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Indian benchmark indices post gains on Monday

Oct 24, 2016, at 10:02 pm

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Indian market posted gains on Monday largely due to strong global cues and supported by the performance of several key stocks, according to media reports.

Emirates completes US$11 million makeover of its Business Class lounge at Dubai International Airport

Oct 24, 2016, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport.

Sony introduces wireless extra bass in-ear headphones

Oct 24, 2016, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS): Taking the extra bass audio experience to the next level, Sony India today unveiled the all new MDR-XB80BS and MDR-XB50BS sports wireless Extra Bass In-Ear headphones.

Bosch offers connected and smart solutions in business segments beyond mobility

Oct 24, 2016, at 09:20 pm

Bengaluru/Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): Bosch, a leading supplier of technology and services, showcased for the first time its extensive range of connected and smart solutions in the business sectors beyond mobility in India.

Bank card fraud was waiting to happen, says ASSOCHAM-Mahindra SSG

Oct 24, 2016, at 01:09 am

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The credit,debit or ATM card frauds as detected by some of the largest banks were waiting to happen as India has been on the radar of the global cyber criminals who hack into the computer servers using the malware, putting the entire financial structure into a big risk, an ASSOCHAM-Mahindra SSG joint study had forewarned.

FinMin asks RBI to submit report within 10 days on debit card data breach

Oct 23, 2016, at 08:25 pm

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Finance Minister has asked various agencies including the RBI to submit the report in 10 days on the security breach involving over 32 lakh debit cards, reports said.

AT&T to acquire Time Warner

Oct 23, 2016, at 01:20 pm

New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): AT&T Inc. and Time Warner Inc. on Saturday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $107.50 per share.

Kolkata: Land Rover organises customer engagement programme

Oct 23, 2016, at 12:43 am

British car manufacturer Land Rover on Friday (Oct 21, 2016) organised a customer engagement programme in Kolkata. This customer engagement initiative offered a chance to customers to drive and experience top-of-the line Jaguar cars in India.

Kolkata: Samsung launches all new My Galaxy

Oct 22, 2016, at 03:10 am

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Samsung India on Thursday announced the launch of its new version of My Galaxy application, an entertainment hub and life-services application exclusively available to Indian users of Samsung Galaxy mobile devices.

LYF Smartphone+ introduces special edition LYF F1

Oct 21, 2016, at 11:16 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): Reliance Retail on Friday launched LYF F1, a Special Edition futureready device from LYF Smartphone+.

Vodafone India announces Roaming Free from this Diwali onwards

Oct 21, 2016, at 09:58 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): Vodafone India, one of India’s leading telecom service providers, has announced Free Incoming calls while roaming nationally for ALL its customers.

Sensex,Nifty end lower on Friday

Oct 21, 2016, at 09:56 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): Indian benchmark indices ended Friday on negative note with Sensex down 52.75 points at 28077.09 and Nifty down 8 points at 8691.40.

Microsoft increases cybersecurity investments in India

Oct 21, 2016, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi /Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): After a successful year-long pilot, Microsoft India launched its first full-scale Cybersecurity Engagement Center (CSEC) in the country on Friday.

Consumer Mela attracts a large crowd, over 2,000 visitors register their grievances

Oct 21, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IBNS): The Consumer Mela organized by Department of Consumer Affairs on Thursday in New Delhi attracted a lot of visitors, with more than 2,000 people registering their grievances, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Bengal must be proactive to get investments, says Ambassador of Norway

Oct 21, 2016, at 08:48 pm

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): Nils Ragnar Kamsvag, Ambassador of Norway to India, said in Kolkata on Tuesday that West Bengal has to be more proactive to get investments.

Tata Teleservices launches MDM in Indian market

Oct 21, 2016, at 06:23 pm

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Tata Teleservices (TTL), a telecom service provider in India, announced the launch of Mobile Device Management (MDM) in the Indian market on Friday.

