Chidambaram asserts that the economy is going to become stronger due to efforts of present UPA govt

Finance Minister Chidambaram has asserted that the economy is going to become stronger due to efforts of the present UPA government. Addressing the media in New Delhi today he said the Current Account Deficit - CAD - has been brought down significantly to 32 billion dollars as against the previous y...

SBI planning to expand its operations in rural areas to ensure financial inclusion

The State Bank of India is planning to expand its operations in rural areas to ensure financial inclusion in the country. Chairman of the Bank Arundhati Bhattacharyasaid in Bangalore today that hub and spoke system will be strengthened through Business Correspondents to reach out banking services to...

Current Account Deficit expected to come down to 32 billion dollars or 1.7 per cent of GDP in FY 2013-14:FM<br/>

BIT critical for deepening Indo-US economic ties: Nisha Desai Biswal<br/>

A top US diplomat has said a bilateral investment treaty, BIT, currently being negotiated, is critical for deepening Indo-US economic ties, and asserted that the US is committed to work with India to fully unlock the true potential of the businesses.Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central...

Microsoft completes its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business

The Microsoft has completed its purchase of Nokia&apos;s mobile phone business for 5.44 billion euros. The deal between the two firms should have been completed earlier this year but it was delayed by a hold up in regulatory approvals. The sale will see the end of production of mobile phones by ...

AAP demands EC to deploy additional security forces & senior central observers in Varanasi

The Aam Aamdi Party(AAP) today demanded the Election Commission to deploy additional central security forces and senior central observers in Varanasi to ensure that the poll campaign is not marred by violence. Referring to the reported attack by BJP workers on its leader Somnath Bharti in the city, ...

AAP demads EC to deploy additional security forces & senior central observers in Varanasi

The Aam Aamdi Party(AAP) today demanded the Election Commission to deploy additional central security forces and senior central observers in Varanasi to ensure that the poll campaign is not marred by violence. Referring to the reported attack by BJP workers on its leader Somnath Bharti in the city, ...

Singapore says India important business partner

Singapore has said India is its important trade and business partner and the two countries have been successful in strengthening these ties. Addressing the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) members at Singapore, Speaker of the island nation&apos;s Parliament Halimah Yacob...

India an important business partner: S'pore Chamber of Commerce

Singapore has said India is its important trade and business partner and the two countries have been successful in strengthening these ties. Addressing the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) members at Singapore, Speaker of the island nation&apos;s Parliament Halimah Yacob...

ASSOCHAM organizing malaria awareness in Ahmedabad

Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India- ASSOCHAM is organizing awareness programs across vulnerable areas in Ahmedabad city to educate the people about water-borne diseases like malaria, cholera and others on the occasion of the World Malaria Day today. The apex industry body has plan...