Dollar slips vs. euro as Fed officials talk rate hike

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 05:23

The dollar fell against the euro Monday as Federal Reserve officials` comments raised questions about the timing of the central bank`s plan to raise its key interest rate this year.

Lupin to beef up branded portfolio through alliances

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 15:51

"In 2015-16, the company remains committed to continuing to strengthen its branded portfolio with the launch of additional products by not only creating alliances but also developing its own pipeline and making strategic brand acquisitions in US markets," Lupin said in its annual report here.

Handicraft exports may touch Rs 17K cr this fiscal: Assocham

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 15:28

According to the EPCH data, India exported handicraft items worth USD 2.78 billion during the April to January 2013-2014 period, whereas the country exported handicrafts worth USD 2.30 billion during the same period in 2012-13.

WCL reports growth after a gap of five years

Last Updated: Friday, April 3, 2015, 16:13

WCL dispatched 41.25 MT coal, registering a growth of 3.3 per cent over 39.95 MT in the corresponding period.

'NTPC Mouda plant may run up to full capacity soon'

Last Updated: Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:44

NTPC's first plant in Maharashtra's Mouda district may run up to its full capacity within next couple of months as it has been assured new coal supply arrangement by Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), an official said.

Russian economy to shrink 0.8% in 2015: economy ministry

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 18:17

The Russian economy ministry slashed its economic forecast for 2015, announcing a contraction of 0.8 percent due to the pressure of Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis and falling oil prices.

Chandy to discuss Kasturirangan report with Moily

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 20:20

Asserting that farmers` rights would be protected, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday said he would leave for Delhi tomorrow to discuss the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation with Environment Minister Veerappa Moily.

No let-up in cold, Mount Abu freezes in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:22

There was no let-up in cold today with icy winds sweeping relentlessly across Rajasthan even as Mount Abu touched almost freezing point of 0.4 degree Celsius.

Western Odisha lawyers to intensify stir over High Court bench

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 05:09

Demanding High Court bench in region, Central Action Committee (CAC) of Western Odisha Bar Association decided to paralyse functioning of government offices in 9 district during next Assembly session.

Australian wildfire razes 40 homes

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:02

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed at least 40 homes in western Australia`s Perth, officials said Monday, with one man dying as he prepared for the approaching inferno.

Iran, Russia negotiating big oil-for-goods deal: Report

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 16:20

Iran and Russia are negotiating an oil-for-goods swap that would let Iran lift oil exports substantially, in defiance of the Western sanctions that helped force Tehran in November to agree a preliminary deal to end its nuclear programme.

LDF MLAs protest against Western Ghats report

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:49

Thirteen MLAs belonging to CPI-M led LDF Opposition in Kerala today staged a sit-in in front of the Assembly complex demanding rejection of the anti-farmer recommendations of the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghat conservation.