China launches communication satellite for Bolivia
Beijing – China successfully sent a Bolivian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Centre early Saturday, Xinhua reported. The satellite, produced by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) with a... read more »
Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling
Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal government’s debt ceiling and the fiscal brinksmanship should not be repeated. US lawmakers should raise the federal government’s borrowing authority... read more »
China urges personnel’s safety in South Sudan
United Nations – China has called on all parties of South Sudan to take effective measures to stop violence, protect civilians, and ensure personnel’s safety, Xinhua reported. Liu Jieyi, China’s permanent representative to the UN, after the UN Security Council’s closed-door... read more »
UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madagascar
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon haswelcomed the peaceful holding of Madagascar presidential election and called on all parties in the island nation to maintain peace. “The secretary-general commends the people of Madagascar, the Electoral Commission and the Malagasy... read more »
Former India captain Kapil Dev to get C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
Chennai – Former India captain Kapil Dev has been nominated for the C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “The Board’s... read more »
India’s weighty issues
India found itself at the wrong end of the reforms announced by wrestling’s world governing body FILA. With the new rules, the country is staring at a nightmarish prospect of having... read more »
Boxer MC Mary Kom ready to return to ring
Imphal – Boxer MC Mary Kom, who has been in the limelight gracing a string of corporate, government and NGO-sponsored programmes across the country since her feat at the London... read more »
State Bank of India may cut new home loan rates
Mumbai – State Bank of India has decided to lower home loan rates for new borrowers and offer a special discount to women, in moves prompted by the Reserve Bank of India keeping... read more »
HDFC Bank inches up after seeking FIPB nod for raising foreign sh...
HDFC Bank rose 0.53% to Rs 671 at 9:16 IST on BSE after the bank said it has filed an application with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board seeking approval for increasing foreign shareholding... read more »
