Kejriwal declares AAP will not contest upcoming state polls
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would not contest in the upcoming polls in four states except Delhi, said party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir go to polls later this year. The Delhi assembly is in suspended animation as no political party is in position to form... read more »
Gaza residents see no joy in Muslim Eid holiday
One of the most joyous days in the Muslim calendar, the holiday of Eid al-Fitr was marked on Monday by tears and sorrow in the Gaza Strip, left battered by three weeks of merciless fighting between Israel and Hamas Islamists. Marking the end of the holy Ramadan month of fasting, Eid is normally a... read more »
Larsen & Toubro net profit up 35 per cent to Rs 894 crore; below estima...
NEW DELHI: Larsen & Toubro Ltd reported a 34.6 per cent YoY increase in standalone net profit number for the quarter ended June 30 to Rs 894 crore. The net profit also includes Rs 171 crore as exceptional gain. Post the adjustment, the net profit for the quarter ended June 30 comes out to Rs... read more »
Recipe: Saffron rice & salan
A traditional Awadhi dish dug out from the secret kitchens of AwadhPreparation time: 30minsCooking time: 3o minutesServes:4Ingredients1kg chicken breast1 litre milk1tsp saffron4tsp fennel10 green cardamoms5 cloves2 bay leaves2 cinnamon sticks (1″)Refined oil to deep frySalt to seasonFor the... read more »
Gold prices fall on subdued demand, global cues
Gold prices fell by Rs. 10 to Rs. 28,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on decline in demand for the metal at prevailing levels amid a weak global trend. However, silver... read more »
Naidu wants Jaitley to meet budget deficit
Seeking Central funds and expeditious implementation of various provisions in the AP Reorganisation Act, including Special Category Status for Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu... read more »
Narayana Murthy to partner with Amazon for e-commerce business in India
NR Narayana Murthy, who is stepping down as the Executive Chairman of InfosysBSE 1.02 %, is getting ready with his next big bet. NRN is giving finishing touches to his plans to make an... read more »
Contingency plan ready if monsoon fails
The Agriculture Department has decided to implement a contingency crop plan if the South West monsoon does not pick up by July 10, according to Minister of State for Agriculture Krishna... read more »
RBI to work on July 1 during annual closing of accounts
The Reserve Bank of India will be open on July 1, during its annual closing of accounts, to facilitate settlement of market and public transactions. “On a review and in order to facilitate the... read more »
