Greek PM faces revolt after eurozone approves huge bailout

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 19:15

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was Saturday battling a major revolt amongst members of his radical-left party who oppose the third huge bailout for the crisis-hit country.

Greece passes second crucial bailout bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:40

Greece`s parliament on Thursday approved a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the stricken economy.

Athens eyeing deal to tax assets hidden in Swiss banks: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, July 5, 2015, 17:25

Athens wants a tax amnesty deal for Greeks who have stashed cash in Swiss banks, in a bid to bring much-needed revenue to the debt-laden country, a Swiss newspaper reported Sunday.

'Pass on discount on health insurance claim to policyholders'

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 21:36

IRDAI said the discount should be in absolute monetary terms and every insurer shall make these procedures as part of their detailed guidelines on claim settlement.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,900 crore for Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 00:34

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for the continuation and strengthening of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and setting up new ones with an outlay of Rs 3,900 crore.

UK polls: Murthy elated over son-in-law's victory

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 17:11

Narayan Murthy overjoyed at his son's victory in Richmond.

British PM pressured over food bank rise

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 06:31

Britain`s opposition centre-left Labour party on Tuesday urged Prime Minister David Cameron to promise to reduce reliance on free food bank supplies by people in economic trouble.

Brazil ruling party treasurer arrested in Petrobras probe

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 03:57

The treasurer of Brazil`s ruling party was arrested Wednesday for alleged money laundering and taking bribes from state oil giant Petrobras that were stuffed into backpacks, the latest blow to President Dilma Rousseff.

Ease of doing biz: ICAI seek more changes to companies law

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 17:53

To make doing business easier, chartered accountants' grouping ICAI has sought more changes in norms governing companies, including those pertaining to related party transactions.

Greece seeks 'happy ending' as creditors mull loan deal

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 08:59

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in remarks published Sunday he hoped key talks with international creditors would yield a "happy ending" in the standoff over the country`s crippling debt crisis.

Rolex scandal minister rejects blame for Italy kickbacks

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:24

An Italian minister caught up in the country`s biggest corruption scandal in two decades resigned Friday, admitting he had to take political responsibility for the rigging of public works tenders that cost taxpayers billions.