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While the world watches Syria, a looming threat gathers to the east

Even before the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Islamic State had been rebuilding its networks in an increasingly chaotic Iraq. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2N5NFKz

Yes Bank stock jumps 24% on $1.2-billion investment offer

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The bank will announce results for the June-September quarter on Friday. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BXihrj

Street's happier when the times are less taxing

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This is in contrast to the way broader markets behaved in the period from the January 2018 to the end of August 2019. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2N4Q9sv

Stocks in the news: YES Bank, DRL, Vodafone Idea, Coal India and IndusInd Bank

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TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have buried a decade-old hatchet concerning engine technology patents. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36x3Jg6

Market Movers: What changed for D-Street while you were sleeping

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Here’s breaking down the pre-market actions. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2plHyJ6

Markets looking good for long-term investors

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While it may not be an ideal scenario for short-term investors, for the long-term investors it has never been better. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2q8ut5S

No more a laggard, Indian stocks best MSCI EM Index

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If the current momentum of fund flows continues, the country could witness the highest foreign fund inflows since 2014. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2WDvHCk

Inox Leisure could narrow valuation gap with PVR

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Analysts acknowledge that the company has upped its presence in premium locations from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BXovau

Of 35 classified sectors, foreign funds flow most into ‘others’

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There are 35 sectors according to NSDL’s classification for FPI investment. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Wv5QMN

Domestic investors grow in strength as foreign funds take a step back

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Despite heavy selling by FPIs, markets, have managed to increase to new highs. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JFvBVj

Cyclone Maha: Lakshadweep islands affected, evacuations underway

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Cyclone Maha: Lakshadweep islands affected, evacuations underway from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2N4c2Z3

Twitter bans political ads on platform

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Twitter bans political ads on platform from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2owlomK

Analyst Calls: Gujarat Gas, SKF India, Ramco Cements, Inox Leisure

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Jefferies has upgraded Gujarat Gas to buy from hold and raised target price to Rs 240 from Rs 170. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2N2EN8s

Measles can kill memory used by immune system, research shows

If a person who has received vaccinations for other diseases contracts measles, it may wipe out the protection those vaccines had provided, the researchers said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WyewSI

NZ is doing very well, but many more Kiwis are being left behind

The Kiwi economy is close to full employment, with unemployment rates at an 11-year low of 3.9 per cent. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/338iKCI

This startup plans to host people on the first-ever luxury space hotel by 2021

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This startup plans to host people on the first-ever luxury space hotel by 2021 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2PHt9Sh

US diplomats' Havana Syndrome akin to 'shell shock': study

Between 2016 and 2018, embassy staff in Cuba complained of headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue - some speculated they were victims of a sonic weapon. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2NtLKyb

SAI: Access to sports facilities across nation free of cost from today

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SAI: Access to sports facilities across nation free of cost from today from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2PCtkxW

Bhubaneswar: Ambulance gets stuck in traffic due to ‘Run for Unity’ race

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Bhubaneswar: Ambulance gets stuck in traffic due to ‘Run for Unity’ race from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2BYdllJ

Brazilian police arrest 'people smugglers' taking Asians to US border

Federal police said the migrants flew to Sao Paulo's international airport in Brazil where they were given fake documents to begin an overland journey to the US. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2BYeVUQ

Turkey says its forces captured Syrian soldiers

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said the soldiers were captured during Turkish reconnaissance operations southeast of Ras al-Ayn but didn't say when. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/33f2xfn

Spain steps in to save climate summit canned by Chile's protests

Weeks of violent unrest led Chile to cancel the hosting of COP25 in December and the APEC trade talks that Prime Minister Scott Morrison was due to attend. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2plnDdj

Bangkok offers “biggest burger”

A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal — a near 6 kg patty cov from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/2PA5Rxx

US treasury exploring 50-yr bond for first time

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The planned sales, in line with guidance from July, will raise new cash of about $23.5 billion. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JyU8LW

DHFL lenders to probe gangster links

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The forensic audit conducted by KPMG has revealed alleged routing of at least Rs 20,000 crore by DHFL to several shell companies. But it did not specifically look into any links with Mirchi and Dawood. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2WxmD1B

