Gold, silver recover on fresh demand
Gold prices recovered by Rs 25 to Rs 28,475 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on fresh buying by jewellers and retailers amid a firm global trend. Silver also moved up by Rs 250 to Rs 45,400 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Gold in London, which normally... read more »
Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 5.4-5.9%
The Economic Survey 2013-14, which was tabled on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha, has pegged GDP growth for the year 2014-15 in the range of 5.4-5.9 per cent. “There are downside risks to the economy arising from a poor monsoon, the external environment and the poor investment climate. GDP growth... read more »
TRAI paves way for sharing of all telecom spectrum
Telecom sector regulator TRAI has recommended allowing sharing of all categories of spectrum. The move is likely to benefit major operators such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices, helping them reduce costs and at the same time improve service... read more »
Soldier, intruder killed on Jammu border
The Army on Tuesday claimed to have foiled a major infiltration attempt by suspected militants in Akhnoor area of the International Border in Jammu. Even as a soldier died in the operation, the Border Security Force shot dead an intruder on the border in Heeranagar belt of Kathua district. Official... read more »
Philander fined for ball tampering
South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander has been fined 75 per cent of his match fee for tampering with the ball during the third day of the first test against Sri Lanka. The International... read more »
Dunga tipped to return as Brazil coach
Brazil’s 1994 World Cup-winning captain Dunga has emerged as a favourite to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari as coach of the Selecao. The 50-year-old is in talks with the country’s top... read more »
Ukraine wants India to flay Russian support to rebels
Calling the shooting down of the Malaysian airways flight over Ukraine “an act of terrorism”, Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Shevchenko said India must condemn Russia’s... read more »
igneous Highway collision in China kills 38
At least 38 people were killed in a collision between a bus and a van carrying flammable liquids in southern China, state media reported on Saturday, the latest in a string of accidents... read more »
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,... read more »
