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  Shares of Apple's manufacturing partners rise on news of 75 million new 5G phones

  September 01, 2020 22:39 IST

  Apple, the silicon valley's tech giant, manufacturing partners and suppliers share witnessed a rise on Tuesday as the company ramped up production of products ahead of the annual launch of the new iPhone line up, watch series, and other exclusive gadgets.

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  COVID-19 effect: Vistara introduces 3 days of leave without pay for pilots in September

  September 01, 2020 21:55 IST

  Vistara has decided to introduce three days of leave without pay for its pilots in September amid the airline industry continuing to grapple with weak travel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Infosys to hire 12,000 American workers in two years

  September 01, 2020 21:16 IST

  India's second-largest IT firm Infosys on Tuesday said it plans to hire 12,000 American workers over the next two years, taking its hiring commitment in the country to 25,000 over five years. 

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  RBI's new current account norms make foreign banks jittery

  September 01, 2020 18:54 IST

  As per the latest RBI guidelines, a bank opening a dedicated current account of any company with Rs 50 crore or more in debt must have at least 10 per cent loan exposure in the concerned business entity.

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  GST collection at Rs 86,449 crore in August

  September 01, 2020 18:45 IST

  The gross GST collection in August stood at Rs 86,449 crore, down from Rs 87,422 crore collected in July, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. 

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  Adani ranked as the largest solar power generation owner in the world

  September 01, 2020 17:55 IST

  The Adani group is one of the most fully integrated solar players in the world, manufacturing solar cells and modules, undertaking project development, construction, financial structuring and owning and operating its assets through its internal asset management platform.

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  J&K govt withdraws 50 per cent 'corona tax' on liquor

  September 01, 2020 17:37 IST

  The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday withdrew the additional excise duty of 50 per cent levied on liquor after the outbreak of COVID-19 as a new excise policy for the remainder of 2020-2021 financial year came into force in the Union Territory, a senior government officer said.

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  Vodafone Idea cracks nearly 13 pc after AGR verdict; Bharti Airtel rises more than 6 pc

  September 01, 2020 17:29 IST

  Shares of Vodafone Idea tumbled nearly 13 per cent, while those of Bharti Airtel rose more than 6 per cent after the Supreme Court granted 10 years to telecom firms for paying the AGR-related dues to the Department of Telecommunications with certain conditions.

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  Gold Price Today: Gold price climbs Rs 418 on global trends

  September 01, 2020 16:36 IST

  Gold price rose by Rs 418 to Rs 52,963 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday following a rally in the yellow metal in the international market, according to HDFC Securities. 

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  Sensex ends 273 points higher; Bharti Airtel soars 6 per cent

  September 01, 2020 16:07 IST

  The BSE benchmark Sensex spurted nearly 273 points on Tuesday, led by gains in Bharti Airtel, HUL and Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in global markets. 

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  BPCL will commission Bokaro LPG bottling plant in December

  September 01, 2020 15:58 IST

  The Bokaro LPG bottling of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) will be commissioned in December this year. The Bokaro plant will be the first state of art LPG bottling plant in Jharkhand and will have a capacity of over four million cylinders annually.

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  Pragati Ka Highway: Delhi to Meerut in 45 mins. Expressway to be ready by December

  September 01, 2020 15:47 IST

  With the completion of Delhi-Meerut Expressway, the total time taken from Delhi to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh will be around 45 minutes instead of over 1.30 hours taken currently.

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  In falling GDP, Agriculture output is only positive

  September 01, 2020 14:52 IST

  The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had grown by 5.2 per cent in the corresponding quarter of FY2019-20. In the quarter just preceding Q1 FY21, the economic growth was at 3.1 per cent. The country had observed mobility restrictions as mandated under the lockdown measures for the better part of the first quarter of FY21.

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  Airtel Payments Bank brings banking services to over 1,650 unbanked villages in Chhattisgarh

  September 01, 2020 14:51 IST

  By March 2021, the bank plans to grow its neighborhood banking points in the State by 40% to 9000 and contribute to financial inclusion through simplified digital banking.  

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  Loan moratorium period extendable by 2 years: Centre tells SC

  September 01, 2020 12:05 IST

  The Centre and RBI on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the moratorium period on repayment of loans amid the COVID-19 pandemic is “extendable” by two years.

