Delhi shop and factory workers cry foul
August 14th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Rakesh Soni, a 42-year-old worker at a factory in north Delhi's Karawal Nagar Industrial Area, will be busy polishing metals Monday when most will be ... Read more...
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Pay compound interest for 14 years: Apex court to polluting firm
July 22nd, 2011 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Pulling up a chemical company for trying to wriggle out of paying up for the pollution caused by it, the Supreme Court directed the firm, ... Read more...
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Sensex snaps six-day rally on profit booking (Roundup)
July 1st, 2011 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday closed 83 points lower on profit booking, snapping a six-day rally.The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the ... Read more...
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Crores spent on Ganga but pollution levels up: Uma Bharati
June 30th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Brijghat (Uttar Pradesh), June 30 (IANS) The government has spent millions of rupees to clean the Ganga, the life line of northern India, but without any result, Bharatiya Janata ... Read more...
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Sensex ruling lower, IT, telecom drag broader markets
June 17th, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets slipped from early high Friday and was subdued while IT and telecom stocks weighed heavy on the broader ... Read more...
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Indian equities markets range bound, Sensex flat
June 7th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Indian equities markets were ruling in a tight range about two hours into trade Tuesday, with a key benchmark index trading flat and broader indices ... Read more...
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Tea firm McLeod Russel to invest $6 mn in Africa
May 30th, 2011 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) World's largest tea producer, McLeod Russel India Limited will be investing $2 million this fiscal in Uganda to upgrade its factories and $4 million in Rwanda ... Read more...
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IVRCL quarterly profit plunges 24.6 percent
May 30th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Infrastructure firm IVRCL Limited Monday reported a 24.6 percent decrease in net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31 at Rs.64.25 crore against Rs.85.25 crore ... Read more...
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Man arrested for selling fake Tata salt, tea
May 30th, 2011 - 3:01 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A man accused of selling counterfeit consumer goods of reputed companies has been arrested and spurious products worth lakhs of rupees seized from him, police ... Read more...
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Sensex holds on to gains broader indices flat (Lead)
May 24th, 2011 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Tuesday continued to hold on to to early gains but broader indices were flat with realty stocks on ... Read more...
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Indian equities markets end week on tepid note (Weekly market review)
May 15th, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Indian equities markets closed the week on a tepid note with benchmark indices ending flat compared to the previous week and broader indices nudging up ... Read more...
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Sensex holds on to moderate gains amid volatility (Lead)
May 10th, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets, which shrugged off early weakness to rise around noon, continued to hold on to its moderate gains Tuesday ... Read more...
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Hindustan Unilever quarterly net profit dips two percent
May 9th, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Monday posted two percent decline in its net profit at Rs.569.15 crore for the quarter ended March ... Read more...
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Sensex slips from morning highs
February 18th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday was ruling 13 points lower, having slipped from its highs in the morning session.The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of ... Read more...
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Sensex slips 280 points (Weekly Market Review)
February 12th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets slipped 280 points in the weekly trade, taking three weeks' losses to 1,279 points on high inflation, low manufacturing output ... Read more...
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Development in UP will be effective only with Congress Govt.: Rahul Gandhi
February 8th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by ANI
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi criticizing the Mayawati Government of stifling centrally-sponsored schemes in Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday said only a Congress Government can ensure ... Read more...
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Hindustan Unilever’s third quarter net profit down 1.8 percent
January 25th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerate Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) Tuesday reported a marginal decline of 1.8 percent in its net profit for the third quarter of the ... Read more...
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Sensex ruling dull in noon trade
January 4th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities Tuesday was ruling dull around noon, having dropped from its early highs.The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange ... Read more...
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Sensex slips into the red (Lead)
December 13th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 13 (IANS) All round selling saw a benchmark index of Indian equities falling into the red Monday, although broader market indices maintained to hold on to early gains.The 30-share ... Read more...
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Sensex pares Monday gains, Asian cues weak (Lead)
November 23rd, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities market Tuesday wiped out its previous day's gains, joining other gloomy Asian markets.The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay ... Read more...
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Sensex closes 80 points higher
November 9th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities closed 80 points higher, at 20,932.48 points, in volatile trading Tuesday.The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened ... Read more...
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Sensex lacklustre, Asian cues tepid (Lead)
October 26th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities Tuesday continued to trade dull around noon, even though smaller valued scrips saw moderate buying interest. Other Asian markets too were ... Read more...
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Hindustan Unilever’s second quarter profit up 32.10 percent
October 25th, 2010 - 4:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Hindustan Unilever Monday reported a net profit of Rs.566.12 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal, a growth ... Read more...
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Tea losing popularity among youngsters
October 21st, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Despite being a popular beverage in India, tea is losing popularity amongst youngsters, a study Thursday said. The main reason being cited is that it's not considered ... Read more...
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Sensex zooms over 300 points, crosses 20,000-mark (Lead)
October 21st, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities Thursday moved 313 points higher in afternoon trade, going well past the 20,000-mark.The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock ... Read more...
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Sensex drops 189 points on profit booking in IT heavyweights (Lead)
October 15th, 2010 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities Friday slipped 189 points lower in afternoon trade with bluechip IT companies Infosys and TCS coming under selling pressure.The 30-share ... Read more...
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Sensex choppy, broader markets gain (Lead)
October 5th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities Tuesday was trading volatile, although broader markets showed buying interest. Asian markets too were choppy.The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the ... Read more...
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Ayodhya verdict not about Hindus, Muslims: Babri panel
September 30th, 2010 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Ayodhya verdict will not be about Hindus or Muslims, but will reflect the victory of the rule of law and independence of the judiciary, Zafaryab Jilani, the ... Read more...
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Sensex up 162 points in noon trade, Asian cues help
September 27th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities rose 162 points in noon trade Monday with a healthy buying interest seen across the board.
Major Asian markets too were ... Read more...
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Coca Cola partners with Delhi for CWG culture gala
September 24th, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Celebrating the spirit of Commonwealth Games 2010, Coca-Cola India Friday announced its partnership with the Delhi Tourism in jointly organising one of the country's biggest ever cultural ... Read more...
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Sensex soars in last session, closes above 20,000 (Second Lead)
September 24th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities shot up in the last hour of trade to close 159 points higher Friday and above the 20,000-mark, with robust ... Read more...
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Delhi High Court Fines On Dhobi Ghat Petitioner
September 23rd, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): It was reported two days back that Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut Dhobi Ghat has come under a title row. Now, as per the ... Read more...
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Dhobi Ghat Trapped In A Title Row!
September 21st, 2010 - 9:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Aamir Khan and his wife, Kiran Rao, were in a very joyous mood when they went to participate in the Toronto International Film Festival a few ... Read more...
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Sensex ends 327 points higher (Second Lead)
September 20th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities Monday closed 327 points higher, bringing it within striking distance of the 20,000-mark. Heavyweight scrips like ITC, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC ... Read more...
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Bengal thinks, India does: Rahul Gandhi (Lead)
September 16th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) "Bengal sochta hai, Hindustan karta hai" (Bengal thinks, India does), quipped Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi here Thursday.
"Bengal sochta hai, Hindustan karta hai. You have more than ... Read more...
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