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US Macro Data dent Markets; BSE Sensex closes 563 Points down
Mumbai, Sep 4: Expectation of an interest rate hike in the US, strengthening crude oil prices and weakening of rupee value dented investor sentiments -- leading to a barometer index to provisionally close 563 points down on Friday.
The…
Government blocks Foreign Funds for Greenpeace India
New Delhi, Sep 4: In yet another crackdown on NGOs, the government on Thursday cancelled the registration of Greenpeace India under the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA) for its activities which allegedly hampered country's…
Air India launches Mysuru-Bengaluru Service
Bengaluru, Sep 4: National carrier Air India on Thursday launched its Mysuru-Bengaluru service by an ATR turboprop aircraft.
The service is available throughout the week save Wednesday, the national carrier said in a statement.…
Last Date for filing Income Tax Returns extended till Sep 7
New Delhi, Sep 2: The Finance Ministry on Wednesday said the last date for filing income tax returns has been extended till September 7, thus extending the earlier deadline of August 31.
"Due date for filing Income Tax return extended…
Govt to auction of 69 Oil, Gas Fields through Revenue-Sharing Model
New Delhi, Sep 2: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a landmark change in India's hydrocarbons exploration regime, sanctioning the auction of 69 small and marginal oil fields of state-owned ONGC and Oil…
Trade Union Strike has not affected Normal Life: Pradhan
New Delhi, Sep 2: The daylong countrywide strike by central trade unions demanding a hike in minimum wages has not affected normal life in any manner, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here on Wednesday.
"There is no impact on…
Tata Sky introduces New Set-Top Box with Wi-Fi
Mumbai, Sep 2: Direct broadcast satellite television provider Tata Sky on Wednesday launched a new set-top box (STB) which will have recording ability and will come with a Wi-Fi dongle to enable consumers to enjoy recorded content on…
US-India Business Council hails ruling on MAT for FIIs
Washington, Sep 2: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has welcomed Indian government's acceptance of a panel's recommendation that the Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) provisions do not apply retrospectively to Foreign Institutional…
Nationwide Trade Unions Strike hits Banking Operations
Chennai Sep 2: The nationwide strike in the banking and insurance sector on Wednesday has begun on a very encouraging note signifying total success, a top leader of the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIEBA) said.
"The strike has…
BSE Sensex provisionally closes 587 Points down
Mumbai, Sep 1: The slide in Asian markets and below-expected macro data sobered investor sentiments in the Indian equities markets on Tuesday, leading a barometer index to provisionally close 587 points down.
The barometer 30-scrip…