Political parties in Kerala gearing up for local elections
While the Congress that heads the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) will hit the roads from November 4 to energise party workers, the Left parties and the Bharatiya Party (BJP) are revamping their party machinery and finalising strategies to expand their support base. Kerala Pradesh Congress... read more »
Pakistani troops violate ceasefire twice along LoC, International Border
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing on forward posts along the LoC and International Border in Poonch and Jammu districts, drawing retaliation from the Army. There have been four ceasefire violations along the IB and LoC in Jammu and Poonch districts during the past over 24... read more »
Canara Bank to raise Rs. 85 cr via share sale
MUMBAI, OCT 18: Canara Bank said on Saturday that it will raise up to Rs. 85 crore ($13.85 million) through selling shares to institutional investors or a preferential issue. The bank has got approval from the Government to raise up to Rs. 80 crore with an option to raise an additional Rs. 5... read more »
Modi govt misleading public on black money issue: Congress
New Delhi: Accusing the NDA government of misleading the public on the issue of black money, Congress on Saturday rejected Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s charge that a treaty signed with Germany by the Congress government in 1995 has kept its hands tied on the issue. Countering the... read more »
Sesa expects Goa iron ore mining to resume by Jan/Feb
Sesa Sterlite Ltd said iron ore mining in Goa may resume by January to February, a later-than-expected start that will restrict the India’s exports of the steel-making raw material to... read more »
Gold rises in futures trade on global cues
NEW DELHI, OCT 8: Gold prices rose 0.27 per cent to Rs 27,020 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions after the precious metal resurged in global... read more »
Mines cancellation: NTPC to seek apex court clarification
NTPC will approach the Supreme Court for clarification on cancellation of two mines – the Tallaipali mines in Chhattisgarh and Dulanga mines in Odisha. Addressing mediapersons here on... read more »
Mahindra can be a big player in scooter market, but Peugeot deal may not help
Mahindra & Mahindra gave its two wheeler division a shot in the arm with the decision to acquire 51 percent stake in Peugeot Motocycles, but given it has been struggling to make major... read more »
Islamic militants seize Catholic priest in Syria
A long-serving Franciscan priest and 20 other Christians have been seized by militants from from the al-Qaeda affiliate the al-Nusra Front in a village in northwestern Syria. Father Hanna Jallouf of... read more »
