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'Eega' to be screened at Cannes film market

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Successful Telugu revenge-drama "Eega" will be screened at the Cannes International Film Fesitval's film market section May 20.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Beijing, Apr. 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales

April 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Seoul, April 26 (IANS) Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.

'Market conditions responsible for increase or decrease in petrol price' says Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the increase or decrease in the price of petrol depends on the market conditions.

1 in 10 Facebook users receive abusive, insulting messages on site: Report

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): One in ten users of Facebook have received abusive or insulting messages, a new study has revealed.

Bradford's Batman's identity revealed

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

London, Mar. 5 (ANI): A mystery had been sparked when an anonymous man - fully clad with Batman's boots, gloves and logo across his chest - handed a suspected burglar to officers at Trafalgar House police station in Bradford.

Market ready for online talent academies: Ashley Lobo (Interview, With Image)

March 2, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Mar 2 (IANS) Reality TV shows are here to stay as are the many dance and music schools mushrooming across towns and cities, but online could be the next growth area. Ask choreographer Ashley Lobo, who believes the online medium is a cheap and effective way to reach talent in a country as vast and varied as India.

Facebook acquires Microsoft's digital-ad service

March 2, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Facebook Inc. announced that it has reached a deal with Microsoft Corp. to acquire its Atlas Advertiser Suite, a service that enables marketers and agencies to get the most out of their online advertising.

South Korea's money supply growth slows

February 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Seoul, Feb 13 (IANS) South Korea's money supply growth slowed in December, giving central bank more room to reduce borrowing costs to boost the economy, central bank data showed Wednesday.

'Saint Dracula 3D' to screen at Jaipur film fest

February 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Rupesh Paul's horror movie "Saint Dracula 3D" will be screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival Saturday.

Delhi gang-rape can help democracy: Philosopher Michael Sandel

January 27, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Jaipur, Jan 27 (IANS) Political philosopher Michael Sandel Sunday said at the Jaipur Literature Festival here that the brutal Delhi gang-rape may help make democracy stronger.

'Life of Pi' bags National Tourism Awards

December 8, 2012 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): The recently released feature film 'Life of Pi' has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Tourism Ministry recognizing the impact it has had in promoting India as a tourism destination, especially Puducherry and Munnar (Kerala).

Now, 'smart watch' that 'syncs with your iPhone'!

December 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): Japan-based electronics maker Casio has made a new watch that not only tells the time, but also delivers email and phone call alerts by synchronizing with your iPhone.

Ghaziabad jewellery market shut to protest burglary

November 23, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Ghaziabad's jewellery sellers shut their shops for the second day Friday in protest after burglars stole valuables worth about Rs.1 crore from a shop here Wednesday night.

Virtual smoking apps can tantalise teenagers: study

October 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) With the help of dozens of free mobile applications, teenagers can virtually light up and smoke away, say Australian researchers and warn it can encourage the real thing.

Mexican stock exchange launches corn futures contracts

October 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Mexico City, Oct 26 (IANS/EFE) Government and securities industry officials have overseen trading of the first futures contract for corn on the Mexican Stock Exchange.

New Apple iPad mini 'could range anywhere from $320 to $840', claims report

October 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): The new versions of the iPad mini, which are expected to be unveiled this month, could range anywhere from 320 dollars for a base model to 840 dollars for the fully loaded device, a report has claimed.

Argentina rejects British military drills on disputed islands

October 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Buenos Aires, Oct. 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Argentina on Friday strongly protested Britain's plan to carry out more military exercises on the disputed Malvinas Islands, called the Falklands by the British.

Intel-backed Ultrabooks 'flop' in tech market as sales predictions slashed more than 50%

October 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, Oct. 3 (ANI): Intel-powered ultrabooks have emerged as a major flop in the technology market after sales predictions for the high-end sub-notebook were slashed by over 50 percent.

Google Play store hits 25 bn downloads

September 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM

San Francisco, Sep 27 (IANS) Google announced Wednesday that its online store for media and applications Google Play has hit 25 billion downloads.

25pc people use mobile phones instead of watches to check time

September 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

London, Sept 27 (ANI): Watches are falling out of fashion, with a quarter of people preferring to use a mobile phone or computer to tell the time, a study has revealed.

Rehman Malik fears more terror strikes in Karachi after twin blasts

September 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Islamabad, Sept. 19 (ANI): Stating that his ministry had already warned of possible blasts in Karachi, Pakistan's Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said he feared similar acts of terrorism could take place in the city in the near future.

