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The newly-published Planning Commission report claiming an impressive decline in the number of the poor in India evoked severe criticism from the Opposition leaders as well as some social activists.

A tight funding environment engineered by the Reserve bank of India (RBI) to support weak rupee has pushed borrowing costs for big businesses to more than 10 per cent.

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital Ltd. recently sold three-month commercial paper at a rate of 10.35 per cent, which was significantly up from 8.95 per cent that the company paid for receiving one-year funds in June this year.

Los Angeles, July 25 : It seems singer Miley Cyrus has had a black-out as she doesn't remember English-Irish pop boy band One Direction.

It was back in January when Cyrus posted a picture of herself cuddled up with a lifesize cardboard cut-out of One Direction band member, Harry Style, but now the singer is unable to recall meeting any of the band members, reports the sun. co. uk.

When asked if she was a fan of the group, the 20-year-old said: "I mean, don't ask me to name a song or something because I can't do that. I know what they look like."

London, July 25 : Actor Brad Pitt will be seen driving tanks in his upcoming film "Fury"

Los Angeles, July 25 : Actor Hugh Jackman, who has done a lot of action while playing Wolverine in "X-Men" series, uses his steel-nail to cut salad at home.

Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness, makes the best use of Jackman's Wolverine costume, reports thesun. co. uk.

Talking about the time when Jackman wears the costume at home, Furness said: "Oh my God, it's dreadful! Always with the claws. I'm like, `Mix the salad. Put them to use, come on!'."

Meanwhile, Jackman credits his wife for the success he has achieved.

Maharashtra Home Minister R. R. Patil on Wednesday ordered an investigation against additional commissioner of police Krishna Prakash, who has been facing allegation of amassing properties in various parts of the state by misusing his position.