David Cameron uses Paris terror attack to push through more surveillance po...
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to give new web surveillance powers to intelligence agencies following the horrific terror attacks in Paris last week. He appeared to say that he’d want to ban any means of digital communication that cannot be snooped on. “If I’m Prime... read more »
No talks with India without Kashmir on agenda: Pakistan
Islamabad: The United States on Tuesday called on India and Pakistan to re-engage in serious dialogue, saying both the countries needed to overcome historical mistrust.Addressing a joint press conference with Sartaj Aziz, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and... read more »
IndusInd Bank meets forecast, profit up 29% at Rs 447 cr
Pribvate sector lender IndusInd Bank ‘sDecember quarter net profit rose 29 percent year-on-year to Rs 447 crore, driven by a strong growth in net interest income as well as other income. The bottomline got a further boost from lower provisions, money that the bank has to set aside for bad... read more »
RBI Likely Buying Dollars Via State Banks: Traders
The RBI was likely buying dollars via state-run banks starting at around 62.02 levels to prevent a further appreciation in the rupee, four traders said on Tuesday. The partially convertible rupee was trading at 62.06/07 per dollar by 1345 India time (0815 GMT), after moments earlier hitting as much... read more »
Ishant needs to step up, take more wickets: Agarkar
New Delhi –Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar feels that Ishant Sharma should step up in a leadership role as the bowling unit has the skill set and ability to take 20 Australian wickets... read more »
Unwanted record: 9 ducks and Mumbai team all out for just 4 runs!
Mumbai, Dec 26: A cricket team in Mumbai was bowled out for just 4 runs, a record, with 9 of their batsmen getting dismissed without scoring. According to a report in “DNA”... read more »
India tour of Australia: Tongue, cheek and Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Two of your senior lieutenants in the team have allegedly had a public spat. They’ve been at each other’s throats. One has accused the other of being a wimp. There’s ‘unrest’ in... read more »
Brent holds above $60, but heads for fifth weekly drop
SINGAPORE – Brent crude futures held above $60 (39 pounds) a barrel on Friday as strong U.S. economic data supported the market, but oil prices were on track for their fifth straight... read more »
Reliance Industries inks shipping deal with Mitsui OSK Lines
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Thursday sealed a long-term agreement with Japan’s biggest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines for transportation of liquefied... read more »
