December 31, 2013
NEW YORK: The US has rejected India's contention that it misconstrued salary details in the visa application of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's domestic help, asserting there is "no goof up" and that the case against her is on a firm footing.
December 31, 2013
NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of New Year, saying it was time to make a new beginning and set fresh goals to build a strong, united and prosperous India.
Indian Prime Minister - Manmohan Singh greets the Nation
December 31, 2013
NEW YORK: Struggling US computer giant Hewlett-Packard plans to slash 5,000 more jobs than previously announced because of a difficult business environment, a regulatory filing shows.
December 31, 2013
MUMBAI: India has built a reputation as a notoriously tough place to do business, one that has stymied even giants like Wal-Mart. And unlike Silicon Valley, where a decent idea can attract funding, investors in India are much more reluctant to risk their money on startups.
December 31, 2013
20-year-old admitted to hospital with serious head injuries after a gang kicks him on the head
Melbourne: The 20-year-old Indian student in Australia, who suffered serious injuries when he was brutally attacked with a stick and robbed by thugs here, has gone into a coma.
December 30, 2013
The rupee is on course to end the year as one of Asia's worst performers after hitting a record low in August
December 30, 2013
NEW YORK: US is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against her.
US sources here said today that more evidence was being gathered against the 39-year-old diplomat before the indictment is filed. The deadline for indictment is January 13.
December 30, 2013
Bried Scorecard: South Africa 500 (Kallis 115, de Villiers 74, Jadeja 6-138) and 59 for 0 beat India 334 (Vijay 97, Pujara 70, Steyn 6-100) and 223 (Rahane 96, Peterson 4-74) by ten wickets
Jacques Kallis is carried around Kingsmead by his team-mates, South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Durban
December 30, 2013
GHAZIABAD: Fulfilling its poll promise, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday announced 667 litres of free water daily for each household having metered connection in Delhi.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Delhi jal board chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence here in Kausambi, Ghaziabad.
December 30, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK: For investors in internet stocks, it was a banner year: shares of many companies doubled as revenue climbed and on forecasts for rip-roaring growth in earnings. But the gains haven't been anxiety-free, thanks to uncomfortable memories of the 1999 Internet bubble and subsequent bust.
