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Eva Longoria gets her Master's degree

May 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) Actress Eva Longoria gladly flaunted a graduation gown after picking her Master's degree from the California State University.

SBI profit drops 18.5 percent in January-March quarter (Lead, Changing dateline)

May 23, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Thursday said its net profit dropped by 18.54 percent to Rs.3,299.22 crore in the quarter ended March 31, owing to lower interest income and higher provisioning.

56,700 Indians face deportation from Saudi Arabia: Khurshid

May 23, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) As many as 56,700 Indians face deportation from Saudi Arabia in the next one-and-half months and ten officials have been despatched to the kingdom to help the Indian mission prepare emergency certificates for their exit, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

Eisenberg imbibes stage confidence from mother (Lead, Superseding earlier story)

May 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg, who plays a magician in forthcoming film "Now You See My", says he imbibed the confidence to perform from his talented mother.

IGL Q4 profits rise over 4 percent

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) State-run gas distributors Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) Thursday reported an over 4 percent rise in net profits year-on-year for its fourth quarter ended March 31.

Sensex slides 388 points on US Federal Reserve comment

May 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets closed Thursday's trade nearly two percent down on reports that the US may reverse its monetary stimulus programme that spooked markets across the world.

India to be 'cautious' vis-a-vis Pakistan

May 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India will take "cautious and incremental steps" in the peace process with Pakistan because of past experiences, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.

Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Amsterdam, May 23 (IANS) Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th.

I learnt magic tricks from mother: Jesse Eisenberg

May 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Los Angeles, May 23 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg says he got confidence to perform the tricks of an illusionist in his forthcoming film "Now You See Me" by watching his mother.

RTI activist denied information on Chinese incursion

May 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Jammu, May 23 (IANS) The union home ministry has refused to give details on the recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh citing the exemption clause, a right to information (RTI) activist said here Thursday.

China central bank switches to liquidity injection

May 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Beijing, May 23 (IANS) The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, swung back to liquidity injection this week with 128 billion yuan ($20.9 billion) being pumped into the banking system through its regular open market operations.

SBI profit drops 18.5 percent in January-March quarter

May 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Thursday said its net profit dropped by 18.54 percent to Rs.3,299.22 crore in the quarter ended March 31 owing to lower interest income and higher provisioning.

Amazing to choreograph talented Lauren Gottlieb: Punit Pathak

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) "ABCD" actor Punit Pathak will be seen dancing with international dancer Lauren Gottlieb in Colors' dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6". He is looking forward to choreograph her as he would be able to think "out of the box" and "try new things".

Kazakhstan defeat India in volleyball tourney

May 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Luohe (China), May 23 (IANS) Kazakhstan defeated India 3-2 in the China International men's volleyball tournament here.

Japanese economy has begun to recover: central bank

May 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Tokyo, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Japan's central bank said Wednesday that it will continue pursuing its current stimulus program and that the country's economy "has begun to recover" thanks to a reversal in the decline of exports, which account for 40 percent of Japanese GDP.

Lydia Davis wins Man Booker Prize

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

London, May 23 (IANS) American author Lydia Davis was declared the winner of the fifth Man Booker International Prize at an award ceremony held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Dead Boston bomber involved in 2011 slayings: Report

May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 23 (IANS) Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 gruesome triple murder outside Boston along with a Chechen killed during a confrontation with law enforcement officers,

Belarus dismisses US report on religious freedom

May 23, 2013 at 3:18 AM

Minsk, May 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Belarusian foreign ministry has dismissed part of the Religious Freedom Report published by the US State Department about the country as "outdated" and failing to take into account the current situation in the country.

UAE-Korea economic forum to be held in Seoul

May 23, 2013 at 2:22 AM

Dubai, May 23 (IANS/WAM) The Third UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum begins May 27 in the South Korean capital city of Seoul.

Cadbury ordered to pay Rs.30,000 compensation; says will move higher court

May 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Agartala, May 22 (IANS) A consumer court in Tripura has ordered Cadbury India to pay a compensation of Rs.30,000 to a complainant who found an iron pin inside a chocolate bar made by the company.

India successfully test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

May 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Panaji, May 22 (ANI): India today successfully test fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Navy's latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa.

Union Bank of India declared results for PO, check results

May 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Union Bank of India has declared the final result for Bank PO results provisionally. The results for the list of 730 candidates as Probationary Officers in JMG SC-1

China defeats Kazakhstan in men's volleyball tourney

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Luhoe (China), May 22 (IANS) Chinese national men's volleyball team defeated Kazakhstan 3-0 at the China International Men's Volleyball Tournament here.

