A benchmark index for Indian equities markets on Friday slipped into the red amid negative Asian cues. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 19,670.07 points, was ruling at 19,420.1 points, down 276.76 points or 1.41 per cent from its previous close at 19,696.86 points.

IT bellwether Infosys on Friday reported nearly 14 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,818 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011, which is less than the market expectations.

After lining up on opposite sides in the memorable World Cup final earlier in April, Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, playing as a combined unit for Mumbai Indians, pose a major threat for a struggling Kochi Tuskers Kerala in an IPL match here on Friday.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly tonight passed a landmark Bill that provides 50 per cent reservation for women in Panchayats, Zilla Parishads, municipal corporations and councils in the state.

Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan set to enter the Legislative Council through a by-election will have to face a contest as the opposition Shiv Sena-BJP alliance have decided to field a candidate against him.

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Tuesday pushed for Arab leaders to embrace a "spirit of reform" that has swept the region and move swiftly to respond to the growing demands of their citizens.

Kings XI Punjab defeated title holders Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, who came in for praise by Anna Hazare, on Monday said the social activist may now be subjected to a "vilification" campaign by a certain group "inimical" to Gujarat.