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April 22, 2015 at 1:04 AM

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Seven killed in Haryana accident

April 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Chandigarh, April 25 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured Wednesday in an accident involving three vehicles in Haryana's Jind district, 160 km from here, police said.

Sensex falls 111 points on weak global cues

April 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Indian equities markets benchmark indices closed in the red for the first time in four sessions Wednesday as some investors booked profit due to weak cues from global peers ahead of a long weekend.

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Sensex closes 345 points up on tax clarification

March 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Indian equities markets shot up on the last trading day of the fiscal with a benchmark index closing 345 points higher Friday after Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee clarified that holders of Participatory Notes (P-notes) will have no tax liability.

'Indians' hack Pakistan government website

March 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) A section of Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) website was hacked Friday, with a media report describing this as the handiwork of 'Indians".

Indian American Upendra Chivukula to run for US Congress

March 28, 2012 at 1:36 PM

New York, March 28 (IANS) Upendra Chivukula, an Indian American member of the New Jersey state assembly, plans to run for US Congress with the hope of unseating Republican Leonard Lance, who is seeking a third term.

Sensex recovers, closes 165 points up on value buying (Roundup)

March 23, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Amid volatile trade, a benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday closed 165 points higher, led by buying in recently battered stocks. Global cues were, however, in the negative.

Jindal says won't endorse GOP candidate before Louisiana primary result

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Washington, Mar.13 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian-origin Governor Bobby Jindal will not endorse a candidate before the results of the state's March 24 primary.

Jindal says won't endorse GOP candidate before Louisiana primary result

March 13, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Mar.13 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian-origin Governor Bobby Jindal will not endorse a candidate before the results of the state's March 24 primary.

Ajanta-Ellora Heritage festival is back after three year sabbatical

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Aurangabad, Jan 28 (ANI): After a sabbatical of three years, the heritage festival of Ajanta-Ellora returned to enthuse the art and culture lovers, with a line up of performances by renowned artistes including Bollywood yesteryear actress, Hema Malini.

Ajanta-Ellora Heritage festival is back after three year sabbatical

January 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Aurangabad, Jan 28 (ANI): After a sabbatical of three years, the heritage festival of Ajanta-Ellora returned to enthuse the art and culture lovers, with a line up of performances by renowned artistes including Bollywood yesteryear actress, Hema Malini.

Naveen Jindal meets Mukherjee; discuss power sector reform issues

January 19, 2012 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Lawmaker and industrialist Naveen Jindal has said that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured to act swiftly on problems faced by industrialists dealing with power sector.

Naveen Jindal meets Mukherjee; discuss power sector reform issues

January 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Lawmaker and industrialist Naveen Jindal has said that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured to act swiftly on problems faced by industrialists dealing with power sector.

Indian origin Republican Bobby Jindal steals Rick Perry's thunder in Iowa

December 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Clinton (Iowa, US), Dec.22 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian origin Governor Bobby Jindal had decided to join Rick Perry's bus tour through a handful Iowa towns, and ended up stealing the spotlight from the former.

Arden launches trendy footwear for men

December 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec.20 (ANI): After selling its shoes to leading brands across the UK and Europe, India's first designer footwear brand Arden launched its new range of luxury handmade footwear collection for men.

Lawmakers participate in a car rally to endorse 'save our tigers' campaign

December 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): In a bid to spread awareness among people about the diminishing population of tigers in India and to endorse the 'save our tigers' campaign, numerous lawmakers participated in a car rally here on Sunday.

Indian-American Bobby Jindal easily wins second term as Louisiana governor

October 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian origin Governor Bobby Jindal has easily won re-election to a second term against nine other candidates in a landslide election.

Hisar by-election: Anna's anti-corruption campaign will not affect Congress, says Savitri Jindal

October 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM

Hisar, Oct 13 (ANI): The Chairperson of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Savitri Jindal, on Thursday said veteran social activist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign will not trim down the votes of the Congress Party in the Hisar by-poll.

