Uber plans front company to get back on the road in Delhi
In a desperate bid to resume operations in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), US-based cab aggregator Uber is planning to float a frontal company registered in the Capital. Contrary to many reports, however, this would be indirectly through a frontal organisation and not directly as the... read more »
Some ex-PMs compromised deep assets of national security: Parrikar
In a serious charge, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has alleged that some Prime Ministers of the country have compromised “deep assets of national security.” Though Mr. Parrikar refrained from naming anyone, his comments have angered the Congress which has sought an... read more »
Tiger population is on rise in North East
Tiger population in North Eastern hills and Brahmaputra flood plains has increased to 201 in 2014 from 148 in 2010, according to the latest status report on tigers. Assam registered the highest number of 167 tigers, an increase from 143 in 2010, while 28 tigers were estimated in Arunachal Pradesh,... read more »
Obama wants to clinch climate change deal with India during his visit
WASHINGTON: Beyond all the optics and symbolism of the US president being chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, President Obama is arriving in New Delhi with his eye on at least one big prize: A climate change deal, at least of the kind he has clinched with China. US officials who... read more »
Gold regains Rs 28,000 mark on seasonal demand, global cues
Continuing its rising streak for the third consecutive day, gold crossed the Rs 28,000 level after over four months by gaining Rs 100 at the bullion market in the national capital on... read more »
Sensex breaches 28,900-mark; Nifty at 8,730.45
The BSE Sensex breached the 28,900-mark and the NSE Nifty touched a new peak of 8,730.45 in early trade on Wednesday on sustained fund inflows, driven by the encouraging corporate earnings... read more »
Gilead licences Strides to make, distribute AIDS drug in 112 countries
U.S. pharmaceutical major Gilead Sciences has signed a licensing agreement with Bengaluru-based Strides Arcolab, under which Gilead has extended non-exclusive rights to Strides to make and... read more »
World Bank to commit $1 billion in clean India programme
World Bank today said it will commit $1 billion in the government’s Swachh Bharat (Clean India) campaign. World Bank’s country director in India Onno Ruhl said the World Bank is... read more »
‘New packaging practice helped in lifting of EU ban on mang...
The European Union’s decision to lift ban on mango imports from India is a recognition of inspection process and new packaging practice now adopted by exporters, industry body FIEO... read more »
