Maoists blow up police station in Orissa!

Maoists blew up a police station in Orissa`s Nabarangpur District, claimed reports on Friday.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

Bombay HC refuses to hear Pacheco`s bail plea!

The Bombay HC has refused to hear bail plea filed by ex-Goa Tourism Minister Fransisco Pacheco.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

Next round of Naga peace talks to resume today!

Next round of peace talks between Centre and Nagaland`s NSCN(I-M) will be held today.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

J&K fake encounter: Army officers charge-sheeted !

J&K Police file chargesheet against an Army Col, a Major and 7 others in a case of alleged fake encounter.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

Fierce encounter in J&K enters 4th day!

An Army major and two jawans were injured in a gunbattle with militants in Poonch district.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

Curfew in Srinagar to prevent separatist march !

Curfew was imposed in several towns in the Kashmir Valley and in Srinagar Friday to thwart a proposed march by separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani.
Source: Zee News : States | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:30 am

Fierce encounter in J&K enters 4th day!

An Army major and two jawans were injured in a gunbattle with militants in Poonch district.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am

Indo-Pak move towards resolving Kishenganga dispute!

With deadline for appt of neutral umpires ending today, India, Pak exchange names of 4 experts each for the Intl Court of Arbitration to resolve Kishenganga dispute.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am

UN urges inquiry into death of Indian journalist!

Indian authorities need to look into the death of journalist Hem Chandra Pandey who was killed early this month in an encounter with police in Andhra.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am

Yeddy meets Guv; says no to CBI probe!

Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa Friday denied a CBI probe into illegal mining activities in the state.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am

Rural Development Performance Review meet begins today!

The Centre will review the performance of state governments with respect to the implementation of its rural development programmes in the country.
Source: Zee News : India National | 16 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am

LiLo spends first night at rehab before her 90-day sentence

Lohan spent her first night in her new attorney Robert Shapiro's sober living facility Pickford Lofts.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:16 am

Sikkim football squad announced for Santosh trophy

The names were announced by the Sikkim Football Association general secretary, Menla Ethenpa in the presence of SFA President, Tempo Bhutia and working president, BK Roka.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:14 am

Rashid Latif appointed Afghan team's batting coach

'Along with the Afghanistan side, I would be happy to work at the domestic and grass-root level too,' the former Pakistan captain said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:12 am

AIGL leader demands immediate arrests of Tamang murder accused

Pratab Khati said the AIGL President will fax a demand to West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya demanding the immediate arrest of GJM leaders.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:10 am

Meet Indias first web browser, Epic


Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:03 am

GK Pillai remarks: SM Krishna says no acrimony between India, Pak

Pillai remarked two days ago that terror suspect David Headley had revealed to interrogators that ISI and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed had played a "much more significant role" in planning and executing the Mumbai terror attacks.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:02 am

Lalu Yadav's shadow over Congress a thing of past: Sachin Pilot

Commenting on the RJD supremo's jibe at the Congress that it was not a political entity in Bihar, questioned how he could question the standing of another party when his was on the decline in the state.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 4:02 am

Diamond Power secures order worth Rs 332 cr

Vadodara-based Diamond Power Infrastructure has bagged orders worth Rs 332 crore.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am

Not discussing Hindustan Motors stake: Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corp said on Friday it was not discussing taking an equity stake in partner Hindustan Motors, denying media reports that pushed the Indian automaker's shares up 10%.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

Business slow at Rana's meat shop after arrest - NDTV.com


Indian Express

Business slow at Rana's meat shop after arrest
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: July 16, 2010 15:22 IST Rana was charged together with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead. "Business is slow," said an employee of the Chicago Grocers Zabiha ...
NIA corrects a mistake, withdraws NBW plea against Headley, RanaTimes of India
NIA withdraws plea seeking NBWs against Headley, RanaThe Hindu
India seeks Hafiz Saeed, others' custodyDaily Times
Economic Times -Sify -Hindustan Times
all 40 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:56 am

