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

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

Aviation, IT, ITES top suggestions in Goa industrial policy

May 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Panaji, May 23 (IANS) Industries like aviation, aero space, IT and ITES, pharma and integrated educational hubs have been shortlisted by a state-government appointed taskforce, which is cobbling together suggestions for the Goa's Industrial Investment Policy.

Julian Assange pleaded Benedict Cumberbatch to leave WikiLeaks flick

May 22, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 22 (ANI): Founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, wanted Benedict Cumberbatch to quit Hollywood's adaptation of his story after objecting to the original version of the movie's script.

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.

Anand Sharma invites Japanese Inc to invest in India

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma, addressing the "India Investment Roundtable" jointly organized by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) of Ministry of Commerce and Confederation of Indian Industry in Tokyo today, invited leading Japanese companies to invest in India and become partner in the growth story of India for mutual benefit.

Anand Sharma meets Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma, who is on a two-day visit to Tokyo for a comprehensive review of bilateral economic engagement with Japan, today called upon Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Government making Rajasthan an attractive investment destination

May 14, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government is taking all possible measures to make the state an important investment destination in the country, a top official said.

UP to enact law on time-bound clearances for industries

May 13, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at ensuring time-bound issuance of clearances to industries, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday announced its decision to frame an exclusive law for the purpose.

Fiscal 2012-13 industrial output growth worst in 20 years (Roundup)

May 10, 2013 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output registered a sluggish 1 percent growth in 2012-13, the worst performance in more than two decades, due to poor show by the manufacturing and mining sectors, government data showed Friday.

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March

May 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March 2013, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the corresponding month of 2012, government data showed Friday.

Russia to compile banned extremist symbols' list

May 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will compile a list of extremist symbols, prohibited for use by non-governmental organisations and companies.

Unemployment rate drops to four-year low in US

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, May 4 (ANI): Stock markets rose to record levels after 165,000 new jobs were added last month, marking a four-year low in US unemployment.

28 new ITIs to come up in northeast

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Seven northeastern states, including Assam, have proposed setting up 28 new Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the region, parliament was informed Monday.

Delhi Metro to reach Manesar, says Hooda

April 23, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Gurgaon, April 23 (IANS) The Haryana government plans to extend Delhi Metro up to Manesar here and a detailed project report (DPR) for the purpose is almost complete, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said here Tuesday.

Green buildings can help India minimise power shortages

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Indian government must set stricter norms and push for the development of energy-efficient buildings so that the country can minimise power shortages and curb burgeoning petroleum import bills, say experts.

Stanley Tucci to work in 'Heat'

April 16, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci is said to be the latest addition in the cast of Simon West's "Heat".

Meghalaya industrial policy to protect tribal land

April 12, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Shillong, April 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Friday said the Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2012 has taken necessary precautions to protect the alienation of tribal land by not allowing outright transfer by way of sale to non-tribal entities.

India Inc calls for lower interest rates to boost industry

April 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Reacting to the February data for industrial production, industry bodies Friday called for rate cuts by the RBI to revive economic growth.

Oliver Stone meets Assange at Ecuador's London embassy

April 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Sydney, Apr 12 (ANI): Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone has revealed that he met the Wikileaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy in London last week.

Property market confuses Chinese

April 3, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Beijing, April 3 (IANS) To buy or to sell? This is the question that many Chinese are asking in the real estate market.

Japan ready to invest in India's infrastructure if it pursues financial reforms

April 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Tokyo, Apr. 3 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the country is willing to cooperate in developing infrastructure in India.

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.

DSIIDC allots 127 industrial plots

March 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The DSIIDC Friday allotted 127 industrial plots in the national capital.

Pistorius' lawyer challenges ban on alcohol, drugs in court

March 28, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Johannesburg, Mar 28 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' lawyer has challenged a bail condition in the murder case of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp that the double-amputee sprinter can't assume alcohol and banned drugs in the North Gauteng High Court on Thursday.

Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Russian jet trainers

March 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Langkawi (Malaysia), March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Bangladesh is planning to buy 24 Yak-130 Mitten jet trainers on $1 billion credit from Russia, Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.

Anand Sharma for speedy conclusion of balanced BTIA with EU

March 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has called for an early conclusion of ongoing negotiations for Broad based Trade and Investment agreement (BTIA) between India and European Union.

115 kg banned drug seized from two at Delhi airport

March 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Two people from Mizoram were arrested from Delhi airport for carrying 115 kg tablets of contraband drug pseudoephedrine worth nearly Rs.1.2 crore, said police Tuesday.

Brazil launches programme to boost innovation

March 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Rio de Janeiro, March 15 (IANS) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has unveiled a $16 billion plan to encourage companies to invest in technological innovation.