Bobby Jindal has no plans of being Perry's VP running mate in 2012

September 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Washington, Sept 13(ANI): Louisiana's Indian origin Governor Bobby Jindal has said he is not eyeing any job in the 2012 US administration, including the vice president post.

Indian-American Bobby Jindal endorses Rick Perry as 2012 GOP US prez nominee

September 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Washington, Sept 13(ANI): Louisiana Governor of Indian origin Bobby Jindal has endorsed Republican Rick Perry as the 2012 Republican US presidential nominee.

Legal fraternity boosting fundraising for Bobby Jindal's second term run

September 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Sep 2(ANI): Louisiana Governor of Indian origin Bobby Jindal's support from the legal fraternity for fundraising has grown sharply as he cruises to a second term.

Indian-American Bobby Jindal to endorse candidate in 2012 US presidential race

August 30, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Aug 30(ANI): Louisiana Governor of Indian origin Bobby Jindal is set to endorse a candidate in the 2012 US presidential race.

Lokpal Bill: Stakeholders appeal for a meeting minds for resolution

August 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug.20 (ANI): Saturday, the fifth day of the indefinite fast commenced by well known social activist and anti-graft campaigner Anna Hazare saw a cross-section of society, including stakeholders, politicians, parliamentarians, ministers, activists and others giving their views on the issue of corruption, and what would be the most effective way to tackle the menace.

Bobby Jindal calls US debt deal a 'compromise'

August 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

Washington, Aug 5 (ANI): Indian-origin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has called the deal to raise the debt ceiling a mistake, insisting that a balanced-budget amendment would provide the brute force to get spending under control.

Senator Vitter endorses Bobby Jindal's re-election as Louisiana Gov.

June 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Baton Rouge (Louisiana, US), June 30 (ANI): Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal may have refused to back his state's scandal-plagued Republican Senator David Vitter last year, but the latter isn't holding a grudge.

Hating Obama is foolish, but defeating him is absolutely crucial: Jindal

June 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

New Orleans, June 18(ANI): Indian-origin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has cautioned the Republican party's conservative activists against demonizing US President Barack Obama in the fashion some Liberals did former President George W. Bush.

Louisiana Governor Jindal praises Obama administration on flood response

May 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who has been one of the leading critics of the Obama administration's response to last year's Gulf oil spill, has said things are getting much better as his state deals with flooding along the Mississippi River.

Sushma Swaraj slams Congress leaders for criticizing draft PAC report

April 30, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Mangalore, Apr 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday slammed Congress leaders, including Navin Jindal and Saifuddin Soz, for criticizing the draft report of the parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that probed the multi-billion dollar 2G scam.

Sushma Swaraj slams Congress leaders for criticizing draft PAC report

April 30, 2011 at 8:14 PM

Mangalore, Apr 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday slammed Congress leaders, including Navin Jindal and Saifuddin Soz, for criticizing the draft report of the parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that probed the multi-billion dollar 2G scam.

BJP charges Congress of 'politicising' PAC report

April 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized the ruling Congress Party on Thursday for 'politicising' the contents of the Public Account Committee's draft report that was leaked to certain sections of the media a day ago.

Congress, DMK demands PAC chairman Joshi's resignation

April 27, 2011 at 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Charging Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Murli Manohar Joshi of having 'malafide intention' of destabilising the government, the Congress and DMK leaders of the panel on Wednesday demanded his resignation over the draft report on the 2G spectrum scam.

Dikshit honours Sharmila Tagore for contribution to Delhi's society

April 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Apr 23(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday presented awards to veteran Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore and various other women philanthropists in New Delhi for their contribution to society.

Jindal will sign "birther bill" if passed by Louisiana legislature

April 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Indian-origin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said he would sign a "birther bill" if the legislature passes it, despite the fact that his fellow Republican Governor Jan Brewer had prohibited it in Arizona.

Supporters express happiness as Government accepts demands of anti-corruption crusader

April 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Hundreds of supporters of veteran social activist Anna Hazare welcomed the central government's assurance to issue a notification for setting up a committee to redraft the Ombudsman Bill.