Pillai remarks: Krishna says no acrimony between India, Pak

As Pakistan took exception to Home Secretary G K Pillai's recent remarks on ISI's role in Mumbai attacks, India today said that there is no acrimony between the two sides on the issue.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:55 am

Uttarakhand cancels hydel project allotments

Buckling under pressure from different quarters, the Uttarakhand government today cancelled the allotment of controversial hydel projects to various companies.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:55 am

China braces for typhoon, Vietnam evacuates thousands

Swollen rivers and landslides have killed 135 people across China since the start of July and another 41 are missing, state media reported.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:50 am

Banks' profits to accelerate on economic growth

Leading banks are set to post higher quarterly profits on strong corporate and retail loan demand, and a rebounding economy will bring down consumer defaults and improve their asset quality.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:49 am

Qureshi does not deserve to be foreign minister: BJP - Times of India


Moneycontrol.com

Qureshi does not deserve to be foreign minister: BJP
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Calling India-Pakistan talks a "non-starter", BJP leader and former foreign minister Yashwant Sinha Friday lashed out at Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's hostile remarks, saying he did not deserve his job. ...
Krishna wraps up Pakistan visitThe Hindu
Pakistan slams India's 'selective' approachIndian Express
Recriminations over tense India-Pakistan talksAFP
NDTV.com -Hindustan Times -Economic Times
all 2,073 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:48 am

British Open leader McIlroy misses Major record by a stroke

The 21-year-old also became the 22nd player to go that low in one of golf's biggest events, but he could have broken the record if he had not missed a three-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

China to shut down 122 blogs, pornographic sites

As part of its nationwide crackdown on pornography, the GAPP has, since December 2009, periodically publicized a list of websites found to be offering pornographic contents.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:44 am

'Udaan' - poignant celebration of spirit rebellious

Film: 'Udaan'; Director: Vikramaditya Motwane; Cast: Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy, Aayan Boradia, Ram Kapoor; Rating: ****
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am

Top government officials slapped with extortion demands - Hindustan Times


India Talkies

Top government officials slapped with extortion demands
Hindustan Times
PTI Some top government officials in Meghalaya have received extortion demands amounting to several lakhs of rupees by a little-known militant group formed by a deserter deputy superintendent of police. A Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) in Meghalaya's ...
30 arrested for running extortion gates on Meghalaya highwaysDaily News & Analysis
Garo rebels detainedCalcutta Telegraph
Meghalaya chief minister to take legal action against truckersSify

all 16 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:39 am

India selective in its approach, says Pakistan

Seeking to blame India for the "last-minute hitch" in talks, Pakistan today said New Delhi appeared to be unwilling to commit to a roadmap for future engagement and made it clear that the dialogue cannot move forward if Kashmir is not discussed.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:38 am

Krishna leaves for New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna left here today for New Delhi after a three-day visit during which he held talks with top Pakistani leadership.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:35 am

Singh always favours Naxalites: Jha - Hindustan Times


Indian Express

Singh always favours Naxalites: Jha
Hindustan Times
PTI Taking the war of words with Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh further, Madhya Pradesh BJP President Prabhat Jha on Friday alleged that Singh always favour the Naxalites. "Singh has always been in favour of Naxalites and anti-social ...
Digvijay hits back at GadkariTimes of India
Saffron terror: Cong demands actionIndia Today
BJP slams Digvijay Singh for attack on RSSDaily News & Analysis
Indian Express -Sify -Times Now.tv
all 40 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:33 am

India selective in its approach: Pak foreign minister

Seeking to blame India for the "last-minute hitch" in talks, Pakistan on Friday said New Delhi appeared to be unwilling to commit to a roadmap for future engagement and made it clear that the dialogue cannot move forward if Kashmir is not discussed.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:31 am

US-based NRIs raise funds for imparting education to Punjab's needy students

The contribution of NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) belonging to Punjab is immense as far as providing help in the sectors of health, sports and education.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Diesel to be cheaper in Delhi, as VAT reduced

