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Asian stocks fluctuate as traders weigh Trump win
Asian stocks fluctuated amid US election uncertainty. Markets in Japan, Australia, and South Korea remained stable. Yields on 10-year Treasuries held steady. Wall Street edged higher with tech megacaps leading the rally. The Democratic National Committee considers early Biden nomination. Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity affects the election. Fiscal deficit policies are investors' focus.
Arvind Virmani appointed full-time member of NITI Aayog. Here's all you need to know about the noted economist
Former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Virmani has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog, according to an official notification. Arvind Virmani served as the chief economic adviser in the finance ministry (2007-2009).
US-China trade deal, GST Council meet, RBI minutes to guide Dalal Street this week
US agreed to a phase 1 of trade deal with China on Friday, averting Dec 15 round of tariffs.
View: Exports are committee-and ministry-proof, and past surges anticipated by neither
GDP numbers are interlinked to export growth, and India needs to improve both numbers.
States may get regional power regulators
The proposal needs an amendment to the Electricity Act, 2003 and could face resistance from state governments.
Set up separate dept for logistics to improve transport sector: PM's advisory panel
The prime minister has set an ambitious target to realise a quantum jump in Doing Business and LPI ranks within the next 2-3 years.
Indian Railways: 10 transformative recommendations of Bibek Debroy Committee report
From encouraging private players to eliminating the Railway Budget altogether, the report dwells on all that ails the national transporter.
Opposition stalls Odisha Assembly for second day over power tariff hike
Unable to run the proceedings, Speaker Niranjan Pujari adjourned the House thrice. He convened the Business Advisory Committee mee to resolve the impasse.
Private power companies may shift to regulated tariff regime
Power ministry has agreed to look into a long-pending demand from private power developers that will help about Rs 4 lakh-cr stressed plants.
Cabinet to consider Rail Tariff Authority proposal this week
The notification will be followed by an amendment in the Railways Act, 1989 in Parliament to set up the first pricing regulatory body in rail sector.
Cotton Distribution Policy to bring stability in prices: Kavuru Sambasiva Rao
Textiles Ministry said it plans to bring a cotton distribution policy that proposes to impose a 10 per cent duty on shipments.
Kharge to meet Sibal over Rail Tariff Authority
Expediting the move for setting up Rail Tariff Authority (RTA), Railways have sought Law Ministry's opinion for further action on the proposal.
Committee set up to frame guidelines for e-rickshaw plying
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today appointed a committee to finalise the guidelines for plying of battery-powered rickshaws in the city.
Rail Tariff Authority to be an advisory body: Board Chairman
The formation of Rail Tariff Authority is to be concretised through a resolution of railways and the independent body will have advisory role.
Why a Rail Tariff Authority is welcome
RTA Act must have clear-cut provision of members being periodically answerable to select parliamentary committees and, through them, the wider public.
Is Chidambaram's five-point economic revival strategy a lame attempt to enthuse investors?
Perhaps the only hope in the FM’s latest revival plan is that toughest decisions are taken in the hardest times.
Charge low fares to prevent seats going empty: Govt to airlines
Aviation officials pointed out that the average passenger load factor for all Indian airlines hovered around 70-75%, implying that the remaining seats on a flight go empty.
Govt hikes sugarcane FRP by 23.5% to Rs 210 per quintal for 2013-14
The Fair and Remunerative Price was at Rs 170 per quintal in the 2012-13 marketing year (October-September).
Third-party motor insurance premiums to rise by up to 65 %
The premiums are being revised after a gap of four years, the sector watchdog Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) said.
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