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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Boris Johnson on Friday for returning to power in the United Kingdom, saying he looks forward to working together for closer ties between the two countries."Many congratulations to PM @BorisJohnson for his return with a thumping majority. I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties," Modi tweeted.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday secured a thumping victory in the UK's most dramatic general election in decades, ending months of political uncertainty and setting the country on course to leave the European Union.LIVE NOW... Video series on How to Double Your Monthly Income... where Rahul Shah, Ex-Swiss Investment Banker and one of India's leading experts on wealth building, reveals his secret strategies for the first time ever. Register here to watch it for FREE. … [Read more...] about Looking forward to working together: PM Modi to Boris Johnson

The price of onion has been hovering above Rs 100 per kilogram for over a month leaving the entire nation wailing. Skyrocketed prices of this key kitchen staple has not only left households teary-eyed but traders, wholesalers, and farmers have also been equally affected as people are beginning to cut back using the costly bulb.Scores of small restaurants are also feeling the pinch as rising prices of onion is taking a hit on their business. While some restaurants are opting to pass on the burden to customers, many others are mulling over reducing the usage of onion until the situation stabilises.The power of the bulb, which is an essential utility item for the rich as it is for the poor, can be seen in ways that it is tempting thieves, destroying livelihoods and putting a question mark on the policies of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.Close Even as the Centre is taking steps to tackle the onion crisis, the Opposition is leaving no opportunity to target the government … [Read more...] about In-Depth | When onion made India cry: How onion price rise affects politics, business and the common man

The historic 250th session of the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on December 13 with a near 100 per cent productivity after Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu summed it up as one marked by 'seriousness and brevity'.He complimented the members for making this session productive and for improving the quality of debates."I am overall happy for this session, but for the small disappointment which also could have been avoided," he told the House during his valedictory address at the completion of the 250th session. His oblique reference was to express disappointment over interruptions on the last day.Close Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in the House during the valedictory remarks. related news Maharashtra: Goodwin jewellery chain's owner brothers held in Thane Over Rs 1,600 cr central funds to combat pollution, stubble burning: RTI Restaurants may hike prices if onion remains costlier: AHAR "I am glad that collectively, all of you have risen to the occasion and kept up … [Read more...] about Rajya Sabha winter session adjourned sine die with near 100% productivity

In this special edition of The Market Podcast, Moneycontrol Editor Santosh Nair discusses how the market fared in 2019 with Stocks Editor at CNBC-TV18 Anuj Singhal. The duo also talk about what can be expected in 2020.Major events that shaped the market this year include the comeback of Narendra Modi as the prime minister, the 2019 Union Budget and the Finance Ministry's decision to cut corporate tax rates. The market witnessed a bull run after these events, which ultimately helped it end the year at an all-time high.Close Despite the market rally, the bull run of 2019 has been termed as one of the most-hated rallies, in Singhal's words, "Although the market is at an all-time high, it doesn't feel like it." related news Corporate Buzz podcast | Tax cuts the only silver lining in an overall dark year for India Inc On the Ball podcast | EPL gameweek 17 preview: City look to bounce back against Arsenal after derby loss; Leicester playing catch-up with … [Read more...] about The Market Podcast | 2019 bull run was most hated; all eyes on Budget 2020 for economic revival

Ahead of the Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill being tabled in Rajya Sabha, the All India Anglo-Indian Association (AIAIA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, objecting to the 2011 census numbers presented in the House, The Indian Express has reported.According to the report, the organisation has raised objections to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's claim that there are just 296 members of the community in the country and stated that there are "several lakhs of Anglo-Indians" in India.The Bill seeks to extend by ten years the reservation given to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 9. The Bill also proposes to do away with provision for nomination of Anglo-Indians in the Lower House and some state assemblies.Close "We accessed the government data which is from 2011 census. It shows nine Anglo Indians in West Bengal. There are probably more than that in my … [Read more...] about Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill: Anglo-Indian organisation raises objection ahead of Rajya Sabha tabling