CLT20:Perth Scorchers beat Lahore Lions, Chennai Super Kings reach semis
September 30, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Perth Scorchers 130 for 7 (Marsh 63*, Hafeez 2-8, Iqbal 2-20) beat Lahore Lions 124 for 6 (Nasim 69*, Paris 3-22) by three wickets
Indian Govt launches Rs 1k minimum pension scheme
September 30, 2014
According to EPFO estimates, around 32 lakh pensioners under the scheme, who get less than Rs 1,000 every month as pension, will benefit immediately
Time to set new agenda, say Modi and Obama
September 30, 2014
The two leaders said the new government in India presented a natural opportunity to strengthen mutual ties and they could go beyond modest and conventional goals
RBI keeps key rates unchanged over inflation risks
September 30, 2014
This is the fourth consecutive time that the RBI has kept key interest rates unchanged despite clamours from the industry to cut rates to boost economy
Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today left all key rates unchanged citing increased risks to inflation and difficult external situation especially on the geopolitical front.
Modi pitches India story to top U.S. CEOs
September 29, 2014
NEW YORK: Over a power-packed breakfast meeting with captains of 11 large American corporations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pitched for big-ticket investments to develop India’s infrastructure and create more jobs and enhance the quality of life.
German firm DHL launches drone delivery service
September 28, 2014
The drone can carry loads of up to 1.2 kg. The drone itself weighs 5 kg
London: German delivery firm DHL Parcel has announced the world's first drone delivery service.
"DHL Parcel will soon launch a unique pilot project on the North Sea island of Juist," the company said in a statement.
Hollywood actor George Clooney and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin tie...
September 28, 2014
George Clooney married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin during a weekend of lavish celebrations in Venice
Venice, ITALY: The world's most famous bachelor, George Clooney, broke a vow to remain single on Saturday and married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin during a weekend of lavish celebrations in Venice.
Indian compound archers bag historic gold, India in 11th spot
September 28, 2014
Gold medal winning Men's compound archery team members Abhishek Verma, Sandeep Kumar and Rajat Chauhan celebrate after the final at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Saturday.
India’s forex reserves down $101 mn
September 27, 2014
The RBI said the foreign currency assets, include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US currencies such as the pound sterling, euro and yen held in reserve
Mumbai: India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $101.3 million to $315.59 billion for the week ended Sep 19, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed.
Jayalalithaa sentenced to four years in jail, fined Rs. 100 crore
September 27, 2014
Sasikala, Sudhakaran and Ilavarasi also given four years' imprisonment, fined Rs. 10 crore each
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on her way to the Parappana Agrahara court complex in Bangalore on Saturday. A special court has convicted her in a disproportionate wealth case.