Diesel prices would cost Rs 2.75 less in Delhi after the state government reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the product to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Cricket betting racket busted, 4 held in Haryana

A gang of cricket bookies with links in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra has been busted with the arrest of four people here, police said Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:30 am

Pollution Board asks ports to handle chemicals properly

The near-fatal gas leak in the Bombay Port Trust (BPT) is an eye-opener to various cargo handlers importing hazardous chemicals, the country's top pollution watchdog said today, asking them to prepare an emergency plan to prevent such situations.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:29 am

'Dialogue can't move forward till Pak concerns understood'

Accusing India of being "selective" in its approach, Pakistan today said the dialogue cannot move forward till its concerns were also understood by New Delhi.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:23 am

Steel min seeks higher iron ore export tax

India's export tax on iron ore should be raised to at least 20 per cent, Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Friday.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:22 am

Chandrababu Naidu may be arrested: RR Patil - NDTV.com


NDTV.com

Chandrababu Naidu may be arrested: RR Patil
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: July 16, 2010 14:47 IST Mumbai: Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil today warned TDP chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu against visiting Babhli barrage in Marathwada, saying it may pose threat to law and order ...
Naidu begins 'bus yatra' as Maharashtra sounds alertNDTV.com
Babhli barrage: Ex-Andhra CM on visit to Maharashtra CM's districtDaily News & Analysis
Dissuade Naidu From Trip to Babhli: Chavan to RosaiahOutlook
Deccan Chronicle
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Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

Goa minister's son could be questioned in drugs case

The Goa police chief Friday did not rule out questioning the home minister's son in connection with investigations into the drug mafia's nexus with senior policemen and politicians.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

India building infrastructure in northeast to boost trade

India is building new infrastructure and beefing up existing ones along the international border in the northeast to boost trade with neighbouring countries, officials said here Friday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

BJP criticises Krishna for not defending Pillai in Pakistan

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday criticised External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna for not defending India's Home Secretary G.K. Pillai when Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi attacked him for his remarks on the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am

World stocks ease; dollar pressured

World stocks eased on Friday on a worsening outlook for the US economy that also pushed the dollar to 7-month low against the yen and near a 2-month trough versus the euro.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 16 Jul 2010 | 3:04 am

Suspected Maoist killed in Bengal

A suspected Maoist was killed in a gunbattle Friday when security personnel conducted a raid near this village in West Midnapore district in connection with the May 28 Gyaneshwari Express train tragedy, police said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:50 am

Judge recuses himself from hearing Pacheco's case - Hindustan Times


Oneindia

Judge recuses himself from hearing Pacheco's case
Hindustan Times
A Bombay High Court judge for the second time in a month recused himself from hearing a bail petition filed by former Goa tourism minister Mickky Pacheco, arrested in connection with the suspicious death of his alleged lover. ...
Nadia death: Bombay HC refuses to hear Pacheco's bail petitionTimes of India
After Pacheco, Nadia's mother arrestedindiablooms
Bombay HC refuses to hear Pacheco's bail pleaOneindia
IBNLive.com -NDTV.com -Expressindia.com
all 48 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:46 am

Asia's first mobile physiotherapy clinic launched in Delhi

With the launch of Asia's first physiotherapy clinic on wheels Friday in the capital, you can now be cured of your ailments right at your doorstep.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:40 am

Chhattisgarh opens three counter-insurgency schools

Chhattisgarh, the state worst hit by Maoist violence, Friday announced the opening of three counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism schools to train policemen to take on the left wing rebels.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:40 am

Digvijay Singh always favours Naxalites: Jha

Hitting back at Congress leader Digvijay Singh for accusing RSS leaders of supporting terror, BJP alleged that Singh was a 'well-wisher' of the Naxalites.
Source: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:22 am

