Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Libya on Wednesday for a two-day trip, one of his last before stepping down on May 7, the Kremlin said Monday. "On April 16-17, 2008, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Libya at
Rising food prices and their threat to political stability and development gains captured the attention of world economic leaders meeting here, with a call to arms launched by the World Bank. The issue steadily gained prominence during the International Monetary
The SpikeSource Solutions Factory is a game-changing platform that fundamentally shifts the way software is developed and delivered," said SpikeSource CEO Kim Polese. The platform dramatically reduces the time and cost required by independent software vendors (ISVs) to build and
The increase in prices could push rates of materials in which zinc and lead are used as raw materials, stoking inflation further. Headline inflation touched a 40-month high of 7.41 per cent for the week ended March 29, fuelled partly
The hybrid Scorpio has been developed under the company's Sustainable Mobility Solutions Programme, which aims at making alternate fuel eco-friendly vehicles. "Our eco-friendly vehicles are proof of our commitment to a cleaner environment, fuel efficiency, and emphasis on customer satisfaction.
The Delhi Consumer Commission held the Airlines' guilty of deficiency in service as the doctor who had gone to Europe to participate in an international conference was forced to opt out due to non-delivery of his research papers. "The circumstance
The total number of M&A deals stood at 125 with an announced value of USD 9.64 billion during the first three months this year, against the 148 deals amounting to USD 33.85 billion announced during the corresponding period in 2007,
The proposed Medium Density Fibre (MDF) facility at Punjab and Uttarakhand would have installed capacity of 60,000 cbm (cubic meter) per annum each. This will involve investment of Rs 200 crore," a company statement said. Stating that Century Plyboards India
Now that Pakistan has begun work with the help of a Chinese firm, we have to put the 969 MW project on a fast track to be done by the National Hydro Electric Power Corporation," Minister of State for Power
Nickel fell by Rs 10 per kilo to Rs 1,360, copper scrap heavy by Rs 4 per kilo to Rs 365, copper cable scrap by Rs 3 per kilo to Rs 373, copper wirebar by Rs 3 per kilo to
The higher rate of tax is eroding the profitability of Indian carriers by 11-16 per cent, it added. The jet fuel is the largest component of operating expenses for airlines accounting for almost 35-40 per cent of their total cost,
We are planning to set up a chain of warehouses in JV. So far 28 companies, including Reliance, Prologis, Concor, IndiaBulls among others have shown their interest, but we have not selected our partner as yet," MMTC's Chairman and Managing
A possible tightening of money supply, which is expected to be a part of annual credit policy to be announced on April 29, will complement fiscal measures already taken by the government to cool inflation which has jumped to 7.41
In the changing global economy, India is now a major player in the automotive industry. By entering into a formal relationship with Argentum Engineering Design in India and working together at the Center of Excellence, we will provide innovative solutions
Price of the thermal grade coal would not be hiked as it might contribute to the inflation, he told reporters here. Production and distribution would be strengthened to make coal available to all, said Bagrodia, who has recently taken over
The new Alfa Passenger 3 wheeler is the first vehicle in its segment which is truly designed and developed by customers. "The Alfa is based on extensive customer feedback and incorporates a host of special features which will ensure a
Ashok Sharma (50), a clerk in the ministry, was crushed by the rampaging Blueline bus near ITO when he was driving his scooter four years ago. "From the oral and documentary evidence on record, it can be reasonably deduced on
The government is making arrangements to increase subsidies for fertliser over the next few years, though earlier, it had indicated that subsidies would be phased out gradually.
Favouring early conclusion of the Doha round of global trade talks, India has cautioned against the WTO agenda being overloaded with issues related to labour standards and environment.