Fix power, land issues for investment, corporate chiefs tell Nitish

September 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar can become an attractive destination for investments if it creates a system to provide land for industry and improves its power situation. This was the message from top corporate leaders, bankers and experts at the first meeting of Bihar State Industrial Investment and Advisory Council (BSIIAC) here Saturday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his cabinet colleagues were also present, officials said.

Federal Reserve to pump more liquidity into US economy

September 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS/EFE) The US Federal Reserve Thursday announced further steps to stimulate a struggling economy and pledged to keep short-term interest rates at near zero until 2015.

Probe money trail in coal scam: BJP

September 6, 2012 at 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) As parliament was disrupted for the 12th successive day Thursday over allocation of coal blocks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sought an answer from the government as to why there was no probe ordered in the money trail in the faulty allotments.

South Korea's central bank freezes key interest rate

August 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS) Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, froze its benchmark interest rate at 3 percent Thursday following the unexpected rate cut in the previous month as it cautioned against the back-to-back rate cut despite weaker growth and low headline inflation.

IMF pares India's growth to 6.1 percent

July 16, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) With global recovery weakening further, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally reduced India's growth projections from 6.8 percent to 6.1 percent for 2012 and from 7.2 percent to 6.5 percent in 2013.

Assocham sees cheerful growth for foreign liquor

July 4, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Spelling cheers for the liquor industry, a top industry group said Wednesday the sales of imported spirits, including the duty-free segment, are expected to exceed five million cases or 550 lakh litres by 2015.

Plane numbers to double by 2032: Boeing

July 4, 2012 at 6:46 AM

Chicago, July 4 (IANS) The global plane market will reach $4.5 trillion and will have doubled the existing fleet with 34,000 new planes over the next two decades, aircraft manufacturer Boeing predicted Tuesday.

Underwriters likely to 'bump up' Facebook image with "quiet period" coming to end

June 27, 2012 at 9:59 PM

Toronto, June 27 (ANI): With the 40-day "quiet period," ending, under which underwriters of an initial public offering are barred from publishing research opinions on the stock, the 30-plus investment banks that were in the underwriting syndicate for the 16 billion dollar Facebook's IPO may benefit the firm after analyzing the reasons behind the firm's bungled flotation.

Karachi traders to stage sit-in

June 25, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Karachi, June 25 (IANS) Traders' associations in Karachi will stage a sit-in Tuesday to protest against the city's deteriorating security situation.

'Heavily pregnant' Kourtney Kardashian takes Mason to farmers market with beau

June 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM

Washington, june 17 (ANI): Heavily Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian may be days away from giving birth to her second child but she is not letting that slow her down.

US Federal Reserve ready to act if Europe crisis worsens

June 8, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Washington, June 8 (IANS/EFE) US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday his institution is ready to act if the European financial crisis worsens.

Sensex closes below 16,000-mark amid growth worries (Round-up)

June 1, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday plunged 253 points to close below the 16,000-mark amid concerns over slowing economic growth and weak global cues.

Vodka prices set for 30 percent hike in Russia

May 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Moscow, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia, a country of vodka drinkers, will increase the minimum price of the drink by around 30 percent this year.

Morgan Stanley to compensate retail investors following Facebook IPO fiasco

May 25, 2012 at 4:31 PM

New York, May 23 (ANI): Morgan Stanley, the lead investment bank in Facebook's troubled initial public offering, has confirmed to compensate retail investors, who overpaid when they bought stock in the social network site's flotation.

Facebook may move shares to NYSE following post IPO crash

May 24, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Following Facebook's May 18, 2012, IPO crash on the Nasdaq Stock Market, the social media giant may move its shares to the New York Stock Exchange.

Rupee dips below 55 against a dollar

May 21, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade Monday, breaching a key psychological level, as importers, especially oil firms, increased buying of the American currency to meet month-end demands.

Dedicated police constable commutes staggering 450 miles to work

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI: A dedicated police officer posted in UK goes the extra mile for the people on his beat - by commuting 450 miles from his new home in Germany every week.

Natural teak forests declining worldwide: UN

April 26, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Yangon, April 26 (IANS) Natural teak forests are in decline worldwide, almost half of which grow in Myanmar, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization has said. Such forests grow only in three other countries today -- India, Laos and Thailand.

