Harvesting and post-harvest activities continue to be smooth in major coconut belts

Harvesting and post-harvest activities continue to be smooth in major coconut belts. Coconut plantations are under good condition in the southern peninsular region. Weather is also optimum for planting of new seedlings in these regions, as optimum moisture...

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In Punjab and Haryana crushing of mature sugarcane

Dec 28, 2013, 05.00 AM IST In Punjab and Haryana crushing of mature sugarcane has already been started as early sown cane crop has attained desirable maturity for the extraction of juice ... Tags  Sugarcane Source: Skymetweather.com...

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US jobless claims fall in positive sign for labor market

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nearly a month, a hopeful sign for the labor market.Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 42,000 to a seasonally adjusted 338,000,...

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Government stake in Andhra Bank goes up by over 2%

Dec 26, 2013, 10.16 PM IST According to a filing with stock exchanges today, the city-headquartered lender said it has allotted 3,00,34,539 equity shares on preferential basis to the government. Tags  Andhra Bank, public lender,...

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Mutual Funds decline as markets end lower

Equity Mutual Funds closed in red as the market closed lower amid choppy trade on Tuesday ahead of December derivative contracts expiry. The broader markets funds in Large cap, Index and ELSS categories were hammered quite badly while Small & Mid...

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Kotak Mahindra buys 1.7% stake in Innoventive Industries

Kotak Mahindra International purchased 1.68 percent stake in  Innoventive Industries through block deal on Tuesday.Kotak bought 9,99,670 equity shares at Rs 14.35 apiece on the National Stock Exchange. However, Kitara PIIN 1101 was the seller in...

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Congress in a dilemma, may not back AAP in Delhi: Sources

Even before the Aam Aadmi Party could form the government in Delhi with Congress supporting it from outside, divisions within the latter over the strategy have come out in the open. Government formation in Delhi may take some more time, as sources say...

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India caps immunity for US diplomats, withdraws it for kin

In a tough reciprocal action, India today downgraded the immunity of certain category of US diplomats and withdrew the immunity enjoyed by their family members, in a fallout of the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York.US consular officials...

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US-Cayman FATCA Deal: India Impact?

Published on Mon, Dec 23,2013 | 23:52, Updated at Mon, Dec 23 at 23:52Source : Moneycontrol.com |   Watch Video : Estate tax, Exit tax and now FATCA with Cayman – US disclosure rules are impacting Indian Americans in more ways...

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Forex - Dollar slips on soft data, U.S. stock-market gains

Investing.com - The dollar edged lower against most major currencies on Monday after a key consumer sentiment index missed expectations, while rising U.S. stock prices also steered investors away from the greenback.In U.S. trading on Monday, EUR/USD...

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French president "regrets" quip on Algerian security

PARIS (Reuters) - President Francois Hollande expressed regret on Sunday that a quip he made about poor security in Algeria had caused an outcry in the former French colony, as opponents accused him of a diplomatic blunder.Hollande was attending an anniversary...

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South Africa recall fast bowler Abbott for second test

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa have recalled fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the second test against India in his home town of Durban starting on December 26.Abbott, who replaced the injured Morne Morkel, made his test debut against Pakistan in the...

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UPA did more than any other govt to fight corruption: Rahul

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi addressed a Ficci conference in New Delhi on Saturday.Also Read: Jayanthi Natarajan quits as Union Minister for 'party work' Below are the highlights: - Admit that Congress party did not do well in Assembly Elections...

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Winter Solstice- Shortest day of the year in India

With fog in India extending up to Madhya Pradesh and Kolkata, those gasping for more daylight have good news. Today, countries in the Northern Hemisphere will witness winter solstice, which marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year as...

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