Gold imports dip 26.39% to $1.81 bn in July
August 16, 2014
Current account deficit, which is the excess of foreign exchange outflows over inflows, touched a historic high of $88 billion
New Delhi: Gold imports declined 26.39 per cent to $1.81 billion in July due to restrictions imposed by the government on inbound shipments of the precious metal to narrow the current account deficit.
PM Narendra Modi to announce financial inclusion mission on Independence Day
August 14, 2014
The new scheme is a significant improvement over the UPA's financial inclusion programme
Sikh Kids Walk In ‘Chardi Kala’ For Oak Creek Victims
August 12, 2014
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – Remembering and reflecting two years after the tragic shooting at the Oak Creek Gurudwara, young Sikh activists walked in solidarity to spread awareness about their faith, on a pristine Saturday morning, along the National Mall.
Erdogan wins Turkish presidency, vows ‘new era’
August 11, 2014
Erdogan's opponents accuse him of undermining the secular legacy of Turkey's founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan celebrates his election victory next to wife Ermine in front of the party headquarters in Ankara August 10, 2014.
Idea gains most from number portability; RCom biggest loser
August 11, 2014
About 2.46 crore subscribers joined Idea's network through mobile number portability, resulting in a net gain of around 95 lakh customers
New Delhi: Idea cellular emerged as the top most gainer of subscribers from mobile number portability (MNP), showing a net gain of around 95 lakh customers till June 30, Parliament was informed today.
Black money: Switzerland amends key law on foreign requests
August 10, 2014
These amendments would allow India and other countries to make ‘group requests’ for information about suspected black money hoarders
Indian PM vows to protect farmers’ interests
August 10, 2014
PM insistent that Indian government will not back down to global pressure where interests of its farmers are concerned
Supremely Gifted Singer Arijit Singh Rocks Warner Theatre
August 8, 2014
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – On August 1st, Award-winning Indian playback singer Arijit Singh delivered a power-packed performance at the opulent Warner Theatre, Friday night, in his very first concert in the US.
Hagel visit to form base for revival of defence ties
August 8, 2014
"When we look at Asia-Pacific, the area of operation represents tremendous new opportunities, but challenges as well. We need partners. We need relationships."
U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said that his India visit was to build a relationship and not just military-to-military ties.
Cricket: India call-up for Sanju, Karn England ODI series
August 5, 2014
Sanju Samson and Karn Sharma were the surprise inclusions for the forthcoming ODI series against England
