Russia’s GDP growth slumps to 1.6 per cent
byMoscow, May 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) There was just 1.6 per cent growth witnessed in the Russian GDP in the first quarter this year, which…
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UAE, Mozambique sign air transport accord
byDubai, May 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mozambique have signed a bilateral accord covering air transport. The agreement will pave the…
China opposes EU’s aviation emissions levy
byBeijing, May 18 (IANS) China has opposed the European Union’s (EU) unilateral decision to incorporate international flights originating from countries outside of the EU…
Woodland to re-position ‘Woods’ footwear sub-brand
byKolkata, May 17 (IANS) Footwear major Woodland, owned by the Aero Group, is looking to re-position its sub-brand ‘Woods’ in the luxury footwear segment,…
Indian American Vivek Ranadive buys US basketball team
byWashington: Indian American software magnate Vivek Ranadive, who has become the first person of Indian descent to become the owner of a major US basketball…
ONGC deciding whether to bid for HPL stake: Vasudeva
byKolkata, May 17 (IANS) State-owned energy major ONGC Friday said it is at present “examining” whether to bid for cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL)…
More Indians want to indulge in adventure sports: Survey
byNew Delhi: An ever-increasing number of Indians want to indulge in adventure tourism but are deterred by high costs and lack of trust in operators…
India, Japan to strengthen investment, trade ties
byTokyo, May 17 (IANS) India and Japan Friday agreed to further strengthen investment and trade ties by ensuring faster implementation of ongoing projects. Both…
Maharashtra generates highest amount of hazardous waste
byNew Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India generates 7.9 million tonnes of hazardous waste every year with the highest amount generated by Maharashtra, the environment…
Buy land directly to invest in Bihar, says official
byKolkata, May 17 (IANS) Entrepreneurs wanting to invest in Bihar should acquire land directly from farmers as land acquisition by the government would cost…