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  Elon Musk pips Zuckerberg to become World's 3rd richest person

  September 01, 2020 10:37 IST

  Elon Musk on Monday became the third richest person in the world after the shares of Tesla rallied after undergoing a forward stock split. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk was worth $111.3 billion compared with $110.5 billion for Zuckerberg on Monday.

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  West Bengal allows bars to reopen during Unlock 4.0

  August 31, 2020 22:46 IST

  Restaurants serving liquor can do so by allowing only 50 per cent of total occupancy at a time and following all coronavirus guidelines.

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  Maharashtra allows reopening of hotels, interdistrict travel and more in Unlock 4.0 | Key takeaways

  August 31, 2020 23:42 IST

  Announcing Unlock 4 guidelines, the Maharashtra government has allowed hotels to reopen, interdistrict transport of goods and persons, private and minibus, and also offices with 30 per cent staff.

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  India's GDP growth falls by 23.9% in April-June quarter, sharpest contraction on record

  August 31, 2020 18:11 IST

  As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the April-June quarter (Q1) slipped by a sharp 23.9 per cent.

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  UIDAI's Aadhaar card services enabled by Paytm Payments Bank: All you need to know

  August 31, 2020 18:45 IST

  Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has enabled banking services via Aadhaar cards for its customers. Integrating the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS), PPBL's customers will now be able to access to basic banking services such as cash withdrawal, balance enquiry and obtain a mini statement through the business correspondent of any banking and financial institution in the country.

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  RBI announces steps to ease pressure on liquidity: All you need to know

  August 31, 2020 17:27 IST

  RBI has announced term repo operations totalling Rs 1 lakh crore in mid-September to ease pressure on the liquidity and maintain congenial financial conditions with a view to ensuring sustainable recovery of economic growth.

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  SpiceJet launches SpiceOxy: A compact, portable, non-invasive ventilation device

  August 31, 2020 17:27 IST

  Driving through challenging times amid the pandemic, SpiceJet has launched 'SpiceOxy' — compact, portable, non-invasive ventilation device, which is an effective solution for patients with mild to moderate breathing issues.

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  Ford promotes Freestyle Flair edition in partnership with JioSaavn, Google search innovations

  August 31, 2020 16:50 IST

  Ford India is back to set a new benchmark with the launch campaign of Ford Freestyle Flair Edition featuring a fun-memorable Google search and the addition of JioSaavn to suit every mood. In order to complement the exciting character of its Compact-Utility-Vehicle (CUV), Ford has adopted a unique, fun and quirky way to market Freestyle Flair by influencing search behaviour on Google and through exclusive Freestyle playlists on India's largest streaming platform, JioSaavn.

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  Sensex crashes 839 points as China border tensions flare up

  August 31, 2020 16:10 IST

  Snapping its six-session winning run, the BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted 839 points on Monday as fresh India-China border tensions triggered a broad-based selloff in domestic equities.

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  L&T, Tata to manufacture Pinaka multi barrel rocket launchers

  August 31, 2020 16:05 IST

  The Defence Ministry signed an estimate of Rs. 5,000 crore deal to manufacture indigenous Pinaka multi barrel rocket launchers for the army, giving a major boost for the private industry.

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  Gold Price Today: Gold rises by Rs 161, silver jumps Rs 800

  August 31, 2020 16:01 IST

  Gold prices rose by Rs 161 to Rs 52,638 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday amid rupee depreciation, according to HDFC Securities.

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  JioFiber announces 'no-condition 30-day free trial' for new customers

  August 31, 2020 15:00 IST

  New JioFiber customers activating from September 1, will get the 30-day free trial. Under the unconditional free trial, customers will get 150 Mbps "truly" unlimited internet, 4K set-top box with access to top 10 paid OTT apps at no cost, free voice calling for 30 days.

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  Reliance-Future Deal: RIL shares jump nearly 3 per cent; Future Group stocks rally too

  August 31, 2020 14:15 IST

  Shares of Reliance Industries on Monday rose nearly 3 per cent after it announced the acquisition of Future Group’s retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses for Rs 24,713 crore.