UK to review N. Sea drilling rules after US spill
Britain said on Wednesday it would review its regulations covering offshore oil and gas drilling in the North Sea following the publication of a US investigation into BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
US survey shows 'pervasive' bedbug problem
One in five Americans has either had an experience with bedbugs themselves or knows someone who has and a majority say the tiny blood-suckers are a source of worry for them, according to a new survey.
Management tip of the day: Three reasons not to delegate
Delegating tasks is often a great idea, but there are times when a manager should simply not pass on a project or task, according to Harvard Business Review.
Etisalat says chairman meets India telecoms min
Etisalat's chairman and the UAE's envoy to India met the Indian Telecoms Minister Kapil Sibal and discussed the company's investment in the Indian telecoms sector, Etisalat said in a statement on Wednesday.
Sovereign default remains top 2011 risk for WEF
The risk that parlous government finances will trigger sovereign debt defaults remains one of the biggest threats facing the world in 2011, according to the World Economic Forum.
Britain offers its subjects a royal knees-up
Her Majesty's government has granted its subjects extra time in the pub to toast the marriage of Prince William to his fiancee Kate.
Labour MP Miliband set for Sunderland role
British Labour MP David Miliband, who lost the party's leadership election to his brother Ed last year, is in line to become vice-chairman of Sunderland, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Ferrari's Domenicali sees tyres as key in 2011
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali believes the switch to Pirelli tyres for 2011 could have a fundamental impact on the Formula One season.
Govt extends tenure of judge in 2G probe
The telecoms ministry said on Wednesday it had extended up to Jan. 31 the tenure of a former judge probing procedures followed in the allocation of telecoms licences and spectrum between 2001 and 2009.
ONGC sees funding hurdle for Iran Pars gas
Difficulties in securing funding will delay the ONGC's deal to invest in Iran's South Pars Phase 12 gas project, as global pressure on Tehran grows over its nuclear programme.
RBI says credit up 24.42% on year to December 31
Indian banks' credit growth till December 31 was at 24.42% on year to Rs 37.63 lakh crore and that of deposits was 16.46% to Rs 49.71 lakh crore, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday.
Austria's 'Bruno' picks man as TV dance partner
A gay Austrian television celebrity thought to have inspired the Bruno film character has chosen a man as his partner for the country's next TV dance contest.
Confidence in online shopping rattled by snow: Poll
One in six Britons failed to receive at least one product ordered online in the run-up to Christmas, dampening some enthusiasm for internet shopping, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
Govt confident of settling payment row with Iran
The government expects a dispute with Iran over payment for crude oil to be settled as early as next week, ending a deadlock that has threatened to stall supplies from the Middle Eastern nation.
China wants tourism to improve battered image
China wants to use both inbound and outbound tourism to help promote its international image, which has been battered by endless product and food safety scandals and ethnic unrest.
Banks, telcos partner for greater rural reach
India's top lenders State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced separate tie-ups with the country's leading telecom operators to make banking services available through mobile phones, mainly targeting millions in rural areas who do not have access to banks.
Chinese manufacturers cash in on royal wedding
Britain may be on the other side of the world, but Chinese manufacturers are cashing in on the British royal wedding as they churn out tens of thousands of replica royal engagement rings.
Brent oil hits 27-month high at $98 on disruption
Brent crude oil rose to USD 98 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in 27 months as production shutdowns and growing global demand raised expectations of tighter supplies.
Ferrari to launch car on Jan 28, FOTA sees changes
Ferrari will launch their 2011 Formula One car on Jan. 28 at their Maranello base, team principal Stefano Domenicali said on Wednesday.
Indonesia minister wants slice of Blackberry pie
A firebrand Indonesian government minister who has called on Research In Motion to block porn access on its Blackberry smartphones said the country also wanted a slice of the firm's growing revenues.
SAIL Q3 PAT seen up 35% at Rs 1463 cr
SAIL is to announce its third quarter results. According to CNBC-TV18 estimates, the company Q3FY11 revenues are seen up at Rs 11378.23 crore versus Rs 10806.17 crore, quarter-on-quarter, QoQ.
Jay Bharat Maruti Q3FY11 net profit at Rs 10.46 cr
Jay Bharat Maruti Ltd Q3FY11 net profit at Rs 10.46 cr; up by 93.34%. The company recorded gross revenues of Rs 302.33 crore, an increase of 35.98% from Rs 222.33crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. EBIDTA stood at Rs 27.70 crore, an increase of 33.95% as compared to Rs 20.68 crore in Q3FY10.
HNG Float Glass signs MOU worth Rs 750 crore
HNG Float Glass Ltd. is part of HNG Group which is a leader in the Indian packaging industry with more than 55% market share in the organized container glass sector and a turnover of over Rs 15 billion.
ICICI Bank-Vodafone Essar ink pact for financial inclusion
ICICI Bank Ltd, India’s largest private sector Bank and Vodafone Essar Ltd, one of the largest Mobile Network Operators in India, today announced a joint initiative to drive financial inclusion in the country.
SAL Steel MOU with the Govt of Gujarat
SAL Steel MOU with the Government of Gujarat for establishment of the Cement project at Kachchh.
