» Indian business in Gulf has declined 20 percent: FICCI
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 8:05:06 PM IST
Indian companies with interest in the Gulf have witnessed their business in the region decline by 20 percent, an industry lobby said here Sunday.

 » Reliance Capital eyes major expansion, banking, overseas foray
Mumbai |Sunday, 2009 7:35:05 PM IST
The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group's Reliance Capital has unveiled an ambitious plan for the next three-five years, including an entry into banking industry, globalisation of operations and tripling the customer base to 50 million.

 » Mujib's portrait to adorn all Bangladesh currency notes
Dhaka |Sunday, 2009 7:35:05 PM IST
Bangladesh plans to have the portrait of its founding father, slain former president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on all currency notes, its finance minister said Sunday.

 » Gujarat to denotify forest land for industrial projects
Gandhinagar |Sunday, 2009 6:35:07 PM IST
The Gujarat government will denotify 345 hectares of forest land in wildlife sanctuaries in the state and make it available for various industrial projects, utilities and fibre optic lines for private telecom operators.

 » Goa tourism industry needs tax sops: Industry
Panaji |Sunday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
The state tourism industry should be granted tax sops in the budget to be presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday, a leading industry chamber here has said.

 » What youngsters expect from Monday's budget
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 6:05:07 PM IST
Concession on student loans, higher spending on education and health, fuel price cut - students and young professionals have a whole list of expectations as Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presents India's national budget for this fiscal Monday.

 » Denel to resolve alleged blacklisting with India
Johannesburg |Sunday, 2009 6:05:07 PM IST
South African arms manufacturer Denel has assured the government that it would resolve with India the vexed issued of its alleged blacklisting there, a news report said here Sunday.

 » Bangladeshi traders support transit facilities to India
Agartala |Sunday, 2009 6:05:07 PM IST
Bangladesh's industry bodies want transit facilities for India to help it transport cargo to the northeast region through their country.

 » Van Heusen India Mens Week to start Sep 11: FDCI
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 4:05:05 PM IST
The Van Heusen India Mens Week - the first fashion extravaganza for men in India that will showcase the best designers in the country - will be held here Sep 11 to 13, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) announced.

 » Microfinance summit in October, focus on poor
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 3:35:05 PM IST
The latest edition of the Microfinance India Summit will be held in Delhi Oct 26-28, and will focus on providing financial services to low-income groups, the organisers of the event have said.

 » Power to Chhattisgarh's polluting industries cut
Raipur |Sunday, 2009 3:05:06 PM IST
A Chhattisgarh environment panel has ordered that power supply to three sponge iron units here be cut after residents of the surrounding villages protested that industries were responsible for large scale pollution in the area, officials said Sunday.

 » Kazakhstan resolves issues with Lakshmi Mittal, ONGC Videsh
Astana |Sunday, 2009 2:35:05 PM IST
Kazakhstan has resolved its issues with steel magnate Lakshmi N. Mittal and with India's largest oil explorer ONGC Videsh and the "situation is coming to a successful end", a top diplomat has said, adding that the country supported India's aspirations for a greater role in an expanded UN Security Council.

 » Sweden offers India civilian nuclear technology
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 1:36:33 PM IST
Sweden, a member of the 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group, is offering New Delhi its niche expertise in nuclear waste management and security as it eyes India's $40 billion civilian nuclear energy market.

 » UPA failed to use Rs.72,500 crore for Dalits: Study
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 1:36:33 PM IST
The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) may wax eloquent about empowering the downtrodden, but in the last five years it has denied the Scheduled Castes (SCs) a whopping Rs.72,500 crore ($15.16 billion) that should have been earmarked for them under a special scheme.

 » Hopes high as Mukherjee set to present national budget Monday
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 1:36:33 PM IST
Amid high expectations in a slowing economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will present India's national budget for this fiscal Monday, seeking a fine balance between the need for resources to fund welfare schemes and minimising the burden on the average citizen and industry.

 » India to prepare new rules to save its coastline
New Delhi |Sunday, 2009 1:36:26 PM IST
India is set to prepare new rules to save its 7,517 km coastline after deciding to let a controversial notification under attack from the fishing community to lapse.

 » Deora says will back fuel prices hike if crude prices ease
Chennai | July 05, 2009 12:15:27 PM IST
Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora has said the government would consider a downward revision of fuel prices if international crude prices came down.

 » Mango festival starts in Haryana
Chandigarh |Saturday, 2009 10:35:05 PM IST
Lovers of the king of fruits thronged a Haryana town as the 18th edition of the mango festival started Saturday.

 » Stalin demands gas grid in southern India
Chennai |Saturday, 2009 9:35:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Saturday requested the central government to set up a gas grid in the south for the rapid industrialisation of the southern states.

 » Skill development training for Delhi domestic helps
New Delhi |Saturday, 2009 9:35:11 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday launched a skill development programme to train about 100,000 domestic workers here in a variety of subjects ranging from personal hygiene to first-aid.

 » Heavy rains hit Mumbai, parts of city flooded
Mumbai |Saturday, 2009 9:35:06 PM IST
The monsoon tightened its grip over Mumbai Saturday, with heavy rains leading to flooding in the city and its suburbs, causing traffic snarls on highways and arterial roads and disrupting flights.