Haryana Jats withdraw agitation after talks with Hooda

March 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

Chandigarh, Mar 26 (ANI): Agitating Jats in Haryana, demanding reservation in Government jobs under OBC quota, on Friday night withdrew their three-week-long stir after talks with Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in Jind.

Lakshmi Mittal replaces Mukesh Ambani as world's richest Indian

March 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): Steel Tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has clinched the title of the world's richest Indian from Reliance Industries' chief Mukesh Ambani.

Indian-origin Louisiana Guv Jindal facing flak over donation to wife's charity

March 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

New Orleans (US), Mar. 4 (ANI): Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has attracted controversy over his wife's charity accepting about 790,000 dollars in donations from corporations that have also donated to the governor's campaign committee since 2007.

Adolescent Indian girls most vulnerable: UNICEF report

February 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb.26 (ANI): With the highest adolescent population in India, the real challenge for the nation is to provide nutrition, health and education in this segment, especially for girls, according to a UNICEF report.

Cavalry Jindal lifts fifth Amity Polo Cup in thrilling finale

February 13, 2011 at 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb.13 (ANI): The hallowed turf of the Jaipur Polo Grounds served up a grand Amity Polo Cup finale that was pulsating, captivating and energetic in the display of horse riding and polo stick wielding skills here on Sunday afternoon.

Mirchpur violence: Jats demand SIT probe

January 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Jind, Jan 23 (ANI): Members of the pre-dominant Jat community staged a protest here on Sunday demand a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Mirchpur caste violence last year in which an elderly Dalit man and his daughter were killed in an arson attack.

Jindal is cracking down on fake bath salts used by drug dealers

January 12, 2011 at 12:54 PM

Louisiana (US), Jan.12 (ANI): What could possibly be menacing about bath salts? Well, if you are the Indian-origin Governor of the American state of Louisiana, the issue is actually more than serious than it sounds.

26/11-terror attack brought sea change in coastal security approach: Antony

December 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday said the government is making all out efforts in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack to ensure security of the coastal regions of the country.

Bobby Jindal hit by fifth recall petition by disillusioned voter in 2 yr office term

December 17, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, was hit by another recall petition on Wednesday after an independent voter sought Jindal's removal because of cuts to higher education and health care programs.

Jindal wants Congressmen to stay out of Washington for more common sense governance

November 25, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Washington, Nov.25 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian-origin Governor Bobby Jindal wants members of Congress to stay out of Washington D.C. and be home more often.

Bobby Jindal 'not interested' in running for president in 2012.

November 18, 2010 at 1:11 PM

Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, has claimed that he is not interested in running for president in 2012.

MoD creating environment for indigenisation of defence equipment: Antony

November 16, 2010 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is making all efforts to create an environment for speedy indigenisation of defence systems and platforms.

Bobby Jindal- among 12 potential GOP candidates for 2012 presidential polls?

November 13, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): The experience of 39-year-old Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, is being viewed by many as his biggest selling point as one of the 12 potential Republican candidates looking at the 2012 presidential polls, according to Fox News.

Bobby Jindal sparred with Obama over Gulf oil spill response, reveals book

November 13, 2010 at 1:36 PM

Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): Bobby Jindal, the Indian origin Governor of Louisiana, has used his new book to criticise US President Barack Obama over the Gulf oil spill, alleging that he was more focused on the political aftermath than the actual impact of the crisis.

Mukesh Ambani again tops list of richest Indians

September 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has topped the latest Forbes' India Rich List with a net worth of 27 billion dollars for the third consecutive time.

Jat protests flare up again in Hisar, Jind railway station set on fire

September 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM

Hisar (Haryana), Sep 15 (ANI): Jat protests flared up again in Haryana's Hisar District on Wednesday despite government claims that the agitation has been called off following a compromise.rotesters demanding a quota under the OBC category blocked the national highway and also set fire to the railway station at Jind.

BP 'temporarily' stops oil leak in Gulf of Mexico

July 16, 2010 at 11:55 AM

Houston, July 16(ANI): The gush of oil from BP's spewing well in the Gulf of Mexico has been 'temporarily' stopped for the first time in three months, raising hopes that it can be sealed off.

