Court notice to Bharti Walmart
July 11th, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the central government, Bharti Walmart Pvt Ltd and Bharti Retail Ltd on a plea alleging that the ... Read more...
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Newspaper society opposes fresh norms on court reporting
April 18th, 2012 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian Newspapers Society (INS) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there was no need for any "further or fresh guidelines" on regulating media reporting ... Read more...
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US sees India, China in constructive role in Afghanistan
November 1st, 2011 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) As the United States begins to draw down from Afghanistan, it expects both India and China to play constructive roles in the region, according to ... Read more...
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Spain sees 35 percent growth in Indian tourists
September 23rd, 2011 - 1:04 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Spain has recorded a 35 percent growth in tourist arrivals over 2010 in the first seven months of 2011, a Spanish official said, adding that it ... Read more...
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African delegates visit India.
April 26th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr. 26 (ANI): In a bid to connect African youths with India, 24-member delegations of eleven African countries are on India visit for seven days starting from April 23.They participated ... Read more...
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Climate change ‘retreating Arctic coastline by half a metre every year’
April 18th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 17 (ANI): Climate change and increased erosion are retreating the Arctic coastline by half a metre every year, according to a new study by more than 30 scientists from 10 ... Read more...
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Climate change pushing back Arctic coastline
April 18th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 18 (IANS) Climate change and increased erosion are pushing back the Arctic coastline by half a metre every year.This implies substantial changes for Arctic ecosystems near the coast ... Read more...
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Pakistan backs Saudi stance on Gulf, Middle East: Gilani
March 27th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 27(ANI): Pakistan understands and supports the Saudi stance on the Gulf and the Middle East, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.Talking to Prince Bander Bin Sultan Bin ... Read more...
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India abstains from UN vote on Libya (Lead)
March 18th, 2011 - 8:49 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, March 18 (IANS) In a snub to the US, India and four other countries have abstained from voting on a UN Security Council resolution authorizing a no-fly zone ... Read more...
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New courts needed to try economic offences, says apex court
December 8th, 2010 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday favoured setting up of special courts to try cases of economic offences involving the violation of laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering ... Read more...
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Indian drug major Sun Pharma takes control of Israeli Taro
September 22nd, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Indian drug maker Sun Pharma has bought a controlling stake in Israeli Taro Pharmaceuticals after settling a prolonged legal battle with promoters of the acquired firm.
Sun, along with ... Read more...
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Vodafone cuts down value of Indian venture by a third
May 19th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 19 (ANI): A price war triggered by stiff competition and future payments for spectrum has forced telecom giant Vodafone Group to cut down the value of its Indian venture, Vodafone ... Read more...
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Sponsors preparing to cash in on Tiger Woods brand again
April 2nd, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.2 (ANI): Sponsors are now preparing to cash in on Tiger Woods return to the sport.Sports memorabilia company Upper Deck Co is preparing to sell signed red shirts for more ... Read more...
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Indonesia seeks greater role in ASEAN
February 10th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Feb 10 (IANS) Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa said the country should enhance its role in ASEAN for economic benefits.
Indonesia will take over the 10-member ASEAN's chairmanship in 2013."Our contribution to ... Read more...
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It’s B-school time for Indian ambassadors
December 3rd, 2009 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Prashant K. Nanda
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Guess who is getting lessons from the premier Indian School of Business (ISB)? Indian ambassadors who are learning "economic diplomacy" to promote their country ... Read more...
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A book on North East India, but with a new approach and insight
December 3rd, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.3 (ANI): There are many books on the North East and there are many experts on the region but if there is one name that really commands authority on the ... Read more...
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Make global warming top priority: Dalai Lama to world leaders
November 30th, 2009 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Nov 30 (IANS) Ahead of the Copenhagen summit, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Monday asked world leaders to make finding a solution to climate change their number one priority.
"Protection of ... Read more...
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Bharti-MTN extends talks on merger to August 31
August 3rd, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 03 (ANI): Bharti Airtel and MTN Group have extended their exclusive talks over achieving the tag of the world's third-largest mobile operator by a month to August 31.Bharti and ... Read more...
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Give us more ships, Bangladesh Navy tells MPs
June 23rd, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, June 23 (IANS) The Bangladesh Navy has sought modern ships and equipment and an overall maritime policy to better guard the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
A report submitted to the country's ... Read more...
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Parliament’s nod will be mandatory for international agreements: BJP (Lead, superseding earlier story)
April 4th, 2009 - 12:23 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Describing the Indo-US nuclear deal as done in "regrettable secrecy" by the Congress-led UPA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said if voted to power it would ... Read more...
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BJP for parliamentary approval for international agreements
April 3rd, 2009 - 11:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Parliamentary approval should be made mandatory before the government signs any international agreement that concerns strategic programmes, territorial integrity and economic interests, the Bharatiya Janata Party ... Read more...
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Suzlon sells 10 percent in Belgian firm
January 2nd, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renewable energy major Suzlon has offloaded 10 percent of the equity it holds in a Belgian transmission company to a London-based investment firm, it announced Friday.Suzlon holds ... Read more...
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Scientists propose the creation of a new type of seed bank
October 16th, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): A group of U.S. scientists have proposed setting up a different kind of seed bank, which would gather wild species at intervals in the future, effectively capturing ... Read more...
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Reddy group to source iron ore from Indonesia mines
July 21st, 2008 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, July 21 (IANS) Mining and steel major Gala Janardhan Reddy (GJR) group has entered into a strategic alliance with PT Earthstone Resources of Indonesia to source iron ore from Sumatra mines ... Read more...
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Chidambaram dismisses possibility of early general elections
July 9th, 2008 - 9:12 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, July 9 (ANI): Dismissing possibility of early general elections, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today expressed confidence that elections will be held on schedule in 2009.These are all hypothetical questions, elections ... Read more...
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British PM presents book to Indian religious head
May 17th, 2008 - 8:03 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has presented an autographed copy of his book "Courage: Eight Portraits" to Dawoodi Bohra spiritual head Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin in London. Brown received ... Read more...
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Reliance Power acquires coal mines in Indonesia
May 2nd, 2008 - 5:44 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Anil Ambani promoted Reliance Power Ltd said Friday it has acquired three coal mines in Indonesia with total reserves of two billion metric tonnes. The acquisition was done ... Read more...
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