 » Increase import duty on apple juice concentrate: Himachal
Shimla |Saturday, 2009 9:35:06 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh has requested the central government to increase the import duty on apple juice concentrate to save the domestic industry.

 » BJP wants government to bear 75 percent of crop insurance
Ranchi |Saturday, 2009 8:35:05 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Saturday said the central government should bear 75 percent premium of the crop insurance cover for farmers to help them overcome drought conditions in many parts of the country.

 » Bank employees' strike deferred
Chennai |Saturday, 2009 7:05:05 PM IST
A nationwide strike planned by employees of State Bank of India (SBI) and its six associate banks for July 6 against the merger of State Bank of Indore with SBI has been deferred, a union leader said Saturday.

 » Karnataka to get over Rs.1,000 crore for railway projects
Bangalore |Saturday, 2009 6:35:06 PM IST
The railway ministry has earmarked Rs.1,026 crore ($214.5 million) for various projects in Karnataka for the current fiscal, up from Rs.680 crore in 2008-09, Minister of State for Railways K.H. Muniyappa said here Saturday.

 » New Delhi airport runway not fully operational at night
New Delhi |Saturday, 2009 6:05:06 PM IST
The new runway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) here remains non-operational during peak hours at night causing congestion and delays at the airport, an official said Saturday.

 » Gujarat ready with contingency plan if rains elude
Gandhinagar |Saturday, 2009 6:05:05 PM IST
Gujarat agriculture officials met here Saturday to discuss the impact of scanty rainfall on groundnut, cotton and other crops. The state has also readied a contingency plan in case the monsoon eludes till July 10.

 » New companies bill set for budget session: Khursheed
New Delhi |Saturday, 2009 6:05:05 PM IST
The new Companies Bill 2009, with stricter disclosure norms and provision for one-person corporate entity, will be tabled in the ongoing budget session of parliament, Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khursheed said Saturday.

 » Australian students on holiday with a missionary streak
Alappuzha |Saturday, 2009 5:35:11 PM IST
Back waters, idyllic houseboat rides with a sprinkling of social work thrown in. Nearly 60 Australian students will combine their holiday in this popular tourist destination in Kerala with charity work.

 » Kamal Nath great negotiator but opposed liberalisation: Mandelson
London |Saturday, 2009 5:35:05 PM IST
British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson says former commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath was a great negotiator but wouldn't budge on opening up the Indian market.

 » Indian chartered accountants sign exchange programme with Australia
Agra |Saturday, 2009 5:35:05 PM IST
Indian chartered accountants can now practise in Australia with the inking of an agreement between the chartered accountants institutes of India and Australia at an event here.

 » Khurshid does not favour reservations in private sector
New Delhi |Saturday, 2009 4:35:06 PM IST
Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Saturday said he was not in favour of mandatory reservation in the private sector, maintaining that the government's thrust on inclusive growth will comprehensively address the larger issue of affirmative action.

 » Activists want Goa to emulate Russia's casino ban
Panaji |Saturday, 2009 4:05:18 PM IST
Activists in Goa have urged the government to ban offshore and onshore casinos in the state - like Russia which outlawed gambling houses Wednesday.

 » Rail budget has ignored northeast, says Tripura's ruling Left
Agartala |Saturday, 2009 4:05:13 PM IST
The Left Front government in Tripura Saturday voiced its unhappiness over the railway budget, saying Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee had ignored the northeast by announcing no new schemes or projects for the region.

 » Orissa power situation continues to be grim
Bhubaneswar |Saturday, 2009 4:05:06 PM IST
The power situation in Orissa is grim as the state is receiving less electricity than it requires, says state Energy Minister Atanu Sabyasachi.

 » Young pilots move court against Air India recruitment process
New Delhi |Saturday, 2009 2:35:07 PM IST
Unhappy with the selection process of Air India, 68 young pilots have moved the Delhi High Court against the airline, alleging foul play in its recruitment procedure.

 » Indian markets crawl as investors await budget (Weekly Market Review)
Mumbai |Saturday, 2009 2:05:07 PM IST
Indian equities markets went up and down in volatile trading last week, but ended close to where they were a week ago, as investors waited anxiously for the budget to be unveiled Monday. A key index moved up from its previous weekly close, but only 1.01 percent.

 » Bangladesh government faces political furore over Indian dam project
Dhaka |Saturday, 2009 2:05:07 PM IST
The Bangladesh government is coming under increasing pressures from its own ministers and ruling Awami League lawmakers to hold urgent bilateral talks with India, which is planning to build a dam on the Barak river the two neighbours share, a media report here said Saturday.

 » The Sunday Indian & IIPM organized Mega Excellence Awards Yeh Dilli Hai Meri Jaan
New Delhi| July 04, 2009 12:06:49 PM IST
The Sunday Indian, India's most influential general interest magazine published by Planman Media, presented Indias First Ever General Interest awards Yeh Dilli Hai Meri Jaan at The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi.

 » Iran could bring unity to G8 divided over economy
Washington |Saturday, 2009 10:05:54 AM IST
US President Barack Obama has been squabbling with West European leaders over how to handle issues such as the global economic crisis and climate change, and those differences appeared to hang over the upcoming G8 summit in Italy.

 » UNCTAD Chief calls for Asian monetary fund
Beijing |Saturday, 2009 10:05:49 AM IST
Asia should have its own monetary fund to better ensure financial stability of the region, a senior UN official has said.