Fed raises rate and sees more hikes
Author: APFri, 2017-03-17ID: 1489688714404260200WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months and forecast two additional hikes this year. The move reflects a consistently solid US economy and will likely mean higher rates on some consumer and business loans.The Fed’s key short-term rate is rising by a quarter-point to […]
China lifts short-term rates to steady yuan, battle debt
Author: ReutersFri, 2017-03-17ID: 1489688714284259300SHANGHAI: China’s central bank raised short-term interest rates on Thursday in what economists said was a bid to stave off capital outflows and keep the yuan currency stable after the Federal Reserve raised US rates overnight.The increase in short-term rates was China’s third in as many months, and came a day after the end […]
Judge not to stop oil from flowing through disputed pipeline
Author: APFri, 2017-03-17ID: 1489688714374259900BISMARCK: A judge refused to head off the imminent flow of oil in the disputed Dakota Access pipeline, likely clearing the way for operations to begin next week.US District Judge James Boasberg denied a request by the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes to stop oil from flowing while the tribes appeal his […]
Banks can help fight against trafficking and slavery
Author: ReutersFri, 2017-03-17ID: 1489688162814158900LONDON: Banks could revolutionize the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery by reporting suspicious transactions and other financial activity that ring alarm bells, according to a report on Wednesday.Financial institutions hold data on traffickers and their victims that could play a vital role in combating trafficking — as long as they also collaborate […]
Hyderabad: Mother brands 9-year-old son's private parts with hot … – Deccan Chronicle
Deccan ChronicleHyderabad: Mother brands 9-year-old son’s private parts with hot …Deccan ChronicleAccording to the police, the boy was allegedly tortured by Anusha after he expressed his desire to stay with Krishna.Hyderabad police book mother after she allegedly brands son’s genitalsThe News MinuteMonster mom brands kid with steel spoonTimes of Indiaall 4 news articles »
One held in Hyderabad for cheating NRI – Times of India
Times of IndiaOne held in Hyderabad for cheating NRITimes of IndiaHYDERABAD: A 30-year-old man was on Thursday arrested for allegedly cheating an NRI of over Rs 9 lakh by fraudulently using his international credit card for buying a car and gold ornaments. Cyber crime wing of Hyderabad Police arrested K Nageswara …Hyderabad man uses NRI’s card […]
After two-year battle, RTI reveals that six roads closed by Army come under Secunderabad board
Residents in Secunderabad’s cantonment area, who have been fighting against the Army’s decision to close several roads in the Telangana Sub Area, received a major boost on Friday. According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, an RTI reply from the Defence Estate Office has revealed that six roads out of 12 that have been shut in the […]
Hyderabad: Denied wheelchair, patient takes son's toy cycle to reach hospital ward – Mumbai Mirror
Mumbai MirrorHyderabad: Denied wheelchair, patient takes son’s toy cycle to reach hospital wardMumbai MirrorHyderabad: Inhuman ward boys at the State-run Gandhi general hospital in Hyderabad made an ailing man take the help of his eight-years-old son’s toy bike to reach the ward for treatment, by denying him a wheelchair, which is the right of any […]
Rs 8,040 cr loan given to Mallya in 2004, declared NPA in 2009
Loans totalling over Rs 8,000 crore were given to absconding industrialist Vijay Mallya during the tenure of the previous UPA government at the Centre, Parliament was informed on Friday. In response to a supplementary on the matter, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Gangwar, without naming Mallya, told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that […]
Hyderabad: Rs 2.84 crore in old currency seized, 30 people arrested – Daily News & Analysis
Daily News & AnalysisHyderabad: Rs 2.84 crore in old currency seized, 30 people arrestedDaily News & AnalysisAs the last last day for exchanging demonetized currency draws closer, Hyderabad police have arrested 30 people and seized Rs 2.84 crore in old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes in the last five days. According to a report […]