Obama wants to clinch climate change deal with India during his visit
WASHINGTON: Beyond all the optics and symbolism of the US president being chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, President Obama is arriving in New Delhi with his eye on at least one big prize: A climate change deal, at least of the kind he has clinched with China. US officials who... read more »
2 Killed, 14 Injured in Bomb Explosion at Bihar Court
Two persons, including a woman, have been killed in a bomb explosion in a court in Arrah in western Bihar this morning. The police said a woman was carrying the bomb and was killed when it exploded. A policeman also died. 14 people have been injured. There is a nationwide security alert ahead of US... read more »
Former Thai Leader Impeached, Reawakening Tensions
BANGKOK — Dormant political tensions re-emerged in Thailand on Friday when the military junta’s handpicked assembly impeached the country’s former prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Shortly before the vote, which imposed a five-year political ban on Ms. Yingluck, the government also... read more »
Barack Obama’s India trip: US analysts cautiously optimistic
Washington: President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to India could well lead to deeper cooperation between the two countries as it was in their mutual interest, analysts suggested though some cautioned against high expectations.Obama and Modi See Mutual Benefit in Breaking More Ice,”... read more »
Alibaba to Buy $550 Million Stake in Paytm’s Parent Company: Report
China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and its unit Alipay are in advanced talks to buy a stake for about $550 million (roughly Rs. 3,417 crores) in India’s One97 Communications,... read more »
Aditya Birla Group to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Gujarat
Making public his “personal bias” for investing in Gujarat, Kumar Mangalam Birla on Sunday said the diversified Aditya Birla Group will invest Rs 20,000 crore over a period of... read more »
Essar Oil to invest Rs 6k cr to expand Vadinar refinery in Guj
xEssar Oil, which has a 20 million tonne per annum (MTPA) refinery at Vadinar in Gujarat, plans to pump in Rs 6,000 crore to expand its capacity. The plant started commercial production in... read more »
Why Indians Are Beginning To Buy Houses Online
New Delhi: Kolkata businessman Navin Bhartia’s Internet habits make him a dream customer for billionaire foreign media moguls like Rupert Murdoch. The 45-year-old likes to buy homes... read more »
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to open restaurant in Scotland
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to open a new restaurant in the United Kingdom. According to Daily Star, the tyrant is eyeing up locations as he looks to expand the... read more »
