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Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, flags delay in scholarships for students from marginalised communities

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, flags delay in scholarships for students from marginalised communities

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the “deplorable” conditions in residential hostels for Dalit, ST, EBC, OBC and minority students and the delay in post-matric scholarships for those from marginalised communities. In his letter to Modi, Gandhi urged the PM to resolve these two critical issues which he said hinder education opportunities for the 90 per cent of students who are from marginalised communities. “Firstly, the conditions in residential hostels for students from Dalit, ST, EBC, OBC and minority communities are deplorable. During a

Stock markets close higher on firm global trends, foreign fund inflows

Stock markets close higher on firm global trends, foreign fund inflows

Mumbai, Jun 11 (PTI) Benchmark Sensex closed higher by 123 points while Nifty rose for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday following a rally in global markets amid optimism over US-China trade talks and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 123.42 points or 0.15 per cent to settle at 82,515.14. During the day, it climbed 391.79 points or 0.47 per cent to 82,783.5. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 37.15 points or 0.15 per cent up at 25,141.40, marking its sixth straight day of gains. In the six sessions to Wednesday, Nifty gained 598 points or 2.42 per

Rupee rises 6 paise to settle at 85.51 against US dollar

Rupee rises 6 paise to settle at 85.51 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jun 11 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 6 paise to close at 85.51 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by strong foreign fund inflows and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. However, investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the CPI data release on Thursday and restricted the gains, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.53 and reached an intra-day high of 85.42 and a low of 85.56. It finally settled at 85.51 (provisional), up 6 paise from its previous closing of 85.57. “The rupee traded positive…supported by sustained FII

Gold jumps Rs 820 to Rs 98,490/10 g; silver remains flat

Gold jumps Rs 820 to Rs 98,490/10 g; silver remains flat

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) Gold prices jumped Rs 820 to Rs 98,490 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to fresh buying by retailers and stockists in line with firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 750 to Rs 98,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). However, silver prices traded flat at Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, spot gold in the international markets rose by USD 12.09 per ounce or 0.36 per cent to USD

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