INTERNATIONAL WTO report rules against US over steel tariffs Geneva: A World Trade Organisation (WTO) report published in Geneva has ruled against the United States over tariffs imposed on European steel imports.
'US economy on growth path, heading for recovery' Washington: Latest US data show that the US economic recovery is continuing "on a solid growth path", Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill said on July 31.
NATIONAL Escotel launches 'Call and fly free to Dubai' offer Kochi: Escotel, one of the leading cellular operators in the country and the largest cellular service provider in Kerala, Uttar Pradesh (West) and Haryana on August 2 launched an offer "Call and Fly Free to Dubai" for its post-paid and pre-paid customers.
Immediate fiscal correction needed: Manmohan Chandigarh: Former Union finance minister Manmohan Singh on August 2 stressed the need for immediate initiation of fiscal correction process including reforms in the tax system and ensuring more returns from the public sector.
IT Act: HC directs centre to nominate agencies Mumbai: Taking a serious view of inaction on the part of Union government in not appointing appropriate authorities to enforce right of remedy under Information Technology Act, the Mumbai High Court has directed the Centre to expedite the process of setting up enforcement agencies.
Centre to amend Atomic Energy Act to allow pvt sector Madurai: The Central government is planning to amend the Atomic Energy Act-1962 to encourage private sector participation in conventional areas, chairman and managing director (CMD) of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) V K Chathurvedi said.
Nucleus Software records higher revenue in Q1 Bangalore: Nucleus Software Exports Ltd, recorded a growth in revenue for the first quarter ending June 30.The revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 22.53 crore in comparison to the previous quarter at Rs 16.75 crore, according to an official press release.
SENSEX crashes as investors sell on drought fears
Mumbai: The SENSEX opened weak and later dipped sharply at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on August 2 due to sustained selling pressure from speculators as well as institutional investors.