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Will India's current account deficit dive?

Brexit or no Brexit, India is better prepared for any turmoil this time than it was 3 years ago




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What Raghuram Rajan's successor needs to do

The next RBI Governor's job will be larger and far beyond mere management of targets




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Don't stop MPLAD funds, take full salary instead: TMC at meeting with PM

The cabinet has approved a temporary suspension of the MPLAD funds scheme during 2020-21 and 2021-22




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SC upholds Guv's decision asking Kamal Nath govt to hold floor test

Following the apex court order, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath had resigned on March 20, after 15 months of taking over as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh




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Akhilesh questions PM Modi's claim on screening of travellers at airports

"The country would be truly benefitted, if and only if the meaningful work is done," the SP chief said




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Congress MLA tests Covid-19 positive hours after meeting with Gujarat CM

The MLA from the Khadia-Jamalpur seat of Ahmedabad will be admitted to a designated Covid-19 hospital soon




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National lockdown just 'pause button' against coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a press conference via video conference, Gandhi also said the entire country has to fight the crisis "unitedly"




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Don't exhaust ammunition, hold some for backlash, Rahul Gandhi advises govt

Calls for categorising areas into 'hot zones' and 'safe zones', and ramping up random testing to remain ahead of the virus instead of chasing it




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Bedi has no authority to differ from govt's resolve: Pondy CM apprises PM

The CM said he had apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of the "negative stand" the Lt Governor was constantly taking




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Flouting virus lockdown norms, scores reach Deve Gowda's grandson's wedding

Nikhil, son of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, tied the nuptial knot with Revathi, the grand-niece of former Karnataka housing minister M Krishnappa




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Covid-19: Nitish under pressure after UP brings back students from Kota

Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav issued an open letter addressed to the chief minister, wherein he charged the state government with treating its own people like infiltrators




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As Covid-19 takes centre stage, crucial political matters await resolution

Even if the pandemic's curve flattens out, governments are in for a long haul because the economic and social costs are far too enormous to be recompensed in the short run




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Adityanath's father dies, UP CM says can't attend funeral due to lockdown

Bisht's last rites will take place in Haridwar in Uttarakhand on April 21, Media Advisor to the chief minister Mrityunjay Kumar said




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MP cabinet expansion likely today amid growing pressure, Covid-19 crisis

The cabinet has not been expanded since Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as chief minister for the fourth time on March 23, after his predecessor Kamal Nath of the Congress stepped down




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'Adventure tourism': TMC on central teams' visit to WB to assess Covid-19

West Bengal Chief Minister had shot off a letter to the Prime Minister on Monday, underscoring the "unilateral" and "undesirable" action, keeping her government in the dark




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Focus on correct information, right treatment to stop Covid-19: Priyanka

The death toll due to Covid-19 in Uttar Pradesh rose to 27 with two more fatalities, while 177 fresh cases were reported on Saturday




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2 priests murdered in Bulandshahr; Adityanath orders 'strict action'

Jagdish (55) and Sher Singh (45) were allegedly hit with a lathi at Paguana village's Shiva temple in Anupshahr police station area, police said. The alleged killer has been arrested




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CM Thackeray seeks PM Modi's help for nomination to Legislative Council

Thackeray said he will have to resign if it doesn't happen




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Covid-19 impact: Politicians log on to tech to get past lockdown hurdles

In view of the nationwide to prevent the spread of coronavirus, face-to-face interactions and political gatherings have been replaced by virtual meetings




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Kejriwal 3.0: The huge win doesn't mean bigger national role for him

A host of factors worked the magic for the incumbent AAP in the Capital; However, its top man is still a 'Delhi leader' much like Congress' Sheila Dikshit was.




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Why Delhi poll results are to be seen as polarised despite AAP's huge win

Despite knowing the impact of its anti-Muslim stance on the election results, the BJP stuck to its guns for the long-term political gains to had from fear mongering among Hindus




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Delhi polls: How Kejriwal beat the BJP's Goliath

Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj interviews political editors Archis Mohan and Aditi Phadnis about Delhi election results




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AAP MLAs to meet at Kejriwal's residence to pick legislature party leader

In the meeting scheduled at 11.30 am on Wednesday, the AAP's Leader of Legislature Party will be chosen by the MLAs




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AAP's Amanatullah Khan wins Okhla seat with a margin of 71,000 votes

Khan amassed 130,367 votes decimating his BJP rival to 58,540 votes, while Congress's Parvez Hashmi could manage just 5,123




