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RCOM, Aircel merger talks on track

Mar 24, 2016, at 03:30 am

Mumbai, March 23, 2016: Reliance Communications (RCOM)on Wednesday announced that based on the good progress made so far it has extended the exclusivity period with Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB) and Sindya Securities and Investments Private.

Mahindra reveals name of its new SUV as NuvoSport

Mar 23, 2016, at 04:56 am

Mumbai, Mar 22 (IBNS): SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) on Tuesday revealed the name of its new SUV as 'NuvoSport'.

Bharti Airtel launches Wi-Fi service in Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:47 am

Kolkata, Mar 22 (IBNS): Bharti Airtel Limited on Tuesday announced the pilot launch of Wi-Fi service in Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata.

Tata Power bags two prestigious awards at the 55th Association of Business Communicators Awards Nite 2016

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:23 am

Mumbai/ Kolkata, Mar 22 (IBNS): Tata Power, India's largest integrated Power Company has won two prestigious communication awards at the 55th 'Association of Business Communicators of India' (ABCI) Awards Nite 2016.

Ashok Leyland Defense Systems selects Lockheed Martin for LSV,LAM vehicle programs

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:22 am

Chennai, Mar 22 (IBNS): Ashok Leyland Defense Systems (ALDS) on Tuesday said it has selected U.S. global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, for pursuit of its Indian Armed Forces Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) and Light Armored Multipurpose (LAM) vehicle programs.

Mumbai Metro , RSRTC users can now pay with Ola Money

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:20 am

Bangalore, Mar 22 (IBNS): Ola Money, the popular digital payment solution from Ola, India’s leading mobile app for transportation, today announced that it has partnered with Mumbai Metro, which will enable commuters to recharge their prepaid metrocards by using the Ola Money app.

Indian benchmark indices close positive despite a day of struggle

Mar 22, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai, Mar 22 (IBNS) The Indian market managed to end Tuesday on a positive note despite a volatile day, with the Sensex up 45.12 points at 25330.49, and the Nifty up 10.65 points at 7714.90.

Petroleum ministry seek to reduce import dependence in Oil & Gas by 10%

Mar 22, 2016, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, while speaking at a function on Natural Gas Conclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, said that he is confident that the target of 10% reduction in import dependence in Oil & Gas will be achieved by 2022.

Quarterly report on Public Debt Management for October-December 2015

Mar 22, 2016, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) According to the Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the Third (Q3) Quarter of FY 2015-16 (October-December 2015) released on Tuesday by the Ministry of Finance, the central Government issued Dated Securities worth Rs. 1,50,000 crore in ten tranches taking the gross borrowings from April-December of FY16 to Rs. 5,01,000 crore or 83.5 per cent of BE FY16, vis-à-vis 83.9 percent of BE FY15.

Ever Considered Insurance for Your Parents? Do it Now!

Mar 22, 2016, at 08:44 pm

Increasing pollution levels, global warming, and invasion of deadly viruses is silently affecting our health in general.

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 38.13 per bbl on Monday

Mar 22, 2016, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Tuesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 38.13 per barrel (bbl) on Monday. This was lower than the price of US$ 38.57 per bbl published on Friday.

IDBI Bank signs MOU with OLA

Mar 22, 2016, at 07:02 pm

Mumbai, Mar 22 (IBNS) IDBI Bank entered into an MoU with OLA recently (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), which was signed by Medha Joshi, CGM, IDBI Bank and Mitesh Shah, Head - Strategic Financial Initiatives, OLA.

Panorama announces the launch of the state of art LED television

Mar 22, 2016, at 06:48 pm

Kolkata, Mar 22 (IBNS) Electronic product manufacturer Panorama recently launched its new LED television and home theatre systems in West Bengal.

Apple Introduces iPhone SE

Mar 22, 2016, at 06:14 pm

Cupertino, California, Mar 22 (IBNS) Apple on Tuesday introduced iPhone SE, a powerful phone for business use offered at the cheapest ever price.