Curfew imposed again in most of Indian Kashmir - The Associated Press


Kansas City Star

Curfew imposed again in most of Indian Kashmir
The Associated Press
SRINAGAR, India — Authorities re-imposed a rigid curfew throughout most of the Indian portion of Kashmir to prevent street protests after Friday prayers following weeks of unrest that has killed 15 people. The mostly Muslim region, where resistance to ...
Curfew reimposed in Indian KashmirAFP
Curfew in Srinagar to prevent separatist marchSify
Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir ValleyOneindia
Asian Age -Indian Express -The Hindu
all 439 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:20 am

Pakistan slams India's 'selective' approach

Disparaging comments from the Pak FM Qureshi regarding India's approach has brought old enmities back to the front.
Source: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2010 | 2:02 am

Pilot attacks NDA govt for misappropriation of central funds

Sachin Pilot charged the NDA government in Bihar with gross misuse and loot of central funds worth Rs 11,412 crore under MNREGA and other programmes for the poor.
Source: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:33 am

Weak monsoon not yet a worry for India - farm min

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Week monsoon rains in the past week will not significantly hurt crop output in the country and the weather outlook is encouraging, Farm Minister Sharad Pawar said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:20 am

Bharti adds 3 mln mobile users in June

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel, India's top mobile operator, signed up 3 million mobile subscribers in June, taking its total to 136.6 million subscribers, data from an industry body showed on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am

Maoist killed, 4 injured in encounter in West Midnapore

A Maoist was killed and four ultras injured in an encounter with security forces in Janglemahal area of the district.
Source: Top Headlines | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:09 am

BCCI reschedules India-Australia series, new dates also clash with CWG

The IOA had sought sports ministry's intervention in pursuing the BCCI to change the dates of the tour to avoid a clash with the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2010 | 1:03 am

Yeddyurappa tells Governor no CBI inquiry on mining - NDTV.com


The Hindu

Yeddyurappa tells Governor no CBI inquiry on mining
NDTV.com
PTI, Updated: July 16, 2010 12:21 IST Bangalore: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa called on Governor HR Bhardwaj on Friday, who is gunning for the removal of Reddy brothers from the state ministry, and conveyed the government's stand against a ...
CBI will delay illegal mining probe: K'taka CMIBNLive.com
Yeddyurappa says no to CBI probe on illegal miningSify
Yeddy meet Guv; says no CBI probeZee News
indiablooms -Times of India -Times Now.tv
all 561 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:55 am

Diesel to cost less in Delhi from July 20

Diesel is likely to get cheaper by Rs.2.37 per litre in the capital as the Delhi government on Friday announced a decrease in the value added tax (VAT) on the fuel from July 20.
Source: The Times of India | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:49 am

Next round of Naga peace talks to resume today - Sify


Bharat Chronicle

Next round of Naga peace talks to resume today
Sify
The next round of peace talks between Centre's representatives and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders will be held here from today. NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah and other senior functionaries of the ...
Centre-Naga peace talks to resumeOneindia
Muivah leaves for New Delhi for talks with CentreThe Hindu
NSCN leaders to hold talks with Centre's representativesExpressindia.com
E-Pao.net -MorungExpress -Assam Tribune
all 22 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:35 am

I hit upon representative Devanagari, says winner


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

24 workers fall ill after inhaling toxic gases


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Power on demand by March next


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Pakistan troops target Indian posts


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

India, Pakistan decide to remain engaged


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Body of soldier killed in Sino-Indian war brought home after 48 years


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

How Lord Paul struggled to breakthrough ‘old boys' network


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

The Hindu launches its Hubli edition


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

TANUVAS may venture into cloning


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Rupee joins elite club


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 16 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am

Indian brothers die in a plane crash in US - Times of India


Oneindia

Indian brothers die in a plane crash in US
Times of India
WASHINGTON: Two Indian brothers, one of them a pilot instructor, have died along with an American national in a plane crash in the US, reports in Washington said. The two brothers -- identified as Kartik Kalaichelvan (22) and Pratik Kalaichelvan (19) ...
Two Indian brothers killed in US plane crashNDTV.com
Indians killed in plane crash in USindiablooms
Indian Brothers killed in a Plane Crash in the USBreakingNewsOnline.
Oneindia
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Source: Nation - Google News | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:53 pm