SunTec launches next generation product suite Xelerate

May 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS) Technopark-based SunTec Business Solutions Wednesday launched its next generation product suite - Xelerate.

India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital significance for the Indian nation.

Strike threat for Spanish basketball league play-offs

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Madrid, May 22 (IANS) Spanish basketball was thrown into turmoil late Tuesday night with the news that players from the Endesa ACB League will go on an indefinite strike from Sunday.

Cadbury ordered to pay Rs.30,000 compensation

May 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Agartala, May 22 (IANS) A consumer court in Tripura has ordered Cadbury India Ltd to pay a compensation of Rs.30,000 to a complainant who found an iron pin inside a chocolate bar made by the company, an official said here Wednesday.

`China-Pakistan have all-weather strategic ties'

May 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) Li Keqiang left India for Pakistan Wednesday, the second stop of his first overseas trip as China's premier. Xinhua described the Islamabad-Beijing ties as an "all-weather strategic partnership".

Pak all-rounder Hafeez says playing against India 'always special'

May 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who is gearing up for the Champions Trophy clash against India, has said that any encounter between the rivals on the cricketing field is 'always very special'.

India, US to cooperate on law enforcement issues

May 22, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 22 (IANS) India and the US have agreed to work together institutionally to ensure the best possible outcomes within the laws of the two countries on issues relating to law enforcement, counter terrorism and judicial processes.

India's growth needs more opening, foreign funding: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth, saying "there is more yet to do" in the area of reforms to return to 10 percent growth.

India will stand by people of Afghanistan, says president

May 21, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India will stand by the government and people of Afghanistan in the critical period of transition, development and nation-building, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Tuesday.

Bank employee arrested for defrauding Canadian customer

May 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) A phone banking officer of ICICI Bank here has been arrested for hacking the bank account of a Canadian customer and fraudulently withdrawing over Rs.32 lakh from his account.

Sensex closes more than half percent down

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets closed Tuesday's trade more than half a percent down owing to continued profit-booking.

Qatar National Bank to start operation in India

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Qatar National Bank (QNB), one of the Gulf region's largest lender, Tuesday said it will set up a fully-owned subsidiary in India and start operations in the third quarter of 2013.

Louis Leterrier's 'Now You See Me' heads to India

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) French director Louis Leterrier's heist thriller "Now You See Me" will be released in India June 7.

Vodafone India's revenue up by 10.6 percent in 2012-13

May 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Vodafone India, the second largest mobile operator in the country clocked Rs.35,600 crore revenue for financial year 2012-13, a 10.6 percent rise, a top company official said here Tuesday.

EC, National Literacy Mission join hands to spread electoral literacy

May 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

The Election Commission (EC) of India and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will work together towards increasing awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor class of society.

Tibetans faced religious repression: US report

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Dharamsala, May 21 (IANS) A US report said people of Tibet faced severe religious repression and societal discrimination throughout 2012 in China, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Tuesday.

India's growth needs more opening, foreign funding: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth, saying "there is more yet to do" in the area of reforms to return to 10 percent growth.

Li meets President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India-China relations are truly good neighbourly and are based on a high degree of trust and understanding with a strong intersection of common interests, President Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday when Chinese premier Li Keqiang met him at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'India expects greater backing from Russia in UNSC quest'

May 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS) India, with its "time-tested relationship" with Russia, expects greater backing from Moscow in its quest for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, a diplomatic officical said here Tuesday.

Chinese Premier calls on President Mukherjee

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called on President Pranab Mukherjee here at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

EC, National Literacy Mission to work together

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will jointly work towards spreading awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor and deprived section of society.

Compound in Mediterranean diet makes cancer cells 'mortal'

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death, a new research has suggested.

India invited as partner country for Cairo film fest

May 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A Cairo International Film Festival representative has invited India as a partner country for the movie extravaganza, to be held in November.

'Online system for single-window clearance ready in three months'

May 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An online mechanism, which will provide single-window clearance to foreign filmmakers keen to shoot in India, will be ready in three months, Information & Broadcasting Secretary Uday Kumar Varma said at the India Pavilion at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls for a handshake across Himalayas

May 21, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang offered New Delhi a "handshake across the Himalayas" and said the world's two most populous nations could become a new engine for the global economy if they could avoid friction on the militarised border.

Mediterranean diet component snatches cancer cell's immortality: Study

May 21, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Scientists have found a compound in foods associated with Mediterranean diet that deprives cancer cells of their immortal nature, says a study.

