BCCI helps foil betting racket
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The anti-corruption unit of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday helped the Uttar Pradesh Police bust an illegal betting racket in Kanpur. “The Anti Corruption…
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Sacked Congressman may be fielded against Parrikar in Goa by-poll
Panaji, May 11 (IANS) The Congress is wooing Atanasio Monserrate, a former minister expelled from the party for “anti-party” activities, for the upcoming state assembly by-poll in Panaji against Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Speaking…
Asia/Pacific CEOs expect productivity to increase 24% by 2018: Survey
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Asia/Pacific CEOs expect productivity in their organisations to increase by 24 per cent by the end of 2018, with revenue and profitability as the top two indicators of success, according to…
TVS Motor strengthens its Central American presence tying with MASESA
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company on Thursday announced its alliance with MASESA (Mayor Servicios Socieda Anonima), a Guatemala based company to strengthen its presence in Central America, Latin Americca,…
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ net profit up 23.5% in Q4
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Thursday reported a 23.5 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 183.76 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2017 as compared to Rs 148.79…
‘Kia Motors chose Andhra due to Hyundai presence in TN’
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said that South Korea’s Kia Motors decided not to locate its plant in the state as its sister company Hyundai Motor has already set up…
Tamil Nadu CM condoles death of Ramco Group Chairman
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday condoled the death of Ramco Group Chairman P.R. Ramasubrahmaneya Rajha. In a statement issued here, Palaniswami said Rajha started different industries in Rajapalayam…
Asian C’ships: Indian wrestlers take two bronze on 2nd day
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Anil Kumar and Jyoti bagged a bronze each in their respective categories as India clinched two medals on the second day of the Asian Wrestling Championship here on Thursday. Anil…
Landmark judgement establishes tougher Italian alimony rules
Rome, May 11 (IANS/AKI) Ex-spouses in Italy will no longer have a legal right to maintenance payments that give them the same standard of living they enjoyed during their marriage, Italy’s Supreme Court of Cassation…
Graft ‘destroys entire populations’ says Pope
Vatican City, May 11 (IANS) Corruption is “like a cancer” that daily wrecks the lives of people across Latin America, Pope Francis told bishops on Thursday, calling it “one of the most serious sins that…
Is triple talaq fundamental to Islam, SC asks
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday raised a question if ‘triple talaq’ is fundamental to Islam, as a constitution bench commenced hearing on the issue while making it clear that it…
1 killed, schools close to LoC shut after Pakistan shelling
Jammu, May 11 (IANS) A woman was killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Thursday as Pakistan violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC), according to an army officer. All schools close…
Bengaluru’s former Corporator held in money-laundering case
Bengaluru, May 11 (IANS) Bengaluru’s former civic Corporator V. Nagaraj, wanted in a money-laundering case, was arrested after a hot chase at Arcot village in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district, said police on Thursday. “On a…
IPL-10: Saha’s unbeaten 93 propels Punjab to 230/3 vs Mumbai
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha’s excellent effort of an unbeaten 93 propelled Kings XI Punjab to 230/3 against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) contest at the Wankhede Stadium here…
Indian Naval ships visit Israel ahead of PM’s visit
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships Trishul, Mumbai and Aditya, which were involved in an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden, reached Haifa in Israel on Thursday and will engage with the…
Won’t leave state politics again: Parrikar
Panaji, May 11 (IANS) Announcing that he would not leave state politics for a central role again, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday also expressed confidence at winning the Panaji legislative assembly by-poll. “There is…
Mamata greets people on Shab-e-Barat
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday conveyed her best wishes on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, the Islamic festival of forgiveness. “May all your prayers be accepted tonight. Shab-e-Barat Mubarak,”…
All ATM withdrawals not chargeable, SBI clarifies after furore
Mumbai/Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) Amid a public outcry in Kerala over a State Bank of India (SBI) announcement levying charges on ATM cash withdrawals from June 1, the largest public lender on Thursday clarified that…
Ahead of DAC, Jaitley meets industry on Strategic Partnership model
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday held a meeting with representatives from the industry over the proposed Strategic Partnership model, with sources saying that it is likely to come into…
Asian Paints’ Q4 consolidated net profit up 10%
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Decorative coatings company Asian Paints on Thursday reported an increase of 10.4 per cent in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2016-17. According to the company, its…