Uptick in fish farming to provide global nutrition boost – UN agency report
Nov 15, 2014, at 07:38 pm
New York, Nov 15 (IBNS) An upsurge in fish farming is expected to provide millions of people in developing countries with better access to improved nutrition over the coming decade, a new report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has confirmed.
Modi urges Hollande to adopt common strategy to fight terror
Nov 15, 2014, at 07:07 pm
Brisbane, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande agreed that global terrorism can be eradicated if the states adopt common strategy.
Prez inaugurates 34th India International Trade Fair
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:39 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 34th India International Trade Fair 2014 in New Delhi on Friday.
USP laboratory in India welcomes U.S. civic and business leaders
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:21 am
Hyderabad/Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Staff from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) on Friday welcomed a visiting delegation of community and business leaders from Montgomery County, Maryland to USP's laboratories in Hyderabad in India as part of an effort to strengthen connections with pharmaceutical and bio-tech organizations.
Ratan Tata appointed to Interpol Foundation board
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:18 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan has been appointed to the board of Interpol Foundation.
MTS powers the launch of Gamegod
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:12 am
Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IBNS): Gamegod- India’s first online, multiplayer, video gaming platform was on Friday launched at CEBIT Plugged IN.
HP delivers partner platform for new style of IT
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:11 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): HP on Friday announced that it is making it easier to grow with HP through enhancements to the HP Unison Platform, as well as demand generation platforms, which deliver end-to-end partner support throughout the marketing and selling cycle.
Intel shapes vision for a truly technology enabled digital India
Nov 15, 2014, at 05:10 am
Bangalore, Nov 14 (IBNS): IT major Intel India showcased its computing prowess and leadership at CeBIT India 2014.
Satya Bharti Schools mark Children's Day by launching 'Sanitation Week'
Nov 15, 2014, at 04:09 am
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Bharti Foundation, the development arm of Bharti Enterprises, on the occasion of Children's Day launched the 'Sanitation Week' across all 254 Satya Bharti Schools in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
Flipkart eBooks turns two, announces Readathon challenge
Nov 15, 2014, at 04:06 am
Bangalore, Nov 14 (IBNS): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Fiday announced India's first 'Readathon' campaign to celebrate its 2nd eBooks anniversary from Nov 14-29.
GVK Power & Infrastructure reports total income of Rs. 698.76 Cr in Q2
Nov 15, 2014, at 04:06 am
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IBNS): GVK Power & Infrastructure Limited (GVKPIL) on Friday announced its unaudited consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended September, 2014 after its financial results were taken on record by the Board of Directors at its meeting held.
Jaguar Land Rover reports 8% growth in Q2 results
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:51 am
Whitley, Coventry, Nov 14 (IBNS): Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc on Friday reported its second quarter results for the 2014/2015 fiscal year.
Jet Airways launches new daily direct service from Lucknow to Abu Dhabi
Nov 15, 2014, at 02:05 am
Lucknow, Nov 14 (IBNS): International airline Jet Airways on Thursday commenced a daily direct international service linking Lucknow, the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh, with Abu Dhabi, the national capital of the United Arab Emirates.
India's October inflation eases to five year low
Nov 14, 2014, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS) India's wholesale price inflation for October has eased to 1.77 percent which is the lowest in over five years, according to government release on Friday.
SAIL grows 58 percent in Q2 EBIDTA
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): India's largest steel producing company SAIL registered an EBIDTA (earnings before interest, depreciation, taxes and amortization) of Rs. 1498 crore for the July-Sept’14 quarter which is 58 percent higher than the corresponding period last year (CPLY).
Delhi polls: AAP releases first list of candidates
Nov 14, 2014, at 05:39 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Delhi.
TCS ranked 2nd among Global Financial Technology Providers by FinTech100
Nov 14, 2014, at 05:13 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, on Thursday announced that it has been ranked second on the FinTech 100, the annual ranking of the top technology vendors that garner more than one-third of their revenue from the financial services industry.
Nokia Networks bags 3G contract from Bharti Airtel
Nov 14, 2014, at 05:13 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Nokia Networks on Thursday announced that it has bagged a 3G contract from Bharti Airtel that will help Airtelenhance its 3G network in the Mumbai, West Bengal and Bihar telecom circles using Nokia’s latest Single RAN (radio access network) Advanced platform.
Havells India Board pays tribute to founder Chairman Qimat Rai Gupta
Nov 14, 2014, at 05:12 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): The Board of Directors of Havells India Ltd on Wednesday paid tribute to its Founder Chairman and Patriarch Qimat Rai Gupta, 77, who passed away on Nov 7.
Orient Electric launches Ecotech fans
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:56 am
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Orient Electric, part of the diversified Indian conglomerate, CK Birla group, has introduced less energy consuming and pocket friendly Ecotech range of fans showcasing its home-grown innovation: the BLDC fans range.
Honda Cars inaugurates 200th dealership in India
Nov 14, 2014, at 04:22 am
Secunderabad, Nov 13 (IBNS): Manufacturer of premium cars Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) on Thursday announced the opening of its 200thdealership in India with the inauguration of Metro Honda in Secunderabad.
Pranay Agarwal named 'Maruti Suzuki Young Driver of the year 2014'
Nov 14, 2014, at 03:11 am
Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS) : In the final round of Maruti Suzuki Young Driver 2014, Hyderabad youth drove ahead of 29 finalists and bagged the title of 'Maruti Suzuki Young Driver of the year 2014'.
Sesa Sterlite announces development of Gamsberg-Skorpion Integrated Zinc Project
Nov 14, 2014, at 12:59 am
Mumbai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Sesa Sterlite has announced that its Board of Directors have approved development of Gamsberg-Skorpion Integrated Zinc Project, in South Africa and Namibia for US$ 782 million, to be invested over a 3 year period, to develop an open pit zinc mine in Gamsberg, South Africa, as well as the conversion of the Skorpion Zinc Refinery in neighbouring Namibia.
Simplilearn wins 11th Position In Deloitte Technology ranking
Nov 14, 2014, at 12:00 am
Bangalore, Nov 13 (IBNS): Simplilearn, world’s largest online certification destination, has been recognized as the 11th fastest growing technology company in India by the 10th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India program.
Government hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel
Nov 13, 2014, at 09:09 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Centre on Thursday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel. The decision was taken just ahead when the oil cos were considering price cuts this weekend, media reported.
Flipkart welcomes Dropbox's Aditya Agarwal to its Board of Directors
Nov 13, 2014, at 06:34 pm
Bangalore, Nov 13 (IBNS): Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce marketplace, Thursday announced that Aditya Agarwal, Vice President of Engineering at Dropbox, will join Flipkart's Board of Directors as an independent board member.
Panasonic launches Octacore smartphone ELUGA S
Nov 13, 2014, at 05:34 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Taking forward from the phenomenal response for the ELUGA smartphones, Panasonic India on Wednesday announced the launch of its new variant; ELUGA S for the Indian market.
Nov 13, 2014, at 04:57 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS) India's General Index for Index of Industrial Production (IIP) has shown a growth of 2.5 per cent year-on-year in September, the government data released on Wednesday said.
Flipkart announces new additions to leadership team
Nov 13, 2014, at 04:55 am
Bangalore, Nov 12 (IBNS): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Wednesday announced the addition of two new members to leadership positions within the company.
Emirates Group announces half year performance
Nov 13, 2014, at 03:38 am
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): The Emirates Group on Wednesday announced its half-yearly results which show steady performance and growth, despite a challenging business environment marked by ongoing health pandemic concerns,regional conflicts, and weakening global markets.