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Normal life hit by bandh in Arunachal Pradesh

Business establishments, educational institutions, central govt offices, banking institutions remain closed

Normal life affected in Punjab due to bandh

Several BJP activists held protest close to Chandigarh railway station

Bandh evokes good response in UP

BJP, Left and ruling SP workers hold demonstrations to protest against petrol price hike

NEWSALERT: Doon Express derails near Jaunpur, UP

6 injured and 1 casualty has been reported till now

Banks report thin business in Mumbai

Banks witness dull business in nation's financial capital

Factors leading to slowdown have bottomed out: Pranab

Q4 GDP growth falls to 5.3%, weakest in 9 yrs

Silk board to hike raw silk output to 32,000 mn tonnes

Global warming has triggered a need for silkworm breeders to produce breeds that sustain difficult climatic conditions

Core sector growth dips to 2.2% in April

Sharp dip in output of natural gas and fertilisers led to the decline

Cabinet clears new telecom policy

Proposes to abolish roaming charges and allow users to retain same number across the country

Iran remains India's important source of oil: Krishna

Unilateral sanctions should not impact upon 'legitimate trade interests' with Iran

Oil up near $104, but eyes worst month in 2 yrs

However nervousness on the demand outlook & euro zone crisis fear continue to prevail

Bandh affects normal life in Jammu & adjoining areas

Public transport remained off roads, offices register thin attendance

Add value to precious material before export: Assocham

States that India must push for increasing exports of manufactured goods to the neighboring country

Fiscal deficit lower at 5.7% in FY12: CGA

In Budget 2012-13, the govt had revised the deficit to 5.9% of the GDP

Industry demands package to revive country's economic growth

Bold actions required from govt & RBI, exclusively aimed at salvaging the economy

IIT alumni to move court on changes in JEE

The new format would increase dependence on coaching institutes, they argue

Govt launches austerity drive, bans creation of new posts

On foreign travel, the size of the delegation and duration be kept to 'absolute minimum'

Thomas assures Hooda of support in increasing wheat movement

The Centre has assured the Haryana government of all support in speeding up the movement of wheat from the state.

Oil firms reduce jet fuel prices by 2%

This is the fourth straight reduction in rates since April

Petrol rate cut unlikely today, may come down Rs 1.5 tommorow

OMCs had over the past one week indicated of a scope of reducing rates from June 1