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Rupee sees range-bound trade, rises 6 paise to 88.67 against US dollar

Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) The rupee traded in a tight range and appreciated by 6 paise to 88.67 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as weakness of the US dollar amid concerns over the long-term health of the US economy supported the domestic unit at lower levels. Forex traders said a muted trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.79 against the US dollar, then touched 88.67, registering a gain of 6 paise from its previous close. The rupee was later trading

Ex-Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi’s analysis of democracy in South Asia gets UK launch

London, Nov 11 (PTI) There are important lessons that democracies in South Asia can learn from each other’s experiences, former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Dr S.Y. Quraishi said at the UK launch of his in-depth analysis of the state of democracy in the region.  ‘Democracy’s Heartland: Inside the Battle for Power in South Asia’, which followed Quraishi’s Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Fellowship at the King’s India Institute, came full circle with its launch at King’s College London last week. In the book, released in India in September, the former CEC argues that no other region

Vote for protection of democracy, Constitution: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday urged the people of Bihar to vote for jobs, education, health, and industry, as well as for the protection of democracy and the Constitution. Her remarks came as voting was underway for 122 constituencies in Bihar in the second and final phase of the high-stakes assembly polls amid tight security arrangements. The polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. “Today is the second and final phase of voting in Bihar. I appeal to all my brothers and sisters in the state to participate enthusiastically

DMK, allies to hold protest against SIR on Tuesday

Chennai, Nov 11 (PTI) The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance will hold protest across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday to condemn the Election Commission of India for carrying out the SIR in a haste. The month-long exercise to update the electoral rolls will result in the removal of the voters from the minority community, the DMK has said. DMK organisation secretary R S Bharathi had made a representation to the Election Commission on November 10, on behalf of the party, highlighting the practical difficulties and ground realities in implementing the Special Intensive Revision.

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