‘Early monsoon beneficial for kharif crops’
byNew Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The early and heavy monsoon rains in India have raised the hopes of a record plantation and sowing of…
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General Motors recalls 231,000 SUVs over fire risk
byBeijing, June 19 (IANS) US General Motors Co. is set to recall about 231,000 older SUVs over fire risks and has urged owners to…
Kochi to host World Economic Forum India Meet: Chandy
byThiruvananthapuram, June 18 (IANS) Kerala’s business capital, Kochi will host the prestigious the World Economic Forum’s India meet Nov 8-9, said Chief Minister Oommen…
Daimler India starts truck exports to Sri Lanka
byChennai, June 18 (IANS) Daimler India Commerical Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of German automobile major Daimler AG, Tuesday announced shipment of 64…
Planning Commission finds holes in Modi’s much vaunted Gujarat growth model
byNew Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Gujarat continues to be one of the fastest growing states in India, but its growth may not be as…
Congress alleges scam in Goa bridge construction
byPanaji, June 18 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday alleged a scam in the proposed construction of a Sydney harbour-style bridge being built across the Tiracol…
Rupee hits record closing low of 58.77 against dollar
byMumbai, June 18 (IANS) The Indian rupee hit a record closing low of 58.77 against the dollar Tuesday on lingering worries over the country’s…
No need to worry at the US Bill restricting visas: Nasscom
byChennai, June 18 (IANS) Information technology industry-lobbying body Nasscom feels there is no need to panic on the issue of restrictions placed by the…
Sensex closes 100 points down; bank, capital goods plunge
byMumbai, June 18 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities market closed 102 points down Tuesday amid weakness in global markets. There was heavy…
Government okays FDI proposals worth Rs.1,647 crore
byNew Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government Tuesday said it has cleared 16 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs.1,646.87 crore. The largest money flow…