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Credit cards on uptick as inquiries double in Oct

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Social distancing rules have forced consumers to rethink how they spend, with digital payments becoming an increasingly attractive. This shift in mindset is reflected in the growth in outstanding balances. Credit card outstanding balances increased by 32% y-o-y in July 2020. This compares to a 33% y-o-y increase in balances at the same time last year. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3o8t7k8

Jammu and Kashmir: Second phase of DDC polls underway

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Jammu and Kashmir: Second phase of DDC polls underway from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3o8qezO

Covid-19: India’s coronavirus count in November lowest in 4 months

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Covid-19: India’s coronavirus count in November lowest in 4 months from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3mpIpkf

Farmers' protest: Agriculture minister invites farmers for talks today

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Farmers' protest: Agriculture minister invites farmers for talks today from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/39tqCoz

JPMorgan says quant-fueled Bitcoin drop may have further to go

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“The previous froth in momentum traders’ positioning has been cleared to a large extent,” they wrote, while adding momentum signals will continue to deteriorate unless Bitcoin recovers quickly. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3lwlNgI

ETMarkets Morning Podcast: FIIs most bullish in Indian markets in 3 years

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from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/37mInTF

SGX Nifty up 5 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping

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Nifty50 on Friday formed a bearish candle on the daily chart and an indecisive Doji on the weekly chart. The day saw the NSE barometer facing resistance above the psychological mark of 13,000, which has been the case for the past couple of sessions now. Analysts largely see 12,750-13,150 as the range for the index for the coming week. A break above this range can offer directional cues, they said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Vltmfo

Stocks in news: IHCL, ICICI Lombard, Healthcare Global, Hero Moto, Auto in focus, and more

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Rebids for DHFL likely to be called this week

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Creditors are confident that they are well within their rights to ask for a rebid as they seek to maximise returns. They have also sought former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi’s opinion on whether rebids can be done in the current situation especially in the light of opposition from three bidders to the Adani Group’s late bid. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2VncvIY

Sandeep Kataria new global CEO of Bata brands

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With 24 years of experience at Unilever, Yum Brands and Vodafone in India and Europe before joining Bata India as CEO in 2017, Kataria has been directly involved in leading businesses and brands. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2VnimOK

Vehicle, MSME loans see robust growth in October

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Non-food bank credit growth decelerated to 5.6 per cent on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, in October 2020 from 8.3 per cent in October 2019. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mpUg1n

France to rewrite contentious laws restricting images of police

The provision — article 24 of a contentious new security bill under review by the French Parliament — had come under fire from free speech advocates. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mkQXst

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3oc9Xdb

Watch: Morning aarti at Shree Somnath Temple

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Watch: Morning aarti at Shree Somnath Temple from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/39sOvwi

Stocks in the news: Maruti, M&M, ONGC, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Infibeam and Route Mobile

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Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Saturday said it has inked a pact with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to acquire its select anti-allergy brands. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/37oFl1q

Nifty may struggle to trade above 13,200

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The Nifty ended down 18 points, or 0.1%, to close at 12,968.95 and the Sensex slipped 110 points, or 0.2%, to close at 44,149.72. Analysts expect the Nifty to find support at 12,600-12,700. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2VkN3E7

‘Trump is better’: Pro-Democracy forces in Asia worry about Biden

It might seem counter-intuitive but Asian defenders of democracy are among the most ardent supporters of Trump. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3qeCTTN

World AIDS Day 2020: Express solidarity with HIV infected people in Covid times

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World AIDS Day 2020: Express solidarity with HIV infected people in Covid times from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/39uRu7G

Jacinda Ardern comes to Australia's aid in Twitter dispute with China

It comes as the social media giant refuses Morrison's demands to block a post from the Chinese government containing a fake photo. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3fWyujt

Amazon deforestation skyrockets to 12-year-high under Bolsonaro

The latest annual destruction of the Brazilian section of the rainforest is a 47 per cent increase from the area deforested in 2018. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mqUeqj

'Red flags are flying': Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving

Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, banned high school. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2VlvqEk

India gets its first-ever moss garden in Nainital

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India gets its first-ever moss garden in Nainital from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2VhnWlH

Popular weight-loss surgery may lead to weaker bone health in teenagers, suggests study

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Popular weight-loss surgery may lead to weaker bone health in teenagers, suggests study from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/33wqBML

