NATIONAL Intel Centrino mobile tech provides performance boost
Santa Clara (California): Intel Corporation today (Jan 16, 2004) introduced the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection, enabling both 802.11b and rapid 802.11g wireless networking capabilities.
India to give $ 10 million soft loan to Mongolia
New Delhi: India today (Jan 16, 2004) announced a soft loan of $ 10 million to Mongolia as the two countries agreed to strengthen their Defence co-operation and strongly condemned the menace of international terrorism.
Sensex down by another 118 points on fresh sell-off
Mumbai: Stocks plunged for second successive day pulling the Sensex by another 118 points at close in a prolonged trading session on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today (Jan 16, 2004) on sustained sell-off by hedge funds as well as retailers.
Volvo launches revamped version of its luxury bus
New Delhi: Commercial vehicle maker Volvo India on Thursday (Jan 15, 2004) unveiled a revamped version of its luxury inter-city bus to capitalise on the growing traffic.
CES to hire 1,000 operator-based BPO in Kolkata
Kolkata: Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt Limited (CES) will offer 3,000 jobs in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), engineering and project management activities at its facility in Salt Lake.
IMF, Panels warn Govt of high fiscal deficit
New Delhi: International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (Jan 16, 2004) warned Centre of high fiscal deficit that could come in the way of sustaining high growth in the economy, which clocked 8.4 per cent rise in the second quarter of 2003-'04.
'Fiscal situation to be better; inflation to fall'
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today (Jan 16, 2004) said the fiscal and revenue deficit outlook for the country would be better than Budget estimates and the inflation rate will start falling in the coming days.
IDEA acquires Escotel, largest deal in Indian telecom
Mumbai: In one of the largest deal in the Indian telecom sector, Idea Cellular Ltd (IDEA) acquired a 100 per cent stake in Escotel Mobile Communications (EMCL) and Escorts Telecommunications Ltd (ETL) in an all cash deal.
