INTERNATIONAL Asia-Pacific FMs to discuss eco growth, terrorism Shanghai: The economic situation in the Asia-Pacific region, the war on terrorism, Afghanistan's reconstruction and poverty alleviation will top the agenda of Asian Finance Ministers, including Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, who are gathering in Shanghai for the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
NATIONAL Cut in bank rates as and when needed: RBI Governor Kolkata: Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan on May 9 said there would be a cut in bank rates as and when required, but gave no specific timeframe.
New B'lore airport gets environmental clearance Bangalore: The Bangalore international airport project has crossed one more hurdle with the Centre giving the environmental clearance for it, Chief Minister S M Krishna said.
India, France to set up joint laser technology lab Bangalore: In another step in Indo-French cooperation on research, the two countries would set up a joint laser technology laboratory in Bangalore, France Ambassador to India Bernard de Montferrand has said.
Oil cos to select new LPG dealers from May 10 New Delhi: With the dismantling of the administered price mechanism in oil sector, Dealer Selection Boards for LPG distribution will stand scrapped from this evening (May 9) and oil companies will hereafter select dealers, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on May 9.
'Mera Bharat Mahan is no more mantra for business' Bangalore: "Mera Bharat Mahan" is no longer a valid slogan for Indian businesses, who would be taken seriously at the global level only if they are international performers with high competency and adhered to strict quality standards, information technology "guru" N R Narayana Murthy said on May 9.
Equities open firm with fresh upsurge in key stocks Mumbai: The SENSEX opened on a firm footing and rallied further in line with a fresh upsurge in key stocks at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on May 9 on sustained buying support from domestic investors as well as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).