Rituparna now brand ambassador of Vibgyor Real Estate

March 13, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Vibgyor Real Estate, a part of the Rs.800 crore Vibgyor Group, has signed in leading Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta as its brand ambassador, a company official said.

CISF in process of filling vacancies

March 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is in the process of filling its 10 percent vacancies, lingering for the last few years, its chief said Friday.

First Saudi MNC sets up shop in India

March 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Zamil Industrial has become the first Saudi Arabian multi-national corporation to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in India to exploit the booming air-conditioners and home products segment, a company official said.

Seven new cities planned on Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor(DMIC)

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram in his budget speech in the Lok Sabha today said that the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project has made rapid progress.

Budget Highlights (Roundup)

February 28, 2013 at 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Highlights of the budget for 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha on Thursday:

Budget highlights 12

February 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

No service tax on vocational courses run by institutes affiliated to state governments

Budget highlights 11

February 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Modified law on GST to be tabled during budget session

Budget highlights 10

February 28, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Modified law to prevent tax avoidance to come into effect April 1, 2016

Budget highlights 9

February 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM

No revision of personal income tax slabs; relief in first bracket through tax credit of Rs.2,000 for earnings up to Rs.5 lakh

Budget highlights 8

February 28, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Defence allocated Rs.2 lakh 3,672 crore

Budget highlights 6

February 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Two new ports to be set up in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh to add 100 million tonnes handling capacity

Budget highlights 5

February 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Infrastructure debt funds to be encouraged

Tom Hanks tipped to be top contender for best actor next Oscars

February 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

London, Feb 27 (ANI): After Daniel Day-Lewis won his third Oscar for best actor this year, experts are already speculating next year's contender for the accolade.

Parrikar like Yeddyurappa in nepotism, says Congress

February 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM

Panaji, Feb 27 (IANS) Goa's opposition Congress party Wednesday accused Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar of nepotism in allotting an industrial plot to his son and compared him with former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yedyurappa of the BJP.

Rs.18,500 crore investment proposal for Vidarbha

February 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) In an overwhelming response, Maharashtra government's two-day 'Advantage Vidarbha-2013' conclave notched proposals worth Rs.18,500 crore on the first day here Monday.

Southampton Varsity research project aims for zero waste in industrial networks

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

London, Feb.21 (ANI): An ambitious international project is aiming to develop new approaches to eliminate waste and reduce the environmental impact of industry.

Manufacturing boost needed to address challenge of job creation: Anand Sharma

February 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that the share of manufacturing in the gross domestic product (GDP) must climb up to 26 per cent from the current 16 per cent to address the challenge of job creation.

Manufacturing boost imperative to job creation: Anand Sharma

February 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) The share of manufacturing in the country's GDP must climb from the current 16 percent to 26 percent to address the challenges of job creation for the youth, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said here Wednesday.

Strike may cause Rs.26,000 crore loss to Indian economy: Assocham

February 20, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The two-day nationwide strike by trade unions that turned violent at places on its first day Wednesday and led to disruption of essential services, including banking and transport, will cause a loss of Rs.26,000 crore to the Indian economy, industry estimates showed.

Pistorius breaks down after being formally charged with murder of girlfriend in court

February 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

London, Feb 15 (ANI): Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears after being formally charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in a Pretoria court on Friday.

'Emotional' Pistorius holding up following arrest in girlfriend's murder

February 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Johannesburg, Feb 15 (ANI): Oscar Pistorius' lawyer has claimed the Paralympic star was in an emotional state, but holding up following his arrest in connection with the shooting of his girlfriend at his Pretoria home.

Sit-in by unpaid Haryana expressway sub-contractors

February 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 14 (IANS) Sub-contractors, land owners and employees of the upcoming Kundli-Palwal-Manesar (KMP) Expressway in Haryana Thursday staged a sit-in over unpaid dues near the main contractor's site office here on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway.

Industrial output falls; dashes economic recovery hopes (Roundup)

February 12, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India's industrial output shrank for the second consecutive month in December due to a sharp contraction in manufacturing and mining production, dashing hopes for economic recovery.

Business deals worth Rs.250 crore at 'Stonemart 2013'

February 3, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Jaipur, Feb 3 (IANS) Business deals worth over Rs.250 crore were done at the seventh edition of Stonemart 2013 exhibition that ended Sunday, the organisers said.

Bolivia seeks Rajasthan's expertise for exploiting its natural resources

February 2, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Jaipur, Feb 2 (IANS) Natural resources rich South American country Bolivia Saturday sought assistance from the Rajasthan government for technical know how in various sectors, including stones, gems and jewellery.

India to help Afghanistan develop stone industry

February 1, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) India will provide technical support to Afghanistan to develop its stone and marble industry.