Kerala nearly free of child labour: Minister

May 21, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) State Labour Minister Shibu Baby John Tuesday said Kerala is almost free of child labour and that his ministry will launch an awareness campaign to educate people about the ills of child labour.

Tamil Nadu wants Sri Lanka to return Katchatheevu

May 21, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Chennai, May 21 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has reiterated that Katchatheevu, the fishing islet has to be retrieved back by India in an endeavour to provide a permanent solution to the problem of Indian fishermen.

India's higher growth needs more economic opening: Powell

May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Nancy Powell Tuesday called for greater economic opening and more foreign investments for India's higher economic growth.

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

May 21, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

US report says discrimination against Jews, Muslims on rise across globe

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to a new report in the US.

US shouldn't be jealous with China, India ties: Daily

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Beijing, May 21 (IANS) The visit of Premier Li Keqiang to India will promote a strategic partnership, but the US should not become jealous since Beijing and New Delhi do not want to be its enemy, a state-run daily said Tuesday.

Indo- Swiss bilateral meet held at Geneva

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Geneva, May 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad and Minister of Health Switzerland Alain Berset held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of World Health Assembly at Geneva with the aim of giving further impetus to cooperation in the field of healthcare.

Weaker yen fuels economic optimism in Japan

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Tokyo, May 21 (IANS/EFE) The Japanese government Monday revised upward its evaluation of the economy given the weakness of the yen, which is helping to push exports and encouraging companies to increase production.

Li's India trip to enhance regional growth: Chinese daily

May 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Beijing, May 21 (IANS) Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India will contribute to regional economic development and integration, a Chinese daily said Tuesday.

Practice not enough to become perfect

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): The old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown, a new study has argued.

Things that entrepreneurs should know to be successful

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Sometimes the better part of wisdom is to know when to quit in a new business, a new study has concluded.

Chiranjeevi offers wide opportunities to foreign film producers in India

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Asserting that India is a complete film making destination Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has offered wide opportunities to foreign film producers in the country.

Bank mergers could lead to too-big-to-fail entities: Chidambaram

May 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has favoured mergers in the banking industry so that India can have two-three global sized banks.

Governments failing to protect minorities, says US

May 21, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed concern at global problems of discrimination and violence against religious groups, including Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Sikhs besides increasing use of blasphemy and apostasy laws.

Mediterranean diet may help boost ageing brain power

May 21, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to a new research.

'Russia needs 3 to 5 years for an efficient economy'

May 21, 2013 at 5:18 AM

Moscow, May 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will need three to five years to exit stagnation and build an efficient economy, former finance minister Alexei Kudrin has said.

Programme launched to promote water safety

May 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) International philanthropy group Safe Water Network Monday launched a tablet-based water and health education campaign designed to build awareness of and demand for safe water in rural communities.

India's relationship with China expanding substantively: S. Jaishankar(Lead:Jaishankar)

May 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India's Ambassador to China S. Jaishankar on Monday said New Delhi's relationship with Beijing is expanding substantively, and termed the three-day state visit of Premier Li Keqiang as significant.

Is Preity Zinta serious about joining politics?

May 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Saddened by the current situation in the country, actress-businesswoman Preity Zinta is "thiking" about joining "politics" as she wants to be part of a movement to bring positive changes in India.

India, China should trade in their own currencies: Anil Ambani

May 20, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China should focus on trading in their own currencies, the rupee and renminbi, instead of the US dollar, as this would help reduce risk and cut exchange costs, Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani said Monday.

Srei Infra Finance Q4 net jumps 424 percent to Rs.69.28 crore

May 20, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Srei Infrastructure Finance, one of India's leading infrastructure financial institutions, Monday announced a 424.45 percent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs.69.28 crore during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, from Rs.13.21 crore in the same period previous year.

US team visiting India to boost women's numbers in ICT

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) A tech delegation of top women executives in the information and communication technology sector is visiting India this week to explore ideas to increase the number of women in ICT professions and academia.

Ahead of strategic dialogue, US official goes to India

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) Ahead of US Secretary State John Kerry's June visit for the India-United States Strategic Dialogue, a senior American diplomat is travelling to New Delhi this week to exchange notes on the preparations.

Deepika Padukone launches special issue of People's Magazine

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Deepika Padukone recently unveiled the special issue of People magazine, titled 'India's Most Beautiful Women 2013', in Mumbai.

