Sensex down 61 points in early trade; L&T plunges 7.98%
The benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 61 points in early trade on Wednesday on selling by funds and retail investors ahead of monthly expiry in the derivatives segment amidst lower-than expected corporate earnings by some firms. The 30-share barometer, which had lost 280.62 points in the previous two... read more »
Tata Group to invest $35 billion in three years
Tata Group has announced plans to invest $35 billion (Rs.2.10 lakh crore) in three years with an objective to emerge as one among the top 25 business groups in the world. This was stated by Tata Group Chairman Cyrus Mistry here at an internal meeting attended by CEOs of group companies on the... read more »
Flipkart, Amazon announces $2 billion investment in India
A day after home-grown e-tailer Flipkart announced a $1 billion round of funding, global online retailer Amazon said that it would invest an additional $2 billion to support its rapid growth and enhance its customer and seller experience in India. “After our first year in business, the response... read more »
Deny India access to detainees: senator
An Australian senator has criticised the government’s decision to allow the Indian Consular officials to assess the identity of 157 asylum seekers currently being held in a detention centre in the country. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young opposed the move on Monday, stating that “there is no basis in... read more »
How Boko Haram is beating U.S. efforts to suffocate its financing
When Washington imposed sanctions in June 2012 on Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, he dismissed it as an empty gesture. Two years later, Shekau’s skepticism appears well founded: his... read more »
DU cut-offs rise up, 100% require in 3 colleges for computer science
The admission process in Delhi University finally kicked off on Monday as colleges came out with cut-off lists with B Com and economics honours courses witnessing the most competition. The... read more »
Chennai building collapse: Cries for help still heard from rubble
More than 48 hours after the high-rise building at Moulivakkam collapsed, cries for help could still be heard from the rubble. Rescue officials say there is a good chance that more people... read more »
Germany Seeks ‘significant’ Talks on Ukraine Controversy
Germany said “substantial” negotiations on ending the pro-Russian insurgency in Ukraine should start today, as a second top-level conference call was planned to seek a peace... read more »
Sunny Leone in pink lips
Sunny Leone had already raised temperatures as Baby Doll in Ragini MMS 2. And now audiences are waiting to catch the adult movie star in the song – Pink Lips from Hate Story 2. Sunny Leone till... read more »
