Cabinet Approves 3G Spectrum for Defence
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday approved 3G spectrum for the defence forces, identifying 49 slots in the band of 3 megahertz and 40 gigahertz.Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar
Russia-China poised to upset US dollar: Economist
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Global powers Russia and China are gearing up to push their currency in world trade to jolt the US dollar, considered to be the default currency unit for international
TCS renews Amsterdam Marathon Sponsorship till 2020
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Indian IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed the title sponsorship of the Amsterdam Marathon till 2020.The global software major signed an agreement
Alliance raises Rs.200 Crore from Reliance, Indostar
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bengaluru-based real estate group Alliance Wednesday said it has secured debt funding of Rs.200 crore from Reliance Capital and Indostar Capital Finance Ltd.In a statement
Aditya Birla Nuvo to increase Van Heusen Outlets, Sales
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Diversified corporate Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd is hoping to increase the sales of the Van Heusen brand of readymade apparels by 20 percent and also the distribution network by
ITC Net Profit up by 10.4 Percent
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Kolkata based multi-vertical major ITC Ltd. Wednesday said its net profit in the quarter ending December grew 10.4 percent year-on-year to Rs.2,635 crore as revenues from
Proposal mooted for Organic Farming in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Association Sharjah has come up with a proposal to do organic farming in all 14 districts in Kerala.Talking to IANS Wednesday, P. Sudeep, chief executive
PMJDY Sets Guinness Record, Modi says will Enhance India's Progress
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The opening of 1.8 crore accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in a week has been recognised by the Guinness World Records, following which Prime
Urbanisation Key to Offsetting inequality in India: World Bank
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Urbanisation is the key to offsetting inequality in India while jobs and migration stimulated upward mobility among country's marginalised, according to a World Bank
11.5 Crore Accounts Opened, Jan Dhan Yojna in Guinness World Records
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Tuesday said a record 11.50 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and the opening 1.8
Government Working for Time Bound Approval of Food Products
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said the government is working towards streamlining the process for time-bound approval of food products.The health ministry along with
Uttar Pradesh Pushes Liquor Shops off Highways
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Worried over rising deaths caused by drunken driving, Uttar Pradesh has decided to ban liquor sale from vends and shops along all highways and major roads.Official sources
India Expected to Lead South Asian Economic Growth
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) India is expected to lead the South Asian economic growth that is set to reach a four-year high of 5.4 percent in 2015, up from an estimated 4.9 percent in 2014, said a
Organic Dairy Farming will Yield Better Milk, Enrich Farmers
Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Cultivating organic fodder and nurturing cows with care would yield plenty of "truly" organic milk and make their owners wealthy in a short period, says a veterinary
Raje seeks Central support in Power Sector
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Monday met union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials in New Delhi to seek central government support for power projects
Defence Production should learn from Rocket Scientists: Parrikar
Panaji, Jan 19 (IANS) India's defence production sector may have to follow the route Indian rocket scientists followed in order to boost indigenous production, according to Defence Minister
Chandrababu Naidu to Attend World Economic Forum Summit
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is leaving for Davos Tuesday to participate in the annual summit of World Economic Forum (WEF).Naidu, chosen as a
Air India to Cut Expenses by Rs.1,400 Crore
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) In order to maintain a healthy balance sheet, state-owned passenger carrier Air India plans to cut its total expenses by Rs.1,400 crore in the coming financial year.In a
Telangana seeks Rail Coach Factory, Better Connectivity
Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Telangana Monday urged Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu to set up rail coach factory and improve rail connectivity in the state as stipulated in the Andhra Pradesh
Use industrial Waste in Road Construction: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday urged experts to think about utilizing industrial wastes such as fly ash, slag and plastic waste in road construction."Fly