Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg chats with astronauts at ISS live
Jun 03, 2016, at 06:53 pm
California, Jun 3 (IBNS) Facebook co-founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday chatted live with astronauts stationed at the International Space Station through Facebook live.
Flipkart debuts in eSports, launches ‘Flipkart Gaming Online Championship’
Jun 03, 2016, at 05:20 pm
Bangalore, Jun 3 (IBNS) E-commerce site Flipkart, launched Flipkart Gaming Online Championship (FGOC) recently.
Global food prices rose in May; commodity markets look stable for year ahead – UN
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News)Global food prices rose 2.1 per cent in May, the fourth straight monthly increase, but stayed about seven per cent below 2015 levels, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said today, also noting that food commodity markets are on a stable path for the year ahead, with solid production prospects and abundant stocks pointing to broadly stable prices and supplies.
Droughts and persisting conflicts exacerbate global food needs - UN agency
Jun 03, 2016, at 03:11 pm
New York, June 3 (Just Earth News) Droughts linked to El Niño and civil conflicts have pushed the number of countries currently in need of external food assistance up to 37 from 34 in March, a new report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has found.
Aditya Narayan elected as Sanofi India Limited’s Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jun 02, 2016, at 11:43 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS) Sanofi India Limited (SIL) announced the election of Aditya Narayan as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Market reports highest closing in 2016 so far
Jun 02, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Mumbai, Jun 2 (IBNS) A late rally helped the market end Thursday with its highest closing in seven months with Sensex up 129.21 points to 26843.14 and Nifty up 39 points to 8218.95, largely supported by heavyweight stocks.
Subir Dutta elected as member Worldwide Board of BKR International
Jun 02, 2016, at 10:15 pm
Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS) Subir Dutta, Director - Doshi, Chatterjee, Bagri & Co., Chartered Accountants has been elected to be a member of the Worldwide Board of BKR International of which the firm is an independent member.
GIFT IFSC signs memorandum of agreement with Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Jun 02, 2016, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFTCL) and GIFT SEZ Limited (GIFT SEZ) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
Maithon Power generation increased by almost 7 per cent in FY16 as compared to FY15
Jun 02, 2016, at 09:09 pm
Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): Maithon Power Ltd., a 74:26 joint venture between Tata Power & Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), today announced that it has increased its generation by 7 per cent in FY16 as compared to previous year. MPL generated 7172 MUs in FY16 as compared to 6684 MUs in FY15.
CSS Corp joins hands with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation
Jun 02, 2016, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi / Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS) CSS Corp, a leading technology support company, has reduced their IT cost significantly and improved cloud-based communication and collaboration amongst its 5500-strong workforce globally by deploying Microsoft Office 365.
LAVA launches A82 smartphone at Rs. 5,299
Jun 02, 2016, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi /Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): LAVA International Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing multi-national companies in the mobile handset industry on Thursday announced the launch of Lava A82 smartphone.
Jet Airways unveils #GetMore sale for domestic travel
Jun 02, 2016, at 06:36 pm
Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Thursday announced special offers on Economy and Premiere fares as part of its #Get More campaign.
Tata Motors' M&HCV sales register growth at 23% in May
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:52 am
Mumbai, Jun 1 (IBNS): Tata Motors continued to witness strong year-on-year growth in certain key segments, with the company's M&HCV and LCV sales, in domestic market, growing by 23% and 6% respectively.
Air India announces special fares for students on domestic sector
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:36 am
New Delhi, June 1 (IBNS) In view of upcoming student travel period, Air India gives another reason to cheer.
Indian markets perk up on Wednesday
Jun 01, 2016, at 10:45 pm
Mumbai, Jun 1 (IBNS) Indian markets perked up on Wednesday, largely due to buying in IT and FMCG stocks, with the Sensex moving up 45.97 points to 26713.93 and Nifty up 19.85 points to 8179.95.
Tata Steel UK completes sale of Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:42 pm
London, June 31 (IBNS) Tata Steel UK on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital LLP.
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Jun 01, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Reliance signs agreements for sale of its interest in GAPCO
Jun 01, 2016, at 04:04 am
Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS): Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Total, have executed agreements on Monday for the sale of the entire 76% interest held by REPDMCC in the Mauritius-incorporated Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO).
Core sector growth marks 8.5 per cent jump in April
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The eight core sector industries recorded a growth of 8.5 per cent in April this year , official data revealed on Tuesday.
Bank of Baroda bags award in four Categories under RBI Rajbhasha Shield Competition
Jun 01, 2016, at 12:17 am
Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS) Bank of Baroda has bagged prizes in four categories under All India RBI Rajbhasha Shield Competition for 2014-15 organized by Reserve Bank of India for Public Sector Banks or Financial Institutions.
SD Gupta takes over as the Chairman of IIHMR University, Jaipur
May 31, 2016, at 11:03 pm
Jaipur, May 31 (IBNS): The IIHMR, the sponsoring body of the IIHMR University has appointed SD Gupta as the Chairman from June 1.
BLU Mobile launches five smart and two feature phones in West Bengal
May 31, 2016, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): US-based Smartphone maker, BLU on Wednesday unveiled five Android smart phones and two feature phones in Kolkata. The devices would be available via e-commerce websites as well as retails stores across West Bengal.
Markets receive a jolt on Tuesday
May 31, 2016, at 10:19 pm
Mumbai, May 31 (IBNS) Indian markets edged lower on Tuesday after five days of gains largely due to investors booking profits.
Tata Motors signs MoU with Automotive Skills Development Council
May 31, 2016, at 10:07 pm
Kolkata / Pune, May 31 (IBNS): Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), a Govt. of India recognized Skill Council for a collaborative skill development program in the automotive sector. This partnership will help Tata Motors’ skill development centres across its six plants in India and will comply as per competency levels of the NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework).
Equalisation levy for specific digital services comes into effect from June 1
May 31, 2016, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) The equalisation levy, dubbed the 'google tax', introduced by the Union government in the latest Budget, comes into effect from Wednesday, June 1, according to media reports.
May 31, 2016, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS) With a vision to offer smartphone users fast connectivity, latest android features and flagship quality camera and design, India’s leading mobile manufacturer, Videocon Mobile Phones introduced its latest power packed smartphone –Krypton3 V50JG.
Guruprasad Mohapatra visits Mahindra World City
May 31, 2016, at 08:40 pm
Jaipur, May 31 (IBNS): Mahindra World City Jaipur Ltd, a joint venture between Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL) and Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), recently hosted Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India.
SAIL clocks record sales of 3.79 MT in Q4, FY16 up 20% over CPLY
May 31, 2016, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi, May 31 (IBNS)India's largest domestic steel maker Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) said it has registered a record sales of 3.79 MT in Q4.
Pricol standalone revenues grow 18.6% in FY 2015-16
May 31, 2016, at 02:46 am
Coimbatore (India), May 30 (IBNS): Pricol Limited, a leading manufacturer of automotive components for the global automotive market, has announced its fourth quarter and annual results for FY 2015-16.
Lux Industries Q4FY16 turnover up 3.51% to Rs 940.86 crore
May 31, 2016, at 01:22 am
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): Lux Industries Ltd. announced that it has registered growth in topline by 3.51% reaching a turnover of Rs. 940.86 crore in 2015-16 against Rs. 908.96 crore in 2014-15.