Maruti Suzuki expects car sales to rise 10 percent 2012-13

April 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Market leader Maruti Suzuki Thursday said it is expecting 10 percent growth in sales of passenger cars this fiscal on the back of a higher offtake of diesel versions.

'Clarify on withdrawal of case against Sheila Dikshit'

March 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday asked the locus standi -- the right to address the court on a matter before it -- of Delhi Police for moving an application seeking withdrawal of a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit over an alleged election code violation in 2008.

Natural teak forests declining: UN

March 27, 2012 at 12:32 PM

Rome, March 27 (IANS) Natural teak forests are declining worldwide and the quality of natural grown teak wood is deteriorating, said the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

China overtakes US as world's largest art, antiques market

March 17, 2012 at 6:33 PM

Beijing, Mar 17 (ANI): China has overtook the United States as the world's biggest market for art and antiques in 2011.

Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Tourism Ministry sign MoU to promote 'Incredible India Campa

February 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): In a major initiative to promote the 'Incredible India Campaign' and cinemas of India as a sub brand of 'Incredible India' at various international film festivals and markets abroad, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Thursday.

Lleyton Hewitt wins new generation of admirers

January 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Melbourne, Jan 25 (ANI): Despite losing out to Novak Djokovic on Monday night, Lleyton Hewitt now has a new cohort of fans who certainly did not love him when he was at the peak of his career nearly a decade ago.

'Marked improvement' in law and order situation in Karachi: Malik

September 2, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Karachi, Sept 2(ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the situation in Karachi has made a marked improvement from before, and that there has been no report of target killings during Eid.

New Castle striker arrested for assualting man outside pub

August 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM

London, August 28 (ANI): New Castle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested for allegedly assualting and injuring a man outside a pub.

Zardari confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz on slain Pak governor Taseer

August 15, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Lahore, Aug 15(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred the Nishan-e-Imtiaz on former Punjab governor Salman Taseer for his services to the country.

Nine people killed in firing and grenade attacks in Karachi, 50 suspects arrested

August 13, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Karachi, August 13(ANI): At least nine people were killed and over 16 vehicles torched in different incidents of violence in Karachi as all major markets in the city remained closed following the strike call by Sindh nationalist parties against the restoration of Sindh Local Government Ordinance 2001.

India seeks global action to achieve higher agriculture production

June 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Paris, June 25(ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has stressed the need for concerted global action to achieve higher agriculture production in order to meet the growing demand of foodgrains.

Over dependence on iPhone, iPad, Android apps may lead to anxiety

May 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

Melbourne, May 29 (ANI): Though technology has made our lives convenient and fast, psychologists warn people against developing an over-reliance on mobile and tablet applications.

Pak Punjab seminaries are safe havens for extremists: Malik

March 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, Mar 5(ANI): Extremist elements have safe havens in seminaries located in south Punjab and are carrying out terrorist activities across Pakistan, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Why the traditional English breakfast of bacon, eggs could soon be history

January 26, 2011 at 8:04 PM

London, Jan 25 (ANI): Back in the olden days, the traditional English breakfast included bacon, fried egg, sausages and black pudding - but soon it could be history.

Two out of three new jobs taken by foreigners in Britain last year

January 19, 2011 at 5:25 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Foreigners are taking away two out of three new jobs in Britain, with statistics showing that only 100,000 of 297,000 workers who began new posts between July and September 2010 were native Britons.

Delhi road rage case: Jet pilot gets bail

January 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): The Jet Airways' pilot who ran over a restaurant manager in Delhi's Khan Market, walked out on bail on Wednesday morning.

North East craft persons showcase their work at IITF 2010

December 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec.4 (ANI): Craftsperson and entrepreneurs from eight northeastern states participated in the recently held India International Trade Fair 2010, which provided them a big platform to showcase their products and skills.

Yahoo Mail gets makeover after 5 yrs to catch up with Microsoft, Google

October 27, 2010 at 11:04 AM

London, Oct 27 (ANI): Yahoo has finally decided to revamp its email service in a bid to catch up with rivals Microsoft and Google - the company has decided to give its mail service a makeover after five years.

Artisans from across the country assemble for 'Shilpotsav 2010' at Delhi Haat

October 16, 2010 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 16 (ANI): Shilpotsav 2010, the annual fair of artisans from different parts of the country commenced here on Saturday at Dilli Haat near INA Market.

