Diesel price hike will be double whammy: India Inc. leaders
September 14th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) The government's move to raise diesel prices by Rs.5 a litre has come under strong criticism from members of India Inc. who foresee a double whammy ... Read more...
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Debates, controversies should not hamper investment: Antony
September 12th, 2012 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Sep 12 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said debates and controversies should not come in the way of investments for the development of Kerala.Speaking at the inaugural session ... Read more...
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Government-industry task force to meet next week
August 10th, 2012 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A government-industry task force headed by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will meet here next week to discuss fall in industrial output and ... Read more...
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Delhi to host ADB board meet in 2013
April 28th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi will host the 46th annual meeting of the board of governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in May 2013, Finance Minister Pranab ... Read more...
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Nitish proposes Maharashtra Day celebration in Bihar
April 16th, 2012 - 12:28 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday said that he would like to see Maharashtra Day celebrated in Bihar in the same way as Bihar ... Read more...
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Taj Khazana: Reviving rare but uniquely Indian art and craft (With Images)
February 26th, 2012 - 2:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) It was a celebration of the revival of exquisite Indian weaves for artists and aficionados, corporate leaders and connoisseurs at a unique showcase of the ... Read more...
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Trade potential making India, Pakistan lift barriers
February 20th, 2012 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 20 (IANS) It is not often that some 150 of India's top corporate leaders visit Pakistan. And when that happened last week, led by Commerce Minister Anand Sharma, ... Read more...
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Premji expects quicker policy initiatives after assembly polls
January 21st, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 20 (IANS) Wipro chairman Azim Premji Friday hoped that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government would get pro-active on policy initiatives after the elections to the five ... Read more...
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PM says corporate criticism of government ‘disappointing’
December 22nd, 2011 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) In the backdrop of severe criticism by corporate leaders of his government's decision-making capabilities, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said it was "a little ... Read more...
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Inflation would have been 13 percent, had RBI not acted: Subbarao
December 9th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D. Subbarao Friday defended the apex bank's monetary tightening that has drawn criticism for its impact on economic growth, saying ... Read more...
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India Inc., jurists call for well-crafted Lokpal bill
October 10th, 2011 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Prominent corporate leaders and jurists in Mumbai stressed the need for an urgent passage of a "well-crafted" Lokpal bill by parliament.In an open letter, the ... Read more...
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Honchos to discussion global economy
August 3rd, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) About 50 global corporate leaders will discuss the future of global economy, markets and business in Mumbai Thursday at a roundtable planned as part of the ... Read more...
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Kanimozhi, Sharad Kumar in Tihar Jail for 2G scam (Roundup)
May 20th, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It was jail for powerful DMK MP Kanimozhi, daughter of former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. Karunanidhi, with a special court Friday citing the "magnitude ... Read more...
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Some questions on the 2G spectrum scam
May 20th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The second generation (2G) spectrum scam has led to massive losses for the national exchequer. A primer on what is being labelled one of India's ... Read more...
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Renowned banker K.V. Kamath new Infosys chairman (Night Lead)
May 1st, 2011 - 3:52 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 30 (IANS) K.V. Kamath, who steered ICICI to become India's largest private bank, will be the new chairman of India's second largest IT bellwether Infosys from Aug ... Read more...
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Banker Kamath to succeed Narayana Murthy at Infosys (Roundup)
May 1st, 2011 - 3:52 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 30 (IANS) High profile banker K.V. Kamath will be the new chairman of India's IT bellwether Infosys, becoming the first non-founder to head the country's second largest software ... Read more...
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2G scam: Delhi court rejects bail plea of five corporate honchos
April 20th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): A Delhi court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of five corporate honchos including promoter of Etisalat DB, Sanjay Chandra, in connection with the 2G spectrum case.The ... Read more...
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2G scam: CBI seeks detention of five corporate executives
April 15th, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday sought the detention of five corporate executives chargesheeted by it for their alleged role in the 2G spectrum scam, ... Read more...
