Tehran, Feb 27 (IANS) The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear programme will eliminate obstacles in the way of the country’s accession to the SCO, Russian presidential envoy to…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (IANS) ‘Metro Man’ E. Sreedharan on Saturday denied reports that there is a difference of opinion between him and the Kerala government over the proposed Rs.6728 crore light metro projects to be…
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Expressing faith in India’s ability to prove development and sustainable energy solutions can go hand in hand, Ramon Magsaysay recipient and social entrepreneur Harish Hande here on Saturday called for research…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Budget proposals, coupled with the outcome of the G20 finance ministers meet and global cues, are expected to chart the course of the Indian rupee during the upcoming week, experts said…
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) A strengthening dollar, coupled with the central bank’s attempts to arrest the fall in the rupee’s value plunged the country’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves during the week ended February 19, experts…
Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) Chinese aircraft the Y-12F has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Y-12F, a new regional turboprop aircraft, is the third in the Y-12 series, manufactured by the…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A study highlighting the role of smartphones in people’s lives in Asia has found that 60 percent people use them to primarily communicate with one another, 24 percent consider them…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) As Reliance Jio prepares for the launch of 4G telecom services in India, analysts feel the volumes and margins of incumbants will come under stress, even as the available spectrum…
Shanghai, Feb 27 (IANS) Finance ministers and governors of central banks gathered at the G20 summit in Shanghai are continuing meetings on Saturday seeking deals to boost global economic growth, and to halt terrorist funding….
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India’s realty inductry is looking for clarity and favourable changes in the upcoming budget for the next fiscal, notably on issues such as independent regulator, single window clearance and enhanced…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) US stocks closed mixed after wavering in a tight range, as the country’s economic growth was revised up to one percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. The Dow Jones…
Toronto, Feb 27 (IANS) Canada’s main stock market in Toronto edged higher as data showed the US economy slowed in the last quarter of 2015 but not as sharply as early estimates had suggested. The…
London, Feb 27 (IANS) FTSE 100 Index, British benchmark stock market gauge rose by 1.38 percent, or 83.20 points, to 6,096.01 points. Share price of Glencore increased by 7.95 percent on Friday, topping the gainers…
Chicago, Feb 27 (IANS) Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell as a stronger US dollar put pressure on the precious metal. The most active gold contract for April…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) The US dollar increased against most major currencies as the economic growth data from the country came out positive. In the late New York trading on Friday, the euro fell…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Oil prices closed lower as investors took profits from earlier gains. Oil prices grew broadly in the early session on Friday, with both US oil and Brent crude jumping about…
Madrid, Feb 27 (IANS) The Spanish stock market index Ibex-35 rose 1.63 percent to close at 8,349.20 points, up from the 8,125.60 points of the previous session. Share values were up 1.9 percent in the…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) US stocks traded narrowly mixed as the country’s economic growth was revised up to one percent in the fourth quarter of 2015. By Friday noon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Facing an FIR and defamation suit amid deepening mystery and now senior government officials raising serious questions over “Freedom 251” smartphone, its makers on Friday announced “cash on delivery” (COD)…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced the formation of a Listing Committee (LC) comprising board members, shareholders and management representatives to accelerate listing and assist its chief executive and…