IIMCIP launches its new project INVENT

Oct 21, 2016, at 02:06 pm

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, formed under the aegis of IIM Calcutta, for promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in research and business through industry-academia partnership, formally announced the launch of its new initiative INVENT, on Wednesday, at IIMC City Office campus in Kolkata.

Idea launches 4G services in Himachal Pradesh

Oct 21, 2016, at 05:04 am

Shimla/Dharamshala, Oct 20 (IBNS): Idea Cellular, a telecom operator, has announced the launch of its world class 4G service in Himachal Pradesh.

TCS recognized as global leader in digital services for second consecutive year by Everest Group

Oct 21, 2016, at 04:54 am

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Thursday announced that it has been recognized as a Global Leader for the second consecutive year in the Everest Group report, 'Digital Services-PEAK Matrix Assessment and Market Trends: Is Digital the New Normal?' October 2016.

Mytrah Energy reaches one gigawatt milestone

Oct 21, 2016, at 03:40 am

Hyderabad/ Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Mytrah Energy, an independent power producer in renewable energy, on Thursday announced that the installation of additional capacity at its Aspari project in Andhra Pradesh has taken its total wind portfolio energy capacity to 1000 MW (1 Gigawatt).

Indian benchmark indices close in positive territory on Thursday

Oct 20, 2016, at 10:09 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS): Spurred by positive cues from global markets, strong US earnings data and a hike in oil prices, the Indian market closed higher on Thursday, according to media reports.

Bank of Canada to announce on interest rates

Oct 20, 2016, at 01:40 am

Ottawa, Oct 19 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make its latest interest rate announcement on Wednesday along with its updated forecast for the economy.

Newly appointed Chairman of J&K Bank calls on Dr Jitendra Singh

Oct 20, 2016, at 01:37 am

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS): The newly appointed Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Mr. Parvez Ahmed called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here on Wednesday and discussed wide range of issues relating to banking sector and economic scenario in the State.

Facebook adds new feature for users

Oct 20, 2016, at 01:25 am

New York, Oct 19 (IBNS): Popular social networking site Facebook on Wednesday said it has introduced features by which users in the US can order food through the pages of the restaurants.

Perto S.A. from Brazil inaugurates first overseas ATM manufacturing plant in Jaipur

Oct 20, 2016, at 01:08 am

Jaipur, Oct 19 (IBNS): Perto S.A., a leading manufacturer of ATM (automatic teller machines) and cash dispensing machines from Brazil, on Wednesday inaugurated its first overseas manufacturing plant at Mahindra World City Jaipur Ltd. (MWC Jaipur).

Real-time tracking of bags to save air transport industry $3 billion

Oct 20, 2016, at 12:52 am

Dubai, Oct 19 (IBNS): The global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which can accurately track passengers’ baggage in real time across key points in the journey, can enable the air transport industry to save more than US$3 billion over the next seven years.

ITPO signs MoU with DoC

Oct 20, 2016, at 12:11 am

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS): Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 2016-17 between India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Department of Commerce (DoC), Government of India was signed by L.C. Goyal, CMD, India Trade Promotion Organisation and Rita Teaotia, Secretary, Commerce, Govt. of India in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Indian benchmark indices stumble on Wednesday

Oct 19, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS): The Indian market ended Wednesday on negative note largely due to weak global cues and profit booking in key stocks, especially in the banking, auto and FMCG sectors, according to media reports.

Jet Airways enhances connectivity to SAARC, Gulf

Oct 19, 2016, at 10:14 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to enhance connectivity between India and SAARC as well as Gulf.

Infosys inducted into the ‘Winner’s Circle’

Oct 19, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Bangalore, Oct 19 (IBNS): Infosys has been inducted into the ‘Winner’s Circle’ in the HfS ServiceNow Services Blueprint Report, 2016 for its innovative offerings to deliver large-scale Service Now programs and its as-a-service proposition for service experience transformation.