Two Railway Stations in Rajasthan to be illuminated with solar energy
Jul 08, 2015, at 04:05 am
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS) Indian Railways continues to take steps for increased use of environment friendly solar energy to supplement its energy needs.
Chhattisgarh government to setup mega food parks to boost its economy
Jul 08, 2015, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS) The Chhattisgarh government will set up a 150 hectare mega food park near Dhamtari district of the state.
Shell announces Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2016
Jul 08, 2015, at 01:59 am
Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Shell announced the opening of registration for Shell Eco-marathon (SEM) Asia 2016. The annual competition challenges aspiring young engineers to build vehicles of the future that can go the farthest on the least amount of energy.
Uber signs MoU with government of Telangana
Jul 07, 2015, at 11:49 pm
Hyderabad/Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Uber on Tuesday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to create thousands of jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities, foster technical innovation and research into smart city initiatives and a commitment to make significant investments.
Indian market closes marginally below
Jul 07, 2015, at 10:41 pm
Mumbai, July 7 (IBNS) The Indian market closed marginally low with the Sensex closing 37 points below on Tuesday.
Lessons from Millennium Development Goals 'springboard' for future UN agenda – Ban
Jul 07, 2015, at 03:07 pm
New York, July 7 (IBNS) The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) galvanized the world to produce the most successful anti-poverty movement in history, helped lift more than one billion people out of extreme poverty, made inroads against hunger and enabled more girls to attend school than ever before. However, despite remarkable gains, it will take more to ensure the poorest and most vulnerable people are not left behind.
Lead in fruits, drugs in livestock among issues to be tackled by UN food standards body
Jul 07, 2015, at 03:02 pm
New York, July 7 (IBNS) The United Nations food standards body, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, on Monday kicked off its latest session in Geneva, during which it will examine and adopt new food safety and quality standards, including limits on the use of drugs in food-producing animals.
Prabhu releases 50000th Coach manufactured by Integral Coach Factory
Jul 07, 2015, at 05:11 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu released 50000th Coach manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, a production unit of Indian Railways.
India launches four Broadband products by C-DOT
Jul 07, 2015, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): India on Monday launched four world class Broadband products by C-DOT. With this India has become at par with all other developed countries in the world in respect of quality telecommunication services and effective penetration of advanced broadband based services, a government statement said.
Ness SES lends support to Digital India Week
Jul 07, 2015, at 03:57 am
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) Ness Software Engineering Services (SES), a leading provider of software product engineering services, is actively supporting and participating in the ongoing Digital India Week.
RIL announces to sell $32 mn stake in unit Network18
Jul 07, 2015, at 02:25 am
Mumbai, July 6 (IBNS): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Monday announced that it is proposing to sell 3.25 crore shares of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NW18) NW18) to bring down the aggregate shareholding of the promoter and promoter group to 75% and increase the public shareholding to 25% as mandated by Clause 40A of the listing agreement pursuant to Securities Contract (Regulation) Rules, 1957.
Nifty closes above 8500 points
Jul 06, 2015, at 11:44 pm
Mumbai, July 6 (IBNS): The Nifty closed above 8500 points as trading in the Indian market ended on Monday.
Tata Teleservices appoints Anuraag Srivastava as CFO
Jul 06, 2015, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Tata Teleservices Limited on Monday announced the appointment of Anuraag Srivastava as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.
Arun Jaitley leaving for official visit to Russia tomorrow
Jul 06, 2015, at 01:02 am
New Delhi , July 5 (IBNS) Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and I&B Arun Jaitley will leave for four day official visit to Russia on Monday in order to participate in the Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors (FM & CBG).
Jul 04, 2015, at 04:04 am
Udhampur, J&K, July 3 (IBNS): The 67th Jhangar Day was organized by the Indian Army at the border village of Jhangar in Naoshera Tehsil on Friday.
Tata Docomo set to launch National Mobile Number Portability from today
Jul 04, 2015, at 12:24 am
New Delhi / Kolkata, July 3 (IBNS): Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL), has announced the launch of National Mobile Number Portability (MNP).
