INTERNATIONAL
China drags US to WTO on steel import tariffs Beijing: China, the world's top steel-maker, on March 15 appealed to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the US decision to steeply raise the import tariffs on steel, citing violation of WTO rules and trade protectionism.
Andersen indicted for shredding Enron evidence Washington: Arthur Andersen, accounting firm of Enron, has been indicted on criminal charges for shredding documents and destroying e-mails connected to the collapsed energy giant, US Justice Department said.
NATIONAL
Peaceful ‘symbolic pooja’ boosts market sentiment Mumbai: Share values posted further gains at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 15 following sustained buying enquiries lifting the SENSEX by yet another 36.85 points to close at 3,617.68, partly buoyed by the VHP's religious ceremony passing off peacefully at Ayodhya.
'Indian cable operators siphon off Rs 2000 cr' Mumbai: Global media mogul James Murdoch on March 15 accused India's independent cable operators of siphoning off around Rs 2,000 crore of revenue annually and under declaring their ever-increasing subscriber base in the country.
Tribunal rejects cellular operators plea on WLL New Delhi: In a significant development, a telecom tribunal on March 15 rejected a petition by cellular operators against government decision to allow basic telephone service operators to offer limited mobility services in the country.
4 Indian projects get $ 665 mn World Bank loan New Delhi: The World Bank on March 15 approved 665 million Dollars in loans for four projects in India aimed at reducing poverty and improving transport system.
Equities rally on Paramhans' changed stand Mumbai: Across the board buying triggered by a change in stance by Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas president not to enter the acquired land as per the Supreme Court directive, injected some confidence and share values rallied smartly on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on March 15 at the opening session
