Sterlite Technologies acquires Elitecore Tech for Rs 180-crore
NEW DELHI: Sterlite TechnologiesBSE 2.23 % today announced the acquisition of telecom software product firm Elitecore Technologies at Rs 180 crore in an all-cash deal to widen its telecom portfolio. “This acquisition widens Sterlite’s telecom portfolio of offerings to its global... read more »
Volkswagen emissions scandal spreads to Europe and threatens to embroil mor...
The Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions scandal which has thrown the global car industry into turmoil has spread to Europe and threatens to embroil more models and rival carmakers. The chief executive of Volkswagen AG, the parent company of Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti... read more »
French Court Confirms Ban on UberPOP Ride-Sharing Service
PARIS: France’s highest court on Tuesday confirmed a ban on controversial ride-sharing service UberPOP, dismissing a constitutional appeal by the US company. France in January banned the low-cost service, which puts customers in touch with private chauffeurs at budget prices, after furious... read more »
Sri Lanka Rejects International War Crimes Probe
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s prime minister on Tuesday rejected a UN call for international involvement in an investigation into alleged war crimes. Ranil Wickremesinghe said talks were under way to establish a credible domestic mechanism to investigate abuses during the decades-long conflict with... read more »
Vyapam scam: UN body calls for probe into death of Delhi journo
Indian authorities have been called on by the head of a UN agency mandated to defend freedom of expression to investigate the mysterious death of TV reporter Akshay Singh while covering the... read more »
Home Minister Rajnath Singh greets the nation on Eid-ul Fitr
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today wished people on the occasion of Eid. In a message, the Home Minister said that the auspicious occasion will bring joy, happiness and... read more »
Suicide bombs kill at least 64 people in north-eastern Nigeria
The explosions hit the towns of Gombe and Damaturu, scaring people into staying home during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr celebrations, officials said. Police said two female suicide bombers... read more »
ISIS used poison gas in northeast Syria: Kurds, activists
BEIRUT: ISIS used poison gas in attacks against Kurdish-controlled areas of northeastern Syria in late June, a Syrian Kurdish militia and an activist group monitoring the Syrian conflict... read more »
Suspect in slaying of US Marines in Chattanooga made 2014 trip to...
The FBI said Friday that the gunman who opened fire on two military facilities in Chattanooga and killed four Marines had at least two long guns and one handgun, and that investigators were examining... read more »
