Jagdishpur Industrial Area

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Everything you need to know about Jagdishpur Industrial Area: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Five-year-old girl molested in Goa

May 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Panaji, May 18 (IANS) A trial court in Goa Saturday sent a 39-year-old truck driver to nine days of police remand for molesting a five-year-old girl.

India, Japan to strengthen investment, trade ties

May 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) India and Japan Friday agreed to further strengthen investment and trade ties by ensuring faster implementation of ongoing projects.

CISF trainees asked to be prepared for new challenges

May 17, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home R. P. N. Singh Friday called upon trainee CISF officers at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) here to prepare themselves effectively to meet the emerging challenges posed by the new forms of terrorism and militancy.

Anand Sharma invites Japanese Inc to invest in India

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma, addressing the "India Investment Roundtable" jointly organized by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) of Ministry of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry in Tokyo today, invited leading Japanese companies to invest in India and become partner in the growth story of India for mutual benefit.

Government making Rajasthan an attractive investment destination

May 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government is taking all possible measures to make the state an important investment destination in the country, a top official said.

UP to enact law on time-bound clearances for industries

May 13, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at ensuring time-bound issuance of clearances to industries, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday announced its decision to frame an exclusive law for the purpose.

One dead, three hurt in chemical factory fire near Thane

May 13, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Thane, May 13 (IANS) A labourer was killed and at least three others were injured in a fire following an explosion in a chemical factory in Dombivli town, near here in Maharashtra, early Monday.

Two Indians among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows

May 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Two Indian young entrepreneurs are among 20 Under 20 Thiel Fellows chosen to "pursue innovative scientific and technical projects, learn entrepreneurship from the ground up, and begin to build the innovative companies of tomorrow."

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Career after Class 12th

May 10, 2013 at 12:47 PM

Declaration of results of class 12th board has begun and students passing 12th examination usually face a state of confusion on deciding about their future education and leaves with a question: What after class 12th? Presently, wide range of undergraduate courses after 12th are available in different streams but it is advisable for the candidates to choose the best suited course for them so as to deliver the best in that field in future.

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March 2013, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Russia to compile banned extremist symbols' list

May 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will compile a list of extremist symbols, prohibited for use by non-governmental organisations and companies.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get $3.24 billion

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Government approves $3.24 billion for DMIC project

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Carbon emissions 'rapidly acidifying' Arctic Ocean

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Global warming is making the Arctic Ocean acidic, according to a new report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).

People who gain weight likelier to give in to temptations

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): A new study has found that significant changes in weight are associated with changes in our core personality traits.

Gunmen kill 10 in northern Nigeria attacks

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Yola, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): At least 10 people were killed in attacks on a market and a church in northeastern Nigeria, police reported on Monday.

Unemployment rate drops to four-year low in US

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Stock markets rose to record levels after 165,000 new jobs were added last month, marking a four-year low in US unemployment.

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada in murder case

May 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Toronto, May 4 (IANS) An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with the 2012 murder of another Indian-origin man.

NASA's Fermi and Swift telescopes capture record-setting gamma-ray burst

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Astronomers from around the world were blown away by a record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy.

Authorities evacuate people from Surat building on verge of collapse

May 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Surat , May 1 (ANI): Authorities have evacuated people from a 30-year residential building that had developed massive cracks and is on the verge of a collapse.

Scientists identify drug-resistant malaria parasites in Cambodia

April 29, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Scientists have discovered new drug-resistant strains of the parasite responsible for causing malaria. These malaria-causing parasites were found in western Cambodia and have found to be different from the other strains present across the world. The researchers also found that, these parasites have the ability to withstand treatment by artemisinin - a frontline drug in the fight against malaria.

New government housing scheme announced for Mumbaikars

April 27, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Mumbai, April. Apr 27 (IANS) The state government's apex housing body, Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA), Saturday announced a new lottery to sell 1,259 houses.

Kanoria industries setting up denim plant in Ethiopia

April 24, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Addis Ababa, April 24 (IANS) Kanoria African Textiles Plc, a subsidiary of India's Kanoria Chemicals & Industries, is setting up a denim fabric manufacturing plant that will be a first for Ethiopia and East Africa and will create 350 jobs, mainly for Ethiopians.

China quake: Soldier dies as relief vehicle falls off cliff

April 20, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) A military vehicle carrying 17 soldiers to China's quake-hit Sichuan province plummeted off a cliff Saturday, killing one soldier, military officials said.

