Mohun Bagan signs Odafe for record Rs 2 cr 1-yr deal
Kolkata, Jun 1 (PTI) Mohun Bagan today signed prolific Nigerian striker Odafe Onyeka Okolie for a record rupees two crore one-year contract, the highest ever deal in Indian football history.
India has firm orders to launch 12 foreign satellites
India has firm orders to launch 12 foreign satellites over the next few years, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation K Radhakrishnan said on Wednesday.
2G scam accused wants to depose before JPC
In an interesting development, Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, who has been chargesheeted in 2G spectrum scam, has expressed desire to appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing the matter.
I am not an enemy of Orissa: Jairam Ramesh
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said that he was not an enemy of Orissa regretting that the media did not see the positive side of his ministry.
Regional languages are bridge between banks, common man
Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao on Wednesday said aversion to the use of regional languages in banking has resulted in a majority of the population staying out of the formal banking system.
Govt seeks 'zero tolerance policy' towards aviation safety
With several air mishaps occurring in the recent past, the government on Wednesday sought a ''zero tolerance policy'' towards aviation safety as state governments agreed to implement all regulations in that regard within three months.
Titan Industries to merge unit with itself
Jewellery and watch retailer Titan Industries said on Wednesday it plans to merge unit Titan Properties with itself.
April exports show robust 34% growth: Govt
India's exports in April rose an annual 34% to USD 23.8 billion, while imports for the month rose 14% on the year to USD 32.8 billion, government data released on Wednesday showed.
I-T may unleash power to arrest to retrieve big tax arrears
The Income Tax Department is all set to crack the whip on tax defaulters by invoking its power, which has not been used for many years, to arrest and prosecute evaders.
Karat demands 'serious investigation' into Maran issue
CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Wednesday demanded a "serious investigation" into allegations that Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran had indirectly been a beneficiary of kick-backs.
Ramdev Baba does volte-face on Lokpal Bill issue
A day after stating that the Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India should not be brought under the ambit of the proposed Lokpal Bill, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday did a volte-face saying he did not make such a statement.
GETIT Inforservices launches new service
Directional adversiting leader GETIT Inforservices on Wednesday launched its new service ''getitFREEAEDS''.
India gold price decline lifts physical demand
India's gold futures fell on Wednesday afternoon following losses overseas and the rupee's strength, while demand in local spot markets improved for the first time in nearly a fortnight, dealers said.
'Technical problems' delayed signal to Merkel plane: Iran
Berlin, Jun 1 (PTI) Iran today clarified the move to close its airspace for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's India-bound plane saying it was due to "technical problems", a day after Berlin termed it as unacceptable and summoned the Iranian envoy.
Air fares unlikely to witness any decline
With major airlines suffering huge losses, air fares are unlikely to witness any decline despite oil companies cutting jet fuel prices for the second time in a month.
Union Bank revises currency deposit rates for NRIs
Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) Public sector Union Bank of India (UBI) today announced a revision of rates in both foreign currency and rupee term deposits by the non-resident Indians (NRIs).
Adani Group firm completes acquisition of Australian port
Mundra Port and SEZ, a Adani Group firm, on Wednesday announced it has completed the acquisition of Australia's Abbot Point Port Coal Terminal (APPCT) for A$1.829 billion (Rs 8,900 crore) in an all-cash deal.
StanChart in tie-up with Pinpoint India
Standard Chartered Bank on Wednewsday said it has tied up with Pinpoint India to accelerate reward proposition for its customers when transacting at multiple bonus points partners across India.
IndusInd Bank to add 150 branches in FY12
Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) Private sector lender, IndusInd Bank, today said it plans to open nearly 150 branches in the country during FY 12 to take its total network strength to over 450 branches.
Fiscal deficit at 18.1% of budget estimates in April
The Centre's fiscal deficit in April, 2011 worked out to be 18.1% of the Budget estimates as compared to 14.2% in the year-ago period, on account of less revenue collection and increase in non-plan expenditure.
StanChart sees India as world's 3rd largest economy by 2030
India could be one of the largest economies in the world in the next two decades, according to an official from the Standard Chartered Bank.
Satyam scam: SAT allows PwC to re-examine witness reports
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) today allowed Price-Waterhouse to re-examine witnesses involved in the Satyam scandal and thier statements, giving a green signal to its appeal against the SEBI order.
Garware Offshore Services name changed to Global Offshore Services
Garware Offshore Services has changed the name from “Garware Offshore Services” to “Global Offshore Services” with effect from June 07, 2011.
BPL declares dividend at Re 0.001 per share
BPL at its meeting held on May 27, 2011 has declared dividend at Re 0.001 per share of Rs 100 each.
