Saturday, January 28, 2012

PM pushes use of 'green' inland waterways

PM pushes use of 'green' inland waterways


PM pushes use of 'green' inland waterways

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 05:21 AM PST

In a bid to tap the vast potential for bulk transportation of goods at low cost through inland waterways, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has initiated steps to fast-track development of such infrastructure by state-run and private firms.


Deficit focus questioned as answer to euro crisis

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 05:17 AM PST

Europe is getting tougher on government debt. After more than two years struggling to rescue financially shaky governments, leaders of the 17 countries that use the euro are ready to agree on a treaty that will force member countries to put deficit limits into their national laws.


India's forex reserves rise by $731.8m

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 04:40 AM PST

After the sixth straight weekly decline, India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $731.8 million to $293.25 billion for the week ended Jan 20, the reserve bank of India's data showed.


K R Mangalam Group launches 'Chaze' mobiles

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 04:33 AM PST

The K R Mangalam Group today launched its mobile handset under brand 'Chaze' here.


Gold up Rs 105 on strong demand, global cues

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 02:31 AM PST

However, silver lacked necessary buying support at existing higher levels and lost Rs 470 to Rs 56,500 per kg.


Ford's net income stands at $20.2bn in 2011

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 11:57 PM PST

Auto makers Ford announced it posted a net income of $20.2 billion in 2011, the third consecutive year of the company's increased operating profits.


Facebook may file IPO soon: Report

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:55 PM PST

Facebook may file papers for an initial public offering next week, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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