Single agency proposed for Bhiwadi’s development
September 19th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Bhiwadi (Rajasthan), Sep 19 (IANS) Rajasthan will consider a single nodal agency to oversee industrial development in this key town, as it goes for the next phase of expansion by ... Read more...
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Chinese premier warns of `complicated, grim’ job situation
July 23rd, 2012 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 23 (IANS) Premier Wen Jiabao has warned of new employment pressures amid China's economic slowdown, saying the country will face a more complicated and more severe situation in ... Read more...
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South African government accelerates land reforms
April 23rd, 2012 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, April 23 (IANS) The South African government is speeding up its plan to redistribute land to rightful owners, the official Bua news agency reported Sunday."The government has set a ... Read more...
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Major Chinese industrial companies’ profits drop
March 27th, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 27 (IANS) Profits for Chinese chemical producers, automakers and other major industrial companies fell 5.2 percent in the first two months of 2012 from the same period a ... Read more...
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US manufacturing sector slows pace
March 2nd, 2012 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The US manufacturing sector continued to expand last month but eased pace on waning new orders and higher prices of raw materials, a survey revealed.The US ... Read more...
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US manufacturing sector slows pace in February
March 2nd, 2012 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
Washigton, March 1 (IANS) The US manufacturing sector continued to expand last month but eased pace on waning new orders and higher prices of raw materials.The US Institute of Supply ... Read more...
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China prepares its high-level talent pool
November 4th, 2011 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 4 (IANS) The Chinese government has plans to mobilise senior skilled workers to launch training workshops for newcomers as part of an endeavour to relieve the country's dire ... Read more...
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Nitish Kumar lauds China’s development
June 19th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 19 (1ANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who returned Sunday from his week-long China visit, said he was impressed by the country's development in the energy, infrastructure, tourism and ... Read more...
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Ramco Systems launches enterprise software
June 15th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 15 (IANS) City-based Ramco Systems Ltd Wednesday launched an enterprise software aimed at small and medium sized businesses.The Rs.204 crore revenue company also launched a business analytics tool ... Read more...
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EU announces trade agreement with Colombia and Peru
April 13th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by BNO News
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) -- The European Union on Wednesday finalized a trade agreement with Colombia and Peru that will open up markets and will include a series of far-reaching measures.The trade relationship ... Read more...
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Bank of England chief says UK could face another financial crisis
March 5th, 2011 - 10:59 am ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 5 (ANI): The Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has warned that the United Kingdom could face another financial crisis if reform is not carried out in the ... Read more...
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China’s machinery, electronics exports up 30 percent
December 17th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) China's machinery and electronic exports were up 30 percent year-on-year, and is on course to become the world's largest exporter of such goods in 2010, reports Xinhua. China ... Read more...
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CII inks pact to establish green manufacturing centre
October 9th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A green manufacturing center of excellence will be set up in Germany in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode under a pact inked between the Confederation of Indian Industry ... Read more...
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New York State Unemployment Rate Down, Benefits Extended
July 24th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
July 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) After the discovery that the unemployment rate for New York State has gone down, the benefits for the state’s unemployment has been extended for those who ... Read more...
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Manufacturing industries log double-digit growth in Q1: CII
July 17th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Majority of the country's manufacturing industries registered double-digit growth in the first quarter of this fiscal, a survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and ... Read more...
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56 percent pay hike for IIM-C students
May 20th, 2010 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Students of the post-graduate programme for executives at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) have got a 56 percent hike in their average salary package, a statement said ... Read more...
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Government taking steps for sustained growth: Sharma
May 14th, 2010 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Indian government is taking all necessary steps to create a conducive environment which would help sustain the industrial recovery and growth momentum of the economy, Commerce ... Read more...
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New law to replace emigration act soon
May 5th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government will shortly introduce the Emigration Management Bill, 2010, to replace the existing Emigration Act, 1983, to fight illegal migration and human trafficking, Minister of Overseas ... Read more...
