Sensex trades flat; auto, capital goods stocks slump
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets was trading flat late afternoon Wednesday, owing to heavy selling pressure in automobile,…
Kerala government flays opposition unruliness
Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 (IANS) The Oommen Chandy government Wednesday flayed the Left opposition for its “unruly behaviour” on the floor of the Kerala assembly….
Goa warns Mallya breweries over pollutants
Panaji, April 3 (IANS) Goa Wednesday warned liquor baron Vijay Mallya-owned breweries of strict action for violation of anti-pollution laws in the state. Distilleries…
Disturbed by student’s death: Manish Tewari
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari Wednesday said he was disturbed by the death of a 22-year-old student activist…
Indian expatriates drive Dubai’s realty sector growth
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian expatriates are among the top investors in Dubai’s property market, which is expected to grow 10-12 percent this…
President gives assent to anti-rape bill
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the anti-rape bill, providing enhanced punishment for rape, making stalking and…
Now call centres empowering underprivileged kids
Gurgaon: Call centres have long been identified among the young with well-paying jobs and an aspirational lifestyle. Now some of them are stepping out…
World Bank president calls for ending extreme poverty
Washington, April 3 (IANS) World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has called for global action toward ending extreme poverty by 2030 and improving the…
Goa minister questioned over wife’s medical treatment
Panaji, April 3 (IANS) Controversy erupted in Goa Wednesday after the state health minister’s wife became the first patient to be treated in a…
Novartis ruling sifts ‘artful’ patent from innovation (Comment)
India’s apex court is in the witness box facing not-so-subtle protests from the $56.67-billion Swiss drugs giant Novartis that is on the losing side…