Looted goods from NATO trucks openly being sold in Pak markets

October 11, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Oct 11(ANI): Looted goods from NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar.

Looted goods from NATO trucks openly being sold in Pak markets

October 11, 2010 at 4:55 PM

Islamabad, Oct 11(ANI): Looted goods from NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar.

Smartphone apps leak sensitive info to advertisers

September 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Washington, Sep 30 (ANI): Open-to-all smartphone applications from various sources are leaking consumers' private information to online advertisers, according to a joint study by Intel Labs, Penn State, and Duke University.

Hindus laud Lutheran Church for offering free yoga instruction

September 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Nevada (US), Sep 26 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed Norman (Oklahoma, USA) church for sponsoring a market which will offer free yoga instruction.

Brits spend 7hrs a day on TV, Internet, mobile phones

August 19, 2010 at 2:18 PM

London, Aug 19 (ANI): The Office of Communications in Britain has revealed that Britons spend seven hours a day watching TV, surfing the net and using their mobile phones.

Over 300 hardliners have entered Lahore to stoke terror activities: Pak agencies

August 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM

Lahore, Aug 16(ANI): Pakistan intelligence agencies have said that over 300 hardliners with links to terrorist groups have entered Lahore, acquiring houses in Afghan and Pakhtun populated localities.

Looted goods from US, NATO trucks openly being sold in Peshawar market

June 25, 2010 at 5:31 PM

Peshawar, June 25(ANI): Looted goods from U.S. and NATO supply convoys en route to military bases in Afghanistan, can be brought at cheap prices from a black market in Peshawar, a city famed for dealing in smuggled items.

Lit-fest in Kerala? Why not Delhi

June 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): The first every Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is going to be held in Kerala this November and not in the capital, New Delhi.

For Karachi male prostitutes "it's all about eye contact and the rest is understood"

April 27, 2010 at 6:22 PM

Karachi, Apr.27 (ANI): Pakistan's financial capital, Karachi's Empress Market is fast becoming a hub for male prostitution.

Brain imaging technique to get inside consumers' heads developed

March 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM

London, March 20 (ANI): Market researchers seem to have their prayers answered after experts' creation of a technology that will get inside the heads of consumers - literally.

Societies use punishment as a tool to enforce norms in large populations

March 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): A society with a large number of people uses punishment to enforce norms, while the same does not hold true for societies with lower population, where everybody knows each other, claims a study.

'We would examine the issue of Maharashtra ATS chief,' says Chavan

March 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, Mar 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has said he would examine state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) chief K.P. Raghuvanshi's recent disclosure to the media about certain crucial details related to a terror investigation.

Centre brings new policy to increase exports

March 10, 2010 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): The Central Government has revised its foreign trade policy to increase exports in labour intensive engineering goods.

Troubled footie star Chopra spent four hours in a cell after night out in Newcastle

February 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM

London, Feb.25 (ANI): Troubled soccer star Michael Chopra spent four hours in a cell after he was arrested on a night out.

England under-21 footie star arrested for assault

December 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM

London, Dec.8 (ANI): England under-21 footie star Andy Carroll was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assault following an alleged nightclub brawl.

Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to star in sci-fi thriller 'Source Code'

November 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM

Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): American actor Jake Gyllenhaal is said to be in negotiations to star in sci-fi thriller "Source Code" for Vendome Pictures and The Mark Gordon Co.

Chirac memoir admits admiration for old foe Thatcher

November 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

Paris, Nov.4 (ANI): Former French president Jacques Chirac has expressed a grudging admiration for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher despite their bitter clashes over Europe.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart's sneaky romp in a shop changing room

October 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Melbourne, Oct 1 (ANI): 'Twilight' duo Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reportedly had a sneaky romp in a shop changing room recently.

People forced to pay more as hoarders and profiteers make merry in Pakistan

August 26, 2009 at 5:06 PM

Islamabad, Aug.26 (ANI): With the onset of the fasting month of Ramazan prices of some daily commodities have sky rocketed in Pakistan despite the government's claim to initiate several plans to counter the massive black marketing by hoarders and profiteers.

Nostalgic, internet-weary young adults heading back to old times

July 14, 2009 at 2:58 PM

Melbourne, July 14 (ANI): Young adults in Australia are increasingly getting nostalgic and pining for simpler times, as they have got sick of the internet and partying.

