Sensex gains 371 points, oil and gas stocks rally
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets end! ed Friday’s trade 371.10 points, or 1.79 percent up. The bullish sentiment in the market was seen a day after the government allowed Reliance Industries to charge higher prices for gas from April. The gains came a day after the... read more »
Rs 15,000 crore spent on development this fiscal: Mamata
Kolkata – The West Bengal government has spent Rs.15,000 crore on development so far this fiscal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said here Friday. Interacting with reporters after holding a review meeting of the work done by her ministers, Banerjee said West Bengal was the only state in India... 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 ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted: “Bad news from UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). 2 Indian... 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 clearance (FOC) by 2014-end, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Friday. “The IAF will induct the first... read more »
Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police
London – British police said Tuesday there is “no credible evidence” that the SAS was involved in the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al Fayed in 1997, BBC... read more »
Delhi police remove barricades outside US embassy
New Delhi – Delhi Police Tuesday removed barricades and allowed normal traffic movement outside and around the US embassy in the capital. The step was taken! on a day India sought... read more »
55 students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar
Patna – At least 55 children fell ill Tuesday after having their mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar, officials said. The students are now out of danger. The children... read more »
Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal bill
New Delhi – The Rajya Sabha Tuesday passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, which provides for creation of an anti-corruption ombudsman. The most prominent of the group of anti-graft... read more »
AAP to decide government formation Dec 23
New Delhi – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday said it will take a final decision on government formation Dec 23, after seeking public opinion in the capital until the weekend. AAP leader Arvind... read more »
