Post-elections, biz confidence pushes up PC sales by 5.8%: IDC

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 21:31

Helped by improved business sentiment after general elections, PC shipments in the country grew by 5.8 percent to about 2.67 million units during the quarter ended September 30, compared to the previous three months, research firm IDC said.

After elections, Thailand protesters crank up pressure against Yingluck Shinawatra

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:02

The protesters would march to Lumpini Park today as the rallies planned to Lat Phrao and Victory Monument protest have been cancelled in wake of security risks.

Congress should have sat in opposition in 2009: Janardan Dwivedi

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 08:19

Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi said on Sunday that it would have been better if the party had sat in opposition in 2009.

Modi, Mamata to address separate rallies in Tripura

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:00

BJP`s Narendra Modi and Trinamool Congress` Mamata Banerjee would address separate public rallies here to start campaign for their respective parties in North-East for the coming Lok Sabha elections.

Ambush kills four in Thai deep south: Police

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 14:57

The deaths were believed to be unrelated to today`s general election which has seen scores of polling stations in Thailand closed by anti-government protesters.

Thailand elections disrupted by protesters

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 10:37

Despite being boycotted by the opposition and plagued by protests, Thailand elections began on Sunday as planned amid fears of disruption and violence.

Consultation on poll reforms sees differing views on disqualification

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:46

The national level consultations on decriminalising politics and disqualifying those who file false affidavits today threw up differing opinions.

BJP sowing seeds of poison in its hunger for power: Sonia

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 18:36

Attacking BJP and its PM candidate Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused them of indulging in divisive politics by "sowing seeds of poison" (zeher ki kheti) and instigating violence.

`Karnataka CM`s biz conclave drama to retain post before LS poll`

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:51

Hitting out at Karnataka CM Siddaramiah who had held business conclave in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu government said it was a `drama` enacted by him to retain his post ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Rajasthan Kisan Union announces support for AAP in LS polls

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:43

Rajasthan Kisan Union, a non-political farmers organisation, on Saturday announced to support the Aam Aadmi Party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

General Elections: Left hints at emergence of an alternative combo

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:02

Dismissing the formation of a Third Front, CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat said here on Saturday that about 10 non-Congress, non-BJP parties are willing to come together for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to provide a viable alternative.

Nitish Kumar leads `federal front` initiative, rules out return to NDA

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 09:50

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching fast, efforts are underway to stitch together alliances and emerge as a credible force before the electorate.