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Everything you need to know about Adityapur Industrial Area: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India, Japan to strengthen investment, trade ties

May 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (IANS) India and Japan Friday agreed to further strengthen investment and trade ties by ensuring faster implementation of ongoing projects.

CISF trainees asked to be prepared for new challenges

May 17, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home R. P. N. Singh Friday called upon trainee CISF officers at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA) here to prepare themselves effectively to meet the emerging challenges posed by the new forms of terrorism and militancy.

Math models will disrupt, detect terror networks: Study

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): A mathematical model can disrupt flow of information in a terrorist organization using minimal resources, a new research has revealed.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to get $3.24 billion

May 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Government approves $3.24 billion for DMIC project

May 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The government has approved Rs.17,500 crore ($3.24 billion) for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project, which is estimated to cost around $100 billion overall, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry D. Purandeswari said Wednesday.

Carbon emissions 'rapidly acidifying' Arctic Ocean

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

London, May 7 (ANI): Global warming is making the Arctic Ocean acidic, according to a new report by the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP).

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada in murder case

May 4, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Toronto, May 4 (IANS) An Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with the 2012 murder of another Indian-origin man.

NASA's Fermi and Swift telescopes capture record-setting gamma-ray burst

May 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Astronomers from around the world were blown away by a record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy.

Wall Street rally sends S andP to record high and Nasdaq to 12.5-year high

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr. 30 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the S andP 500 closing at a record high and the Nasdaq ending at a high not seen November 2000, boosted by upbeat housing data and climbing tech shares.

Kanoria industries setting up denim plant in Ethiopia

April 24, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Addis Ababa, April 24 (IANS) Kanoria African Textiles Plc, a subsidiary of India's Kanoria Chemicals & Industries, is setting up a denim fabric manufacturing plant that will be a first for Ethiopia and East Africa and will create 350 jobs, mainly for Ethiopians.

Seven new planets found, two may sustain life

April 19, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Washington, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) NASA's "planet-hunting" space telescope Kepler has discovered seven new planets, including two that are orbiting in the zone "between fire and ice" that could sustain life, experts said.

Major quake rocks Pakistan

April 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) People rushed out of offices and homes as quake rocked Pakistan Tuesday afternoon.

Chinese firms struggle to recover confidence

April 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Beijing, April 15 (IANS) Chinese companies were struggling to recover their confidence in the first quarter of this year amid a slowdown in economic growth, according to an index released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Monday.

India's industrial output rises 0.6 percent in February

April 12, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India's industrial output rose at a meagre 0.6 percent in February against an expansion of 4.3 percent in the corresponding month of 2011-12, government data showed Friday.

Opto Circuits sells subsidiary's product to US firm

April 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Bangalore, April 2 (IANS) Medical technology group Opto Circuits has sold the diagnostic product line of its subsidiary Cardiac Science to the US-based Mortara Instrument for $21 million (Rs.113 crore/Rs.1.13 billion), the company announced Tuesday.

India's core industries output falls 2.5 percent in February

April 1, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Production in India's eight core industries that include power, coal, steel, cement, crude oil and natural gas fell 2.5 percent in February, dampening the hope of a revival in overall factory output, government data showed Monday.

Woman killed in Delhi Metro station shootout

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was killed Tuesday and her father critically injured after her husband allegedly shot at them in the Karkardooma Metro station in east Delhi Tuesday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.

Cabinet approves BHPV-BHEL merger

March 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for merger of Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels Ltd. (BHPV) Vishakhapatnam with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), New Delhi.

Prenatal exposure to pesticide DDT linked to high BP in women

March 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Infant girls exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT while still inside the womb have a tripled risk for hypertension in adulthood, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis.

Dikshit inaugurates Delhi Emporium

March 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday inaugurated the refurbished Delhi Emporium here.

Spain's industrial production falls

March 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM

Madrid, March 9 (IANS) Spain's industrial production fell by 3.6 percent between January 2012 and January 2013, according to official figures.

Allotment of plot to Parrikar's son per rules: BJP

March 7, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Panaji, March 7 (IANS) Goa's ruling BJP Thursday said the allotment of an industrial plot to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's son was as per rules, refuting the Congress's charge of nepotism.

