Rail Budget: Time tabled freight container or parcel train to be started this year
Feb 25, 2016, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu proposed three solution sets for reversing the trend of declining modal share of freight trains – expanding the freight basket of Indian Railways, rationalising the tariff structure and building terminal capacity.
Rail Budget: No hike in passenger fare, says Suresh Prabhu
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) There is no hike in passenger fare in this year’s Railway Budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said as he presented the Rail Budget in the Parliament on Thursday.
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 30.06 per bbl on Wednesday
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:58 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as published on Thursday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 30.06 per barrel (bbl) on Wednesday, which was lower than the price of US$ 30.79 per bbl published on Tuesday.
Rail Budget: PM Modi congratulates Suresh Prabhu
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Congratulating Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for presenting the Rail Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the current budget will help improving and developing the nation.
Prabhu presents Rail Budget, passenger fare not hiked
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:30 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Giving relief to millions of users, railway fare was not increased in the Union Railway Budget 2016-17 that was presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in the Parliament on Thursday.
Start-ups, Gig-it and Tyre Express, join Season 9 of VentureNursery’s acceleration program
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:17 pm
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) VentureNursery, India’s first angel backed accelerator, has announced the commencement of Season-9 of its acceleration program.
Suresh Prabhu presents Railway Budget
Feb 25, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS): Presenting the Railway Budget, Minister Suresh Prabhu said 17,000 bio toilets and additional toilets will be provided in 475 stations before close of this financial year.
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Feb 25, 2016, at 05:25 pm
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Blueocean Market Intelligence bags National IT Excellence Award
Feb 25, 2016, at 04:30 am
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS): Global analytics and insights firm Blueocean Market Intelligence, has been honored with an award for excellence in using advanced analytics for Audience Segmentation enabled by its solution Persona at the National IT Excellence Awards 2016.
Tata Trusts, Harvard University South Asia Institute announce grant to 6 organizations in India
Feb 25, 2016, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS): Tata Trusts and the Harvard University South Asia Institute (SAI), who collaborated for a project on livelihood creation in rural India through social entrepreneurship and skill development, have recently announced a grant of INR 1.5 Million for 6 organizations from across India.
Taxation: Cabinet approves signing of agreement between India, Maldives
Feb 25, 2016, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for signing of an agreement between India and Maldives for the avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport.
The Flea Market Brunch: Entrepreneurship combined with fun
Feb 25, 2016, at 02:39 am
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IBNS) Young entrepreneurs and start-ups got a unique opportunity to showcase their creative in an exhibition in Kolkata titled The Flea Market Brunch.
Indian benchmark indices fell for the second consecutive day on Wednesday
Feb 25, 2016, at 01:54 am
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IBNS) Weak global cues on the back of a steep fall in oil prices forced the Indian benchmark indices to their second successive day of decline on Wednesday.
Nissan welcomes cricket stars as new global ambassadors
Feb 25, 2016, at 12:58 am
Yokohama, Feb 24 (IBNS): Nissan has announced a new line-up of cricket talent in support of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 30.79 per bbl on Tuesday
Feb 24, 2016, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS) The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published on Wednesday by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 30.79 per barrel (bbl) on Tuesday. This was lower than the price of US$ 31.26 per bbl published on Monday.
Punj Lloyd wins contract for construction of luxury villas in Dubai
Feb 24, 2016, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24, (IBNS) Diversified EPC conglomerate, Punj Lloyd announced on Wednesday that it has won a Rs 308-crore infrastructure order in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Infosys Science Foundation, Agastya International Foundation launch mobile science labs
Feb 24, 2016, at 03:16 am
Bangalore, Feb 23 (IBNS): Taking its Teachers' Training program to the next level, the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF), in partnership with the Agastya International Foundation (AIF), on Tuesday inaugurated Mobile Science Labs designed to spur curiosity and creativity among students, and make learning an interactive experience.
Å KODA AUTO India launches Superb
Feb 24, 2016, at 02:47 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Å KODA AUTO India on Tuesday launched the third generation of its flagship model, the SKODA Superb at Rs 22.68 lacs (Ex-showroom Mumbai).
LeEco announces the sale of Le Max Pro at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona
Feb 24, 2016, at 02:38 am
Barcelona/ Bangalore, Feb 23 (IBNS):LeEco, the global internet and technology giant, previously known as Letv, announced the sale of the world's first smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset-Le Max Pro on Feb 22 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona.
Feb 24, 2016, at 02:00 am
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India and Skills Development Network Trust (SDNT) of Wadhwani Foundation announced a strategic partnership aimed to catalyze the Skill Development Mission of MoD.
Jet Airways appoints Rahul Taneja as Chief People Officer
Feb 24, 2016, at 12:54 am
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the appointment of Rahul Taneja as Chief People Officer.
NTPC's ratings unaffected by government stake sale:Moody's
Feb 23, 2016, at 10:57 pm
Singapore, Feb 23 (IBNS) Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said that the Government of India's sale of its 5 percent stake in NTPC Limited has no impact on the company's ratings.
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India is a haven of stability: Pranab Mukherjee says on economy
Feb 23, 2016, at 10:36 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): In his address to a joint session of the Parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said India is a haven of stability in an increasingly turbulent global economy.
Jet Airways announces global sale
Feb 23, 2016, at 08:53 pm
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline,on Tuesday announced special offers on Economy and Premiere fares for guests travelling on the airline’s international network.
Titan Eyeplus answers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ call
Feb 23, 2016, at 08:31 pm
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): Titan Eyeplus, India’s leading eyewear retail chain from Titan Company Limited, was a proud participant of the Make in India Week hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last week in Mumbai.
L&T Capital Markets upgrades to a Category 4 License in Dubai
Feb 23, 2016, at 08:00 pm
Dubai/Mumbai, Feb 23 (IBNS) Expanding its presence, L&T Capital Markets Limited (LTCML), a subsidiary of L&T Financial Services announced the launch of its Wealth Management services division in Dubai.
Asia Climate Partners to invest in ColdEX Logistics
Feb 23, 2016, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS) ColdEX Logistics Private Limited announced on Tuesday that it has executed an investment agreement with Asia Climate Partners, a leading private equity fund backed by the Asian Development Bank and ORIX Corporation of Japan.
UN agency puts fast-growing fish trade on the ‘sustainability’ menu
Feb 23, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Feb 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Top fishery officials are gathering in Morocco this week to discuss sustainable trade practices in a $144 billion industry that provides developing countries with more export revenue than meat, tobacco, rice and sugar combined.
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New Delhi: Jaitley inaugurates exhibition on "Coin and Currency of India"
Feb 23, 2016, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday inaugurated an exhibition on the "Coin and Currency of India" in the Great Hall of North Block here.
Indian benchmark indices end Monday on a positive note
Feb 22, 2016, at 10:51 pm
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS) The Indian benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, closed on a positive note on Monday, up 79.64 points to 23788.79 and up 23.80 points to 7234.55, respectively.