EU lawmakers push leaders on data privacy

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 23:45

European Union lawmakers Tuesday urged heads of state and government to endorse a proposal for beefed-up data privacy laws ahead of a summit in Brussels later this week.

Gold price flat, investors mark time until US debt deadline

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 18:39

Spot gold was unchanged at USD 1,280.70 an ounce. It plunged to its lowest since July 10 at USD 1,251.66 on Tuesday before rebounding.

Dollar up in Asia as US debt deadline looms

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 09:01

The dollar rose in Asia Wednesday on cautious optimism that warring US lawmakers will reach a last-minute deal to resolve a budget impasse which threatens to spark a catastrophic default.

Rupee depreciates further by 28 paise to 61.83 against dollar

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 18:30

The rupee fell for the second day and depreciated by 28 paise Tuesday to 61.83 against the dollar which strengthened on expectations US lawmakers would reach a deal to end the debt ceiling impasse.

US lawmakers close to deal to end 14-day-old shutdown

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 17:12

As the US inched closer to an unprecedented debt default, US lawmakers on Tuesday held a flurry of negotiations and expressed optimism over a potential deal that could end the government shutdown, raise the debt ceiling and avert a crisis that may trigger a global economic turmoil.

Rupee rebounds 54 paise to 2-month high of 61.39

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 18:31

The rupee bounced back by 54 paise to close at an almost two-month high of 61.39 against the dollar amid sales of the US currency by exporters, firm equities and capital inflows.

Rahul Gandhi praises Manmohan, calls him his `guru`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 17:56

Days after his public criticism of the government over ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to mollify Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he is "my guru" and "a man with good intent".

Obama to hold personal meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 14:04

The White House had invited the full Republican caucus to participate in a meeting with the president, but the Speaker opted to send a smaller delegation.

Eight lawmakers arrested at US immigration rally

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 11:47

Eight Democrat members of US Congress courted arrest in a show of civil disobedience at a rally here calling for comprehensive immigration reform to legalise America`s 11 million undocumented workers, including 300,000 Indians.

21 percent lawmakers in poll-bound states face criminal cases

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 20:16

While criminalisation of politics remains a serious concern, data compiled by think tanks reveals that 21 percent of legislators in the five states heading for assembly polls in November-December have criminal backgrounds.

Decoding Rahul Gandhi’s ‘nonsense ordinance’ moment!

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 16:23

Whether what Rahul did on September 27 at the Press Club of India was stage-managed and pre-planned or not is a matter of conjecture but if one can see the lighter side of it then it was downright hilarious.

SC ruling on convicted MPs, MLAs may lead to new guidelines

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 10:38

The recent Supreme Court ruling on convicted lawmakers may lead to creation of fresh guidelines to help deal with the new scenario where MPs and MLAs stand disqualified immediately upon conviction.