Air India set to connect Amritsar with London Stansted Airport

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Air India set to connect Amritsar with London Stansted Airport from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2q4qK9k

IRS officers to be guardians of our economic frontiers, says President Kovind

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IRS officers to be guardians of our economic frontiers, says President Kovind from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/321RqVi

Railways to offer surplus land to state govts for faster economic growth: Piyush Goyal

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Railways to offer surplus land to state govts for faster economic growth: Piyush Goyal from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2WAiZ7m

Slowing iPhone Sales Didn’t Stop Apple From Clocking Its Best Q4 Revenue Ever

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Apple Inc. shares gained nearly 2% to $247.77 in Wednesday’s extended trading after the company revealed its fiscal fourth-quarter financial report. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PvpdUi

Twitter Bans Political Ads on Its Platform, Pressure Up on Defiant Facebook

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Twitter's move comes in contrast to the Facebook policy that allows political speech and ads to run without fact-checking on the leading social network. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3210QR9

Low valuations, possible stake sales make PSU funds attractive

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The PSU index is trading at a 55 per cent discount to the latest Sensex level. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2q6lORh

HDFC Life may get more muscle in MSCI Index, stock surges

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However, majority of the analysts expect limited upside for the stock citing its expensive valuations. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/334e7tE

Relief for PMC Bank depositors as RBI moves to sell attached assets

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The city police will soon seek court approval to hand over the assets to the RBI. The planned auction will be carried out under provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BWEW79

Analyst Calls: Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Petronet, Astral Poly Technik

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Maybank Kim Eng Securities has maintained sell rating on Maruti Suzuki India with a target price of Rs 4299. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2NqJtUz

RIL’s fibre asset monetisation plan hits a roadblock

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The search is on to find alternative partners or tweak the terms. The broad structure of the prospective fibre trade mirrored that of the recently announced $3.7 billion tower transaction, a 20-year sale and buy back with an assured return. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/32XVjvU

DDT, LTCG, STT cuts have to wait on revenue concerns

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There are limited options to absorb the revenue loss if these taxes are abolished. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2N3iIX6

TCS plans to remove digital classification from its business

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With digital becoming part of most deals, CEO says firm may switch to traditional segmentation of services. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2NkHzVi

1.3 mn Indian payment cards' details up for sale on Dark Web

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The debit and credit cards belong to multiple Indian banks and are being sold for $100 each, in what security researchers have dubbed one of the biggest card dumps in recent years. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BVbmyz

Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran

The protests, which had erupted across the capital and in Iraq's Shiite heartland, and included calls for Iran to stop meddling in the country. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3322gvV

Obama advises 'woke' young people not to be so judgmental

The comments were widely applauded on social media in a rare moment of bipartisan agreement. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WuefA3

American troops are pouring back into Syria

Yes, hundreds of troops are leaving as ordered by President Donald Trump. But that's not the whole story. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2Ns3gmv

'Very dumb decision': Trump campaign slams Twitter over its move on ads

"Twitter just walked away from hundreds of millions of dollars of potential revenue," Trump's campaign manager says, calling the decision another attempt to silence conservatives. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2osUpse

Apple Earnings Call: Record Q4 Revenue in India as Mac Sales Rise in the Country

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Apple's strong fourth quarter performance in India come as a much needed respite, after it filed a 70 percent profit decline in India for 2018-19. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/34fMa1V

Hong Kong bourse chief takes rare swipe at 'one country, two systems' setup

A "grand deal" between China's central government and the people of Hong Kong could have avoided the crisis gripping the territory, Charles Li says. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WqOCjs

US releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

The declassified, grainy, black-and-white aerial videos from Saturday's raid showed US special operations forces closing in on the compound and US aircraft firing on militants nearby. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/34dlGhJ

Fire destroys Japan's Shuri Castle, a world heritage site in Okinawa

Television footage showed the multi-structure castle reduced to a skeleton, shrouded in flames and smoke. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2N1kB6P

