Making heavy weather of a small chase
New Zealand narrowly avoided a major misstep, edging Scotland by three wickets in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to stay unbeaten after two games in Pool A. Chasing Scotland’s modest total of 142, New Zealand needed only half its allotted overs to reach the target but lost wickets at regular... read more »
Wholesale price index slips into negative zone
Riding high on the fall in fuel prices, the wholesale price index (WPI) dipped to – 0.39 per cent in January. A fall in inflation has been recorded for the eighth consecutive month. Inflation was at 0.1 per cent in December. The WPI plunged into the negative zone as the slide in fuel prices more... read more »
Gold recovers on wedding season demand
Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 70 to trade at Rs 27,700 per ten gram at the bullion market, largely supported by wedding season demand from jewellers and retailers amidst a firming global trend. Silver rose for the third day by gaining Rs 200 to Rs 38,900 per kg on continued buying by coin... read more »
SEBI seeks fresh clarification on UFO Moviez’s Rs. 750 crore IPO
Market regulator SEBI has sought fresh clarification from UFO Moviez India on the company’s proposed Rs. 750 crore initial public offer (IPO). Without disclosing the details of information sought, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said “clarifications awaited from lead manager” for... read more »
Swine flu scare: As death toll constantly rises, chemists report shortage of medicines
New Delhi: Chemists are reporting a shortage of swine flu medication at a time when 39 people have died in the country over the last 24 hours and 624 people have lost their lives due to... read more »
Senior Coast Guard official contradicts Centre’s version in Pakistan terror boat cas...
In a major embarrassment to the government, a Deputy Inspector General of the Coast Guard has directly contradicted the government’s version in the controversial Pak boat incident.... read more »
ICC World Cup: Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer turns India fan
The Swiss great, a winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, was pictured on his Facebook page admiring an Indian team shirt, which he had unwrapped from a gift box. “Dressing up for a... read more »
Swine Flu spreading tentacles, death toll in just three states rises to 300
New Delhi: Swine Flu is assuming serious proportions in the country with more deaths being reported due to the disease in several states in the last few days. The death toll so far in only... read more »
Oil turns lower as glut overshadows Japan’s return to growt...
SINGAPORE – Oil prices turned lower on Monday after a firm start, with an oversupply continuing to weigh on the market despite data showing Japan had pulled out of recession. Prices initially... read more »