Curfew clamped in some parts of Kashmir

Curfew was imposed in Handwara, Baramulla and Ganderbal ahead of a march by separatists to protest the death of 2 persons in firing by security forces.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:47 pm

UN urges inquiry into death of Indian journalist

Indian authorities need to look into the death of journalist Hem Chandra Pandey who was killed in an encounter with police in Andhra Pradesh, UN official said.
Source: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:40 pm

Measuring Mr Right

Is it a good idea to have a joint account? How do I know he will be loyal? A reader Snehal Bhalerao experiences pre-marital jitters. Counsellor Uttam Dave puts her at ease
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:26 pm

BP stops flow of oil into Gulf of Mexico

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Oil is no longer spewing into the Gulf of Mexico -- at least temporarily -- as BP Plc said it choked off the flow from its undersea well that ruptured in April and caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:18 pm

Priyanka's 12-bikini vacation

The actress is boasting of taking a baggage full of itsy-witsies, to an undisclosed destination. But we know where shes headed
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:16 pm

Tata Steel exec: Maoists impacting business - report

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Critical law and order situation in eastern India caused by Maoist rebels is impacting business at Tata Steel, with suppliers and customers reluctant to visit its Jamshedpur plant, The Hindu Business Line reported on Friday quoting the firm's top executive.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 11:08 pm

SRK, the stress buster for Juhi

Theres no one quite like King Khan for Juhi. Shah Rukhs presence in London proved to be therapeutic for her
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 10:46 pm

Rape victim killed by hubby after marriage

Forced by a local panchayat to marry a minor girl he sexually exploited for over eight months, a Muzaffarnagar resident allegedly murdered his victim-turned-wife within a week of their marriage.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 3:01 pm

Pornistan? Pak tops world in 'sex' searches

Pakistan - the land of the pure - has notched up a rather unenviable first place, for porn searches per person across the world, according to Google search trends.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:45 pm

Kalam's 'thinking hut' demolished at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Former president APJ Abdul Kalam's famous "thinking hut" in Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens has been removed as work begins to restore the original character of Edwin Lutyens' best-known architectural creation.
Source: The Times of India | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:41 pm

HC asks state to make SIT findings on Ishrat public

The Gujarat High Court directed the special public prosecutor (SPP) appearing on behalf of the state government...
Source: Top Headlines | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:25 pm

Pakistan, India agree on talks, no breakthrough

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistani and Indian foreign ministers agreed on Thursday on more talks but little else as they failed to achieve any tangible measures to build the trust fractured by the Mumbai attacks.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:18 pm

Citi names Nomura's Vaish as South Asia markets head

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Citigroupsaid on Thursday it has appointed Pankaj Vaish, formerly of Nomura, as its South Asia markets head, the latest in a slew of hirings by banks to boost their presence in fast-growing economies such as India.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 10:39 am

EU drops trade probes on Malaysia, India fasteners

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission has dropped investigations into allegations of illegal dumping and state subsidies favouring Indian and Malaysian fastener exporters after EU producers withdrew their complaints.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 9:29 am

Monsoon dips 24 pct, quick revival unlikely

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's monsoon rains, vital for farm output gains after last year's drought, were 24 percent below normal in the past week and unlikely to rebound in the week ahead, the weather office said, raising fears of crop loss.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 7:11 am

Rupee gets symbol on par with dollar, pound

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee has achieved parity with major currencies such as the dollar, euro, pound sterling and yen in one respect: it now has its own symbol.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 5:20 am

Fuel inflation eases; RBI rate move eyed

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Fuel inflation eased on lower industrial fuel prices, but food inflation snapped a two-week easing trend in early July, reinforcing expectations for a 25-basis points hike in Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) July policy review.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 15 Jul 2010 | 2:23 am