
Gold futures up at Rs. 26,870 on short-covering
NEW DELHI, NOV 24: Gold rose 0.37 per cent to Rs. 26,870 per 10 grams at the futures trade today as participants covered-up their short positions even as the metal dropped from three-week high in global markets. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the metal for delivery in December gained Rs. 97... read more »

Kotak Mahindra’s insurance venture to get fresh boost from group̵...
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra’s insurance venture is likely to get a fresh boost from the group’s deal to buy smaller rival ING Vysya BankBSE -1.69 %. The strong SME portfolio of ING VysyaBSE -1.69 % is seen helping Kotak extend its reach to the southern states. ING Vysya, in which Dutch... read more »

Maharashtra: Will Sena join the govt to bail out BJP’s greenhorns?
Mumbai: The BJP’s minority government in the state will be up for a stormy winter session in the Assembly if the Shiv Sena refuses to join the ministry in this week’s cabinet expansion. With Sena playing hard ball, the BJP is left with no option but to fall back on NCP’s outside... read more »

4-year-old molested by school cab driver in Delhi
A four-year-old girl, a resident of Timarpur here, was allegedly molested by the driver of her school cab. No arrests have been made so far. According to the police, the incident came to light on Thursday. When the girl returned home after school, she told her mother that the driver touched her... read more »

India aim to spring another surprise against Australia
PERTH: After a “commendable” series levelling win, India aim to spring another surprise in the third game of the four-match Test series against world champions Australia on... read more »

Federer, Murray, Bryan brothers win ATP awards
LONDON: Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the Bryan brothers are among the winners of the ATP World Tour Awards. Federer was selected by his peers as winner of the Stefan Edberg sportsmanship... read more »

Germany desperate to end 22-year wait for Fed Cup title
PRAGUE: Germany tackle favourites Czech Republic this weekend looking for a first Fed Cup title since 1992, their heady days of tennis when Steffi Graf was in her prime. The Czechs,... read more »

I compete with myself: Viswanathan Anand
After some great results in 2014, five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand is approaching the forthcoming World Chess Championship 2014 in Sochi (Russia) with quiet confidence and a... read more »

Messi targets more history, Suarez a first goal
MADRID: Lionel Messi continues his quest to become the all-time leading goalscorer in La Liga just days after equalling a similar feat in the Champions League when Barcelona visit Almeria on... read more »