Air Force Shooting Championship 2015-16 concludes at Rajokri

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:18 am

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS)- Air Force Shooting Championship 2015-16 was conducted from April 13 to April 17 at Air Force Station, Rajokri.

Singapore Airlines to organise special charity flight for some 300 beneficiaries

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:16 am

Singapore, Apr 17 (IBNS): Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be organising a special charity flight for some 300 beneficiaries of Community Chest on Airbus A380, as part of the Airline's SG50 activities.

Skipper Limited comes up with new manufacturing facility of PVC pipes

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:14 am

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS) Skipper Ltd (BSE: 538562), among the top three players in the transmission and distribution (T&D) Infrastructure and water transmission sectors in India, have set up their new dedicated PVC pipe manufacturing facility in the State of Gujarat.

Rajasthan showcases investment opportunities at Hannover Messe

Apr 18, 2015, at 04:12 am

Hannover, Apr 17 (IBNS) Rajasthan’s delegation led by the Industries Minister, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, on Thursday showcased the investment opportunities in the State at a seminar organized in Hannover Messe.

Ambuja Cement's 'Van Campaign' to travel across 13 districts of WB

Apr 18, 2015, at 03:51 am

Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): Following the success of its Mason Awareness campaign launched in North India last year, Ambuja Cement has launched the second phase of the campaign this month in West Bengal and other regions PAN-India.

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World

Apr 18, 2015, at 03:31 am

Chennai, Apr 17 (IBNS): TIME Magazine named Tony Fernandes to the 2015 TIME 100, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list, now in its twelfth year, recognizes the activism, innovation and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.

Coal Ministry approves transfer of coal linkage of Panipat TPS to a new supercritical plant

Apr 17, 2015, at 10:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 17 (IBNS) The Ministry of Coal has approved transfer of existing coal linkage of Panipat Thermal Power Station (TPS) to a new supercritical plant to be set up at the same location.

Sensex down by 105 points

Apr 17, 2015, at 04:55 pm

Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): The Sensex dropped by 105 points while the Nifty is down by 50 points on Friday.

Rajasthan Minister Khimsar addresses session on manufacturing in India at Hannover Messe

Apr 17, 2015, at 05:42 am

Hannover, Apr 16 (IBNS): Rajasthan Industries Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar has delivered the keynote speech on Manufacturing in India at an event organised by Indus Media here.

Lower Saxony looking to expand cooperation with Rajasthan

Apr 16, 2015, at 10:41 pm

Hannover, Apr 16 (IBNS): Rajasthan Industries Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, met Olaf Lies, State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport of the German state, Lower Saxony, during a seminar organized in Hannover Messe on Wednesday.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 58.36 per bbl

Apr 16, 2015, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 58.36 per barrel (bbl) on 15.04.2015.

Volkswagen presents new digital Supercar for PlayStation 3

Apr 16, 2015, at 05:13 pm

Mumbai, April 16 (IBNS): Volkswagen is expanding its GTI fleet and sending a new supercar onto the digital race circuit.

Hannover Messe: Plans to customize German model of workplace training into a dual education system to foster India's skilling challenge

Apr 16, 2015, at 07:49 am

Hannover, Germany Apr 16 (IBNS) : The day three of India as the Partner Country of Hannover Messe 2015, India continued to showcase ‘Make in India’ by discussing India’s need for skilling and Heavy Engineering & Motion Drive and Automation and the potential that India presents.

METRO Cash & Carry announces its 4th wholesale outlet in Bangalore

Apr 15, 2015, at 08:09 pm

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS): METRO Cash & Carry has announced the opening of yet another distribution centre in the heart of Bangalore, in the Binnypet area.

Sah Petroleums becomes GP Petroleums ltd.

Apr 15, 2015, at 08:08 pm

Sharjah, Apr 15 (IBNS): Gulf Petrochem Group, a UAE-based leading player in oil space, on Wednesday said that it had renamed its recently acquired Sah Petroleums, an Indian listed lubricant company, to GP Petroleums Ltd as the move unfurls a new chapter in the group's business in India and is linked with its vision to evolve and take Indian entity's products global.