Architects planning to build moon base using 3D printer

February 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Industrial partners including renowned architects Foster + Partners have joined with ESA to test the feasibility of using 3D printing to build a lunar base from local materials.

Rajasthan government for new technologies in sandstone, marble

February 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has been pushing for new technologies in the sandstone and marble business to improve the quality of products, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said.

Cabinet clears revival package for PSU Scooters India Ltd.

January 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the revival of Scooters India Limited, Lucknow (SIL) through infusion of funds of Rs. 90.38 crore as capex/working capital and financial restructuring through waiver/conversion of Government of India loan/interest to the tune of Rs.111.58 crore.

Man U star Scholes's 30,000 pound Chevrolet stolen from home while defrosting

January 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

London, Jan. 30 (ANI): Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes had his 30,000 pound-worth car stolen from his own driveway when he left the car engine running to defrost the windows.

International property show to be held in UAE

January 29, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Dubai, Jan 29 (IANS/WAM) The ninth edition of the International Property Show (IPS) will begin here in the UAE in April. India, Pakistan and China will take part in the event.

Universe has actually cooled down: Study

January 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM

Sydney, Jan 25 (IANS) Despite all the hype over global warming, astronomers say that the universe has actually cooled down just the way the Big Bang theory predicts.

Tesco seeks clarification on India's retail FDI policy

January 24, 2013 at 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) British retailer Tesco Thursday sought clarifications from the Indian government on the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in retail.

Assange derides upcoming film on Wikileaks as 'propaganda' for war against Iran

January 24, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Sydney, Jan. 24 (ANI): Controversial website Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has labelled an upcoming film about his website as 'propaganda' to start a war with Iran.

Canada's exports to emerging markets rise

January 23, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Vancouver, Jan 23 (IANS) Canada's exports to emerging markets have been growing since 2000 despite the strong Canadian dollar as the country's trade relatively shifted away from traditional markets, a think tank said.

'Improving food safety measures-need of the hour': Tariq Anwar

January 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Kundli (Haryana), Jan. 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Tariq Anwar on Thursday said that it was the need of the hour to take measures to improve food safety and the focus should be on emerging food pathogens, risk analysis and assessment and techniques involved in detection.

Sharad Pawar to address international conference on innovations in food processing

January 10, 2013 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will address the first international conference on innovations in food processing, value chain management and food safety (IFpvs) at the world-class institution in food processing sector - called NIFTEM - at Kundli in Haryana, today.

Pawar to address international conference on innovations in food processing

January 9, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will address the first international conference on innovations in food processing, value chain management and food safety (IFpvs) at the world-class institution in food processing sector - called NIFTEM - at Kundli in Haryana, tomorrow.

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.

Kidnapped Pakistani man rescued, 12 held

January 7, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Police in northwest Pakistan's Peshawar city Monday rescued a man who was abducted a few days ago and arrested 12 people for their alleged involvement in the crime.

Core industry growth falls to 1.8 percent in November

December 31, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Eight core industries such as power and coal logged a sluggish 1.8 percent growth in November this year as compared to 7.8 percent growth registered in the corresponding month of the previous year, government data showed Monday.

India suffered worst slowdown in decade despite reforms push (2012 in Retrospect)

December 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The Indian economy suffered its worst slowdown in almost a decade, with the country even facing the ignominy of a ratings downgrade, which was salvaged somewhat with some hasty but big-ticket reforms in the latter part of the year.

UAE firm to build $40-mn health city in Marrakech

December 23, 2012 at 3:17 AM

Marrakech, Dec 23 (IANS/WAM) A real estate company from the UAE will build a health care city in Marrakech, Morocco, at a cost of $40 million.

Job seekers with pics on LinkedIn more likely to land jobs than ones without: Study

December 20, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Washington, Dec. 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that job candidates with pictures on their LinkedIn profiles were viewed more favourably than candidates without pictures, and were more likely to be hired by employers.

Maharashtra developers seek reduction of stamp duty

December 19, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) With the stamp duty likely to rise from January next year, a real estate developers' body Wednesday urged the Maharashtra government to slash the ready reckoner rates that form the basis for stamp duty.

Kazakh president cites 10 key challenges for world to tackle

December 17, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Astana (Kazakhstan), Dec.17 (ANI): Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has in an address to the nation on the occasion of the country's 20th Independence Day focussed on ten key challenges that the people of his country and the Central Asian region at large need to address to ensure a better future for themselves.

Ant, termite mounds now gold-diggers' new help?

December 16, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) Researchers will be now able to locate gold and other mineral deposits in an eco-friendly and cost effective way, just by analysing small ant and termite mounds.