Stage set for first 'Advantage Vidarbha' conclave

February 24, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Nagpur, Feb 24 (IANS) Hoping to attract investment of over Rs.15,000 crore, the Maharashtra state government is bending over backwards to make a success of the two-day "Advantage Vidarbha-2013", opening here Monday, officials said.

Protestors attack factories in Delhi

February 21, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) A flash mob attacked at least 12 factories here Thursday on the final day of the two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions, police said.

Foster team work in science, says PM's scientific advisor

February 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 19 (IANS) C.N.R. Rao, the scientific advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tuesday exhorted India's scientists to work in groups rather than functioning in isolation, citing the team spirit of their counterparts in China which has emerged as a world leader.

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

February 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Rio De Janeiro, Feb. 14 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. technology giant Apple Tuesday lost the right to use the iPhone brand in Brazil, according to the country's National Industrial Property Institute (INPI).

UAE frees 17 Indian prisoners after payment of blood money

February 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 12 (ANI): 17 Indian prisoners, who were on a death row over murdering a Pakistan national in United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been released.

Apple loses right to iPhone brand in Brazil

February 6, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 6 (IANS) US technology giant Apple Tuesday lost the right to use the iPhone brand in Brazil, according to the country's National Industrial Property Institute (INPI).

India shows military prowess, culture as 64th Republic Day pageant ends

January 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India celebrated its 64th Republic Day on Saturday amidst tight security and colourful pageantry.

Strong, resurgent India to celebrate its 64th Republic Day

January 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): A strong and resurgent India will be celebrating its 64th Republic Day today.

Agni V AND INS Vikramaditya to occupy pride of place during 64th Republic Day parade

January 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): The highlight of the 64th Republic Day, which will take place on Saturday, will be the above 5,000 kms range Agni-V missile.

Shakira's newborn son already FC Barcelona member

January 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Barcelona, Jan 24 (IANS/EFE) Milan Pique Mebarak, the newborn son of Colombian pop star Shakira and Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique, has become a member of his father's FC Barcelona club at birth.

Gujarat seeks full Central assistance for irrigation benefit for Narmada project

January 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan.16 (ANI): Gujarat Finance Minister Nitinbhai Patel today urged the Central Government to extend 90 percent assistance for the Desert Development programme (DDP) areas at par with Drought prone Area Programme (DPAP) areas, for all projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).

Chinese company keen to set up battery unit in UP

January 10, 2013 at 10:57 PM

Lucknow, Jan 10 (IANS) China-based Ming He Group Thursday expressed its interest in setting up a lead acid battery unit in Uttar Pradesh.

Galaxy's gamma-ray flares 'erupted far from its black hole'

January 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Washington, January 8 (ANI): Using a combination of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and the National Science Foundation's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), astronomers have zeroed in on the source of the months-long blast of energy launched by an enormous black hole almost 11 billion years ago swept past Earth in 2011.

Maharashtra numero uno in attracting FDI

January 7, 2013 at 8:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Attracting nearly 33 percent of all foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country since 2000, Maharashtra remains the numero uno choice for all foreign investors, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here Monday.

Nano-material may revolutionise electronics

January 7, 2013 at 4:07 PM

Sydney, Jan 7 (IANS) A two-dimensional nano-material could usher in nano-transistors and help revolutionise electronics, including ultra fast computing, says an Australian research.

Funeral of Karachi blast victims today

January 2, 2013 at 12:31 PM

Karachi, Jan.2 (ANI): The funeral prayers of four persons, who died in the blast that occurred at Ayesha Manzil on Tuesday night, will be offered today, even as the MQM has announced that it will observe a mourning day here on Wednesday.

Latest data shows weak Japanese economy

December 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM

London, Dec. 28 (ANI): Japan has reported weak economic data, underlining the challenges the new government will face in reviving growth in the world's third-largest economy.

UP gears up for the Global Partnership Summit at Agra

December 27, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Lucknow, Dec 27 (IANS) With the Global Partnership for Enduring Growth Summit, scheduled to be held under the aegis of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in Agra Jan 27-28, 2013, drawing close, a preparatory meeting was held here Thursday.

