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 corporates, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman U.K. Sinha said Friday. “The world has... 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 hydroelectric project, the Pakistan Senate was informed. Pakistan’s Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister... 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 about 25 minutes, a defence official said. This was the second ceasefire violation in the 24 hours... read more »
Infosys board member V. Balakrishnan Resigns
IT major Infosys has been hit by yet another resignation, with board member V. Balakrishnan resigning from the company. This is the eighth top-level exit the software services exporter has seen since company co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy returned as Chairman in June this year. Mr. Balakrishnan... read more »
Shinde to support Congress Party stand on gay sex
Bangalore – Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Saturday he had to support his party’s views on gay sex and will take steps to bring a change in Article... read more »
Mandela makes final journey home
On a final journey to his home village where he had wanted to spend his final days, the remains of Nelson Mandela were honored amid pomp and ceremony on Saturday at an air base in South... read more »
Hazare softens stand on Lokpal
Softening his stand on the Lokpal issue, social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday suggested moving ahead with the amended Bill presented in the Rajya Sabha and said improvements in the... read more »
US hopes diplomat’s arrest won’t hit bilateral ties
The U.S. has expressed hope that the diplomatic row over the arrest of Indian Deputy Consul-General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India, which has strongly reacted to... read more »
Protests in Pakistan over Mollah’s execution
Islamabad – Pakistani activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami held protests in various Sindh towns giving vent to their anger over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader and war criminal... read more »
