India's exports drop by 5.71 percent in March
India's exports fell by 5.71 percent to $28.68 billion in March while imports surged 24.28 percent to $42.58 billion, leaving a monthly trade deficit of $13.9 billion, government data showed Tuesday.
Wipro buys Australian analytics firm
Global software major Wipro Ltd has acquired Australian-based analytics firm Promax Applications Group for Australian $35 million (Rs.189 crore).
"The acquisition of Promax will strengthen our positi
Sri Lanka has more mobile phones per person
The mobile telephone users in Sri Lanka have increased rapidly over the year 2011 with more than 105 telephone connections for 100 people, authorities said on Tuesday.
According to a Central Bank ann
Eight new hospitals to come up in Delhi
The Delhi government will construct eight new hospitals in various parts of the national capital including rural areas where people face difficulties in availing health facilities in government hospit
Sachin says honoured by RS seat, but no politics
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday broke his silence over his Rajya Sabha nomination, saying he was honoured by the Indian government's offer but that he would always remain a sportsman and no
Italian ship's release difficult unless commitment on marines: Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that if the Italian government can't ensure the presence of its four marines presently aboard Enrica Lexie as and when required by either by police or the trial court
Punjab abolishes octroi on petrol, diesel
The Punjab government on Monday announced its decision to abolish octroi on petrol and diesel in the state. This will lower prices of the fuel by up to Rs.2.
A state government spokesman said that th
Anthelio eyes Indian healthcare market
Anthelio, the US-headquartered IT solutions and business process services company for the healthcare industry, plans to enter the Indian market next year and is already in talks with a few hospitals.
Punjab abolishes octroi on petrol, diesel
The Punjab government on Monday announced its decision to abolish octroi on petrol and diesel in the state. This will lower prices of the fuel by up to Rs.2.
A state government spokesman said that th
New Zealand mayor sets longest interview record
A mayor in New Zealand has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest non-stop televised interview.
Tim Shadbolt, mayor of the southern town of Invercargill, talked for 26 hours and four seconds