Aviation Minister Gives Chennai Airport Two Weeks Time to Spruce Up, Warns Action
India | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
Taking a grim view of complaints regarding the poor upkeep of newly-modernised Chennai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju today warned of action against officials showing laxity in work and gave them two weeks to spruce up the airp...
Woman Alleges Rape in Moving Car in Mumbai
Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
A 34-year-old woman was allegedly raped in a moving sport utility vehicle (SUV) in central Mumbai, police said on Thursday.
Pakistan to Resume Process to Grant Most Favoured Nation Status to India
India | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
Pakistan today said it would resume the process to strengthen trade ties with India including granting Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status once the dialogue process gets underway in Islamabad next month.
Trading by Banks in Currency Derivatives to be as per RBI Norms: Sebi
Friday July 25, 2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday said any trading activity of banks in the currency derivative space will be guided by Reserve Bank of India guidelines.
UK Agency Charges Alstom for Alleged Corruption in India Project
Friday July 25, 2014
The UK Serious Fraud Office on Thursday started criminal proceedings against French major Alstom SA for alleged corruption related to large transport projects in India and two other countries.
Sebi to Issue Final Norms for REITs, Infra Trusts Soon
Friday July 25, 2014
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will issue final guidelines on newly-proposed real estate investment trusts and infrastructure investment trusts, as also revised norms for ESOPs by listed companies in coming weeks, Chairman U K Sinh...
Sri Lanka's Central Bank Inks Pact With RBI
Friday July 25, 2014
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) have entered into a bilateral agreement that enables CBSL to further diversify its reserves management activities into Indian rupee-denominated assets.
UPSC Row: Students Clash with Police in North Delhi, Pelt Stones
Cities | NDTV.com | Friday July 25, 2014
Hundreds of civil service aspirants on Thursday night clashed with the police in North Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar, reportedly upset over the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issuing admit cards for the preliminary examination scheduled next month.
AirAsia India Appoints Cargo Sales Agent
Friday July 25, 2014
AirAsia India on Thursday announced the appointment of Globe Air Cargo India, part of the ECS Group, as its cargo general sales and services agent (GSSA).
RBI Deputy Governor for Freedom to Banks for Financial Inclusion Goals
Friday July 25, 2014
Lenders should be given some freedom to determine their financial inclusion strategies as making such obligations mandatory has its own distractions, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor H R Khan said on Thursday.
Pakistan Hopes for 'Common Ground' at Foreign Secretary Talks with India
India | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
Pakistan today expressed hope that next month's foreign secretary-level talks would help in finding "common ground" for the resolution of differences with India.
UPSC Starts Issuing Admit Cards To Civil Services Prelims
India | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
Amid uncertainty over the change in pattern of civil services examination, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today started issuing admit cards to the aspirants for the preliminary exam scheduled to be held on August 24.
18,500 Prosecuted for Drunken Driving in New Delhi, Counselling Sessions Organised
Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
In its drive against drunken driving in the national capital New Delhi, the traffic police has prosecuted more than 18,500 drivers as of July 15, of which more than 6,000 were arrested.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Nepal on August 3-4: Nepal Foreign Minister
India | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nepal on August 3 on a two-day official trip, the first Indian premier to tour the country after a gap of nearly 18 years.
Nithari killings: Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Execution of Surinder Koli's Death Sentence
India | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the execution of death sentence awarded to Nithari rapist-cum-serial killer Surinder Koli and dismissed his plea seeking review of its verdict by which it had upheld the sentence.
Indian Mobile User Base to Hit 815 Million Connections in 2014: Gartner
Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
The mobile user base is expected to grow to 815 million this year, from 755 million connections in 2013.
Government Clears 19 FDI Proposals Entailing Rs 2,327 Crore Investment
Thursday July 24, 2014
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared 19 FDI proposals including that of Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser (India) entailing total investments of Rs 2,326.72 crore.
My Asset Account is an Open Book, Says Karunanidhi
South | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
In a strong reaction to Justice Markandey Katju who had demanded disclosure of his assets, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today said his "asset account is an open book" and demanded that the former Supreme Court Judge disclose his assets.
Congress Distances Itself from MLA Hanumantha Rao over Comments on Sania Mirza
South | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 24, 2014
The Congress today criticised BJP MLA K Laxman over his criticism of tennis ace Sania Mirza being named the brand ambassador for Telangana, even as it distanced itself from party Member of Parliament V Hanumantha Rao over the latter's comment on the ...
US Secretary of State John Kerry to Arrive in New Delhi on July 30
India | Press Trust of India | Friday July 25, 2014
US Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he wishes to discuss with the Indian leaders a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth ...
