Palestinian death toll hits to 300
The UN Security Council commenced an emergency session on Friday afternoon to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza. Jeffrey Feltman, under-secretary-general for political affairs, spoke first, denouncing the violence and calling for a two-state solution.He said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon... read more »
CBI files case against Dena bank manager
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against the former Branch Manager of Dena Bank and others for allegedly cheating the bank of Rs. 220 crore. “As alleged by the bank, Vimal Barot of Showman Group (Mumbai) committed the offence in connivance with Pritam Vidyadhar... read more »
Wipro’s IT buy comes with $1 billion outsourcing deal
Wipro LtdBSE 1.83 % has won a $1.2-billion outsourcing contract from a Canadian utility, its biggest single deal to date, providing its chief executive officer TK Kurien a muchneeded shot in the arm in his quest to make the Bangalore-based firm pip crosstown rival InfosysBSE 0.31 % to the second... read more »
Minerals Council of Australia propose help to Indian mining firms
Minerals Council of Australia, the apex body of miners in that country, today said that it was ready to offer help to Indian companies on sustainable mining. “Australian companies have developed the expertise on sustainable mining for several years. Given the environmental and rehabilitation... read more »
