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Govt may cap overseas bond sale at $5 bn this yr, huge risks involved: DBS

Instead, the report argued that increasing the ceiling on foreign portfolio investors in govt securities is a better option considering the huge risks in raising debt in a foreign currency

Govt to auction over 41 new coal blocks 'very shortly', says Pralhad Joshi

He told the Lok Sabha that a number of important steps have been taken to augment and monitor coal dispatches to power plants

India, China honouring bilateral pacts for peace at border: Rajnath Singh

Singh said specific guidance has been given to respective armies so that peace is maintained and the border is managed properly

Passage of bills: Why a likely new record in July may be difficult to break

The inclusion of as many as 17 bills within the Finance Bill would automatically make them money bills and ensure their post-haste clearance without much debate

How a UP service is changing police response to citizens' emergency calls

Unlike the usual Dial 100 service, UP100 uses high-end networking and GIS technologies to make emergency responses much quicker and decidely more efficient

Jalan panel to suggest RBI transfer surplus capital to govt in over 3-5 yrs

The surplus capital transfer would help the government meet its fiscal deficit target as it will come as a windfall to the exchequer

The benefits and drawbacks of tapping overseas markets for sovereign bonds

Critics fear India will pay the price Latin American nations did, in case of a global slowdown; supporters say the Centre is poised to further reduce cost of capital

Satellite-based system in place to check illegal mining: Govt in Lok Sabha

The system records any landform disturbances up to 500 metre beyond the lease boundary and generates trigger, which is investigated by the state govt and necessary action is taken by them

Govt may hive off Coal India into separate listed firms to raise funds

India, the world's second-largest coal consumer after China, depends on Coal India for about 83% of the domestic production

Future of food: Feeding 10 bn by 2050 requires genetically modified crops

Not only must crops be more productive, but the agricultural challenges of climate change-including disease, pests and periods of both drought and flooding-mean they must be more resilient as well

Timeline for clearing seeds, agri products uncertain, says Corteva

Apart from seeds and plant protection chemicals, Corteva is also looking to introduce a digital tool for Indian farmers who have small land holding

India-US ties at tipping point, must manage trade tensions urgently: Report

The report counsels that India and the United States redouble their efforts to go down a path of constructive engagement that can lead, in the short term, to a first ever bilateral trade agreement

HC quashes green clearances for Rs 14,000-crore Mumbai coastal road

The proposed coastal road project will would connect Marine Drive area in south Mumbai to suburban Borivali in the north

Govt to offer cattle, advanced biogas plants, poultry to boost rural income

Pilot project in Gujarat to be replicated across India

Budget impact: Tax on liquor licence fee scrapped retrospectively

Many entities were served notices after the 15% tax was introduced in April 2016

2% loans approved under Mudra turned NPAs, says Anurag Singh Thakur

Some of the reasons for NPAs are: First-time borrowers under Shishu category prioritising emergent needs, business failures, inefficiencies in lending practices

Water schemes have $270-billion capex potential, says BofAML report

The investment figure includes funds required for both central and state water schemes

Govt plans to fund highways by issuing bonds with attractive returns

Gadkari said the government might raise funds by issuance of bonds and proposed an attractive rate of return of around 7.5-8 per cent

Natural farming not only solution to chemicals in food: NITI Aayog member

He said India's food security was expected to sustain for a long time, as foodgrains production was growing much faster rate as compared to the population growth

In major boost for 'mom and pop' stores, UP cuts property tax by 70%

Move aimed at nurturing 'kirana' stores as modern retail expands fast