Louisiana's new law allows cancelled guns into religious places

July 9, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): Gun rights advocates got a monumental boost with Louisiana law that allows concealed handguns in religious places, overturning a state ban.

Jindal plan to protect Louisiana coastline could do more harm than good: Experts

July 8, 2010 at 11:53 AM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): Louisiana's Indian origin Governor Bobby Jindal's homegrown plans to protect his state's delicate coastline could actually do more harm than good, feel scientists and the Obama administration.

Security tightened in Punjab following Dera Sacha Sauda protest

March 1, 2010 at 11:23 AM

Chandigarh, Mar 1 (ANI): Security has been tightened across Punjab following protests by Dera Sacha Sauda supporters over the filing of a fresh murder case against their chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Security tight in Haryana following Sikh sect protest

February 28, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Rohtak/Narwana (Haryana), Feb 28 (ANI): Authorities in Haryana on Sunday imposed strict security measures across the state to prevent any untoward incident in the wake of protests by the followers of a Sikh sect agitating over the filing of a murder case against their chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Abu Jindal could be suspected Indian handler of 26/11 attack, says Chidambaram

February 4, 2010 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4(ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said that Abu Jindal could be the suspected Indian handler of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

Dense fog in Delhi affects normal life, delays flights and trains

January 8, 2010 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (ANI): The normal life was disturbed here on Friday morning as a thick blanket of fog covered the entire region.

The most loved and hated science stories of 2009

December 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Washington, December 28 (ANI): A list of some of the most loved and hated science stories of the year has been put together.

PBG-Jindal bags Amity Polo Cup Finals 2009 in Delhi

December 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 14 (ANI): Captivating, exhilarating, thrilling, stimulating, awe-inspiring, heart throbbing- the list of unending superlatives describe the exciting finals of Amity Polo Cup 2009, which was played at Jaipur Polo Grounds on Sunday.

Erring Indian American Governor Jindal invites Miami Dolphins correction

December 9, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Miami (US), Dec. 9 (ANI): The Miami Dolphins had to correct Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal on Tuesday for wrongly claiming his 12-0 New Orleans Saints could be the first team in league history to go undefeated and win the Super Bowl.

World's oldest mother celebrates her child's first birthday

November 28, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Jind (Haryana), Nov 28 (ANI): World's oldest mother Rajo Devi celebrated her child's first birthday on Friday in Haryana's Jind town.

Obamas' State Dinner was '"magnifiscent', unforgettable experience: PM

November 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM

Port of Spain, Nov.27 (ANI): Speaking informally with the media at a reception hosted for him and the Indian diaspora here last evening by the Indian High Commissioner, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, said that his evening with the Obamas at the state dinner in Washington on November 24 was "magnifiscent".

US media plays up Indian PM's Washington visit to the hilt

November 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM

Washington, Nov.26 (ANI): Visits by heads of government or state to the United States usually don't occupy much space in the American media, especially on their front pages and in times of global economic distress, but this visit by the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, as President Barack Obama's first State Guest has seen the American fourth estate playing it up, certifying the rarity of the event.

White House releases state dinner guest list

November 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Nov.25 (ANI): The White House released the list of expected guests for Tuesday night's state dinner.

TV channels, crew banned from White House state dinner

November 25, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Washington, Nov.25 (ANI): The air of excitement and anticipation prevailing ahead of the White House State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and US First Lady Michelle Obama for visiting Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur was dampened by a blanket ban on televison channels and crew.

Buoyant stock market, economy doubles billionaires in India

November 20, 2009 at 4:14 PM

London, Nov 20(ANI): The Forbes' Rich List has revealed that a buoyant stock market and a still-robust economy have almost doubled the number of billionaires in India.

Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes' India rich list

November 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM

Mumbai/Singapore, Nov.19 (ANI): A rebounding stock market that gained two-thirds in the past year and an economy growing at six percent have boosted the net worth of India's richest people, according to the latest Forbes' India rich list.

