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Japanese mission reaches far-off asteroid

A Japanese probe has reached an asteroid 300 million km away to collect information about the birth of the solar system and the origin of life after a more than three-year voyage through deep space.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 28th Jun 2018

Rupee crashes to 19-month low

The rupee slipped to a 19­-month low against the dollar as concern that rising crude oil prices, with fears of a trade war that could spur capital outflows to weigh the Indian currency down.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 28th Jun 2018

Rs 2,000-crore fund infusion in ECGC to boost exports

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved capital infusion of Rs 2,000 crore in the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) to enhance insurance coverage to micro, small medium enterprises exports.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 28th Jun 2018

Government increased the price of ethanol

In order to cut India’s oil import dependence as well as to give higher price for sugarcane, the government increased the price of ethanol, used for blending in petrol, to Rs 43.70 from Rs 40.85 per litre.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 28th Jun 2018

India-US meet over trade issues

Commerce Ministry officials at the Joint Secretary level and delegation from US is to discuss ways forward to resolve the escalating trade issues between the U.S. and India.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jun 2018