China's industrial profits continue to pick up

December 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Beijing, Dec 27 (IANS) Industrial profits maintained a strong growth momentum in China in November, giving weight to signs that the world's second-largest economy is recovering.

Cabinet approves stake sale in Rashtriya Chemicals

December 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the disinvestment of 12.5 percent paid up equity capital of the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Brazilian firm launches Iphone, says it owns the name

December 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 19 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian electronics manufacturer IGB Eletronica Tuesday launched a line of smartphones it is calling the "Iphone", claiming that it owns the intellectual property rights to that name in this country.

Rajasthan's Rs.10 crore fund for ceramic skills

December 18, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Jaipur, Dec 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries and Mines Minister Rajendra Pareek Tuesday announced a Rs.10-crore fund for skills development in the ceramics and glass sector and promised a customised package within two months to attract investment in this area.

Philippine exporters eye more opportunities in India

December 18, 2012 at 1:17 PM

Manila, Dec 18 (IANS) The Philippine government Tuesday urged Filipino exporters to look for opportunities in India amid slowdown in key markets like the US and Europe and the existing trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India.

Tatas explore production facility for JLR in Saudi Arabia

December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Mumbai/Riyadh, Dec 11 (IANS) The Tata Group is exploring the possibility of setting up an automotive facility in Saudi Arabia for its prestigious Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.

India, Ukraine sign agreements to enhance cooperation

December 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): India and Ukraine on Monday signed five agreements to enhance cooperation including in areas of defence, nuclear and science and technology.

China's industrial output and retail sales rise

December 10, 2012 at 1:52 PM

London, Dec. 10 (ANI): China's economic growth rate is again gaining momentum, as the government released strong industrial output and retail sales figures.

Ukrainian President Yanukovych to pay three- day state visit to India

December 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 6 (ANI): The President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, will be paying a three-day state visit to India beginning on December 9 during which he will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and hold-delegation level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Fish ear bones can reveal past climates

December 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM

Sydney, Dec 4 (IANS) Fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to climate change impact in aquatic environments, says a latest finding.

SDMC extends online scheme of sanction of building plans

December 2, 2012 at 12:30 PM

South Delhi Municipal Corporation has extended the online scheme of sanction of building plans. This online facility is extended for other categories of properties plots situated on Notified Roads, Industrial Plots, in Village Abadis.

Industrial production rises 6.5 percent in October

November 30, 2012 at 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 6.5 percent in October, on account of double-digit growth in production of petroleum refinery products and of the coal sector, government data showed Friday.

A 10?storey building in 48 hours?

November 28, 2012 at 10:31 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) A 10?storey building, set to come up in just 48 hours! A businessman in Chandigarh claims it is possible, and he will prove it.

Committed to Odisha project despite obstacles: Posco

November 27, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 (IANS) Posco India, a subsidiary of South Korean steel major Posco Tuesday said it is committed to its steel project in Odisha despite all the obstacles and delay.

Indian youth to influence fashion trends (With Image)

November 24, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Jaipur, Nov 24 (IANS) The increasing purchasing power of young Indians will influence the fashion trends and products in coming years, top government official said Saturday.

'Environmental compliance should be voluntary'

November 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Jaipur, Nov 23 (IANS) Industry should comply with the environmental norms voluntarily, D.N. Pandey, member secretary of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, said Friday, adding that self?regulations would result in huge savings.

Walmart CFO, legal team suspended over bribery charge

November 23, 2012 at 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov.23 (ANI): The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the entire legal team of the Indian unit of global retail giant Walmart has been suspended for their alleged role in a bribary case.

Indo-ASEAN free trade agreement negotiations reach logjam

November 18, 2012 at 2:23 PM

The negotiations between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) over the free trade services and investment sectors have reached to a standstill situation, as per news sources informed................

Industrial production declines 0.4 percent in September

November 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India's industrial output contracted 0.4 percent in September, dragged down by deceleration in production in manufacturing, capital and consumer durables sectors, government data showed Monday.

Cosmic 'fog' from ancient starlight measured by NASA'S Fermi telescope

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Washington, November 2 (ANI): Astronomers using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have made the most accurate measurement of starlight in the universe and used it to establish the total amount of light from all the stars that have ever shone, accomplishing a primary mission goal.

