J&J buys electrolyte drink Orsl for Rs 750cr
BANGALORE: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has acquired Orsl, an energy drink brand, for Rs 750 crore from city-based Jagdale Industries. Orsl, which has a few variants, is a fruit-based electrolyte drink, recommended by healthcare practitioners for illnesses related to digestion, pain, fever,... read more »
Obama approves sending up to 1,500 more US troops to Iraq
WASHINGTON – President Obama has approved sending up to 1,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq, doubling the number being deployed to help Iraqi forces fight the Islamic State. The president also requested an additional $5.6 billion on Friday for the war against the Islamic State, in part to... read more »
Abbott-Putin showdown locked in for APEC
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s promise to deliver Vladimir Putin a robust conversation will come to a head on Tuesday with the Kremlin confirming the two leaders will hold formal talks at the APEC summit in Beijing. Mr Abbott has been seeking a face-to-face meeting with the Russian president... read more »
Don’t harrass taxpayers, I-T officials told
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday issued 12 commandments to its field offices, asking them to stick to appointments, address grievances and avoid unnecessary harassment of taxpayers. In an effort to usher in a customer-friendly regime, officers have been asked to observe... read more »
Big blow to Congress in Tamil Nadu, GK Vasan floats new party
Chennai: In yet another blow to the already beleaguered Congress party, senior leader and former union minister GK Vasan quit the party on Monday and announced the formation of a new... read more »
It’s not over yet! BJP, Sena play tug-of-war over Maha home ministry
Following a prolonged stand-off with the BJP, the Shiv Sena finally swallowed its pride and came around. It took a call from BJP’s strategy expert Amit Shah for the Sena to see sense.... read more »
Delhi government formation: Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung invites parties for talks to e...
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday invited main parties BJP, Congress and AAP – for talks, kick-starting fresh efforts to install an elected government and will take a final... read more »
Wagah suicide bombing: Death toll rises to 61, 20 suspects arrested
Lahore: The death toll in the horrific suicide attack that shook Pakistan minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah climbed to 61 on Monday, even as security agencies... read more »
All units at VSP back in action: RINL
VISAKHAPATNAM: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) on Sunday said production has been restored at all units of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), which was affected by Cyclone Hudhud. In a... read more »