Islamic State-inspired beheading shocks Indonesian village

A village in Central Sulawesi province has been left reeling after four people were murdered by Islamic extremists. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mlBtUV

Plane shot down amid fighting, despite PM's assertions: Tigray chief

The leader of the Ethiopian region fighting government forces says also his troops have shot down a MiG-23 aircraft and had its pilot in custody. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3qadKtj

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2Vicc28

Nights, mornings predicted to be colder than usual this Dec-Feb

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Nights, mornings predicted to be colder than usual this Dec-Feb from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3fNm5yl

Bitcoin is winning the Covid-19 monetary revolution

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Among the big-name investors who have turned bullish are Paul Tudor Jones, Stan Druckenmiller and Bill Miller. Even Ray Dalio admitted the other day that he “might be missing something” about Bitcoin. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JvRglu

Why you need to look at index funds, ETFs now

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In the past two years, various fund houses have introduced index funds and ETFs that bet on various indices and asset classes. ET takes a look at four equity index funds recommended by financial advisors. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2Vgw6dT

Asian shares mixed despite record high S&P 500

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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was up less than 0.1% at 26,657.18. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36hYnqU

Adani ready to improve DHFL offer

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Four entities – Adani Group, Piramal Group, US-based asset management company Oaktree Capital Management and SC Lowy – submitted bids for DHFL in October but lenders, who are getting DHFL auctioned to recover unpaid loans, wanted suitors to revise their bids as original offers were low. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JrJoSl

Finmin asks PSU general insurers to cut flab; rationalise branches, other expenses: Sources

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Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet decided to halt the merger process of three state-owned general insurance companies due to weak financial positions of these three companies. Instead, the government approved fund infusion of Rs 12,450 crore to meet regulatory parameters. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36msPQN

'Diego was tired': Maradona's doctor investigated over his death

Prosecutors requested a search warrant for documents from Dr Leopoldo Luque, after collecting evidence and interviewing Maradona's relatives. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3o7K2U6

Mig-29K crash: Debris located in Arabian Sea during search operation

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Mig-29K crash: Debris located in Arabian Sea during search operation from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2HQuQLz

Covid-19: India's coronavirus graph stays flat for 3 straight weeks

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Covid-19: India's coronavirus graph stays flat for 3 straight weeks from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3q9V0tT

India slams OIC for ‘factually incorrect’ references to Jammu and Kashmir

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India slams OIC for ‘factually incorrect’ references to Jammu and Kashmir from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3lp55Q6

Watch: Morning aarti at Shree Somnath Temple

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Watch: Morning aarti at Shree Somnath Temple from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/36mpEZn

Stock, forex markets shut on Monday on account of Gurunanak Jayanti

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Stocks in Asia swung from gains to losses in early trading as investors monitored the progress of coronavirus vaccines on the final day of a record month for global equities. Against a basket of currencies, the greenback slipped 0.1 per cent to 91.707, its lowest since April 2018. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3qg0K5E

China should be 'totally ashamed': Scott Morrison demands China take down post

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has condemned a propaganda image shared by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3o7jzpv

Farmers reject Centre's 'conditional' talks offer, threaten to intensify protest

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Farmers reject Centre's 'conditional' talks offer, threaten to intensify protest from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3qfeM7h

PUBG Mobile India could go live sooner than you think

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PUBG Mobile India could go live sooner than you think from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3fOLYhp

Lunar Eclipse November 2020: How Chandra Grahan may impact your zodiac sign

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Lunar Eclipse November 2020: How Chandra Grahan may impact your zodiac sign from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/37h79EM

Twitter blocks Thai royalist account linked to influence campaign

Internal army training documents showed evidence of a coordinated information campaign designed to spread favourable information and discredit opponents. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3fZVw9r

Thirteen charged over White Island volcano deaths

The volcano eruption killed 22 people last year. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2JkVXin

Home health care improves COVID-19 outcomes: Study

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Home health care improves COVID-19 outcomes: Study from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3le8ktG

Puri artist crafts Lord Jagannath’s idol using matchsticks

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Puri artist crafts Lord Jagannath’s idol using matchsticks from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2VhLEOI

Is the stock market open on Monday?

