Wholesale price index slips into negative zone
Riding high on the fall in fuel prices, the wholesale price index (WPI) dipped to – 0.39 per cent in January. A fall in inflation has been recorded for the eighth consecutive month. Inflation was at 0.1 per cent in December. The WPI plunged into the negative zone as the slide in fuel prices more... read more »
Gold recovers on wedding season demand
Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 70 to trade at Rs 27,700 per ten gram at the bullion market, largely supported by wedding season demand from jewellers and retailers amidst a firming global trend. Silver rose for the third day by gaining Rs 200 to Rs 38,900 per kg on continued buying by coin... read more »
SEBI seeks fresh clarification on UFO Moviez’s Rs. 750 crore IPO
Market regulator SEBI has sought fresh clarification from UFO Moviez India on the company’s proposed Rs. 750 crore initial public offer (IPO). Without disclosing the details of information sought, the Securities and Exchange Board of India said “clarifications awaited from lead manager” for... read more »
Volkswagen launches refreshed Jetta
Volkswagen, on Tuesday, launched face-lifted Jetta here. The new version comes with changes in exterior and interior. The 1.4 TSI petrol variant comes in two trims — Trendline priced at Rs.13.87 lakh and Comfortline at Rs.15.36 lakh. The Diesel 2.0 TDI comes in four trims — Trendline at... read more »
Man creates a scare in a train
Passengers travelling by Kochuveli-Guwahati Special Express spent anxious moments as a man created a scare by hurling stones at the engine and general compartments in the late hours of... read more »
2 more Swine Flu deaths take toll to 28
Swine flu fatalities are continuing in the city, the common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. At Gandhi Hospital, two more persons died on Tuesday due to complications arising out... read more »
Coal scam: CBI files progress report in sealed cover before special court
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed the progress report of its further investigation in a sealed cover before a special court in connection with a coal blocks allocation... read more »
Obama includes Republicans in big delegation to meet new Saudi King
President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation including top officials and Republican foreign policy veterans to Riyadh on Tuesday to meet new Saudi Arabian King Salman as the... read more »
Obama in India, China cautions India over Indo-US nuclear deal
China today extended conditional support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid but said “prudence and caution” needs to be exercised on the issue, a day after US President Barack... read more »