Raj Thackeray booked for North-Indian assault case

November 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday finally filled a 73-page charge sheet against Maharastra Nav Nirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray and 19 other activists of his party accusing them for rioting and assaulting the North-Indians during the Railway....

Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes' India rich list

November 19, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Singapore, Nov 19 (ANI): The head of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, is once again the wealthiest person in India. His net worth is put at 32 billion dollars, an increase of 54 percent from nearly 21 billion dollars last year, according to the latest Forbes' India Rich List.

Steel Minister visits IITF 2009 pavilion

November 18, 2009 at 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 18 (ANI): Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh visited the steel pavilion at the IITF-2009 today.

Gold buyers throng shops for auspicious buys ahead of Diwali

October 16, 2009 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Oct 16 (ANI): Buyers thronged shops to buy gold during Dhanteras, a gold buying festival that falls before Diwali, the festival of lights.

Varun Gandhi nominated to key consultative committee on defence

September 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Young Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi has been nominated as a member of the key parliamentary consultative committee on defence in order to groom him as a future leader of the party and give valuable parliamentary experience.

Bhupinder Hooda says Congress party would win Assembly elections

September 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 26 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has said that his party would win the Assembly elections with a thumping majority.

Give a bride and get my votes, say youth voters in Haryana

September 24, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Jind (Haryana), Sep 24 (ANI): In a bid to draw the attention of the lawmakers about the prevailing mass unemployment due to which prospective grooms remain bachelors, youths in Haryana's Jind district have launched a campaign to highlight their plight.

Two groups clash during Mayawati's rally in Haryana

September 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM

Jind (Haryana), Sep 20(ANI): Two groups clashed during a election rally, being addressed by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati in Haryana's Jind district on Sunday.

Suspected Lashkar commander Abu Jindal killed in Jammu encounter

September 4, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Jammu, Sep.4 (ANI): A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba commander, Abu Jindal, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu's Reasi District early on Friday morning.

Red Corner Interpol notice against Abu Hamza

August 26, 2009 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Interpol today issued a Red Corner notice against Lashker-e-Taiba terrorists wanted in connection with the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

India raises scope for cooperation with US by frisking N.Korean freighter

August 21, 2009 at 6:36 PM

Sonepat (Haryana), Aug.21 (ANI): By taking the bull by the horns and not releasing the North Korean ship nearly two weeks after it was seized, New Delhi has opened new possibilities for cooperation with Washington and also sent unmistakable signals to hostile proliferation racketeers and intelligence agencies not to snoop around its waters, says an academic.

Chidambaram says honour killings shameful for 21st century's India

July 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday expressed his deep resentment over violence against women, saying "we should hang our heads in shame" for incidents like honour killings taking place in the country in the 21st century.

Assocham proposes inflation commission

May 31, 2009 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has proposed the setting up of a National Inflation Commission to help the government contain prices of essential commodities.

'India Inc. differs in corporate strategies'

May 31, 2009 at 10:08 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Three of India's leading Indian business groups can be distinguished by their corporate strategies, says corporate researcher and strategic management veteran Rajnish Karki.

Entertainment industry best paymaster, highest ad spender: Assocham

May 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India's $2.5 billion entertainment industry is little affected by the slowdown and has emerged as the highest spender on advertisement and the best paymaster, says a study conducted by a leading lobby.

'Poor pesticide use causing crop loss of Rs.1,000 bn'

May 22, 2009 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Non-judicious use of pesticides is leading to an annual loss of more than Rs.100,000 crore (Rs.1,000 billion/$21 billion) in the agricultural sector, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham).

Huge increase in the assets of re-contesting MPs

May 12, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The National Election Watch (NEW), in one of its latest report on the comparison of assets of a number of MPs who are re-contesting in 2009 after the 2004 poll, has found tremendous increase in the possessions of the candidates.

India to lose $160 bn due to work-related ailments: Report

May 10, 2009 at 1:09 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Work-related ailments like heart diseases, strokes and diabetes will likely cost India's exchequer around $160 billion between 2009-15, an industry lobby study has said.