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For the week, Sensex rose 267.47 points or 0.60 per cent, while Nifty added 109.90 points or 0.85 per cent. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3o6NUVf

Hong Kong leader says she has 'piles of cash at home,' no bank account, due to US sanctions

"I'm using cash for all the things," says Carrie Lam, one of the highest paid public officials in the world. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2JbvLqG

Farm laws have opened new doors of opportunities: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

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Farm laws have opened new doors of opportunities: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat' from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/33qkfP2

Five of top 10 most valued firms lost Rs 91,699 crore m-cap; RIL worst hit

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RIL's market valuation tumbled by Rs 60,829.21 crore to Rs 12,23,416.97 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fIu9As

D-Street records highest monthly FPI flow in November

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In October, FPIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 22,033 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mjNiLA

Infibeam set to demerge its businesses, announces share swap ratio for shareholders

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The company had first announced its demerger plans few months ago and now has got an approval from NCLT. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fNlH2T

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2J9gOW8

Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies: report

It is not yet known whether a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her foetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3miuQTF

Mann Ki Baat: Deeply inspired by the noble ideals of Guru Nanak Dev, says PM Modi

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Mann Ki Baat: Deeply inspired by the noble ideals of Guru Nanak Dev, says PM Modi from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2KOSQzQ

PM Narendra Modi addresses nation through Mann Ki Baat

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PM Narendra Modi addresses nation through Mann Ki Baat from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3mnCtIk

When outcome-based biases hit decision making in investing

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As investors, we must avoid the mistake of getting anchored to the outcome, while evaluating the decision. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3fMyFhf

RBI policy review, Burger King IPO & auto sales among factors that will sway market this week

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This truncated week will see the release of auto sales data and PMI readings, the kick start of Burger King IPO, RBI's policy review, OPEC's virtual meet and investors' reaction to India slipping into recession. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JsZTxa

Pennsylvania high court throws out challenge to Biden election

The justices were dismissive of the staggering demands by Trump supporters that an entire election be overturned retroactively. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/37fv2fT

Maoist attack: CoBRA officer killed, 7 commandos injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

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Maoist attack: CoBRA officer killed, 7 commandos injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Jil7yf

Sadhvi Pragya calls for stricter law against 'love jihad'

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Sadhvi Pragya calls for stricter law against 'love jihad' from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/39jEyBs

Watch: Live darshan of Shree Mahakaleshwar from Ujjain

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Watch: Live darshan of Shree Mahakaleshwar from Ujjain from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3le3fBH

Indonesia police hunt suspected militants after four 'Christians' killed

The suspected militants are accused of killing four people, said by rights groups to be Christians. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/39liCG5

Covid-19: Work from home has made workday of Indians 32 minutes longer

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Covid-19: Work from home has made workday of Indians 32 minutes longer from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3q5Uxcp

Guru Nanak Dev’s 551st birth anniversary: India briefly reopens Kartarpur corridor for devotees

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Guru Nanak Dev’s 551st birth anniversary: India briefly reopens Kartarpur corridor for devotees from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3fJGaW8

Cat to call the White House home again as Bidens bring back pets

First it was announced that Champ and Major, the German shepherds belonging to the President-elect and future first lady Jill Biden, would roam the White House. And now, after an absence of more than a decade, a cat is also returning to the Presidential home. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/37nFbHI

Signs Sweden has lost faith with COVID expert Anders Tegnell as deaths rise

The epidemiologist who led no-lockdown strategy appears to have been sidelined by government. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/37nAAoW

Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

After years of being in the shadows, the image of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh suddenly was to be seen everywhere in Iranian media. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2KPZ6aw

Ethiopian PM claims military operation in Tigray is complete after capital is bombarded

The Ethiopian government claims it is in full control of Tigray and its capital after military operations that have shaken the region. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3o4sxnt

States are important for India’s revival, overall economic growth

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Playing on its strengths, the state should focus on strategic reforms in three specific sectors, namely Information technology, dairy and food processing and agriculture. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/37jpoJE

Sebi bars NDTV promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy from securities market for two years

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Sebi noted that Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy together made a gain of Rs 16.97 crore while indulging in insider trading in the shares of New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) while in possession of UPSI relating to the proposed reorganization of the company. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/36gMBx4

Delhi Chalo protest march: Union agriculture minister appeals farmers to end protest

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Delhi Chalo protest march: Union agriculture minister appeals farmers to end protest from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/36eQGSf