Seven new planets found, two may sustain life

April 19, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NASA's "planet-hunting" space telescope Kepler has discovered seven new planets, including two that are orbiting in the zone "between fire and ice" that could sustain life, experts said.

Capture of biometrics for creation of NPR in progress, says Shinde

April 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday said the capture of biometrics, for creation of National Population Register (NPR) using Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) enrolment software, is in progress.

Major quake rocks Pakistan

April 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) People rushed out of offices and homes as quake rocked Pakistan Tuesday afternoon.

BSF provides computers education to villagers in West Bengal

April 16, 2013 at 1:08 PM

North Dinajpur (West Bengal), Apr 16 (ANI): The Border Security force (BSF) are providing computer training to locals, youths and primary school children in the border villages situated in West Bengal's north Dinajpur district under the scheme of Border Area Development Program (BADP).

Chinese firms struggle to recover confidence

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Beijing, April 15 (IANS) Chinese companies were struggling to recover their confidence in the first quarter of this year amid a slowdown in economic growth, according to an index released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Monday.

Meghalaya industrial policy to protect tribal land

April 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Shillong, April 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Friday said the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2012 has taken necessary precautions to protect the alienation of tribal land by not allowing outright transfer by way of sale to non-tribal entities.

India Inc calls for lower interest rates to boost industry

April 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Reacting to the February data for industrial production, industry bodies Friday called for rate cuts by the RBI to revive economic growth.

India's industrial output rises 0.6 percent in February

April 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.

India's industrial output rises 0.6 percent in February

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February as against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.

UFO film to provide proof that pint sized aliens exist

April 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Apr. 10 (ANI): An upcoming documentary film about UFOs has claimed that it will be offering evidence of aliens' existence including the cutting-edge scientific analysis of a recovered body.

Virginia's $1 million bus does little to shield commuters from rain and wind

April 7, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): A luxurious bus stop in Arlington, Va., cost 1 million dollar to build, but it leaves commuters waiting for transportation exposed to wind and rain.

Abe unveils Japan-U.S. plan to return land to Okinawa

April 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Tokyo, April 5 (Xinhua-ANI):Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday unveiled a Japan-U.S. time frame on returning Okinawa's land used by the U.S. military to the Japanese southernmost prefecture, according to local media.

Opto Circuits sells subsidiary's product to US firm

April 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Bangalore, April 2 (IANS) Medical technology group Opto Circuits has sold the diagnostic product line of its subsidiary Cardiac Science to the US-based Mortara Instrument for $21 million (Rs.113 crore/Rs.1.13 billion), the company announced Tuesday.

India's core industries output falls 2.5 percent in February

April 1, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Production in India's eight core industries that include power, coal, steel, cement, crude oil and natural gas fell 2.5 percent in February, dampening the hope of a revival in overall factory output, government data showed Monday.

DSIIDC allots 127 industrial plots

March 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The DSIIDC Friday allotted 127 industrial plots in the national capital.

Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Russian jet trainers

March 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Langkawi (Malaysia), March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Bangladesh is planning to buy 24 Yak-130 Mitten jet trainers on $1 billion credit from Russia, Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.

Woman killed in Delhi Metro station shootout

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured after her husband allegedly shot at them in the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi Tuesday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.

Brazil launches programme to boost innovation

March 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Rio de Janeiro, March 15 (IANS) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has unveiled a $16 billion plan to encourage companies to invest in technological innovation.

Dikshit inaugurates Delhi Emporium

March 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday inaugurated the refurbished Delhi Emporium here.

Spain's industrial production falls

March 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Madrid, March 9 (IANS) Spain's industrial production fell by 3.6 percent between January 2012 and January 2013, according to official figures.

CISF in process of filling vacancies

March 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is in the process of filling its 10 percent vacancies, lingering for the last few years, its chief said Friday.

CISF to guard 13 more installations

March 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is likely to be inducted to guard 13 new key installations including airports and power plants across India this year, its chief said Friday.

Kirani James shocked over Pistorius murder charge

March 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Toronto, March 8 (IANS/CMC) Olympic and world 400 metre champion Grenada's Kirani James says he was shocked on hearing the South African double amputee athlete, Oscar Pistorius, was accused of murder.

First Saudi MNC sets up shop in India

March 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Zamil Industrial has become the first Saudi Arabian multi-national corporation to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in India to exploit the booming air-conditioners and home products segment, a company official said.

