INTERNATIONAL India for consensus on Kyoto Protocol at UN meet New Delhi: A UN "Conference on Climate Change" opened on October 23 with host India striving to evolve a consensus among 186 member countries to make a commitment to implement Kyoto Protocol aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emission to 1990 levels for dealing with global warming.
NATIONAL Intel to invest $ 150 mn to foster Wi-Fi technology New Delhi: In a bid to speed up the deployment of wireless network, the Intel Corporation has on October 23 announced its plans to invest $ 150 million in companies developing the Wi-Fi technology, according to a company press release.".
DCA orders prosecution against scam-tainted Cos New Delhi: The Department of Company Affairs (DCA) has ordered prosecution against 84 companies involved in the stock market scam of 2001, including DSQ Software, First Global and Pentamedia Graphics, with a maximum punishment of five years' imprisonment.
Infosys, best service provider to work with: Poll Bangalore: President and CEO Nandan Nilekani welcomed more than 230 executives to Infosys Technologies' annual customer event at Fremont, California by sharing his perspectives on the importance of leadership roles in creating a positive corporate culture, the current economic climate and issues facing business and technology executives, and the integral part that Infosys is playing to help companies transform their businesses through the use of technology.
ONGC bags 13 oil blocks, RIL 9 under NLEP New Delhi: State-run exploration firm Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is believed to have grabbed 13 out of the 23 oil and gas blocks on offer under the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) while Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) got nine.
UK, Germany to woo Indian firms at B’lore IT.COM Bangalore: UK and Germany have taken a lead in their bid to leverage Indian silicon valley's annual technology showpiece "Bangalore IT.COM" starting next week and woo domestic IT firms.
Satyam profits fall by 12 per cent in 2nd quarter Bangalore: India's fourth largest software exporter, Satyam Computers, said on October 23 its second quarter net profit fell 12 per cent to Rs 1.18 billion ($ 24.4 million).
Luxor launches extensive range of Diwali gifts Bangalore: With the festive time around the corner, Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd, the leading name in writing instruments industry, on October 23 announced the launch of an extensive and exhaustive range of Diwali gifts, ideal both for corporate houses and personal gifting, a press release said.
SENSEX opens weak, moves in narrow range Mumbai: The SENSEX opened weak and later witnessed narrow movements even as IT major Satyam Computer attracted hectic activity at early stages on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on October 23 on fresh buying support.