SBICAP Securities maintains hold on Marico, target price Rs 380

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Hold Marico Ltd. at a price target of Rs 380.0 . from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2PvXH9w

‘Easing input prices, higher demand to help JSW Steel’

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The performance of the company’s smaller subsidiaries was also weak, resulting in consolidated profit before tax falling 62 per cent QoQ. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2BSJvz0

Stocks in the news: IndiGo, Airtel, PVR, Bandhan Bank, Thomas Cook and Petronet LNG

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PVR has approved the issue price of QIP at Rs 1,719.05 per share. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Nn5WC3

Boeing grilled on 737 Max, victims' families watch

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Boeing grilled on 737 Max, victims' families watch from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/32ZU1Ax

India good destination for investment: PM Narendra Modi at Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative Forum in Riyadh

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India good destination for investment: PM Narendra Modi at Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative Forum in Riyadh from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/331BLXq

WhatsApp Update For iPhone is Great News if You Like to Keep Annoying Groups on Mute

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WhatsApp and the endless conversations it brings to the table, can be a tad less annoying now. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PqAVjf

PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince sign several agreements

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PM Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince sign several agreements from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/32YEFwh

Couple from Kolkata on India tour to raise awareness about tiger

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Couple from Kolkata on India tour to raise awareness about tiger from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2q2SN9f

Market Movers: What changed for D-Street while you were sleeping

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Here’s breaking down the pre-market actions. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Nn49gj

‘India may top Japan by 2030 riding services’

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China had three big factors in its favour. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34cmcMU

Target price upside for these stocks puts them in play

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Stocks have seen a sharp increase in their target price in the last 30 days. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2PszjFt

Biocon’s $1-billion biologics sales target ‘looks lofty’

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Access in healthcare medication is a big concern globally and insulin prices have been soaring in recent years. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/32Y3pVx

Midcaps back in demand: 70 of BSE 500 stocks move past 200-DMA

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During the year so far, the BSE Midcap index has been down 5 per cent. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2WrzbHH

Realisation for financial creditors at 34% in Q2

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The jump in recoveries was mainly due to the debt resolution of Bhushan Power & Steel, the data showed. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Pszhxl

‘Consumers spent more on travel and food this Diwali’

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Though jewellery spending was flat, banks like Axis Bank saw an increase in the total value of purchases in electronics and travel during the festive season. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2pqZmlP

PNB unlikely to subscribe to fresh equity expansion of its housing subsidiary PNB Housing

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It is learnt that the mortgage lender will opt for 'limited preference' route whereby a maximum of five investors can participate. The company has hired Kotak Mahindra Capital Co and JM Financial to manage the issue. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34aQZJY

Baghdadi given up by high-level Islamic State insider

One official said the informant turned against the Islamic State because one of his relatives had been killed by the group. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2MWaz6Q

WhatsApp Sues Israeli Tech Firm for 'Using' Its App to Spy on Journalists, Activists

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WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the lawsuit was filed after an investigation showed the Israeli firm's role the cyberattack, despite its denials. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/34gZeEy

This TV show laughs at Boris Johnson, and may have aided his rise

It's a simple show. Two captains are joined by star guests to joke and answer questions about the week's news. Guests are subject to continual mockery. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2BQdeZF

Analyst Calls: ICICI Bank, Marico, Biocon, L&T Finance

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Motilal Oswal Financial Services reiterate its buy rating on ICICI Bank with a target price of Rs 550. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/348OxU8

Account of Trump's Ukraine call omitted key details, official testifies

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who listened to President Trump's Ukraine call, said that he tried to restore some of the crucial words and phrases. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2MYpmOp

'Alarm bells': rising seas to erase more cities by 2050

The new research shows that some 150 million people are now living on land that will be below the high-tide line by midcentury. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WtHX8b

Have you tried turning it off and on?: Johnson's Brexit election ploy

This will be a "get Brexit done" election, the de facto second referendum that many had warned mustn't happen. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WmzpA4

27 European lawmakers to visit Jammu and Kashmir

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27 European lawmakers to visit Jammu and Kashmir from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/34krean