Everything you need to know about Hindustan Form: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Hindustan Form: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Shimla, June 19 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Wednesday continued its operations to airlift tourists stranded for the past four days in Kinnaur district, which has been entirely cut off following landslides, an official said here.
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Anglo-Dutch firm Unilever's $5.4 billion open offer to buy 22.52 percent stake in its Indian arm Hindustan Unilever begins June 21.
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities market Friday closed 1.86 percent or almost 351 points up as headline inflation eased to over a three-year low.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The information and broadcasting ministry plans to launch an SMS campaign to sensitise cable TV subscribers in phase I and phase II cities about the need to fill the Consumer Application Form (CAF), an official release said Friday.
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Ten months after six worshippers died in the gurdwara shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will begin formally tracking hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus and Arabs.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Software Defined Radio (SDR) system at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Strategic Electronic Research Design Centre (SLRDC) at Hyderabad Friday.
Bangalore, May 30 (IANS) The state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Thursday opened the software defined radio system at its strategic electronic research design centre in Hyderabad.
New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has sent a communication to Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Chairman, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India has urged them to extend date of registration or renewal under Food Safety and Standards Act by one year and similarly the due date of filing return be extended by one year.
It is to be noted that last date of such obligations expires on 31st May,2013. It is estimated that nearly more than one crore food business operators in the Country will be affected.
In its representation to both Union Health Minister and Chairman, FSSAI, the CAIT has said that previously while appreciating difficulties of food business operators as well as on the part of administrative machinery, the Authority did ex
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Sanction-hit Iran Monday discussed marine insurance and reinsurance on shipment of oil with India as it pressed for more crude purchases.
Islamabad, May 25 (ANI): The Sindh High Court has dismissed a plea from a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, who challenged the results of the election of Karachi's PS-39 seat, which has been won by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) State run Hindustan Copper Ltd Thursday announced a 36.86 percent jump in its net profit to Rs.188.09 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 as compared to Rs. 137.43 crore for the same period last year.
Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) Leading pharma and nutraceutical export player Sami Labs Monday unveiled a holistic strategy to increase its market share in India to 10 percent in the near future from two percent currently.
Kathmandu, May 19 (ANI): The Joint Indo-Nepal Army Mountaineering Expedition Team successfully climbed Mount Everest. According to the Nepal Army Directorate of Information, the first team of the Joint expedition reached the world's highest peak at nine local time this morning.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The public sector oil marketing companies have decided to stop supplies of cooking gas refills to households with multiple connections from June 1 unless they comply with KYC norms, an official said here Thursday.
Amritsar, May 15 (ANI): In an effort to decrease the increasing hate crime against Sikhs in the United State of America, the American Sikh Congressional Caucus (ASCC) requested congressmen to sign its first act "hate crime statistics against Sikhs".
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Proposed airline AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive.
Kolkata, May 7 (IANS) Maker of iconic Ambassador cars, Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML), owned by the C.K. Birla Group, Tuesday posted a net loss of Rs.1.16 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2013, as against net profit of Rs.18.01 crore during the same period previous year.
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): India has gifted a Dornier 228 aircraft to Seychelles for maritime surveillance.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Television actress Manasi Parekh will launch her first music single Friday. She says the thumri, called "Saawariya", was originally sung by Govinda's mother.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The under-recovery or loss on sale of high-speed diesel for the first fortnight of May has been pegged to Rs.3.80 per litre, the petroleum ministry said Wednesday.
UGC has extended the dates for applying in National Eligibility Test (NET) online till May 3, 2013. Earlier, the last dates for applying online and generation of filled Bank Challan for payment of fee was 30.04.13.The new schedule for filling up the National Eligibility Test - June, 2013 Examination form are as follow:
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 117 points Tuesday, led by a strong rally in FMCG stocks after Hindustan Unilever announced better than expected earnings and its parent firm Unilever said it will raise stake in the company through an open offer.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 100 points Monday, led by a strong buying support in FMCG, consumer durables, realty and power stocks, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review later this week.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Hindustan Unilever, India's largest manufacturer of consumer goods and household products, Monday said its net profit increased 41 percent to Rs.3,796.67 crore for the year ended March 31.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed more than one percent up after interest-sensitive stocks like automobile, banks stocks rallied on expectation of an interest rate cut by central bank early next month.
London, April 25 (ANI): Well known Kashmiri leader Dr. Shabir Choudhry has said Kashmir is not only a political dispute, but also human issue.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Russia is keen that India buys its MiG-35 fighter aircraft, a top Russian official said.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Russia will train Indian fighter pilots for carrier-based operations, a top Russian official said.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed more than one and a half percent lower in Friday's trade as weak industrial production numbers, coupled with disappointing results from information technology (IT) major Infosys dampened sentiments.
Berlin, April 11 (IANS) The Indian government does not intend to cut oil imports from Iran due to US-backed sanctions and the recent decline in purchases were due to payments, insurance and logistics problems, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said Thursday.
Mexico City, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Portuguese artist Juliao Sarmento is having his first exhibition in Mexico, where nearly 50 works will give visitors a look at the work of one of the world's most important contemporary artists.
