TN Govt usurping Centre: ADMK
The war of attrition between the AIADMK and the DMK-TMC combine over the constitution of special courts to try corruption cases against AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha took another turn today with her party MPs urging the President to dismiss the Karunanidhi government for usurping the Centre's powers.

India Foils plans debt recast
The BM Khaitan-controlled India Foils has put in place a fall-out strategy through a process of debt restructuring within the company. The Khaitans have received a commitment of Rs 67 crore from Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India to retire earlier outstandings.

Cement companies form cartels to hold prices high: Report
SBI Capital Markets has slammed the current joint approach of cement companies to come together and keep price lines high as highly questionable in its latest research report on the cement sector from SBI Capital Markets.

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SPORTS
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  Aussies will win with one hand tied

EXPRESSIONS
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BUSINESS
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GENERAL
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POLITICS
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