INTERNATIONAL 3rd nations pin hope on new WTO chief from Asia Hong Kong: Asian nations hope their voices will be heard more sympathetically in the clamour over globalisation as one of their own starts work on September 2 as the new head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
NATIONAL Kinetic signs on Kapil Dev as brand ambassador Bangalore: Kinetic Engineering, Pune-based manufacturer of two-wheelers, has signed on ace Indian cricketer and the captain of the lone Indian World Cup winning team Kapil Dev to be its brand ambassador, according to a press release.
Acer launches TravelMate 636 LC notebook Bangalore: Acer announced the launch of its TravelMate 636 LC notebook, the first notebook in India to be equipped with the latest, top-of-the-line Mobile
‘Kumaramangalam Birla, 8th youngest billionaire’ New Delhi: Kumaramangalam Birla ranks the eighth youngest billionaire in the world in 'Fortune' magazine ratings with $ 2.1 billion to his name beating Australian media tycoon Richard Li who is has $ 1.6 billion.
RBI launches CVPS to remove soiled, fake notes New Delhi: In a bid to remove soiled and counterfeit notes from circulating in the country, Reserve Bank has installed Currency Verification and Processing Systems (CVPS) and is planning to distribute coins in exchange of currency notes through post offices and railway counters.
RBI asks banks to meet credit limit to agri sector New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India has asked public sector banks to meet the 18 per cent credit limit to the agricultural sector but said there would be no relaxation if borrowers did not pay up loans in time.
SENSEX opens lower due to slide in global markets Mumbai: Reacting to a sharp slide in global markets, the SENSEX opened lower and dipped further to a low of 3,126.75 at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on September 4 on increased selling by operators and retail investors.