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Tamil Nadu to announce new mining policy
May 4th, 2010 - 2:02 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the assembly Monday that a State Mining Policy on the lines of National Mineral Policy will be announced this ... Read more...
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India needs a roadmap for inclusive growth, says President Patil
January 26th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Monday said that the country needs to have a roadmap for inclusive growth to ensure social justice, which is possible through an ... Read more...
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Fiery Buddha takes on Mamata at Left Front rally
November 16th, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Nov.16 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya on Monday finally shook off the lethargy which had affected the CPI(M) in West Bengal after the general elections, and tore into ... Read more...
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New police force in Bangladesh to curb factory violence
November 5th, 2009 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 5 (IANS) Bangladesh will introduce an industrial police force and separate intelligence unit to tackle recurring industrial violence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Thursday.
Her announcement while opening the ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi’s GDP grew 30 percent in 2008
November 4th, 2009 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Nov 4 (IANS) Despite the global financial crisis and a sharp rise in commodity prices, Abu Dhabi's gross domestic product (GDP) rose from 17.2 percent in 2007 to 30 percent ... Read more...
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India’s industrial output nosedives 2.3 percent in March (Second Lead)
May 12th, 2009 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's industrial output fell for the third consecutive month in March by a steep 2.3 percent compared to the corresponding month last year, according to government data ... Read more...
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India’s industrial output falls 2.3 percent in March (Lead)
May 12th, 2009 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's industrial output fell for the third consecutive month in March by a steep 2.3 percent compared to the corresponding month last year, according to government data ... Read more...
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Out they go, jobs good and bad
May 2nd, 2009 - 9:47 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 2 (DPA) Getting a good job nowadays doesn't mean you are more likely to stay in employment in these recessionary times.
Research in Australia shows that the common perception that the ... Read more...
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India the ‘back office’ of the world: Chinese consul general
February 22nd, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) India can rightly be called the back office of the world for its achievements in Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services, Chinese Consul General in Kolkata Mao Siwei ... Read more...
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India’s industrial production up 4.8 percent in September (Round-up)
November 12th, 2008 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's industrial production expanded 4.8 percent in September, which was higher than the poor growth of 1.3 percent in the previous month, but sharply lower than the ... Read more...
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India’s industrial production up 4.8 percent in September (Lead)
November 12th, 2008 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's industrial production expanded by 4.8 percent in September, which was higher than the poor growth of 1.3 percent in the previous month, but sharply lower than ... Read more...
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India to participate in Abu Dhabi environment show
August 11th, 2008 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 11 (IANS) India will be among over 25 countries taking part in an environment exhibition to be held in this capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in ... Read more...
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CCEA gives nod to setting up of mini tool rooms
April 11th, 2008 - 4:57 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval to a proposal from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise to set up ... Read more...
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India’s infrastructure industries log 8.7 percent growth
April 3rd, 2008 - 3:00 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Six main infrastructure industries in India, including crude oil, power generation and coal production, registered a 8.7 percent growth in February against 7.6 percent in the same ... Read more...
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Infosys bags Boeing excellence award
April 2nd, 2008 - 11:30 pm ICT by admin
Bangalore, April 2 (IANS) India's leading IT firm Infosys Technologies has bagged the performance excellence award from global aerospace major Boeing for 2007. "The Boeing award reflects our insight and approach to ... Read more...
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Need to take manufacturing growth rate to double digits: Chidambaram
February 29th, 2008 - 6:41 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) The growth rate of Indian manufacturing needs to be pushed to double digits though the sector has been affected by rupee appreciation and high interest rates, Finance ... Read more...
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Archaeologists prove ancient Egyptians were master glassmakers
December 15th, 2007 - 5:09 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): A team of archaeologists have demonstrated that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more superior than previously believed, by reconstructing a 3,000-year-old glass furnace.The Egypt Exploration Society team, ... Read more...
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