World Bank ups Russia GDP growth
June 13th, 2012 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 13 (IANS) Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent in 2012 and 2013 respectively, the World Bank said Wednesday.Both forecasts, carried in ... Read more...
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Shemaroo to release its 3D film online first
October 15th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. is set to take a detour from the usual theatrical film launch by releasing its 3D animation superhero film "Super K" ... Read more...
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Government will insist on probity in armed forces: Patil
February 21st, 2011 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Against the backdrop of the armed forces being hit by series of land scams in recent years, President Pratibha Patil Monday said the government would insist ... Read more...
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Indian companies will benefit from defence offsets policy (Comment)
January 23rd, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Vivek Lall
India's rising economic capacity has enabled the funding of its defence modernisation capabilities over the past two decades and as one of the largest global military spenders, the country has ... Read more...
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Antony to lay foundation stone of India’s first defence ship building institute
January 2nd, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): To enhance self reliance in warship production capabilities of India, Defence Minister AK Antony will lay the foundation stone of the National Institute for Research and Development ... Read more...
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Bacterial ‘genome mining’ produces new drugs
August 2nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 2 (ANI): Dutch researchers successfully used a 'genome mining' approach to identify and activate a group of genes in the bacterium Streptomyces coelicolor. This led to the production of a ... Read more...
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MPs panel dismayed that India can’t make warfare clothing
April 30th, 2010 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has lamented that India, which is capable of launching satellites and manufacturing missiles, tanks and other state-of-the-art defence equipment, lacks adequate capabilities for ... Read more...
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India planning to launch 10 satellites in a year
April 28th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch 10 satellites in a year to better communication network and improve disaster management, the government revealed ... Read more...
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Nigeria eyes Indian military hardware
February 16th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Oil-rich Nigeria, which annually allocates some 170 billion naira (over $1 billion) for defence, is actively eyeing Indian military hardware as it seeks to modernise its armed ... Read more...
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US report reveals Pak enhancing nuke weapon capability to target India
September 1st, 2009 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep.1 (ANI): Top US nuclear scientists have shockingly revealed in a report that Pakistan is enhancing its nuclear weapons and production capabilities.According to the report, which is yet to enter the ... Read more...
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Brazil’s first n-sub to be launched in 2021
August 28th, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Brasilia, Aug 28 (Xinhua) Brazil's first nuclear submarine jointly built by Brazil and France would be launched in 2021, Defence Minister Nelson Jobim said.
Jobim told the country's parliament Thursday that though ... Read more...
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‘Sankham’ audio launched
August 22nd, 2009 - 11:34 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
The audio of "Sankham' directed by Siva and jointly produced by J Bhagawan and J Pulla Rao under the banner of Sri Balaji Cine Media with Gopichand and Trisha in the lead ... Read more...
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Ashok Leyland, John Deere float equal stake venture
July 13th, 2009 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 13 (IANS) The country's second largest truck maker Ashok Leyland and the US-headquartered John Deere Construction and Forestry Company Monday announced floating of a 50:50 equal stake joint venture company ... Read more...
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Mahindra may start assembling in South Africa in 2010
June 9th, 2009 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Hassen
Johannesburg, June 9 (IANS) Indian auto major Mahindra and Mahindra will likely start assembling vehicles in South Africa from early next year, according to the new chief executive of Mahindra ... Read more...
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Advanced Micro Devices sells off manufacturing units to UAE firm
October 7th, 2008 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Oct 7 (IANS) Leading American chip maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has spun off its manufacturing facilities to a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based company to create a new semiconductor manufacturing firm.Advanced ... Read more...
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ONGC to invest Rs.4.5 bn for exploration, production
August 25th, 2008 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) State-run hydrocarbon major Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) Monday said its board has approved spending Rs.4.5 billion ($104.65 million) to enhance its exploration and production capabilities.The ... Read more...
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Morgan Stanley eyes to own Brazilian ethanol plant
July 10th, 2008 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, July 10 (IANS) US investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has said it wants to expand its presence in the alternative fuel industry from trading to production and is negotiating to ... Read more...
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Essar group to acquire US steel maker for $1 bn
May 1st, 2008 - 8:26 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Ruia-controlled Essar Steel Holdings Thursday disclosed it is acquiring the US-based steel producer Esmark Inc for an estimated $1 billion. "The proposed tender offer was unanimously ... Read more...
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European naval group to set up Indian subsidiary
February 17th, 2008 - 9:30 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Signalling its intention to foster a long-term relationship, European naval defence systems major DCNS Group Sunday announced it would set up its Indian subsidiary to facilitate ongoing ... Read more...
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TWB initiates Aerospace Documentation Standards Training
December 14th, 2007 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
Bangalore, Dec 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): The Writers Block (TWB) has launched India's first ever Aerospace Standards Documentation training for the corporate sector.
The training reinforces TWB's commitment to specialist documentation domain, ... Read more...
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