Ranchi | 1 hour ago
Another BJP-JMM government, another twist in Jharkhand's political tale
Ranchi, Sep 9 - The shifting sands of political equations in Jharkhand will soon see the eighth government in less than 10 years and Arjun Munda of the Bharatiya Janata Party - take over as chief minister for the third time.The union cabinet Thursday approved the lifting of President's Rule in the state, clearing the way for another BJP-Jharkhand Mukti Morcha - government. The thirst for power has ... read more

New Delhi | 22 hours ago
India's progress on Millennium Development Goals found tardy
New Delhi, Sep 8 - Despite some movement in primary education, assured rural employment and access to potable water, India continues to lag behind in realising the Millennium Development Goals set for 2015 by the United Nations, says a new report.Persistent inequalities, ineffective delivery of public services, weak accountability systems and gaps in implementing pro-poor policies are major bottle ... read more

Kolkata | 1 month ago
Ruia Group may acquire European auto-component company
Kolkata, July 15 - The Ruia Group, known for its buying spree, could acquire a European auto component company soon, chairman Pawan Kumar Ruia said.'We are trying to close a deal very soon in one of the auto component companies in Europe. In Europe, a lot of companies are up for sale. We are working on some projects,' Ruia told IANS in an interview here. The company, which is looking at two-three ... read more

Chandigarh | 4 months ago
Government committed to overall growth of all states
Chandigarh, May 7 - Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Friday said that there was nothing wrong in providing benefits to the industries in hill states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal, and maintained this strategy was drafted keeping in mind the broader viewpoint.The Akali Dal-led Punjab government had recently lashed out at the United Progressive Alliance - government for making Pun ... read more

Hyderabad | 4 months ago
Manappuram targets Rs.225 crore profit this fiscal
Hyderabad, April 23 - India's only listed and highest credit rated gold loan company, Manappuram General Finance and Leasing Limited -, has set a target of recording over 100 percent growth in profit of Rs.225 crore this financial year.In 2009-10, the company made a profit of Rs.100 crore. 'Our loan book will also grow by over 100 percent,' MAGFIL chairman V. P. Nandakumar told reporters here Frid ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
375 gm of oil sparks 27-year legal ordeal
New Delhi, April 7 - Twenty seven years after a grocer was held guilty of selling adulterated oil and set about to prove his innocence, the Supreme Court has rejected his plea in a case that exposes the huge backlog of cases in Indian courts.A bench of Justice Altamas Kabir and Justice Cyriac Joseph held Roorkee shopkeeper Nand Lal guilty of selling adulterated mustard oil and endorsed the one-yea ... read more

New Delhi | 5 months ago
Court dismisses Tiwari's plea over paternity suit
New Delhi, March 17 - Observing that human relations should not be treated as commercial or civil transactions, the Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed former Andhra Pradesh governor N.D. Tiwari's plea challenging the paternity suit of a 34-year-old man who says the Congress leader is his biological father.Justice Vikramjit Sen and Justice Manmohan Singh said there was ample evidence to prove tha ... read more

New Delhi | 6 months ago
Bailable warrant against Haryana legislator Abhay Chautala
New Delhi, Feb 15 - A city court Monday issued a bailable warrant against Haryana legislator Abhay Singh Chautala for failing to appear before it in a grafts case.Special Central Bureau of Investigation - Judge P.S. Teji directed Chautala, an Indian National Lok Dal - legislator, to appear before the court Feb 22. The court took the coercive action against Abhay Singh Chautala after CBI's counsel ... read more

1 year ago
Nano makes its debut run on Indian roads Friday
Mumbai, July 16 - Deliveries of the first Nano cars begin here Friday, with Tata group chairman Ratan Naval Tata set to hand over to proud owners the keys of the small automobile that has been compared with Ford's Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle for the potential it holds in transforming the way people commute. At 5:45 pm at the Concorde Motors Showroom in this city's central district, the 71- ... read more

1 year ago
Nano makes its debut run on Indian roads Friday
Mumbai, July 16 - Deliveries of the first Nano cars begin here Friday, with Tata group chairman Ratan Naval Tata set to hand over to proud owners the keys of the small automobile that has been compared with Ford's Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle for the potential it holds in transforming the way people commute. At 5:45 pm at the Concorde Motors Showroom in this city's central district, the 71- ... read more