Twenty-one Opposition parties led by the Congress are holding a nation-wide 'Bharat Bandh' today to protest against skyrocketing fuel prices. The normal life was thrown out of gear as protestors blocked roads and highways.

The Sunil Mittal-controlled company might snatch back its No. 1 ranking on RMS in the next two-three quarters since VIL is expected to lose ground in the course of its integration process as it conforms to M&A rules.

The current estimate of 140 to 150 nuclear weapons exceeds the projection made by the US Defense Intelligence Agency in 1999 that Pakistan would have 60 to 80 warheads by 2020.

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DMRC MD added that based on calculations, a commuter spends only 5.53% and not 22% of their income on metro rides.

The court said that sexual orientation of an individual is natural and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Freedom of Expression.

TCS, also the most-valued firm in terms of m-cap in India, was the first Indian company to cross the Rs 7-lakh crore market cap in June after it crossed the $100 billion milestones in April.

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Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai Saturday reported fall in domestic passenger vehicle sales in August, with floods in Kerala affecting demand for automobiles, although Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra saw healthy growth.

If you would have invested Rs 1 lakh into the stock exactly five years ago, it would have grown to Rs 5,14,018 today.  Currently, the stock is trading at 1,155 level. Five years ago, it stood at 224.70 level. The stock has gained 40% during the last one year and 29.14% since the beginning of this year.

Other than convincing the RBI and bankers to back the road projects, Jaitley will also have to work with the central bank to develop financial institutions.

Nitin Gadkari said that 34 projects are being taken up on the river, out of which 12 are in the capital.

The stock which opened at 1,300 level hit an intra day low of 1,272 level on the BSE. The Reliance Industries stock hit a 52-week high of 1,328.75 on BSE in yesterday's trade but closed lower at 1,294 level on profit-booking.

An investment of Rs 1 lakh into the stock three years ago would have turned into Rs 5,79,567 corpus in the current scenario. The rise in stock price can be attributed to a host of factors such as consistent rise in net profit, interest income, loan book and sales.

At 10:42 am, the stock was trading at 1,300 level, up 0.66% on the BSE. Its market capitalisation rose to Rs 8,23,419 crore on BSE.

What happened in 2014 polls? A party having got 55 per cent seats but actually having secured 31 per cent of the total votes, came to power... A party with ill motives, says Sen.

The idea is to invite people from different ideologies for the event. The list is being prepared and may also include CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury and Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

The Sensex heavyweight rose to a fresh record high of 1296 level, rising 1.40% compared to its previous close of 1278.05 level.  At 12:36 pm, the stock was trading 1.15% or 15 points higher at 1292 level on the BSE.  Its market capitalisation rose to Rs 8,19,458.12 crore.

While it is certain that Mallya may not appear in person as he is contesting an Indian extradition case in London, it is expected that his authorised legal representative may submit a reply to the special court as part of his official response to the notice.

Admitting that there was a shortage of skilled human resources in the health sector at all levels, the health minister said the Centre has planned for a rapid expansion of medical education.