‘World-class Delhi dream coming true’
Apologising for the inconveniences to the people due to the ongoing Commonwealth Games projects, Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday stated that her dream of making Delhi a world-class city
Government sets up commission to check illegal mining
The government on Monday cleared a proposal for setting up a commission in an effort to check illegal mining and it has been asked to submit its report within 18 months, according to official sources.
Parliament adjourns repeatedly after uproar over UP farmers' issue
Farmers’ protest over land acquisition in Uttar Pradesh derailed proceedings in Parliament on Monday with both the Houses adjourning twice over the issue, which saw BJP, SP, RLD, Shiv Sena and JD-U me
Tribals to get 26% share from mining profits
The government on Monday gave an assurance in the Rajya Sabha that tribals would be given 26 per cent share from mining profits and full justice would be done to them if mining activities take place i
Tata Motors global sales grow by 36% in July
Tata Motors on Monday said its global sales increased by 36 per cent in July to 90,646 units on robust demand for both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Government fixes ethanol price at Rs 27 per litre
The government on Monday fixed an interim price of Rs 27 a litre for sugarcane-extracted ethanol for doping in petrol, but a final rate will be set after an expert group gives its recommendation.
North India tea output dips 5 million kg in July
Tea production in North India is estimated to have declined by around five million kg in July as major companies, including the world's largest producer McLeod Russel, have reported significantly lowe
Gold surges 6-week high on festival buying, firm global cues
Gold prices surged to a six-week high in the national capital on Monday on persistent buying by stockists and jewellers to meet the festive demand amid a firming global trend.
We are not forcing fatigued cricketers to play: BCCI
The BCCI on Monday denied receiving any complaint from Indian cricketers about hectic scheduling and insisted that the board is not forcing them to play in case of fatigue or injury.
IPL teams get clean chit on accounts' discrepancies
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has not found any irregularities in the accounts or violations of auditing norms by some Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, corporate affairs min