Hyderabad to host conference on sustainable tourism
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) To help boost tourism in South-East Asia, a UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) meeting and three-day conference on sustainable…
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Secrets of tax havens exposed in global media probe
byWashington, April 4 (IANS) Hidden dealings of politicians, con artists and the mega-rich in more than 170 countries, including India, have been exposed by…
Sensex falls 1.55 percent; bank, IT stocks plummet
byMumbai, April 4 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets fell 1.55 percent or 292 points Thursday on heavy selling in banking, information…
India sees increased foreign tourist flow in early 2013
byNew Delhi: Foreign tourist arrivals in India grew by 2.3 percent in the first three months of 2013 despite the Delhi gang-rape and cases…
Rahul Gandhi interaction at CII meet impressive: India Inc
byNew Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi’s maiden interaction with industry leaders after he became the Congress vice president was impressive and touched broader…
Sukhoi to buy back 10 aircraft from Aeroflot
byMoscow, April 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi has said it would repurchase its first 10 Sukhoi SuperJet-100 (SSJ-100) aircraft from the national…
Chandy to visit UAE from April 10
byThiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will embark on a visit to the UAE April 10, his first overseas trip after…
Congress seeks central help for Kerala emigres in Saudi
byThiruvananthapuram, April 4 (IANS) The Kerala unit of the Congress party Thursday sought from the central government a Rs.100 crore assistance package for Kerala…
Reliance Power’s Sasan UMPP starts commercial operation
byMumbai, April 4 (IANS) Reliance Power Thursday said it has commissioned the first 660 MW unit of the Sasan ultra mega power project (UMPP)…
Vessel seized off Mumbai harbour
byMumbai, April 4 (IANS) A small shipping vessel suspected to be involved in smuggling activities was seized off Mumbai harbour early Thursday, officials said….