Chidambaram calls for high level of probity in capital market
Mumbai – Pitching for high level of probity, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said Indian capital markets are facing many concerns including low level of retail participations, which needed to be addressed urgently. “It is important that all our institutions maintain the highest... read more »
Lal Thanhawla sworn-in Mizoram CM
Aizawl – Lal Thanhawla, who steered Congress to a landslide victory in Mizoram, was sworn-in as Chief Minister by Governor Vakkom Purushothaman on Saturday. He was sworn-in and administered oath of office along with his 11-member council of ministers at the Raj Bhavan here. This is Lal... read more »
Haryana CM and his Aam Aadmi Party worry
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh – Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seems to have been rattled by the performance of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the recent Delhi assembly elections. Considering that a lot of AAP volunteers in the Delhi elections came from Haryana... read more »
Hoteliers worried about prospects in festive season
Mumbai – With Christmas and New Year round the corner, hotels and restaurants in the western region are worried about their prospects in the festive season for a variety of reasons, including the lacklustre celebrations in 2012-13. Last year, the industry was plagued by an economic slowdown,... read more »
Homosexuality not legal: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday has set aside Delhi High Court judgement, which had decriminalised gay sex. The apex court also allowed appeals filed by various social and religious... read more »
Kerry holds talks with Foreign Secretary
US Secretary of State John Kerry has held wide-ranging talks with visiting Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on key issues, including the regional situation with respect to Afghanistan,... read more »
GM names Mary Barra its CEO
General Motors picked Mary Barra, its product development chief and a 33-year company veteran, as its next CEO. She will become the first woman to head any major car company. GM said on... read more »
Sensex down 90 points in early trade
The BSE benchmark Sensex declined by over 90 points in early trade on Wednesday as funds and retail investors indulged in booking profits amid a weak trend in Asian markets. The 30-share... read more »
Rupee snaps 5-day gain, down 29 paise
The rupee snapped its five-day rising streak against the American currency and fell by 29 paise at 61.33 per dollar in early trade on Wednesday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market on fresh... read more »
