MUMBAI - A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Monday started the trading week on a negative note as across the board selling continued.

DHAKA - Bangladesh will receive $63 million in loan from Kuwait for help in a power project and to achieve food security in the country, a statement said.

CHENNAI - India's leather exporters are confident of achieving the ambitious export target of $8.25 billion by 2013-14 from the current level of $3.4 billion even if the European Union scraps the anti-dumping duty levied on Chinese and Vietnamese shoes, said a top industry official.

NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro will install interactive digital pods at 28 stations to provide detailed information to commuters about its network, stations, train timings, fare structure and major tourist destinations in the capital.