WASHINGTON - Despite a hard push by India, world financial leaders have failed to make progress on reforms in International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give emerging economies a greater say over the global economic governance.
NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) is upgrading and modernizing its existing airfields and bases - rather than creating new ones - with the latest and ultra-modern communications, radar, aircraft landing systems and defensive shields, its top commander says.
WASHINGTON - India has again pressed for organisational and governance reforms in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a "fragile phase of repair and rebuilding" after the global financial crisis.
CHENNAI - Guidelines or standards to make all special economic zones (SEZ) environment friendly will be announced soon, an official said Saturday.
STUTTGART - Luxury car manufacturer Porsche has banned employees from using internet sites such as Facebook, Google Mail or Ebay during office hours, for fear of industrial spying, German media reported Saturday.
NEW DELHI - The G-20 should take concrete action to protect the interests of financial services consumers who have been badly hit by the recent downturn in the industry, an NGO working for social justice and economic equity said Saturday.
HYDERABAD - The Andhra Pradesh High Court has barred the new chief executive of SKS Microfinance from taking any major decisions before the conclusion of a case related to the controversial sacking of his predecessor Suresh Gurumani.
NEW DELHI - A green manufacturing center of excellence will be set up in Germany in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode under a pact inked between the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) and Germany's Fraunhoffer Institute, it was announced here Saturday.
DEWAS - Farmers in Madhya Pradesh have demanded a subsidy for practising eco-friendly measures to tackle India's soil degradation crisis, environmental group Greenpeace India said Saturday.
THIRUVANATHAPURAM - The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Air India (AI) are in a blame game over the delay in opening of the new terminal of Thiruvananthapuram airport.
MUMBAI - India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.563 billion to $294.158 billion for the week ended Oct 1, registering a gain for the third straight week on account of revaluation.
MUMBAI - Though benchmark indices of Indian equities dipped after a five week rally, the flow of foreign money into the stock markets continued unhindered with total inflows crossing the $3 billion mark within six trading days of October.
NEW DELHI - What is the easiest way to own a Nano, the Rs.1 lakh family car that is meant to change the dynamics of Indian roads? Grab a copy of the book Small Wonder: The Making of Nano from any bookstore, fill up a form and take part in the Grab a Copy, Win a Nano contest.
MUMBAI - The benchmark index for Indian stock markets fell for the first time in five weeks with domestic investors booking profits, although foreign funds continued to invest in equities in substantial amounts.
NEW DELHI - A tourism and trade delegation from Scotland will visit India from Sunday to promote business, tourism, golf, culture and education, an official said Saturday.
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NEW DELHI - Two promotion campaigns capturing the spiritual essence of Kerala and the vibrant colours of Gujarat are proving to be major draws for footloose itinerants worldwide for whom India has become one of the top 10 tourism destinations.
AURANGABAD, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Aurangabad is going to become the first city in Maharashtra as well as India to get the biggest and first ever horizontal design based mall.
LONDON - The British royal family have been told to slash spending on palaces and travel by about 25 percent, a media report said Saturday.
RAIPUR - The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will commission the first of three 660 MW of units of a new power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sipat village by December, the corporation said here Saturday.
GENEVA - Seeing light at the end of the tunnel will be more than just a catch phrase when Swiss engineers blast through the last Alpine granite barrier Oct 15 at the Gotthard Base Tunnel - the world's longest rail tunnel.
WASHINGTON - India's Jain Irrigation Systems Limited has been honoured with the annual IFC Client Leadership Award for its pioneering work to promote sustainable agriculture and raise farmers' incomes through the efficient use of water, energy, and fertiliser.