Punjab policemen thrash woman, father in public

March 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Tarn Taran (Punjab), March 4 (IANS) Punjab policemen were caught on camera beating a young woman - who was being sexually harassed by truck drivers - and her aged father here after she called police for help.

Seven new cities planned on Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor(DMIC)

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram in his budget speech in the Lok Sabha today said that the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project has made rapid progress.

Budget Highlights (Roundup)

February 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Highlights of the budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha on Thursday:

Budget highlights 12

February 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

No service tax on vocational courses run by institutes affiliated to state governments

Budget highlights 11

February 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Modified law on GST to be tabled during budget session

Budget highlights 10

February 28, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Modified law to prevent tax avoidance to come into effect April 1, 2016

Budget highlights 9

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

No revision of personal income tax slabs; relief in first bracket through tax credit of Rs.2,000 for earnings up to Rs.5 lakh

Budget highlights 8

February 28, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Defence allocated Rs.2 lakh 3,672 crore

Budget highlights 7

February 28, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Capital infusion of Rs.12,570 crore in 13 public sector banks during 2012-13; another Rs.14,000 crore for capital infusion in 2013-14 to meet Basel-3 norms

Budget highlights 6

February 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Two new ports to be set up in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh to add 100 million tonnes handling capacity

Budget highlights 5

February 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Infrastructure debt funds to be encouraged

Rs.18,800 crore investment proposal for Vidarbha

February 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) The Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,800 crore on the first day here Monday.

Rs.18,500 crore investment proposal for Vidarbha

February 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) In an overwhelming response, Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,500 crore on the first day here Monday.

Stage set for first 'Advantage Vidarbha' conclave

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) Hoping to attract investment of over Rs.15,000 crore, the Maharashtra state government is bending over backwards to make a success of the two-day "Advantage Vidarbha-2013", opening here Monday, officials said.

Protestors attack factories in Delhi

February 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A flash mob attacked at least 12 factories here Thursday on the final day of the two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions, police said.

Bihar assembly starts on a stormy note, RJD MLAs demand ban on liquor sale

February 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Patna, Feb 18 (ANI): The 45-day budget session of the Bihar legislature started on a stormy note on Monday as MLAs from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) demanded prohibition of alcohol in the state.

Modern diet altered oral bacteria

February 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

London, February 18 (ANI): DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the dramatic changes in human diet and health from the Neolithic Age to the modern day.

Toxic dye found in Shanghai school uniforms

February 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Shanghai, Feb 18 (IANS) Students in 21 primary and middle schools here were ordered to stop wearing their uniforms Monday after a toxic dye was found in the products of a garment firm.

More foreign tourists visiting Mizoram

February 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Aizawl, Feb 15 (IANS) The number of foreigners visiting Mizoram is rising.

More foreign tourists visiting in Mizoram

February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Aizawl, Feb 15 (IANS) The number of foreigners visiting the northeastern state of Mizoram increased last year, with a larger number of US citizens than other foreigners stopping over in this state that borders Myanmar and Bangladesh, officials said.

India, US discuss training of UN peacekeepers

February 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India and the United States have begun exploring an agreement in the area of training of United Nations peacekeepers.

Swedish golfer uses golf tee to extract spider venom from bite during tournament Down Under

February 14, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Canberra, Feb 14 (ANI): A Swedish golfer has claimed that she had to use a golf tee to extract venom from her leg after being bitten by a poisonous spider during a qualifying tournament in Canberra.

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

February 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Rio De Janeiro, Feb. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. technology giant Apple Tuesday lost the right to use the iPhone brand in Brazil, according to the country's National Industrial Property Institute (INPI).

UAE frees 17 Indian prisoners after payment of blood money

February 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): 17 Indian prisoners, who were on a death row over murdering a Pakistan national in United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been released.

High-tech titanium tags to help track big fish

February 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists are building a new generation of hi-tech titanium tags to help track big sea fish such as sharks, marlin and swordfish for longer periods.

Suzuki to resume production in Myanmar

February 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Yangon, Feb 6 (IANS) Japanese car-maker Suzuki Motor Corp. will resume manufacturing of vehicles and spare parts in Myanmar after production was halted in 2010, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Top Chinese leader visits armed forces

February 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Beijing, Feb 6 (IANS) Next Chinese president Xi Jinping visited troops stationed in northwest China and urged the military to enhance its combat preparedness and improve its ability to fulfill missions.

