essar petition against RBI in insolvency case")
Economic signals: Growth of eight core sectors slips to 3.6% in May
Coal and fertiliser post negative growth of 3.3% and 6.5%, IIP numbers to be impacted
 "Economic signals: Growth of eight core sectors slips to 3.6% in May")
In pics: New BMW 5 Series cars launched in India starting at Rs 50 lakh
The deliveries of the new model will start after GST implementation in July
Apple's iPhone turns 10: Change is the only constant
First iPhone went on sale on June 29, 2007 and it has been an eventful journey ever since
 "Apple's iPhone turns 10: Change is the only constant")
Swiss Banks' profit halves in 2016 even as deposits from abroad increase
Customer deposits account for 60% of their profits; staff count took a beating this year
 "Swiss Banks' profit halves in 2016 even as deposits from abroad increase")
Sensex snaps three-session slide show
After strong opening, quickly reclaimed 31k mark
 "Sensex snaps three-session slide show")
iPhone at 10: Journey of the phenomenon that changed mobile phones forever
A timeline of Apple iPhone's 10-year journey
 "iPhone at 10: Journey of the phenomenon that changed mobile phones forever")
In pics: Citizens hit the streets to attend 'Not in my name' protests
Actors Shabana Azmi and Konkona Sena Sharma were among those who participated in the protest
 "In pics: Citizens hit the streets to attend 'Not in my name' protests")
China accuses India of disrespecting Bhutan's sovereignty, blocks Kailash yatra via Nathu La Pass
China has warned that future visits of Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar will depend on the resolution of the standoff between the armies of the two neighbours.
 "China accuses India of disrespecting Bhutan's sovereignty, blocks Kailash yatra via Nathu La Pass")
Segments in textile industry on strike against GST rates
New GST rates are between 5-18% on sectoral products
 "Segments in textile industry on strike against GST rates")
Retailers want FMCG firms to cut prices after GST roll-out
Industry expects to reduce prices by 2-20%
 "Retailers want FMCG firms to cut prices after GST roll-out")
Vijay Mallya denies all allegations before the extradition hearing in UK
Mallya is appearing before Westminster Magistrates' Court here for his extradition case hearing
 "Vijay Mallya denies all allegations before the extradition hearing in UK")
Financial stress, poor health care: Main factors driving farmers to suicide
The ongoing stir in some states demanding loan waiver has seen a number farmers committing suicide
 "Financial stress, poor health care: Main factors driving farmers to suicide")
Modi's vision for new India to create thousands of US jobs: Sean Spicer
Unlike Xi's and Abe's visits, Modi's trip will take place while Trump is under political stress
 "Modi's vision for new India to create thousands of US jobs: Sean Spicer")
RBI issues new Rs 500 notes with inset letter A, old notes to remain valid
This was in continuation of Rs 500 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (new) series notified on Nov 8, 2016
 "RBI issues new Rs 500 notes with inset letter A, old notes to remain valid")