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2G scam: Corporate leaders appear before special court
April 13th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Corporate honchos, who have been chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation scam, appeared on Wednesday before a Delhi ... Read more...
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Jamia conference to focus on policy reforms
February 22nd, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Experts from various institutions will participate in an international conference on policy reforms organised by the Jamia Millia Islamia. The three-day conference on "Relevance of Policy ... Read more...
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Government working to create more jobs: Anand Sharma
February 21st, 2011 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India has sustained economic growth of 8-9 percent and the government is working to further improve economic growth and create more jobs, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand ... Read more...
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Companies Bill to come up in budget session: Deora
January 26th, 2011 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Companies Bill, 2009, will be presented for consideration of parliament during its budget session next month, said Corporate Affairs Minister Murli Deora here Tuesday, adding the ministry ... Read more...
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Sino-US relations can’t be hampered by trade frictions
January 18th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Jan 18 (ANI): A Commerce Ministry official in China has said trade frictions cannot hamper economic and trade relations between Beijing and Washington."China would like to work with the US ... Read more...
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Obama may be more assertive during meeting with Hu
January 18th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): US President Barack Obama is likely to be more assertive with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, when the latter visits Washington later this week, American officials have ... Read more...
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Corporate sector poised to become engine of economy growth: PM
December 14th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India's corporate sector is poised to become the Indian economy's main engine of growth.Addressing at the inaugural session ... Read more...
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Supreme Court asks govt. to produce complaint against Niira Radia
December 13th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.13 (ANI): The Supreme Court today asked the government to submit the copy of the complaint regarding tapping of lobbyist Niira Radia's conversations with a host of people including politicians, ... Read more...
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Zardari offers “Pak warm waters” to Chinese investors, entrepreneurs
November 14th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Guangzhou, Nov 14 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has extended an invitation to Chinese investors and entrepreneurs to benefit from his country's geo-strategic location as well as its trade and economic ... Read more...
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US business pleased with Obama’s approach to trade with India
November 7th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) US business is pleased with the way President Barack Obama has put trade and economic ties right at the top of priorities during his India visit."We ... Read more...
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President Obama holds discussions with Indian, US businessmen in Mumbai
November 6th, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Nov.6 (ANI): The United States President, Barack Obama, here on Saturdayaddressed a number of Indian corporate heads while opening discussions on crucial areas of cooperation like pharma, manufacturing, transportation ... Read more...
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St Tropez: A French romance with India continues
October 29th, 2010 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Ranvir Nayar
St Tropez (France), Oct 29 (IANS) This ultra-chic town in southern France is the playground of the world's rich and famous. But very few, even in Saint Tropez, know about ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh’s visit to improve India-Malaysia ties: HC
October 25th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 25(ANI): Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's scheduled visit to Malaysia would improve the bilateral relations between the two countries, Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia Vijay Gokhale has ... Read more...
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India, South Africa look to expand trade and investment
September 2nd, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Sep 2 (IANS) India and South Africa are trying to strengthen trade links, constituting sector-specific task forces to jointly explore business opportunities and putting on the fast track mutually beneficial trade ... Read more...
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Boeing executive joins RASEI to partner on renewable energy research projects
August 18th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by BNO News
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (BNO NEWS) -- The Boeing Company on Tuesday announced that Tim Noonan, vice president of Boeing Energy, has joined the Leadership Council of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute ... Read more...
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Nextgen management is the big challenge for IT companies
July 28th, 2010 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) Managing the next generation of employees is the major challenge that human resources (HR) managers are going to face in the coming years, senior officials of information technology ... Read more...
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Men’s reluctance to take paternity leave works against women
July 12th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, July 12 (ANI): Male executives are usually unwilling to take up flexible hours and paid parental leave, sustaining a work culture that is fundamentally hostile to women, according to organisers of ... Read more...
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