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Parliament has become an arena of combat, President says in Independence Day address
Referring to social harmony, Mukherjee said Indian democracy is 'creative' because it is plural but diversity must be nourished with tolerance and patience
 "Parliament has become an arena of combat, President says in Independence Day address")
Startup India, stand up India should be our mantra, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech
To provide electricity to 18500 villages in the next 1000 days, no announcement on one rank one pension
July exports down 10.30% to $ 23.13 billion
Imports also fell 10.28% to $35.94 billion
 "July exports down 10.30% to $ 23.13 billion")
Kharif sowing 3% more than last year's
Rice has been sown in around 30 million hectares, up from 28.8 million a year ago
 "Kharif sowing 3% more than last year's")
Wholesale prices fall the most in four decades
Pulses continue to witness high inflation at over 30%
 "Wholesale prices fall the most in four decades")
RBI's foreign exchange reserves fall by $113.5 mn
During the week, gold reserves remained unchanged at $18.25 bn
 "RBI's foreign exchange reserves fall by $113.5 mn")
Reliance Capital consolidated net up 23% in Q1 at Rs 201 crore
Increase in profit were mainly due to rise in profits in asset management and general insurance
 "Reliance Capital consolidated net up 23% in Q1 at Rs 201 crore")
 "We are not a feeder airline of Etihad: Goyal")
Sensex shoots up on WPI inflation cheer
A sharp decline in oil prices, coupled with a mild appreciation in the Chinese currency, also helped improve investor sentiment
 "Sensex shoots up on WPI inflation cheer")
Big bang reforms for govt banks
Seven-point plan includes bank board bureau from April 1, appointment of private sector professionals as heads
 "Big bang reforms for govt banks")
BJP says Rahul put forth demands where 'give and take' was impossible
The ruling party held press conferences in 28 cities across India to explain why GST couldn't be passed in the monsoon session
 "BJP says Rahul put forth demands where 'give and take' was impossible")
GST: Govt rejects Cong condition for support, latter digs in heels
The constitutional amendment needs to be cleared by parliament at the earliest, if GST is to meet its April 1, 2016 for roll out across the country
 "GST: Govt rejects Cong condition for support, latter digs in heels")
US denies opposing India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC
India has been demanding permanent representation at UNSC for decades and had been pushing for its expansion
 "US denies opposing India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC")
Standard Life to raise stake in HDFC Life to 35%
To pay Rs 1,705 crore for a 9% stake; deal values HDFC Life at Rs 18,951 crore
 "Standard Life to raise stake in HDFC Life to 35%")
Microsoft to bring White Spaces technology to AP
White Spaces is a technology that uses unused television terrestrial spectrum to deliver low cost internet connectivity
 "Microsoft to bring White Spaces technology to AP")
Cipla Q1 net more than doubles to Rs 651 cr
Lower input cost, high revenue boost profit; net sales up 43% to Rs 3,777 cr
 "Cipla Q1 net more than doubles to Rs 651 cr")
Devaluation of Chinese currency a serious issue: Nirmala Sitharaman
Says safeguard clauses will be invoked to protect Indian exporters and manufacturers
 "Devaluation of Chinese currency a serious issue: Nirmala Sitharaman")
Reliance Communications net up 34% at Rs 177 cr
Indian telecom operations revenues saw a growth of 3.4 per cent to Rs 4,673 crore on the back of higher realisations as well stronger voice and data volumes
 "Reliance Communications net up 34% at Rs 177 cr")
Niko not to sell stake in RIL's KG-D6 block
Company had this February announced plans to sell its 10% stake in the KG-D6 block to pay off $340 million debt
 "Niko not to sell stake in RIL's KG-D6 block")