Legal loopholes make illegal ivory trade thrive in Thailand

June 19, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): A new report from the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC has determined that legal loopholes and insufficient law enforcement mean that Thailand continues to harbour the largest illegal ivory market in Asia.

Regulator plans securities trading using wireless technology

May 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Thursday proposed to extend the Internet trading facility in securities on exchanges by enabling the use of wireless technology.

Bollywood strike casts a long shadow in New York

May 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM

New York, May 28 (IANS) A seven-week-old strike by Bollywood film producers that has brought India's multibillion-dollar film industry to a halt has also cast a long shadow on small ethnic movie theatres in the US.

Pradeep Guha joins Vdopia's board of advisors

May 26, 2009 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI/Business Wire India): Ex CEO of Zee TV, Pradeep Guha has joined the Board of Advisors of Vdopia, leading online video monetization player and premium video advertising platform targeting the most responsive and affluent audiences across devices.

'From Blighty with Love': Britain targets Indian multiplexes

May 24, 2009 at 12:12 PM

Cannes, May 24 (IANS) Indian movie buffs could soon have a slew of British films to choose from at multiplexes in their neighbourhoods. The UK Film Council has drawn up an ambitious plan to digitally distribute British-made films, both contemporary and classic, across major Indian cities.

Key Indian market index has steepest jump in 17 years (Weekly Market Review)

May 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The bulls are smiling again in Indian equities markets with a key index breaking several records this week, moving up by over 14 percent to register the steepest weekly gain in 17 years.

Markets in consolidation mode, Sensex down 46 points

May 21, 2009 at 1:13 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Indian equities markets were in consolidation mode a little after noon Thursday, with a key index dipping some 46 points below its last closing figure.

Indian stock market surges on decisive vote result

May 18, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): India's main stock market is booming after the people gave a thumping mandate in favour of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in the Lok Sabha polls, dispelling fears of a fractured mandate.

Canadian currency makes record gains against dollar

April 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM

Toronto, April 16 (IANS) The Canadian dollar reached its highest level against the greenback in four months Wednesday, touching 83.24 cents US as markets continued their rally.

Vantagetrade.com introduces Interday Trend Calls

April 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): After the successful launch of Mid-Day Market scan and sms alerts on all BSE NSE stocks, Vantagetrade has come up with a unique concept in stock trading.

Five terrorists planning an attack on Karachi arrested

April 8, 2009 at 7:32 PM

Karachi, Apr 8 (ANI): The Karachi police on Wednesday foiled an attempt to carry out a terrorist act by arresting five alleged terrorists, seizing explosives and a large cache of ammunitions from them.

Pakistan rules out foreign troops in war against terror

April 7, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Islamabad, April 7 (IANS) Holding that 'mutual trust' was essential in the war against terror, Pakistan Tuesday ruled out the deployment of foreign troops in its tribal areas along the Afghan border to take on the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

Blast rattles Islamabad police station

March 24, 2009 at 1:07 AM

Islamabad, March 23 (IANS) A powerful explosion Monday evening rattled a Special Branch police station here in what is thought to be a suicide attack, Geo TV reported.

One killed in blast in Pakistan capital

March 24, 2009 at 1:06 AM

Islamabad, March 23 (Xinhua) One person was killed and several others were injured in an explosion at a police station here Monday.

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.

Worst is not over for Indian economy: Moody's

March 20, 2009 at 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Indian economy is unlikely to grow more than five percent in 2009 as 'the worst of the global economic crisis is yet to come', according to the research arm of the global rating agency Moody's.

Swat women still afraid to go out and shop

March 17, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Mingora (Pakistan), Mar. 17 (ANI): Despite the Pakistan Government's peace-deal with the Taliban in Swat, women are still afraid to go to markets and shop.

Satyam gets SEBI approval to sell 51% stake

March 6, 2009 at 1:01 AM

In a move to restore its lost prestige, the newly organised board of Satyam has received the nod of market regulator to sell its 51% stake through global bidding.

India needs 450 billion rupees more to meet budget spending

February 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Economic Affairs Secretary Ashok Chawla has said that India plans to raise an extra 450 billion rupees in the 2008-09 financial year beyond additional borrowings already announced, but will not tap the markets for it.

Markets close lower, bring end to choppy trading week

January 23, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian equities markets closed lower Friday, bringing an end to a week of volatile activities. A key index ended trade 1.58 percent lower than its previous close.