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India, US agree to focus further on economic issues

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State, William Burns, met Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai here on Friday during which they reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and agreed to focus further on the economic issues.

US fixed mortgage rates edge down

April 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates edged down slightly this week and remained near historic lows, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

US fixed mortgage rates edge down

March 22, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Washington, March 22 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates edged down this week and continued to support the housing recovery, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

47 'high risk' markets in Kolkata

March 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) At least 47 market complexes here have been identified as "high risk" by a fire safety committee between 2010 and 2012, a West Bengal minister said here Monday.

What Cyrus Mistry inherits from Ratan Tata

December 27, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Here's what Cyrus Mistry inherits from Ratan Tata as the new chairman of India's largest industrial house, Tata Sons:

GlaxoSmithKline open offer to start Jan 17

December 21, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) GlaxoSmithKline Pte. Ltd. and Horlicks Limited, the promoters of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd., plan to hike stake in the company by 32 percent through an open offer which will start Jan 17.

US fixed mortgage rates hit new record lows

October 5, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Washington, Oct 5 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates this week dropped to new record lows for the second straight week on the Federal Reserve's mortgage securities buying and weakening economic indicators, showed the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

Delhi Shutdown: Markets closed, but life largely unaffected

September 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The daylong countrywide bandh called to protest the government's economic measures evoked mixed response in the national capital Thursday with most markets remaining shut, but life was largely unaffected as public transport was plying as usual.

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton attacked by father day-before comeback announcement

September 16, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, Sep 16 (ANI): The father of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton was reportedly arrested for allegedly attacking his son the day before he announced his comeback, British police officials have confirmed.

Dikshit exhorts school kids to take lead in water conservation

September 13, 2012 at 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep.13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today exhorted school children to take the lead in water conservation, as most people have yet to learn the importance of this important aspect.

India-China meet on trade and market access

August 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India will raise its growing trade deficit with China and market access for IT and IT enabled services (ITES) at the Joint Economic Group (JEG) meeting that will begin here Monday.

Sensex above 17,000, JP Morgan upgrades Indian stocks

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets rallied in the last hour of trade Thursday to close above the 17,000-mark. The rebound was mainly due to good buying in banking, realty and capital goods stocks.

Kolkata's street chess flourishes under busy flyover

June 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) Rain or sun does not bother them, neither does the cacophonous traffic nor the incessant clamour of a packed city. Their dream is to get World champion Vishwanathan Anand to visit their "club", the concrete railing under a busy flyover where a clutch of chess aficionados concentrate on games over which rulers once traded kingdoms.

US stocks end mixed after heavy sell-off

June 5, 2012 at 2:48 AM

New York, June 5 (IANS) US stocks ended mixed Monday after major indexes suffered severe sell-off in the previous session.

Thousands mob Chelsea star Drogba as he carries Olympic flame

May 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

London, May 24 (ANI): Thousands of screaming fans mobbed Chelsea star Didier Drogba as he carried the Olympic flame through Swindon.

Giant screens across Kolkata for IPL's top draw

May 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) With all tickets for Saturday's game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India sold out, plans are afoot to install 12 giant screens across the city so that enthusiasts can watch the action live even when on the move.

Kate Moss goes topless for 'Another Man'

March 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Kate Moss has bared her top for the limited edition cover of 'Another Man' magazine, flaunting her youthful chest in the spring/summer 2012 issue.

Kate Moss goes topless for 'Another Man'

March 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Kate Moss has bared her top for the limited edition cover of 'Another Man' magazine, flaunting her youthful chest in the spring/summer 2012 issue.

Major fire at Mumbai's Manish Market

November 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Mumbai, Nov.26 (ANI): A major fire broke out early this morning in Mumbai's prominent Manish Market.

BRICS economies have been key drivers of global recovery: Pranab Mukherjee

September 23, 2011 at 5:48 PM

Washington, Sep 23 (ANI): Stating that financial markets continue to be in state of uncertainty showing little confidence in the growth prospects and policy actions taken by sovereign governments particularly in advanced markets, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here on Thursday that BRICS economies have been key drivers of the global recovery, but even their growth is faced with the challenge of inflation and continuing uncertainty in global financial markets.

Soon, Philippines farmers to get rice-growing advice via text messages

July 10, 2010 at 3:33 PM

Washington, July 10 (ANI): Farmers in the Philippines will soon have nutrient management advice tailored specifically to their rice crops delivered to their mobile phones.

'Super skinny' Tyra Banks has a good appetite

December 7, 2009 at 3:31 PM

New York, Dec 7 (ANI): Tyra Banks certainly knows how to maintain her curves even as she gorges on burgers and fries.