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Shaheen Bagh, Jamia erupt in joy; AAP's Amanatullah Khan wins Okhla seat

After the first few rounds of counting, Singh was leading by 194 votes, but subsequently, Khan took the pole position




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Shots fired at AAP MLA's convoy, party worker dead; investigation underway

The newly-elected MLA along with his supporters was returning home after paying obeisance at a temple in his constituency, the police said




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AAP's focus on governance trumped BJP's polarisation: Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena praised Delhi Chief Minister and AAP president Arvind Kejriwal, saying he single-handedly took on the 'army of BJP leaders'




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Delhi elections: AAP's victory margins show that it wasn't a close contest

BJP leadership had exuded confidence after exit polls had come out; EC data shows that there was no reason to




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AAP invites 'Baby Mufflerman' to Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony on Feb 16

An AAP functionary said Tomar has been invited for the oath-taking ceremony




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BJP holds meetings to review party's debacle in Delhi Assembly elections

The meetings were also attended by party candidates, councillors and local leaders




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Delhi's sparkling finances: How Aam Aadmi Party managed things smartly

This was largely possible due to the revenue surplus position. However, the surplus has been shrinking of late




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Illegal supply chains: Real & hidden threat to India's security

Pathankot airbase attack proved that terrorists find these the perfect platform to piggyback




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Why alcohol bans don't work

The idea of prohibition is a classic example of tail-chasing and won't solve the problem; increasing taxes might




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Why Delhi's pollution problem is a problem of pricing

Prices of goods and services do not reflect the costs they impose on societies at large. Extreme levels of pollution are the outcome of this problem




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Delhi's Odd-Even plan: Second time unlucky?

If it really is a public health emergency, then half-baked measures like Odd-Even will not cut it




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NPA norms may be tougher than Basel's: RBI deputy governor N S Vishwanathan

RBI working on corporate governance rules in line with global standards, says Vishwanathan




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Disney's Play for Streaming Depends on a Big Boost in Viewers

Disney confirmed Disney+ will stream on Amazon’s Fire TV device. Heard on the Street’s Aaron Back reports that’s good because the company’s streaming service needs all the viewers it can get. Photo: Hollandse-Hoogte/Zuma Press




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Bijan's Beverly Hills Estate for $12 Million

The estate of Bijan Pakzad, the Iranian fashion designer who died last year, is putting his Beverly Hills, Calif., home on the market for $12 million. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub. Photo: Marc Angeles/Unlimited Styles Studio.




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Vote for WSJ's House of the Week

Stefanos Chen on Lunch Break shows us the latest homes vying to be WSJ's House of the Week, including a high-altitude house in Lake Tahoe, a Spanish-style home in Oklahoma, an English manor in Atlanta and a Bedford, N.Y. home built from the remnants of an old dairy barn. Photo: Steve Turner.




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Coronavirus Update: Covid-19 Treatment Hopes, Aerospace Survival Plans

Regulators weigh greenlighting the emergency use of a Gilead drug, Boeing and Airbus plan to cut thousands of jobs, and Elon Musk rails against lockdown measures. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday has the latest on the pandemic. Photo: Associated Press




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Why Clicking 'Like' Can Get You Fired

Some workers are finding that a simple "like" on Facebook, even one unrelated to their jobs, can get them fired. Ruth Mantell on Lunch Break looks at the latest cases, how legal challenges are evolving, and what workers should watch for. Photo: AP.




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Why Job Seekers Don't Land Jobs

Wharton's Peter Cappelli explains why the hiring process is frustrating for employers and job seekers and how to fix the problem.




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Want a 9% Raise? Hit the Gym

Workers who exercise regularly earn 9% higher pay on average than those who don't. Jack Hough on Lunch Break explains why. Photo: Getty Images.




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As They Sigh In the Outback (Saturday Crossword, May 9)

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Turning Points (Saturday Puzzle, May 9)

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Trump isn't killing the bull market. Here's why

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'Lego Batman' producer, then Treasury sec?

Treasury secretary pick Steven Mnuchin is an executive producer on Warner Bros.' "The Lego Batman Movie," which pulled in an estimated $55.6 million from U.S. audiences during its opening weekend.




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Nike stars champion 'Equality' in new ad

Nike on Sunday launched a star-studded short film titled "Equality" that coincides with Black History Month.




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Indian rival slams Uber's business model

Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup: Go local.




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Oil prices have doubled in a year. Here's why

The price of crude oil has more than doubled over the past year after bottoming out at $26 per barrel in February 2016.