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Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

DGTR Seeks PVC Paste Resin Duty Hike on China, 5 Others

The commerce ministry has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to $707 per tonne on imports of PVC paste resin, used to make artificial leather and other technical textiles' products, from six countries, including China, for five years, with an aim to guard domestic producers.

India's Exports to Australia Up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in min wages

Selling price of petrol and diesel were last revised in March by govt-owned OMCs

Consumer goods cos dial up rural hiring

India's consumer goods companies are on a hiring spree to cater to the emerging clout of the rural buyer, who has been the sector's saving grace this year amid rising material costs, shrinking margins, and increasing competition.

Georgia's New President Sworn In Amid Political Showdown

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president on Sunday, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the \"only legitimate president\".

North Korea calls for ‘toughest’ US strategy

North Korea will launch its “toughest” ever strategy to counter the United States, state media said on Sunday, reporting on a key year-end party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

Air Canada flight lands, catches fire; all safe

An Air Canada flight coming from St. John's city on Newfoundland Island had a rough landing at the Halifax airport in Goffs in Nova Scotia province that saw the aircraft skid down the runway and part of it catching fire.

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast their votes on Sunday to elect a new president, with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing set to come out on top according to opinion polls.

Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

Grief and shock grip families at South Korea's Jeju Air crash site

Many of the passengers, who were all Korean nationals except for two Thais, had been returning home after their winter holidays.

Azerbaijan Prez Says Crashed Plane Was Shot At From Russia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.

More dists to help Rajasthan: Gehlot

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday said the state can benefit from creation of additional districts.

Leopard Trapped in Haridwar Ashram Rescued

A leopard which had gotten trapped inside an ashram in Haridwar was rescued after a seven-hour operation by forest department personnel and wildlife experts on Sunday, officials said.

GUJ: 4 Die After Inhaling Toxic Gas At Chemical Unit

Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes following a gas leak at a chemical plant at Dahej in Bharuch district, Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

Rajaji Sounds An Alert Amid Poaching Threats

An alert has been sounded in Rajaji Tiger Reserve amid threat from poachers, timber smugglers and anti-social elements ahead of the New Year, said officials.

Security Raised In Haridwar For Somvati Amavasya

Traffic and security arrangements have been made ahead of Somvati Amavasya on Monday, which is expected to draw lakhs of pilgrims for holy Ganga dip in Haridwar, officials said on Sunday.

Marathi actor dragged into Beed murder controversy

Marathi actress Prajakta Mali on Saturday strongly objected to her name being dragged into the Santosh Deshmukh murder case in Beed and demanded that BJP legislator Suresh Dhas, who made the remarks against her, tender a public apology.

2 Facing Criminal Charges Arrested After Gunfight

Uttarakhand Police arrested two history sheeters -- one cow slaughtering accused and another drug peddler -- after two separate encounters in Dehradun and Udham Singh Nagar in the last 24 hours.

Heavy snowfall leads to traffic snarl in U'khand

The vehicular movement has been affected in areas above 3500 feet after a spell of heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours.

Azerbaijan crash calls for a thorough probe

Russia's statements over the downing of the Azerbaijani commercial aircraft last week throw up more questions than they answer about an incident in which 38 unsuspecting lives were lost.

Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

How the West's world order lost wider trust

Dualities are commonplace in international politics. Most countries do and say different things in different situations.

Proactive regulation can fight AI Washing menace

With the growing reach of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, concerns have centered on transparency and accountability in the deployment of the technology.

2 friends die in mishap as bike rams into jackal

Two friends died in a road mishap between Fuhan and Semra village, situated under Barhara police station.

When Manmohan Singh Addressed Mysore University

The world you will enter is a different one from the one I walked into when I graduated.

Ban From April On 3-Wheelers, Autos To Ferry Schoolchildren

Autorickshaws and three-wheelers will be banned from ferrying schoolchildren from April next year in keeping with the Bihar government's initiative on road safety, said officials familiar with the matter on Sunday.

Passport verification to get stricter

THIS MOVE COMES AMID REPORTS OF FAKE PASSPORT RACKETS IN THE STATE, ADG SAID

MMS Memorial: Cong Accuses Govt of Having 'Hidden Agenda'

It should be explained why the government is showing such disrespect to a great leader K C VENUGOPAL, AICC general secretary