Alibaba’s IPO biggest-ever globally after additional shares sold: Sou...
HONG KONG: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and some of its shareholders have sold an additional 48 million shares, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Monday, making its IPO the biggest-ever globally at a value of $25.03 billion. The move comes after the stock surged 38 per cent in its... read more »
After Rancor, Afghans Agree to Share Power
KABUL, Afghanistan — Their campaign workers traded blows over ballot boxes during an election widely seen as fraudulent. Some of the warlords backing them have muttered about starting a parallel government, a potential recipe for civil war in Afghanistan. And they’ve just come out of a vote so... read more »
Two killed in explosions in China’s Muslim-dominated Xinjiang region
Beijing: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in a series of explosions in China’s restive Muslim-dominated Xinjiang province. Explosions hit at least three locations in Xinjiang’s Luntai County last evening, the Tianshan news portal, run by the regional... read more »
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley admitted to hospital again
New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was on Sunday night admitted to a hospital here for a check-up after an operation to treat his diabetes. A news agency has quoted a doctor as saying that the minister was doing well. “His condition is absolutely normal. His kidneys are doing well and... read more »
Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt resigns
Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt has sent his resignation to President Pranab Mukharjee on Wednesday night. “Shri Shekhar Dutt has put in his paper to the president of India,” said... read more »
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Petition Challenging New Army Chief’s Appointment
New Delhi – The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that challenges the appointment of Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the Indian Army’s new chief. Lieutenant... read more »
Biden calls Iraqi PM, stresses on need for national unity
US Vice-President, Joe Biden has called the top Iraqi leadership including Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, and emphasised the need for national unity in response to the violent insurgency... read more »
Weathered Half-Lies, False Allegations Last Year: Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in the country, spoke to shareholders today about the slew of allegations hurled against him by Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party or... read more »
Narendra Modi Government Takes Steps To Control Inflation
New Delhi – The new government led by Narendra Modi on Tuesday imposed export restrictions on certain farm commodities and ordered a crackdown on hoarding to control rising food prices, a day... read more »