Entries open for 2015 India SEOY Awards

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:42 pm

Mumbai, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, a sister organization of the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of entries for the much coveted 2015 India 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year'(SEOY) Awards.

XLRI to Host 2nd Business Ethics Conference

Apr 14, 2015, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) B school Xavier School of Management, in collaboration with XLRI Alumni (Mumbai Chapter), is all set to organize the 2ndBusiness Ethics Conference on Apr 17 at ITC Grand Central in Mumbai.

Airtel launches 'Airtel Zero'

Apr 14, 2015, at 10:52 pm

New Delhi Apr 14 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘Airtel Zero’ – an open marketing platform that will allow customers to access mobile applications at zero data charges. Akin to the established concept of toll-free voice calling, ‘Airtel Zero’ will allow everyone from big marketers to small-time application developers to make parts or their entire mobile app free for customers – thusreviving interest of dormant customers, attracting new potential users and increasing retention.

Microsoft launches Lumia 640 XL and Lumia 640 in India

Apr 14, 2015, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS) Microsoft has rolled out two new smartphones, Microsoft Lumia 640 XLDual SIM and Microsoft Lumia 640Dual SIM in India, giving consumers greater flexibility and freedom to choose when and where they get things done.

Wheat procurement norms for Haryana relaxed

Apr 14, 2015, at 09:12 pm

New Delhi , Apr 14 (IBNS) Untimely rains and hailstorms in March, 2015 have widely damaged wheat crop in Haryana also.

Kotak Mahindra Bank revises Base Rate

Apr 14, 2015, at 07:34 pm

Mumbai, April 14 (IBNS): Kotak Mahindra Bank has reduced its Base Rate from current level of 10% p.a to 9.85% p.a with effect from Apr 16.

Remittances growth to slow sharply in 2015

Apr 14, 2015, at 07:31 pm

Washington, April 14 (IBNS) Growth in global remittances, including those to developing countries, will slow sharply this year due to weak economic growth in Europe, deterioration of the Russian economy and the depreciation of the euro and ruble, said the latest released issue of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief.

World Bank forecasts India's growth at 8 percent in FY2017/18

Apr 14, 2015, at 07:09 pm

Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS) The World Bank has forecast the India's growth can touch 8 percent in the FY2017/18.

Net Neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel deal

Apr 14, 2015, at 06:19 pm

Bangalore, Apr 14 (IBNS) Amid the ongoing debate on the issue of net neutrality in India and a backlash of internet users, country's e-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Tuesday said it will be walking away from the ongoing discussions with telecom giant Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero.

Mahindra Bolero retains top spot as India's no. 1 SUV

Apr 14, 2015, at 04:04 am

April 13, Mumbai (IBNS) SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) on Tuesday announced that its flagship the Bolero has retained its position as India’s No 1 SUV for the 9th consecutive year.

State Bank ATMs to be serviced on Bengali New Year's Day

Apr 14, 2015, at 02:08 am

Kolkata, Apr 13 (IBNS): The State Bank of India has decided to service its ATMs on the Bengali New Year's Day, April 15, 2015, which is a holiday in West Bengal, to cater to the customers' urgent need of cash.

German Chancellor, PM Modi visit Rajasthan Stall at Hannover Messe

Apr 14, 2015, at 01:59 am

Hannover, Apr 13 (IBNS): On the opening day of the Hannover Messe, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology, German Chancellor Angela Merkel accompanied by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated the India pavilion of the trade fair and paid a visit to the Rajasthan stall.

Hyundai Motor makes an connection by sending 'A Message to Space'

Apr 13, 2015, at 07:26 pm

New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS) Hyundai Motor has used the brand’s 'New Thinking' approach to connect the most distant of families, setting a novel world record in the process.

Make in India requires urgent creation of new infrastructure: PM Modi

Apr 13, 2015, at 05:22 pm

Hannover, April 13 (IBNS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the strategy for "Make in India” requires creation of new infrastructure.

Nifty down by 2.55 points

Apr 13, 2015, at 03:38 pm

Mumbai, Apr 13 (IBNS): The Nifty is down by 2.55 points during early trade on Monday.