Trai told to review port fee
The telecom tribunal TDSAT has directed the regulator Trai to review its policy of reducing interconnection charges paid by operators saying there was lack of transparency in the process.
Jayasuriya, Mendis dropped
Sri Lanka’s new cricket selection panel on Thursday left Sanath Jayasuriya out of the 15-man squad for next week’s Asia Cup.
Revised tax code draft will soon be out: Pranab
With the draft direct taxes code under fire for its proposal to tax long-term savings, among other issues, the finance ministry said Wednesday that a revised draft would be released for public comment within a month, and address these concerns.
Narrow escape for 36 on flight
A Hyderabad-bound Jet Airways flight with 36 passengers on board had a close shave after the nose wheel of the aircraft broke off while landing at the Raja Bhoj Airport here on Wednesday, airport sources said.
Four-member NIA team continues to grill Headley
Lashkar-e-Tayyaba operative David Headley, a key accused in 26/11 attacks, continues to be grilled by a four-member team of Indian investigators, who will return home with the details of the questioning next week.
Bhopal ex-DM: Was told to give quick bail to Anderson
More skeletons tumbled out on Wednesday in the Bhopal gas tragedy case of how former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson got bail immediately after his arrest but the then CBI chief rejected claims that the agency was asked not to pursue his extradition.
Hotmail in your pocket for free now
Microsoft India announced that hotmail users can get alerts on SMS without GPRS connection and for free, starting on Wednesday.
Hotmail users need to log on to www.mobile.live.com, feed their cellphone number and enter verification code received on the cellphone to get started, the company said in a statement.
India Inc to ramp up hiring
Riding on the strong domestic demand, corporate India’s hiring activity is expected to continue unabated in coming months, HR experts said.
Recruitment service providers, Monster and Naukri.com, on Wednesday came out with positive job surveys, indicating bullish hiring activity to continue over the next few months.
Fortis to raise funds for Parkway
Caught in the takeover battle for Singapore-based hospital chain Parkway, Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday said that it would raise up to Rs 2,750 crore through the securities market.
FM: DTC Bill in monsoon session
With the draft direct taxes code being criticised for its proposal to tax long-term savings among others, the finance ministry on Wednesday said a revised draft will be put for public comments within a month for addressing the concerns of all stakeholders.