Brent oil rises as euro zone morale boost offsets oversupply concern

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 17:30

Brent oil prices firmed on Wednesday as business morale in the euro zone`s top two economies improved, offsetting concerns about oversupply that has filled fuel storage tanks around the world.

Economy to revive on reforms unveiled by Govt: Ficci CEOs Poll

Last Updated: Monday, February 9, 2015, 22:56

The survey, which drew 78 CEOs, showed that steps taken by the government after assuming office last year are now starting to yield results on the ground.

Australia state poll, reef risks cast shadow over Adani, GVK ventures

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 09:10

A shock state election result in Australia`s coal-rich Queensland state and heightened pressure to protect the Great Barrier Reef have thrown new doubts over plans by Indian firms to build two huge mines.

Greece poll results, US-India biz talks to guide markets: Experts

Last Updated: Monday, January 26, 2015, 12:26

Indian markets are likely to react to the win by anti-austerity Syriza party in Greece polls and US-India business talks when they open for trading on Tuesday, say experts.

Sensex falls 195 points, Nifty below 8,300-mark on poll outcome

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 17:05

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty, after rising to 8,364.75 at the outset, succumbed to selling pressure and dipped below the 8,300-mark to end at 8,267.

UP bypoll: BJP announces candidates for one Lok Sabha, 10 assembly seats

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 13:52

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Tuesday, announced its candidates for the Manipur Lok Sabha seat and 10 assembly seats where bypolls are scheduled to be held on September 13.

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.

Russian providers drop opposition TV after WWII poll

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 03:32

Russia`s main opposition television channel has said that viewers across the country had their access cut after senior officials reacted furiously to a poll on World War II.

Rajya Sabha poll brings Congress regional divide to the fore

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:30

The biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha has come as a test of loyalty for Congress leaders from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh.

Digvijay Singh meets Paswan to discuss pre-poll alliance

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 01:35

In a bid to forge a "secular pre-poll alliance" in Bihar, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Sunday met Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan.

Poll outcome unlikely to hit reforms agenda: Ahluwalia

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:11

Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, Ahluwalia said tapering in the US indeed poses a risk for the global markets, but well-managed economies would withstand the shock.

Men enjoy shopping, but many don``t like strip clubs - poll

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 05:51

About half of men in the United States enjoy shopping for clothes, many don`t like going to strip clubs and it is typical for males under the age of 44 to have sexted someone, according to a poll released on Tuesday.