Oil cos hold 35 paisa cut in diesel, 55 p hike in petrol
Diesel prices, for the first time in over 5 years, should have been cut by 35 paisa on falling global rates but oil companies have decided to hold on to the rates pending a government decision on deregulation. Under-recovery or the difference between retail price and its imported cost on diesel was... read more »
RBI cautions banks against jan dhan accounts replication
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday cautioned banks against duplication of bank accounts in their quest to achieve high targets under the newly launched pradhan mantri jan dhan yojana. “When we roll out the scheme, we have to make sure it does not go off the track. The target is... read more »
SpiceJet starts promotional travel scheme at Rs.699
New Delhi – Continuing with its promotional schemes, budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday launched ‘early New Year sale’ for next year with fares starting at Rs.699 one way (excluding taxes). “The travel period covered under this sale is extensive. It offers a number... read more »
Judge in Pistorius Trial Faces Criticism
Several legal groups in South Africa have expressed concern about threats and harsh criticism of the judge who found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, but not guilty of the more serious charge of murder. Some South Africans said they were surprised and even shocked when Judge Thokozile... read more »
Gilani flays Omar Abdullah’s oppressive policies in IOK
Srinagar – In occupied Kashmir, the veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has said that the puppet Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, instead of learning lessons from his party’s... read more »
Jagat Prakash Nadda to replace Rajnath Singh as BJP president?
New Delhi – Amidst hectic parleys over the Cabinet formation, several senior BJP leaders on Saturday met Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi and party chief Rajnath Singh. The new NDA... read more »
Top leadership of AAP dictatorial, anarchic says expelled AAP leader Vinod Binny
Expelled Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Saturday said it is justifiable for party leader Shazia Ilmi to be unhappy with the party as it is forcing its decision on her,... read more »
SpiceJet seeks 7,000 more seats to Qatar
Kalanithi Maran-promoted low-cost carrier SpiceJet has sought regulatory approvals for 7,000 seats a week to Qatar in order to expand its operations in the Gulf as it expects more funds to... read more »
Reliance ‘saddened’ by ONGC chief’s ‘thef...
Reliance Industries on Friday felt “saddened” by the remarks of the ONGC chief on alleged “theft” of gas in the Krishna-Godavari basin , and said as the matter was sub judice... read more »