Apple loses right to iPhone brand in Brazil

February 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 6 (IANS) US technology giant Apple Tuesday lost the right to use the iPhone brand in Brazil, according to the country's National Industrial Property Institute (INPI).

Business deals worth Rs.250 crore at 'Stonemart 2013'

February 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Jaipur, Feb 3 (IANS) Business deals worth over Rs.250 crore were done at the seventh edition of Stonemart 2013 exhibition that ended Sunday, the organisers said.

Bolivia seeks Rajasthan's expertise for exploiting its natural resources

February 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) Natural resources rich South American country Bolivia Saturday sought assistance from the Rajasthan government for technical know how in various sectors, including stones, gems and jewellery.

India to help Afghanistan develop stone industry

February 1, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) India will provide technical support to Afghanistan to develop its stone and marble industry.

Architects planning to build moon base using 3D printer

February 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Industrial partners including renowned architects Foster + Partners have joined with ESA to test the feasibility of using 3D printing to build a lunar base from local materials.

Rajasthan government for new technologies in sandstone, marble

February 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has been pushing for new technologies in the sandstone and marble business to improve the quality of products, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said.

Pakistan's exports to India grow 66 percent

January 30, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan's exports to India in April-December 2012 grew by 66 percent over the same period in 2011, while India's exports to it increased by 16 percent, officials said Wednesday.

Male pupils in US school now sign up for toilet paper

January 29, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Toilet paper has become a hot commodity at a Pennsylvania school. Vandalism forced school officials to remove tissue paper from the boys' bathrooms and all male students now have to sign up for toilet paper.

Bengal not filling up technical vacancies: Army

January 28, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) The Indian Army's technical posts are not being filled up in full from West Bengal for the past few years as not enough young people are applying, a top official said here Monday.

Fighter aircraft with deadly 'laser weaponry' come closer to reality

January 26, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): The US military technology developer, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is working on two new plans to make laser weaponry a reality, a report has said.

India shows military prowess, culture as 64th Republic Day pageant ends

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India celebrated its 64th Republic Day on Saturday amidst tight security and colourful pageantry.

British GDP shrank in Q4 of 2012

January 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM

London, Jan 26 (IANS/EFE) Britain's economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to gross domestic product figures released Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

Strong, resurgent India to celebrate its 64th Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 64th Republic Day today.

Agni V AND INS Vikramaditya to occupy pride of place during 64th Republic Day parade

January 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): The highlight of the 64th Republic Day, which will take place on Saturday, will be the above 5,000 kms range Agni-V missile.

Universe has actually cooled down: Study

January 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS) Despite all the hype over global warming, astronomers say that the universe has actually cooled down just the way the Big Bang theory predicts.

Washington D.C. police mishandle sexual assault cases: HRW Report

January 25, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Washington, Jan.25 (ANI): Victims of sexual assault in Washington, DC are not getting the effective response they deserve and should expect from the district's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Human Rights Watch has said in a report released yesterday.

Shakira's newborn son already FC Barcelona member

January 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Barcelona, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) Milan Pique Mebarak, the newborn son of Colombian pop star Shakira and Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique, has become a member of his father's FC Barcelona club at birth.

Canada's exports to emerging markets rise

January 23, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Vancouver, Jan 23 (IANS) Canada's exports to emerging markets have been growing since 2000 despite the strong Canadian dollar as the country's trade relatively shifted away from traditional markets, a think tank said.

US school suspends five-yr-old for making bubble gun 'terrorist threat'

January 21, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Washington, Jan. 21 (ANI): A five-year-old girl has been suspended from elementary school in Pennsylvania after she made what the school called a 'terrorist threat'.

But for me, the government would have gone to auction: Mamata

January 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Belda (West Bengal), Jan 16 (IANS) Asserting that despite a financial crisis, her government fulfilled its promises, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said but for her, the debt-ridden government would have gone to auction.

Iraq seeks India's agricultural expertise

January 16, 2013 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Iraqis will travel to India from April to get trained in irrigation and land reclamation.

15 farm labourers killed in road accident in Bihar

January 10, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Aurangabad, Jan 10 (ANI): At least 15 people were killed and many others were wounded when a truck carrying farm labourers met with an accident in Aurangabad district of Bihar.

A day of love: 7,300 couples marry in China on '2013-1-4'

January 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

Beijing, Jan 5 (IANS) An astounding 7,300 couples got married in China's Shanghai metropolis on a date considered auspicious - 2013-1-4 - as the six digits when spoken in Chinese sound like the phrase "love you for life".