Power crunch puts Japan Inc to the test
At first glance, business at Miwa Amauchi's precision metal-parts factory near Tokyo appears normal. A laser beam carves through metal sheets while nearby a worker, cigarette hanging from his lips, makes small adjustments to a machine press bending delicate steel components.
2G scam: SC to appoint special public prosecutor
The Supreme Court will tomorrow pass an order on the appointment of a special public prosecutor for holding the trial of former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
Be prepared for a bigger battle: Hazare to supporters
After successfully leading the agitation on Lokpal Bill, Gandhian Anna Hazare struck a note of caution, expressing apprehension over parliamentarians'' readiness to pass a strong anti-corruption legislation and asked his supporters to be prepared for a "bigger battle".
May demolish Adarsh, if MoEF notice not extended: Maha CM
Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today said pulling down the Adarsh Society building was the only option before the state government if the High Court does not give an extension on April 13, to the demolition notice by the Union Environment Ministry.
26/11 case:Pak court adjourns trial of suspects till Apr 16
The defence lawyers have contended that the prosecution wants to produce witnesses like Kasab and Ansari to whom it has no access and this has resulted in "inordinate and indefinite" delays in the proceedings in Pakistan.
Anna fast not the right way : NCP
NCP, a component of UPA, said the government has committed a "mistake" by accepting anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare''s demands.
Sachin, Dhoni to fly Sukhoi soon, says IAF chief
Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar will be flying the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, the frontline fighter of the Indian Air Force.
Australia beat Bangladesh by 60 runs in first ODI
Australia beat Bangladesh by 60 runs in the first one-day international at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
Tourism Min for single window licensing for hotel industry
Vijayawada, Apr 9 (PTI) Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay today asked all the states to implement the single window licensing policy for the hotel industry as part of the tourism promotion initiatives.
Karnataka to challenge SC order lifting iron ore export ban
Karnataka Government would soon file an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging its order revoking the ban on export of iron ore, chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said today.
Yuvi agrees with Dhoni, says hectic schedule drains players
Coach Geoff Marsh said the team members, barring Yuvraj and a few others who were busy in the World Cup, had two good camps and it has a good mix of young and experienced, similar to Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals in IPL-I.
Gaddafi forces push towards Ajdabiya, 5 killed in Misurata
The panel, which includes leaders of Congo, Mali, Mauritania, South Africa and Uganda, had been scheduled to visit Libya last month but had to cancel the trip after failing to obtain permission to enter the country as Western nations began implementing a no-fly zone.
Hazare's fast has created turmoil in peoples mind : Modi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister S K Modi said Anna Hazare's ''crusade'' had evoked widespread support from the people and had virtually agitated and created a turmoil in the people''s psyche against corruption.
ED slaps FEMA charges against top telecom firms
The Enforcement Directorate slapped various charges of FEMA violations to the tune of over Rs 4,300 crore against top telecom firms allegedly involved in the 2G spectrum scam including Swan, Loop and S-Tel.
Barcoding of medicines to be made mandatory, says DCGI
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has proposed to make it mandatory for medicines meant for domestic supply to bear barcodes.
Reliance MediaWorks in tie-up with Thought Equity Motion
Anil Ambani-led film and entertainment services company, Reliance MediaWorks (RMW), has entered into partnership with US-based Thought Equity Motion (TEM), a leading provider of video platform and footage licensing services, to offer integrated solutions to media companies.
Hazare ends fast but says bigger battle ahead
Gandhian Anna Hazare ended his 98-hour hunger strike after government issued a gazette notification constituting a 10-member Joint Committee to draft an effective Lok Pal Bill, but he pledged a long struggle against corruption and for reform of the electoral system.
Huge support to Anna due to PM's failure to act: BJP
BJP accused Prime Minister Manmohan singh of failing to act on corruption cases saying it was the cause of people's angry reactions and huge support to Anna Hazare's campaign for an effective Lokpal Bill.
Sri Sri welcomes PM's decison to accept Hazare's demand
Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh''s decision to accept the demands of Gandhian Anna Hazare for adoption of Lokpal Bill.
India won't succumb to pressure for cutting greenhouse gas
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) India today said it would not succumb to international pressure on any legally-binding commitments to reduce carbon emission and re-position itself diplomatically as a constructive problem-solver.
Murthy says India won World Cup because of team spirit
Bangalore, Apr 9 (PTI) Infosys Chief Mentor Narayana Murthy today said talent wins games but when it comes to winning championships it is teamwork that matters and this was amply demonstrated in India's victory in the World Cup.
Over 2,100 cases disposed of in Lok Adalats
More than 2,100 cases which were pending in various courts were amicably settled in Lok Adalats organised by Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
Govt targets 7300 km of highways in the country this year
The Centre has set a target of building 7,300 km of highways across the country this fiscal out which 900 km of highways will be awarded to Rajasthan.
ISRO to launch three satellites on April 20
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) ISRO today announced that it will launch three satellites, including an advanced remote sensing satellite to study and manage natural resources, on April 20.
