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Jerome Powell becomes Fed Reserve Chief as US economy begins to show strain

What to expect from Trump-appointee Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's tenure? What kind of Federal Reserve is he taking over?

Emerging economies more optimistic about gains from trade

According to the study, those in advanced countries are less optimistic about trade with other countries.

Kharif grain production pegged at a record 141.59 million tonnes in 2018-19

Bumper output projected despite several parts of Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern UP experiencing drought-like conditions in the initial months of the southwest monsoon season

New telecom policy aiming $100 bn investment, 4 mn jobs gets Cabinet nod

NDCP is focused on increasing high-speed broadband penetration, with use of modern technologies like 5G and optical fibres across the country at affordable rates

Duty on aviation turbine fuel to hit airlines; fares likely to go up

Travel portal Yatra.com Sharat Dhall said the imposition of 5% customs duty on ATF is bound to have a 'negative impact' on the carriers

SC upholds Aadhaar validity, but with modifications: Full case timeline

SC struck down some provisions, including the linking of the biometric ID with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions

Aadhaar verdict: Banks, firms fear rising costs of acquiring new clients

Without the e-KYC provision, the cost of acquiring new customers will shoot up significantly, in some cases six times, claim expert

Fuel tax cuts cannot keep oil prices low for long: Dharmendra Pradhan

Petrol prices have crossed Rs 90 a litre in many states while diesel is selling at over Rs 80 a litre, due to high VAT rates that states charge on these items

Cabinet approves $100-billion investment goal in e-communication

The policy objectives include providing universal broadband connectivity at 50 Mbps to every citizen, 10 Gbps connectivity to all gram panchayats by 2022

Cabinet clears proposal to convert GSTN into government-owned company

Fifty per cent stake will be owned by the Centre and the remaining by the states on pro-rata basis in the new structure

After SC verdict, private firms wanting to still use Aadhaar look to govt

Legal experts claim introducing a law to bypass the SC directive may not be possible given the court's stern stance

Govt hikes import tariffs on 19 items; ACs, refrigerators, footwear hit

The total value of imports of the 19 items in last fiscal year ended March was about Rs 860 billion

Linking bank account to Aadhaar: Will your bank details be safe?

Bank customers are worried whether their details will be safe after linking it with Aadhaar or not

Linking bank account to Aadhaar compulsory: Will your bank details be safe?

Bank customers are worried whether their details will be safe after linking it with Aadhaar or not

Govt plans to link driving licence with Aadhaar

The move comes at a time when the Supreme Court is yet to rule on whether Aadhaar violates privacy

Mobile Aadhaar can now be used as ID proof to enter airports in India

Differently-abled persons will have to produce a disability photo ID or a medical certificate

Now, Aadhaar a must for PPF, post office, Kisan Vikas Patra deposits

Govt insisted on quoting Aadhaar for bank deposits, obtaining mobile phone and several other utilities to weed out benami deals and black money

Yet to link Aadhaar with mobile SIM? Govt mulls easier process for seniors

Proxy authorisation to give senior citizens option of nominating another person who'll do the linking on their behalf

RBI says Aadhaar-bank accounts linkage must after confusion over RTI reply

Govt made it mandatory to link bank accounts with 12-digit biometric identification number, deadline is Dec 31

RBI says linking Aadhaar to bank accounts must

The RBI clarification followed media reports quoting a reply to an RTI application that suggested RBI hadn't issued any order for mandatory Aadhaar linkage