E-cards, SMS outdo traditional Eid cards in Pakistan

September 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM

Islamabad, Sep 9 (ANI): The business of traditional Eid cards has been eclipsed by the advent of E-cards culture, owing to increasing use of mobile phone SMS and Internet, according to a survey.

Duo who stole Prince William, Middleton's holiday pics branded 'Dumb and Dumber'

August 21, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, August 21 (ANI): Two Londoners were branded "Dumb and Dumber" by a lawyer on Thursday, after they stole a digital camera memory card storing holiday snaps of Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton.

US central bank predicts deeper downturn

May 21, 2009 at 8:36 AM

Washington, May 21 (DPA) Contradicting optimistic remarks out of the White House earlier Wednesday, US Federal Reserve officials released a gloomy projection for the rest of the year.

Six feared killed in Islamabad blast

April 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) At least six people were feared killed in a powerful bomb explosion in an upscale Islamabad neighbourhood Saturday evening, police and eyewitnesses said.

Blast in Islamabad, five injured

April 4, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) At least five people were injured in a powerful bomb explosion followed by firing in this Pakistani capital Saturday, a media report said.

India to deepen ties with regional groups in Africa

March 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India continues to remain a 'reliable partner' of Africa and is looking at deepening relations with regional groups in the continent, a senior Indian diplomat said here Monday.

Fed buys $1 trillion of Treasury, mortgage assets

March 19, 2009 at 8:04 AM

Washington, March 19 (DPA) The US Federal Reserve, in a drastic new effort to keep the US financial sector afloat, said Wednesday it would buy up more than $1 trillion in Treasury and mortgage-backed securities.

Lily Allen's cute face helped dad sell drugs when she was just 8

January 24, 2009 at 4:20 PM

Washington, January 24 (ANI): Pop star Lily Allen has revealed that her father, Keith, exploited her cute looks to help himself sell drugs when she was just eight years old.

Musician who stood still too long fined for breaching 19th century law

January 23, 2009 at 1:33 PM

London, January 23 (ANI): A musician has been slapped with fine after Manchester City Council dragged him to court for standing on the same spot for too long.

India calls for greater cooperation with Africa

January 19, 2009 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday called for greater cooperation between India and Africa, saying the potential for bilateral trade between the two was more than what is reflected by existing trade levels.

2000-year-old Iron Age gold coins found

January 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Archaeologists have unearthed a haul of 2000-year-old Iron Age gold coins.

US Federal reserve considers rate cut as inflation falls sharply

December 17, 2008 at 12:02 AM

Washington, Dec 16 (DPA) The US Federal Reserve was expected to slash interest rates by another half-point Tuesday to an historic low of 0.5 percent in an effort to keep the world's largest economy out of a deep recession.

West Bengal hit hard as private buses go off roads

December 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) Commuters had a harrowing time in West Bengal as private buses kept off the roads across the state Wednesday in support of a 24-hour shut-down called by the Communist Party of India-Marxist's (CPI-M) trade union arm.

Kolkata residents suffer as private buses go off roads

December 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) It was the common man who suffered most as all private and mini-buses kept off the roads Wednesday in support of a 24-hour shutdown called by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's (CPI-M) trade union arm across West Bengal.

Spin-offs from TV shows like 'Dr. Who' leads to 'terrific' rise of children's comics

November 26, 2008 at 4:53 PM

London, November 26 (ANI): Children's comics have made a comeback on the back of the success of spin-offs from TV shows like 'Dr. Who' and new titles.

Wall Street soars in biggest election day rally since 1984

November 5, 2008 at 6:53 AM

New York, Nov 5 (DPA) As millions voted to choose a new US president, stocks soared Tuesday in the largest presidential election day rally since 1984, with the Dow gaining more than 300 points.

West Bengal rocks to fusion Puja chic

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) The sultry October afternoon does not deter the crowd in a south Kolkata market from thronging the shops that line a busy thoroughfare. It is carnival time for shoppers in this eastern megalopolis scouting for the best festival bargains.

EU urges US to approve rescue plan

October 6, 2008 at 8:21 PM

Brussels, Sep 30 (DPA) The European Commission Tuesday urged US lawmakers to assume their responsibilities and swiftly approve a massive rescue plan amid global financial turmoil.

EU urges US to approve rescue plan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Brussels, Sep 30 (DPA) The European Commission Tuesday urged US lawmakers to assume their responsibilities and swiftly approve a massive rescue plan amid global financial turmoil.

Despite festive season, malls wear a deserted look in Islamabad post-hotel-blast

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Sept 23 (ANI): On Monday, the first working day in Pakistan after Saturday's hotel blast claiming 60 lives, streets and shopping centres wore a deserted look and fear was still visible on people's faces.

India continues fastest IT growth-rate: Survey

March 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM

It's pleasing news for Indian Information Technology sector that despite of heavy recession in United States of America and its