Root hundred finally secures England a win in the ODI series
Joe Root smashed his second ODI century as England prevented India from securing a clean sweep with a consolatory 41-run win in the inconsequential fifth cricket match, in Leeds on Friday. Root struck 113 runs as England put on board a challenging 294 for seven and then bowled out the visitors for... read more »
Sania Mirza-Bruno Soares clinch U.S. Open mixed doubles title
Sania Mirza clinched her third mixed doubles Grand Slam crown as she and partner Bruno Soares overcame a few anxious moments in the match tie-break to win the US Open here on Friday. The Indo-Brazilian pair, the top seeds, squandered five championship points before registering a 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 win... read more »
Japan seeks exemption from MAT for its cos in India
Japan has asked India to “at once” exempt Japanese manufacturers operating in India from withholding and Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT). Minister, Embassy of Japan, Isomata Akio, on Thursday, asked for this country-specific concession. He said he was raising the demand in view of Japan’s... read more »
CCI pentalty: impact on OEMs may not be indicative
The quantum of penalty imposed on 14 passenger vehicle (PV) firms in the country by Competition Commission of India (CCI) is unlikely to have a significant credit implication on most of the leading OEMs, pointed out a report of rating agency Icra. Although vehicle OEMs (original equipment... read more »
