Retail inflation drops to 6-year low in April

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) India’s retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April, driven by a sharp decline in food prices, particularly vegetables, pulses and meat. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, food inflation dropped to 1.78 per cent,…

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PM’s address disappointing: Cong

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s last night address to the nation as “deeply disappointing” and alleged that he did not clarify many things for which the country was waiting for answers. The party alleged that there was shock and surprise across the country over the sudden…

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Punjab: Toll in liquor tragedy rises to 20

Amritsar, May 13 (UNI) With the death of six more people during the day, the toll in liquor tragedy in villages of Majitha in the district rose to 20, official sources said on Tuesday evening. Sources said that the deceased have been identified as Major Singh (45), Paramjit Singh (60), Tasbeer Singh (37), Sukhwinder Singh…

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Sensex nosedives over 900 pts

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The equity market on Tuesday opened weak at 82,249.60 pts, falling 180 pts. It further crashed 919.36 pts at 81,510.54 till 1045 hrs as selling was seen across the board amid positive global cues The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 180.65 pts at 24,744.05 pts. High volatility was witnessed, as the…

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