FBI may be able to unlock San Bernadion's IPhone

Mar 22, 2016, at 05:27 pm

London, Mar 22 (IBNS) A court hearing with Apple scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed at the request of the US Justice Department (DOJ), BBC reports.

Zee digital convergence launches Ozee

Mar 22, 2016, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata, Mar 22(IBNS): Zee digital convergence Limited (ZDCL), the digital arm of Indian media and entertainment conglomerate, has recently launched its new video on demand platform OZEE.

Apple launches iPhone SE

Mar 22, 2016, at 02:47 pm

California , Mar 22 (IBNS):Tech giant Apple on Monday unveiled its iPhone SE model.

Leading retailers focus on Omni-channel strategies to accelerate growth in the East

Mar 22, 2016, at 02:29 am

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS) : IMAGES Group organized the 4th edition of the East India Retail Summit (EIRS) at ITC Sonar, Kolkata rrecently.

ICICI Bank Ltd inaugurates new branch in Varanasi

Mar 22, 2016, at 12:28 am

Varanasi,Mar 21 (IBNS) ICICI Bank Ltd on Monday said it has inaugurated a new branch at DLW Road in Varanasi.

Microsoft hosts open source conference and Hackathon for developers

Mar 21, 2016, at 11:40 pm

Hyderabad / Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS) Microsoft India on Monday inaugurated Microsoft Openness Days, the first-ever open source conference of its kind for developers in India.

Dettol partners with Amazon India to launch Air Protect Mask to offer 4 in 1 protection from rising air pollution

Mar 21, 2016, at 10:20 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): With over 80 years of strong heritage in product innovation and creating new categories in the country, Dettol has been consistently ranked amongst the most trusted brands in the country.

Indian benchmarks rally on Monday

Mar 21, 2016, at 09:46 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Indian benchmarks posted gains on Monday, with the up 332.63 points at 25285.37 and Niftyup 99.90 points at 7704.25.

Aircel launches unique ‘Chhutti Pack’

Mar 21, 2016, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS): To add joy for customers this festive season and in another industry-first, Aircel, one of India’s leading innovative telecom players, today launched ‘Chhutti Pack’, a unique recharge pack that promises to delight customers travelling for holidays or heading back to their home towns this Holi.

Nippon Life gets FIPB approval to increase state in Reliance Life

Mar 21, 2016, at 09:06 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has granted approval on Monday to Nippon Life Insurance (NLI), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest life insurers in the world, for increasing its stake in Reliance Life Insurance (RLI), a part of Reliance Capital, to 49 per cent.

Ola signs MoU with Maharashtra govt. to skill 100,000 youth across the state

Mar 21, 2016, at 08:45 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS): Ola, a mobile app for transportation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra, to develop and create quality opportunities for entrepreneurship for youth of the state, including women.

New range of diesel generators from Mahindra Powerol

Mar 21, 2016, at 07:04 pm

Pune/Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS) Mahindra Powerol, a business of the newly-formed Mahindra Powertrain Division and a part of the USD 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, announced on Monday, the launch of its new range of 125kVA diesel generators (DG).

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 38.57 per bbl Friday

Mar 21, 2016, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Monday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 38.57 per barrel (bbl) on Friday. This was higher than the price of US$ 38.05 per bbl on Thursday.

Twitter celebrates 10th anniversary

Mar 21, 2016, at 04:21 pm

San Francisco, Mar 21 (IBNS) Micro blogging site, Twitter, on Monday celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Revv Up Tea unveils boutique in Kolkata

Mar 21, 2016, at 04:20 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS): Revv Up,a tea store which offers wide range of innovative infusions and handmade varieties, has unveiled its maiden tea boutique outlet in south Kolkata’s Priya Cinemas .

Twitter CEO hints at keeping 140 characters for chat

Mar 20, 2016, at 02:58 am

San Francisco, Mar 19 (IBNS) As Twitter looks to revamp some of its features, a tweet by CEO Jack Dorsey earlier in January said that the company might keep their original 140-character limit per tweet.