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Farmers worried as cotton prices plunge amid cuts in import duty

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- India's decision to suspend a duty on cotton imports to allow for cheaper inbound shipments has caused prices to crash in a year of anticipated robust output, farmers and growers... Read More


Six doctors booked after high court orders probe into medical negligence

PUNE, Oct. 20 -- In a shocking case, six doctors in Ahmednagar (Ahilya Nagar) have been booked for culpable homicide, medical negligence, forgery, and violations of the Transplantation of Human Organs... Read More


India's chase goes awry after Smriti, Harman raise hopes

Indore, Oct. 20 -- After the loss against Australia, India coach Amol Muzumdar spoke about how "a finish in the game is more important than the start". And before the match against England began, it w... Read More


Pawar smashes 173-ball 223 as New Hindu defeat National CC

Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- Prasad Pawar slammed 223 off just 173 balls, with 31 fours and five sixes, to power New Hindu CC to a big 273-run win over National CC in the Mumbai Police Shield. Brief scores: Pay... Read More


govt on gst rates

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The next-generation GST reforms have triggered a sharp reduction in consumer prices and accelerated a "virtuous cycle" of growth through consumption-led demand, Union finance min... Read More


Banke Bihari toshkhan opened for 1st time in 54 years on panel orders

Agra, Oct. 19 -- The "toshkhana" (treasury) of Mathura's Banke Bihari temple was opened for the first time since 1971 on Saturday under the supervision of a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered commit... Read More


Mulani guides Mumbai to win

MUMBAI, Oct. 19 -- Shams Mulani produced a superb all-round performance to help Mumbai clinch an outright win over hosts Jammu & Kashmir in their Ranji Trophy game in Srinagar on Saturday. After scori... Read More


US talks proceeding cordially, says Goyal

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India's most recent meetings with US officials had been cordial, but emphasised that New Delhi is committed to a mutually ben... Read More


Another semicon unit begins chips production: Min

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that Kaynes Semiconductor has started chip production, making it the second unit in India to begin manufacturing under th... Read More


Oppn aiding infiltrators for vote bank, says Shah

Patna, Oct. 19 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused the Opposition of supporting infiltration for vote bank politics, whilst warning Bihar voters against allowing "jungle raj wearing a... Read More