Bank of England holds interest rate at record low

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 17:18

The Bank of England on Monday kept its key interest rate at a record low 0.50 percent in the first monetary policy decision since the Conservatives won Britain`s general election.

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.

London stock market surges on election results

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 13:17

The benchmark FTSE 100 index rallied 2.0% in initial deals to 7,024.37 points.

British election: UK investor fears `no workable government`

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 07:47

Financial markets are bracing for a highly unpredictable British election next week that in a worst case scenario could produce no workable government, a leading City investor told AFP.

`City` shivers at British election suspense

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 07:35

Britain`s political outlook is far from clear ahead of Thursday`s general election, risking a period of uncertainty for London`s financial district, something the City never welcomes.

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.

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.

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.