Bhel, Jindal Power in talks for boiler supply

December 16, 2008 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) State-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) is in talks with Jindal Power to supply super-critical boilers and turbines, Minister of State for Power Jairam Ramesh said here Tuesday.

Banks cut interest rates on home loans, small units credit

December 15, 2008 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) State-run commercial banks Monday reduced their interest rates on fresh home loans up to Rs.2 million (Rs.20 lakh/$40,000) with several other benefits like nil processing fee and free life insurance.

Second stimulus package needed to boost IIP: India Inc

December 12, 2008 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Industrial production will continue to fall if the government did not give another second stimulus package to prop up stressed sectors, especially manufacturing, the corporate world said Friday.

What if I was a bomber on a jam-packed local train? (Fifth in a series on how safe is the Indian c

December 12, 2008 at 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A lifeline for thousands of office-goers and students commuting to and from Delhi, local trains are a frighteningly easy terror target. The realisation came to me as soon as I boarded a jam-packed train for a 20-minute ride into the city.

Festivities at home of world's oldest mother continue on

December 9, 2008 at 12:49 AM

Hisar (Haryana), Dec 8 (IANS) Festivities have not stopped at the house of Haryana resident Rajo Devi, who became the world's oldest mom at 70.

At world's oldest mother's house, it's endless festivity

December 8, 2008 at 9:31 PM

Hisar (Haryana), Dec 8 (IANS) A day after Haryana resident Rajo Devi became the world's oldest mother at 70, the festivities which began 10 days ago at her house have not stopped.

Industry happy, but says more could have been done

December 7, 2008 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Indian inustry welcomed the Rs.3,000-billion fiscal stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday, but said more could have done to increase growth.

India Inc. welcomes RBI move, but banks not for immediate rate cuts

December 6, 2008 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Hours after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed key interest rates, India Inc. Saturday welcomed the move, saying it was a 'a good start in the correct direction' even as leading commercial banks remained reluctant to immediately bring down lending rates.

Panel to study resource use by West Bengal steel projects

December 5, 2008 at 4:26 PM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) The West Bengal government has formed an expert committee to study the land, coal and water requirements of various steel projects before allocating resources, a senior government official said here Friday.

Palin is a GOP star in the making

December 1, 2008 at 7:49 PM

Washington, Dec.1 (ANI): Palin's flash emergence on the national stage has left her as well positioned as any Republican to make a serious run for the GOP nomination in 2012, reports Politico.

West Bengal marching ahead in development

December 1, 2008 at 2:56 PM

Kolkata, Dec.1 (ANI): The industrial growth rate of West Bengal is 1.1 per cent higher than the national average of 10.8 per cent (2006-07), and the State continues to move ahead on the path to development and economic progress, the Singur episode notwithstanding.

Emotional adieu to journalist Sabina Sehgal Saikia

November 30, 2008 at 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Scores of teary eyed friends, colleagues, celebrities and even people who didn't know her personally turned up to bid farewell to Sabina Sehgal Saikia, a well-known scribe and food critic who perished in the Mumbai terror strike and was cremated here Sunday.

Slain NSG commando paid tributes at special ceremony in Delhi

November 29, 2008 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) It was a solemn moment as senior officers of the National Security Guard (NSG), the Indian army and the paramilitary forces paid tributes here Saturday to NSG commando Havaldar Gajender Singh, who was killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Mumbai's Nariman House.

Rata Tata calls for unity to fight terror, Oberoi Hotel official says six dead, 200 still trapped

November 27, 2008 at 7:47 PM

Mumbai, Nov.27 (ANI): A senior official of the Oberoi Hotel Group said on Thursday that five or six persons had been killed inside Mumbai's beseiged Trident Oberoi Hotel during the firefight between security personnel and the terrorists, and added that at least 200 people continued to be held hostage.

Quotes from India Inc that wants strong anti-terror measures

November 27, 2008 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The following are some quotes from captains of Indian industry who have condemned the terror attack in Mumbai since Wednesday night and called for strong anti-terror mechanism and laws:

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