Gandhinagar, April 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said he wants to pay back debts he owes to the country.
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 1.55 percent or 292 points Thursday on heavy selling in banking, information technology (IT) and capital goods stocks.
Islamabad, Mar 30 (ANI): Pakistani singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar's publicist has rejected claims that the star was denied the visa to India, it has been claimed.
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent up on the last day of 2012-13 financial year Thursday on the back of healthy buying in metal, bank and capital goods stocks and settlement of monthly derivatives contracts.
Bangalore, March 26 (IANS) British aerospace major BAE Systems is keen on partnering with the Indian defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for new projects across 17 countries where it has presence.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade flat while capital goods, bank and automobile stocks plummeted.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has expressed "distress" over the defence ministry's "inordinate delay" in inducting indigenous basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force and its failure to foresee the implications of this on the country's defence preparedness.
Yangon, March 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The Myanmar government has simplified procedures for people to obtain passport for leaving the country, canceling submission of education clearance for the application as part of the efforts in its administration reform, local media reported Monday.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) During meetings between them, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had keenly heard and praised his many ideas on development, but nothing came of them, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said, adding he was hopeful they would be acted upon "when some good person" comes to the centre.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Saturday it would shortly finalise the probe into alleged fixing of petrol prices by cartelisation among oil marketing companies (OMCs).
Hyderabad, March 15 (IANS) Japanese automotive major Isuzu Motors Friday announced setting up a manufacturing plant in India to make Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
Mangalore, March 11 (IANS) A consortium led by the state-run Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) will set up a three million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in this Karnataka port city.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India and Kuwait agreed Monday to expedite discussions for finalizing joint venture projects both upstream and downstream in the oil and gas sector.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) In an ambitious move, the City & Industrial Corporation of Maharashtra Ltd. (CIDCO) will construct 12,000 affordable houses and tenements for various categories in Navi Mumbai, an official said Wednesday.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday rose more than half a percent on back of stellar performance of capital goods, metal and information technology (IT) stocks.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) There has been some delay in delivery of SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft and other aircraft and helicopters being manufactured by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), parliament was told Monday
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Monday fell 40 points on profit booking and weak global sentiment. Metal, capital goods and consumer durables stocks lost the most.
Bihar Oolice CSBC has released the list of rejected candidates of Bihar police CSBC Constable / Sipahi Recruitment 2012 - 2013. The applications of those who have submitted more than one application for Sipahi recruitment have been rejected.
Shillong, Feb 23 (IANS) At least six voters recorded their desire not to vote to mark their dissatisfaction with the candidates as people across Meghalaya defied a shutdown call by an outlawed militant outfit and turned out in large numbers to vote in the assembly polls Saturday.
UPSEE UPTU - SEE 2013 notification has been released. This year Gautam Buddh Technical University is entrusted with the task of conducting State Entrance Examination UPSEE.
Ghaziabad, Feb. 23 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who launched the Centralised Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source (CPC-TDS) here on Saturday, said this system is a big boom to the taxpayer and the government.
New Delhi, Feb. 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will dedicate the Centralized Processing Cell for Tax Deducted at Source, CPC (TDS), to the nation tomorrow.
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell for the second straight day Friday with heavy selling in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and automobile scrips.
Bangalore, Feb 22 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Friday said it will supply 20 multirole Cheetal helicopters to the Indian Army at an estimated value of Rs.418 crore.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) India's financial sector was crippled and transport hit as large parts of the country ground to a halt Wednesday in response to trade unions calling a two-day strike demanding measures to check inflation, ensure jobs and enforce labour laws.
Bangalore, Feb 20 (IANS) Normal life was partially affected from dawn-to-dusk across Karnataka Wednesday on the first day of the two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions.
New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) India's financial sector was crippled and transport hit as large parts of the country ground to a halt Wednesday in response to trade unions calling for a two-day strike to demand concrete measures to check inflation, ensure jobs and enforce labour laws.
Bangalore, Feb 20 (IANS) The two-day nationwide shutdown called by trade unions began on a mixed note Wednesday across Karnataka amid tight security and heavy deployment of police personnel to maintain law and order.
British Prime Minister David Cameron, who arrived at Mumbai as part of his three-day state visit to India on Monday, said, "Britain wants to be your partner of choice."...............................
Form Four Results have been declared. With the declaration of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination CSEE those who have sat for the examination are feeling relieved.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron, who arrived in India's commercial capital Monday at the head of a 100-member delegation, said Britain is looking to be "India's partner of choice" and he is impressed to see India's rise.
Mumbai, Feb. 18 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday suggested the Indian Government to open up its economy by changing old rules and regulation to make the business easier.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Monday's trade flat, even as capital goods, metal and realty stocks gained.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Stating that Britain is looking to be "India's partner of choice", British Prime Minister David Cameron Monday said he is impressed to see India's rise.
British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived today at Mumbai who is on three-day India's visit. He is scheduled to reach New Delhi in the evening where he will hold delegation level meet to his Indian counterparts Manmohan Singh on Tuesday, official reports said.........................
Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Mumbai on Monday on a three-day India visit.
Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron will begin a three-day official visit to India from today during which he will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Trade with India will be high on the agenda of British Prime Minister David Cameron who arrives Monday at the head of a 100-member business delegation.
New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron will pay a three-day official visit to India beginning on Monday during which he will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Nairobi, Feb 15 (IANS) Over 260,000 primary and secondary teachers in Kenya vowed Thursday to go on strike starting next week due to non-implementation of the salary agreement their union reached with the government last September.
Families watch out. The no-kids campaign is spreading to the economy class on planes. From now on, no babies or children are allowed between rows seven and 14 (now renamed 'The Quiet Zone') in economy cabins on AirAsia X routes. Adults who want a seat in that block have to pay an extra US$11.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14 (IANS) Next time you walk into a drug store and say "Moods please!", don't forget to mention whether you want a condom or a deodorant as condom manufacturer HLL (HLL Lifecare Ltd) has entered India's Rs.900 crore deodorant market.
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) State oil marketer Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Tuesday declared a 94.60 percent drop in third quarter net profit to Rs.147.11 crore as compared to Rs.2,725.18 crore for the quarter ended December 2011.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India and France will discuss the "status" of two big ticket deals under negotiation -- the over $10 billion contract for purchase of 126 Rafale fighter jets and French reactors for the Jaitapur nuclear power plant -- during the visit of French President Francois Hollande.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande's first visit to India is "clearly a message" of the importance that Paris places in its strategic ties with New Delhi, the country's envoy said Monday.
Washington, Feb. 11 (ANI): Rihanna and Chris Brown, who failed to show up at the Grammy awards 4 years back after a notorious battery incident, were spotted sitting together at the music event on Sunday.
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Hindustan Motors Ltd (HML), the maker of iconic Ambassador cars, posted a net profit of Rs.20.36 crore for the quarter ending Dec 31, 2012, the company said Saturday.
Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) Friday handed over its weaponised light attack helicopter 'Rudra' to the Indian Army at an air show here.
Moscow, Feb 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) India is to equip its Perspective Multirole Fighter (PMF) variant of the Russian T-50 fifth-generation combat aircraft with avionics similar to Russia's version of the plane, a Russian official said Wednesday.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed flat in Wednesday's trade as capital goods and bank and public sector undertakings (PSU) stocks plummeted.
Bangalore, Feb 5 (IANS) For the first time in its service, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will buy transport aircraft from private vendors to replace its ageing Avro fleet, its chief said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Discus thrower Krishna Poonia, the first Indian female athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, will be sponsored by Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc for two years.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday handed over a Dornier surveillance aircraft to Seychelles Foreign Minister Jean Paul Adam, describing it as another "milestone" in the defence cooperation between the two countries.
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets went half a percent down in Thursday's trade as automobile, metal, public sector undertakings (PSUs) stocks closed lower.
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed Wednesday's trade flat, with automobile, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and consumer durables stocks coming under pressure.
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 120 points lower in Tuesday's trade as consumer durables, capital goods and bank stocks came under selling pressure.
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets hit a fresh two-year high rising less than half a percent Friday, a day after the government authorised state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) to raise diesel prices.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Sensex regained 20,000 points on Friday after a brief slump with gains seen especially in oil sector companies.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A day after the government allowed state-run companies to raise diesel prices periodically, the price of diesel was Friday hiked by 45 paise per litre excluding state levies, whereas petrol price was cut on an average by 25 paise per litre.
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) Hindustan Motors Limited (HML), the makers of the good old Ambassador car in India, is planning to launch new SUVs next fiscal in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Japan, a company official said here.
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The government has approved 14 proposals of foreign direct investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.1,310.60 crore.
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed flat Friday ahead of inflation data next week. Banks, oil and gas and metal stocks faced the brunt of selling pressure in cautious trading.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The government Thursday approved the award of two oil blocks for exploration under the ninth round of the new exploration licensing policy (NELP-IX).
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Within days of the fire at Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) Hazira terminal, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday questioned the central government over the delay in implementing the M.B. Lal Committee's recommendations to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The government will divest 10 percent stake in Oil India in the second fortnight of this month and follow this up by disposing of 9.5 percent holding in NTPC in February, a top finance ministry official said Monday.
Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group who steps down Friday, also had the uncanny ability to know when to enter a new business and, more importantly, exiting an existing one. List of such deals:
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) A record hike in retail prices of transport fuels and the decision to slash subsidies on cooking gas were the high points of India's oil economy in 2012, as the sector awaited pricing reforms and a new thrust in the production of hydrocarbons to attain energy security.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Reinvigorating their multi-faceted ties, India and Russia Monday signed 10 agreements in diverse areas, including multi-billion dollar weapons deals, and resolved to fast-track negotiations to conclude pact on units III and IV of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) India and Russia Monday bolstered their military ties by signing weapons deals worth at least $3 billion that included pacts for procuring 42 new Su-30 MKI combat aircraft and 71 Mi-17V5 medium-lift military helicopters.