Where you live determines risk of cardiac arrest

October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Washington, October 30 (ANI): Your chances of having a sudden cardiac arrest can depend on where you live, experts have warned.

China's GDP slows

October 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Beijing, Oct 18 (IANS) China's economy grew 7.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2012, slower from 7.6 percent in the second quarter and 8.1 percent in the first, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced Thursday.

New music player discovers structure and rhythm in songs hosted online

October 7, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, October 7 (ANI): A new music service that offers deep insights into the structure and rhythm of popular songs has hit the web

Chinese Apple supplier Foxconn resumes work after strike over 'stricter iPhone5 quality' demands

October 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Henan (China), Oct. 6 (Xinhua-ANI): A Foxconn plant in central China's Henan Province has resumed production following a dispute between workers and the plant over stricter quality inspections for the iPhone 5, authorities said Saturday.

Steve Jobs' High School girlfriend 'to tell all' in new memoir

October 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

New York, Oct 6 (ANI): Steve Jobs' high school girlfriend and the mother of his daughter Lisa is planning to write a book telling the story of her relationship with the late Apple co-founder, who died last year in October.

Vegetables for Pakistan rot, as truck drivers wait to cross border

October 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM

Attari/Wagah, Oct.5 (ANI): Truck drivers here have expressed their anguish as vegetables that are to be sent to Pakistan, are rotting due to administrative apathy at the Attari border in Punjab.

Scientists crack secret of mosquito's immunity

October 5, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Sydney, Oct 5 (IANS) Scientists have cracked the code of how mosquitoes develop immunity to virus, potentially opening the way to better vaccines for diseases such as dengue.

Women to assemble scooters at Yamaha assembly line

October 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Women can now ride Yamaha scooters assembled only by women, a company official said Thursday.

India's growth forecast down following delayed monsoon, weak investment: ADB

October 3, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct.3 (ANI): Falling global demand and a delayed monsoon curtailing agricultural growth have exacerbated India's recent economic slowdown, and have led to reduced growth forecasts by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.

2 dead, 7 injured in S China chemical plant blast

September 27, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Beijing, Sept. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Two workers were killed and another seven injured on Thursday in a chemical plant explosion in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, police said.

CSIR-NIIST develops technology for banana fibre extraction

September 27, 2012 at 1:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here has developed the technology for extracting banana fibre from pseudo stems (leftover banana trunk) and empty bunches.

Rajasthan's RIICO declares record profit, dividend

September 27, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Jaipur, Sep 27 (IANS) Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corp (RIICO) has posted a record profit of Rs.473.44 crore for 2011-12, a rise of an impressive 67.8 percent over the previous year, the state's development catalyst said in a statement.

Uttar Pradesh to get two Mega Leather Clusters

September 26, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday gave the go-ahead to two greenfield Mega Leather Cluster (MLC) projects. Officials said the move was aimed at boosting the traditionally productive leather industry in the state, which had fallen on hard times in recent days.

Turmeric can soothe gastric inflammation, ulcers

September 23, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Turmeric at the optimum dose is highly effective in soothing gastric inflammation and ulceration, which could be the key to developing new drugs against such stomach disorders, say Indian scientists.

UP to expedite implementation of new industrial policy

September 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has directed various departments to expedite the implementation of the new industrial policy.

Technology for making wood-substitutes developed

September 17, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) A technology for making substitutes for wood from natural fibres like coir and jute for making furniture has been developed in Kerala, an official said.

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile

September 17, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan Monday successfully test fired an indigenously developed multi-tube cruise missile with a range of 700 km and capable of carrying nuclear warheads, the military said.

UP wants more railway stations

September 14, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Friday urged the central government to form Inter-State Regional Transport Authorities and called for more railway stations in the state.

India allows up to 51 percent FDI in multi-brand retail

September 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Just a day after announcing the steepest ever hike in diesel price, the government Friday took another politically contentious decision of allowing overseas investments in multi-brand retail.

New software to allow robots to 'talk' with humans

September 14, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, September 14 (ANI): New software being developed at the University of Aberdeen will allow robots to "talk" with people.

