The Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange fell 29 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 20,865, amid weak global cues, ahead of key US jobs data, today. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange fell 2 points, to 6,203. Stock markets in Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore ended mixed.
Describing India as a critical important player in the Asia-Pacific region and a highly capable partner, a top Pentagon commander has said that Washington is looking to increase the opportunities of its military co-operation with New Delhi. Talking to reporters in Washington, General Vincent K Brooks, Commander, US Army Pacific said, the US is […]
Two Human Rights organisations that investigated US drone strikes have accused Washington of violating international law by killing civilians. Amnesty International examined nine drone attacks in Pakistan and said those killed were not involved in fighting and posed no threat. Human Rights Watch said two attacks in Yemen killed civilians indiscriminately. Amnesty International has called […]
Amidst escalated tensions along the International Border in Jammu Sector, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde arrived in Samba and reviewed the security scenario on the international border which has been witnessing unprovoked firing and shelling by Pak Rangers. Soon after his arrival Mr. Shinde, along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister […]
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD(U) leader Jagdish Sharma have been disqualified from the Lok Sabha after being convicted in the Bihar fodder scam case. Besides them, a CBI court had also convicted former Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra and 42 others for fradulently drawing 37.7 crore rupees from Chaibasa treasury during the RJD […]
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh left Moscow this morning for Beijing after completing his two day successful Russia visit. Our Correspondent covering the Prime Minister’s visit reports, five agreements and MoUs were signed after a four hour long summit and delegation level talks at the Great Kremlin Palace. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President […]
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the dedication of Bhakra Dam to the nation, today, Union Minister of Water Resources Harish Rawat released a commemorative postage stamp of the dam in the denomination of 5 rupees. A commemorative Golden Jubilee Plaque was also unveiled by him along with Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder […]
A Delhi court has asked the City government to explore the possibility of videographing post mortem procedures. Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau observed that videography and photography will go a long way in bringing about transparency and ruling out any possibility of foul play which may be suspected or alleged. The court said, it is […]
The Centre has said the increase in the price of onions is due to artificial scarcity as the country have enough onion stock . Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, Commerce Minister, Anand Sharma asked the state governments to take firm action against hoarders. He said, the onion prices are expected to stabilize with […]
Finance Minister has expressed serious concern over the recovery of Non-Performance Assets (NPA) and directed the Public Sector Undertaking Banks (PSU) to speed up their realization. He also asked them to set up a separate vertical in the banks, headed by an officer of the rank of a General Manager, for recovery of NPAs. Addressing […]