India to get new Internet address in June

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The Directi Group, India's largest supplier of domain names, has launched a new internet addressing domain '.IN.NET'.

India, UK sign MoU on cooperation in health sector

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and Britain have signed an MOU for cooperation in the field of health.

City Union Bank to expand branch and ATM network

May 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) Private sector City Union Bank plans to open around 80 branches and add more automated teller machines (ATM) this year, a top official said Monday.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets Salman Khurshid

May 20, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid here on Monday, as he sought to strengthen mutual trust and deepen cooperation between the two nations after a recent military standoff in Ladakh threatened to derail ties between the two Asian giants.

Chinese premier says India visit aims to enhance trust, deepen cooperation

May 20, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Beijing, May 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Monday that his official visit to India is aimed at enhancing mutual trust and deepening bilateral cooperation, and is future-oriented.

Good friends India, China can speak with candour: Li

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China were "strategic partners and good friends" that could speak to each other with candour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing on discussions on the border issue and river waters.

India, China have differences but will be together: Li

May 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China do have "difficult issues left over from history" but are destined to exist together, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a published article Monday.

India and China 'strategic partners and good friends': Li

May 20, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and China were "strategic partners and good friends" that could speak to each other with candour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday while stressing on discussions between the two on the border issue and river waters.

British economy in modest recovery: central bank governor

May 20, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, May 20 (IANS) Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said in a television interview that Britain's economy had achieved "only a modest recovery".

Chiranjeevi to inaugurate incredible India exhibition at Cannes today

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Paris, May 20 (ANI): To promote India as a " Filming Destination", Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi will inaugurate incredible India exhibition at the 66th Cannes film festival in France today.

India an important neighbour: Li

May 20, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India is an important neighbour, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday and stressed that the main aim of his visit was to increase areas of mutual interest and intensify cooperation.

Advanced breast cancer detecting machine comes to India

May 19, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) An advanced digital breast cancer detecting machine with the capability to see the lesions in breasts with much more clarity than ever before was unveiled in the national capital Sunday.

US role in Mideast peace lacks credibility: Palestinian official

May 19, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Ramallah, May 19 (IANS) The role of the US in reviving the Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations lacks credibility, a Palestinian official said Sunday.

A group of protesters demonstrate against Chinese premier's visit

May 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): A group of protesters, including Tibetans in exile, demonstrated against the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang's visit to india amid border tensions between both the countries.

India, China must improve relations: BJP leader

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) BJP leader Tarun Vijay Sunday said India and China must improve their trust levels to have a sincere handshake.

Border issue on agenda as Chinese premier arrives

May 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on many issues, including the recent border row.

Chinese premier in India, border row on agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a string of issues including the recent border row.

Border issue on Chinese premier's India trip agenda

May 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives here Sunday on a three-day state visit, his first overseas trip after assuming office in March, during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on bilateral issues including the recent border row.

Chinese premier departs for India

May 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang departed here Sunday for official visits to four nations, with India being the first stop.

Russia reviews adoption law over French gay marriage

May 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's children's rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov has said Moscow may change its adoption agreement with France in response to the country's new gay marriage law.

Selling less gold coins may not reduce consumption: SBI chief

May 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Pratip Chaudhuri Saturday said the central bank's request to banks not to aggressively sell gold products may not lead to a reduction in consumption and greater steps are required to check the demand for the precious metal.

Let RBI be sole regulator for all home loan providers: SBI chief

May 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) The country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), Saturday the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should become the sole regulator for all home loan institutions - banks as well as housing finance companies.

Conservationists hail decision to ban dolphineriums

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Panaji, May 18 (IANS) Animal conservationists have hailed the central government's decision to ban dolphineriums in India, even as several states had been gearing up for parks and zoos with captive dolphins as the star attraction.

Yashwant Sinha wants India to talk to Chinese Premier from 'a position of strength'

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that the UPA-II government should hold talks with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang "from a position of strength".

Pune hosts Afghan film festival

May 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Pune (Maharashtra), May 18 (ANI): A three -day Afghan film festival was inaugurated here by the Afghan Ambassador to India Shaida Mohammand Abdali.

SBI's overseas business margins under pressure: Chairman

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (IANS) Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Pratip Chaudhuri Saturday said the lender's margins in overseas business were under pressure.

Punjab, Haryana stare at lower wheat arrivals

May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Chandigarh, May 18 (IANS) What was supposed to be a bumper crop with a record target for wheat procurement has turned out to be a dampener with much lower quantities of wheat arriving in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana - the country's breadbasket.