Indian scientists find safe drug against kala azar

September 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Indian scientists have found a safe orally-administered drug against kala azar, a disease that puts at risk an estimated 165.4 million people in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

Apple's iconic designs 'inspired by simplicity' of German firm Braun's products?

September 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Sept 10 (ANI): Iconic designs of Apple products were apparently inspired by products of a German consumer goods manufacturer, Braun, in the 1950s and 1960s, a report has claimed.

Development of tribal areas top priority: Dhumal

September 9, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Shimla, Sep 9 (IANS) The development of tribal areas in Himachal Pradesh is one of the top priorities of the government, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Sunday.

China quake: Toll rises to 80

September 8, 2012 at 7:11 AM

Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) At least 80 people have been confirmed dead and more than 700 were reported injured after multiple earthquakes struck a mountainous region in southwest China's Yunnan province Friday, authorities said Saturday.

China quake: Toll rises to 67; over 700 injured

September 8, 2012 at 2:23 AM

Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) At least 67 people have been confirmed dead and 731 were reported injured after multiple earthquakes struck a mountainous region in southwest China Friday, authorities said early Saturday.

UP announces new industrial policy

September 4, 2012 at 5:45 PM

Lucknow, Sep 4 (IANS) After a gap of eight years, Uttar Pradesh will have a new industrial policy that aims at achieving 11.2 per cent sectoral growth in the state.

Bosses urged to tame rude Facebook users

September 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Washington, September 4 (ANI): Bosses are obligated to discipline workers who post insulting messages on Facebook, an Australian labour conference has been told.

Toxic fume kills woman in Thane

September 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thane (Maharashtra), Sep 1 (IANS) A 75-year-old woman suffocated to death and a man fell sick after inhaling toxic fumes that leaked out of a chemical tank near here Saturday, police said.

Rajasthan's interest subsidy for factories in backward areas

August 30, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Jaipur, Aug 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek Thursday announced an interest subsidy of 200-300 basis points for small and medium enterprises that set units in the backward regions of the state and help in their development.

Water logging : Mayor directed officials to be more vigilant

August 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Mayor of North Delhi, Mrs. Mira Aggarwal has directed to the senior officials to take stock of the arrangements made for checking of problems arising due to rains.

Fire at UAE building

August 21, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS/WAM) A building in an industrial area in Al Ain city in the UAE caught fire Tuesday, but the blaze was put out in a short time.

Maoist rebel surrenders in Chhattisgarh

August 21, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Raipur, Aug 21 (IANS) A woman Maoist guerrilla has surrendered to the police in Chhattisgarh and accused the rebel leadership of using tribals for its own aims, said police Tuesday.

China's slowdown hurts corporate profits

August 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Beijing, Aug 19 (IANS) China's economic slowdown has impacted corporate profits as profit growth in the country's listed companies largely contracted in the first half of the year, China Daily reported Sunday.

Police file case over Goa land allotment

August 18, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Panaji, Aug 18 (IANS) After nearly six years of delay, Goa Police Saturday filed a first information report (FIR) against "unknown" people in connection with an alleged multi-crore rupee land allotment scam in special economic zones (SEZs).

Saudi Arabia planning women-only city to boost female workforce

August 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM

London, August 12 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is planning to build a new city exclusively for women in a bid to combine Sharia law and career minded females, pursuing work.

Government-industry task force to meet next week

August 10, 2012 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A government-industry task force headed by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will meet here next week to discuss fall in industrial output and suggest measures to reverse it.

Light and sound show to restart in Lucknow

August 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) The sound and light show at the British-era Residency, which was stopped a few years ago, is set to resume again here.

Gopinath Pradhan is new IGNOU vice-chancellor

August 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Gopinath Pradhan is the new vice- chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a statement released here said Wednesday.

Cancer-causing chemical found in baby milk in China

July 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Beijing, July 23 (IANS) Five batches of an infant formula milk powder made by a Chinese company have been found to be tainted with a highly toxic aflatoxin, a substance that can cause severe liver damage or even cancer.

BOC India to invest Rs 5.4 bn for plants in Odisha

July 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Industrial gas manufacturer BOC India (BOCI), a member of the Germany-based The Linde Group, Monday announced that it would invest Rs 5.4 billion to build two new air separation plants in Odisha's Kalinganagar.