Need to tap domestic sources of growth: Raghuram Rajan

December 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India's Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan Thursday stressed the need to tap domestic sources of growth as the economy will continue to be influenced by developments overseas.

Industrial output in October grows by 8.2 percent

December 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India's industrial production rose by 8.2 percent in October from a year earlier on a rebound in manufacturing, power and higher output of capital as well as consumer goods, indicating a recovery in the economy, government data showed Wednesday.

Zimbabwean passenger arrested at airport with drugs

December 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) A Zimbabwean passenger, flying to South Africa, was arrested with banned drugs from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here Tuesday, a security official said.

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.

Ants and termites aid discovery of new gold deposits

December 10, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Brisbane, December 10 (ANI): Ants and termites are stockpiling gold in their mounds, according to Australia's national science agency, The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).

Arun Chaudhary appointed DG of Sashstra Seema Bal

December 8, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 8 (ANI): Arun Chaudhary has been appointed the Director General (DG) of Sashstra Seema Bal (SSB).

Nearly 1,000 run in support of the HIV-positive

December 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Nearly thousand people, including transgenders, sex workers and HIV positive people, ran for over three kilometres Sunday in south Delhi to create awareness and to support HIV-positive people.

Japan's TEPCO releases footage showing tense discussions over Fukushima meltdown

December 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (ANI): Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has disclosed additional video footage of its in-house teleconferences during the early stage of the nuclear disaster at its Fukushima No. 1 complex, showing tense exchanges between the utility's employees prior to the controversial discharge of radioactive water into the Pacific.

Manufacturing hub coming up in Delhi

November 25, 2012 at 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) DSIIDC is establishing a large multi?level manufacturing hub for industries to set up or expand their activities here in the non?polluting manufacturing sector.

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.

Saudi business team keen to invest in India

November 22, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): A delegation of the Saudi-India Business Network (SIBN) which called on the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Dr. S Jagathrakshakan in New Delhi today, showed keen interest on investing in India and forming joint ventures with Indian companies.

Rajasthan to announce new textiles policy in March

November 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM

Jaipur, Nov 22 (IANS) Rajasthan will announce a new textiles policy by March next year to encourage domestic and foreign investment and also help all stakeholers tap the huge latent potential that lies in areas ranging from fabric to fashion.

Uttar Pradesh industries observe shutdown over power tariff hike

November 22, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Kanpur, Nov.22 (ANI): Factories, the small and medium scale industrial units in particular, resorted to an extensive shutdown as a mark of protest against hike in power tariff by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Censorship no answer, but media must be responsible: PM

November 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Underlining his commitment to freedom of the press, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said censorship was not the answer but journalists must curb sensationalism and ensure that objectivity is promoted.

Sheila Dikshit unveils Delhi pavilion at trade fair

November 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Wednesday inaugurated the Delhi state pavilion at the two-week-long annual India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the capital.

'Improvement in export ratio despite slump in industrial production': Commerce Secretary

November 12, 2012 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 12 (ANI): Commerce Secretary S.R. Rao on Monday said that the country's export ratio has slightly improved despite the latest IIP (Index of Industrial Production) data suggesting exports falling by 1.6 percent for the sixth month in a row.

Japanese firm to build floating solar plants

November 8, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Tokyo, Nov 8 (IANS/EFE) Japanese home renovator West Holdings plans build up to 10 floating solar installations in the country with a combined capacity of as much as 20 MW, business daily Nikkei reported.

India should focus on budget hotels: Experts

November 5, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) India has to focus more on setting up of budget hotels and creation of new destinations along with an 'inclusive' tourism policy to give a boost to its sluggish tourism business, tourism experts said Monday.

Pawar to inaugurate world-class institution in food processing sector in Haryana

November 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Minister Sharad Pawar will inaugurate a world-class institution in the food processing sector - called NIFTEM - at Kundli, Haryana, on November 7.

Punjab to announce new industrial policy

November 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) The Punjab government will announce an Industrial Promotion Policy in the beginning of 2013 to attract investment of Rs.100,000 crore in the next four years, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said Saturday.

Punjab to rate VAT assesses

November 3, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) Value Added Tax (VAT) assesses in Punjab will be now rated by the excise and taxation department and will be given priority services, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has said.

UP set to showcase 'pro-industry' efforts

November 1, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Lucknow, Nov 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh would be showcasing its policy initiatives for attracting investment in the state at an investment conclave 'Invest North' slated to be organised by CII at Gurgaon Nov 3, an official said.

Delhi, Moscow sign cooperation MoU on 11 key areas

October 26, 2012 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) If sewers in Delhi stop overflowing, and if commuting gets easier here, we might have Russia to thank for it. The two capital cities of Delhi and Moscow Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in eleven key areas, for greater cooperation in a range of areas over the next three years.