Infosys invests in Ireland on the Back of Strategic Partnership with Allied Irish Bank
Jul 03, 2015, at 10:18 pm
Bangalore, July 3 (IBNS): Infosys , a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services, today announced that it has been selected as a strategic partner by Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB), a financial services group operating predominantly in the Republic of Ireland and the UK.
Adequate, targeted financing key to people-centred sustainable development: UN official
Jul 03, 2015, at 03:31 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS) In 2002, the global community came together in Monterrey, Mexico, to address key financial issues affecting global development. The International Conference on Financing for Development, the first United Nations gathering of its kind, resulted in a landmark global agreement in which developed and developing countries recognized their responsibilities in key areas such as trade, aid, debt relief and institution-building.
Online banking moves a step ahead, HDFC launches watch banking
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:11 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Moving a step ahead of mobile banking, HDFC on Thursday unveiled its banking app for Apple's recently launched Watch.
Online banking moves a step ahead, HDFC launches watch banking
Jul 03, 2015, at 05:10 am
Mumbai/Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS): Moving a step ahead of mobile banking, HDFC on Thursday unveiled its banking app for Apple's recently launched Watch.
Tata Docomo all set to launch National Mobile Number Portability from July 3
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:33 am
New Delhi / Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTL) has announced the launch of National Mobile Number Portability (MNP) from Friday.
JetPrivilege inks frequent flyer partnership with Etihad Regional
Jul 03, 2015, at 04:26 am
Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS): JetPrivilege, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways has entered into a frequent flyer partnership with the Switzerland based regional carrier Etihad Regional - an Etihad Airways Partner airline.
Jaguar announces launch of special edition XF Aero-Sport at INR 52 lacs
Jul 03, 2015, at 03:31 am
Kolkata / Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS) Jaguar on Thursday announced the launch of its exclusive XF Aero-sport at INR 52 lacs (Ex-showroom Mumbai, Pre- Octroi).
Vedanta Resources Plc hosts first Sustainable Development Day
Jul 03, 2015, at 03:24 am
Mumbai/London, July 2 (IBNS): Vedanta Resources Plc hosted its first Sustainable Development Day in London on Wednesday.
Jul 02, 2015, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Nucleus Software, a provider of lending and transaction banking solutions to the global financial services industry, on Thursday announced that it is the Thought Leadership Sponsor for the 'West Africa International Retail Banking Dialogue 2015' organised by The Asian Banker in Lagos, Nigeria on July 9.
Shell Lubricants launches Shell Rimula APDEO
Jul 02, 2015, at 09:43 pm
New Delhi / Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, has launched Shell Rimula APDEO CF 20W40 diesel engine oil-a multi-purpose engine oil for medium and heavy duty engines.
Reliance Entertainment announces strategic alliance with FunOnGo
Jul 02, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS): The ubiquitous nature of mobile phones has created a significant opportunity for monetization of video content on mobile Internet devices. Towards this objective Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. has entered into a strategic alliance with FunOnGo Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
L&T Construction wins orders valued Rs. 1885 Crores
Jul 02, 2015, at 09:07 pm
Mumbai, July 2 (IBNS): The Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) Business of L&T Construction has won orders worth Rs. 1885 crores in domestic and international markets in June 2015.
Funding shortfall forces UN agency to make cuts in food aid to Syrian refugees
Jul 02, 2015, at 08:12 pm
New York, July 2 (IBNS) A severe lack of funding is forcing the United Nations to implement deeper cuts in food assistance to vulnerable Syrian refugees across Lebanon and Jordan, the Organization has confirmed.
Ukraine: UN scales up food assistance in country's crisis torn eastern region
Jul 02, 2015, at 07:03 pm
New York, July 2 (IBNS) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesdayit will scale up its emergency operation in eastern Ukraine to provide 500,000 conflict-affected people in the region with food assistance until the end of the year.