Sensex closes flat; IT stocks down
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended! Monday’s trade flat, as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to be net buyers in the market despite US Federal Reserve’s plan for a $10 billion tapering of its bond buying programme. The 30-scrip S&P... read more »
Controlling inflation remains RBI priority: Raghuram Rajan
Brushing aside suggestions that the RBI has shifted focus from inflation management to growth, the central bank on Monday said fighting rising prices will continue to be its priority and a call on raising interest rates will be taken after factoring in more data. ”Nobody should doubt our desire... read more »
India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-III missile
India on Monday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-III ballistic missile with a strike range of more than 3,000 km as part of a user trial by the Army from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast, defence sources said. The operation of the surface-to-surface missile was carried out by the Strategic Forces... read more »
Apple has ‘big plans’ for 2014: Tim Cook
Apple enthusiasts across the globe are in for a treat as the iconic creator of iPhone smartphone and iPad tablet has “big plans” lined up for the next year. “We have a lot to look forward to in 2014, including some big plans that we think customers are going to love,” Apple... read more »
Two Indian peacekeepers killed in South Sudan
New Delhi – Two Indian peacekeepers were killed in an attack on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Akobo, authorities said here Friday. India’s external affairs... read more »
IAF to induct six squadrons of Tejas: Antony
Bangalore – The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct six squadrons of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas after the multirole supersonic fighter gets the final operational... read more »
India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SEBI chief
New Delhi – The corporate world cannot ignore social and political ha! ppenings in the larger society because the considerations that govern the rest of society will also govern... read more »
Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Pakistan
Islamabad – The construction of the Kishanganga project by India in Jammu and Kashmir will result in 14 percent decrease in the flow of water for Pakistan’s Neelum-Jhelum... read more »
Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu
Jammu – After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district and sparking off an exchange of fire for... read more »
