India Up 16 Places to 55th on Global Competitiveness Index
Geneva: In a big jump, India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world’s most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top. The jump in India’s position underlines the country’s recent economic recovery, improvement in the competitiveness of... read more »
Government slashes natural gas prices by 16% to $4.24 per unit
The government has cut natural gas prices by 16% to $4.24 per unit for the six-month period, beginning October 1. Natural gas prices, according to a formula approved by the government in October last year, will fall to $4.24 per million British thermal unit on net calorific value (NCV) basis from... read more »
Nippon Life to hike stake in life insurance, mutual fund business: Ambani
MUMBAI: Bullish on growth prospects of his group’s financial services businesses, industrialist Anil Ambani on Wednesday said Japanese major Nippon Life is in an advanced stage of talks to hike stake in Reliance Life Insurance and Reliance Mutual Fund units within this financial year. In... read more »
Pravin Dixit appointed Maharashtra DGP
Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau chief Pravin Dixit will take charge as the Maharashtra Director General Of Police after present incumbent Sanjeev Dayal retires on Wednesday. Dixit will be taking charge at 1p.m. after a ceremonial welcome. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the... read more »
Merkel, Hollande urge Ukraine leader to give rebels self-rule
German Chancellor Angel Merkel and French President Francois Hollande took the rare step of pressing Ukraine’s Western-backed leader to ensure partial self-rule for the pro-Russian... read more »
Pak to install tracking chips in feet of 1,600 terror suspects
For the first time in Pakistan, ‘tracking chips’ will be installed in the feet of 1,600 terror suspects in Punjab province by the end of this month to monitor their movements. The... read more »
Sania, Paes in Wimbledon finals with partners
Sania Mirza creates history to set herself up for her first ever women’s doubles Grand Slam title while seasoned pro Leander Paes is now one win away from his 16th Major trophy as the two... read more »
New Zealand thrash Indian eves in opening T20 International
The Indian women’s cricket team was hammered on all fronts as New Zealand romped to a dominating eight-wicket triumph in their first Twenty20 International today. Put in to bat after New... read more »
Carlos to be marquee-player-cum-manager for Delhi Dynamos
He may be well past his prime but Brazil’s World Cup winner Roberto Carlos today said he is “still mentally strong” to double up as Delhi Dynamos’ marquee manager-cum-player in the second... read more »
