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US Court Lets Stand Ex-Im Bank Loan for Air India

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:23:52 +1000

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday let stand a 2011 decision by the U.S. Export-Import Bank to finance the sale of 30 Boeing (BA.N) wide-body jets to Air India in a legal challenge brought by Delta Air Lines (DAL.

Sensex Falls Awaiting Fed; Bank Licence Hopefuls Surge

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:02:23 +1000

The BSE Sensex falls 0.5 percent, while the broader Nifty is 0.4 percent lower, heading towards their second consecutive day of declines.

Couples Who Indulge in Consensual Sex to be Considered Husband and Wife: Madras HC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:27:54 +1000

The Madras High Court on Monday ruled that if an unmarried couple of the right legal age indulge in consensual sex then they would be considered as husband and wife.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Semi Final: England v South Africa, Where to Watch Live and Team News

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:08:32 +1000

Find out where to watch live as England face South Africa i the first semi final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Amitav Ghosh Among 12 Vying for International Writing Prize

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:48:07 +1000

Six awarding-winning writers including India's Amitav Ghosh are among a group of 12 poets, authors and academics vying for the 2013 Warwick Prize for Writing with themes ranging from the Australian war effort in France to opium sellers in 19th century India.

India Business Sentiment at Over 3-Year Low

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:44:28 +1000

Asia's top companies have become more optimistic about their business outlook with the retail and shipping industries rebounding sharply in the second quarter of 2013, the latest Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Asia Business Sentiment Survey shows.

4 Reasons Why $99 iPhone 5S Release Date Will Happen This Year

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:27:47 +1000

New rumours claimed that the low cost iPhone will cost $99 and there are reasons to back it up.

Katy Perry: Russell Brand Sent Text To End Marriage

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:30:53 +1000

Katy Perry's marriage ended with just one text message. The American songstress, who usually keeps mum about her personal life, revealed that Russell Brand told her he was divorcing her by sending a text.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 1st Semi-Final Preview: England vs South Africa Live Streaming Information

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:51:13 +1000

Tournament host and winner of Group A, England will take on Group B runner-up South Africa in the 1st semi-final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2013. The match will kick off at 03:00 PM IST on Wednesday and it will be telecast live on Star Sports and Star Cricket channels in India. It will also be streamed live online.

Western Union sees $500 million online revenue by 2015: CEO

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:02 +1000

Western Union Co expects revenue from its digital business to grow to $500 million by 2015, from $150 million currently, its chief executive said on Tuesday.

U.S. groups form alliance to push for Indian trade reforms

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:28:03 +1000

A coalition of U.S. business groups on Tuesday demanded President Barack Obama's administration increase pressure on India to change trade policies that they said threaten U.S. exports, jobs and innovation.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013: India Favourites to Lift Final Trophy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:34:43 +1000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2013, which began on 6 June, is set to enter the knockout stage wherein the top two performers of Group A and Group B met to find a place for the final on Sunday.

India’s Record Monsoon: Floods and Landslides Kill More Than 70 [PHOTOS]

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:44:42 +1000

Northern Uttarakhand state is the worst hit, after 37cm of rain fell over the capital Dehradun in 24 hours.

Sony PS4 Pre-Order: Gaming Console’s Launch Edition Sold Out at Amazon; Outsells Xbox One

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:00 +1000

The hype around Sony's next-generation gaming console - PlayStation 4 (Sony PS4) - and its $399 price tag seem to have helped in its pre-order, as its launch edition has reportedly been sold out.

India on "war footing" as monsoon floods kill scores

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:02 +1000

Early monsoon rains have swollen the Ganges, India's longest river, swept away houses, killed at least 60 people and left tens of thousands stranded, officials said on Tuesday.

India on 'war footing' as monsoon floods kill scores

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:35:02 +1000

Early monsoon rains have swollen the Ganges, India's longest river, swept away houses, killed at least 60 people and left tens of thousands stranded, officials said on Tuesday.

Huawei Ascend Mate Officially Launched in India for ₹24,900

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:03:12 +1000

Chinese electronics major Huawei on Tuesday (18 June) officially released its flagship Ascend Mate phablet into the Indian market.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Semi-Finals Match Schedule and Analysis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:47:12 +1000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2013 has entered the knockout stage with the top two performers of Group A and Group B qualifying for the semi-finals set to start on Wednesday (19 June). Here is semi-finals match schedule, team standings and analysis.

India Eyes Narrow Political Window for Gas Price Hike

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:46:57 +1000

The government could this week take the unpopular measure of raising gas prices for the first time in three years as it pushes a package of reforms aimed at giving industry a boost, reviving a spluttering economy and boosting LNG imports.

Box Office Collection: 'Fukrey' Faces Tough Competition from 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:37:39 +1000

Bollywood's latest release "Fukrey" starring Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh and Ali Fazal has opened to a dull response at the overseas box office.

Samsung to Debut Faster Galaxy S4 with Advanced 4G Connectivity: Report

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:10:18 +1000

Samsung Electronics will soon introduce a new variant of its flagship Galaxy S4, with a network boasting of ultra fast LTE-Advanced network speed.

Ford Looks to Ride Mini-SUV Boom in India

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:53:53 +1000

Ford Motor Co (F.N) began shipping its locally-made EcoSport compact SUV on Monday, hoping to share in growing demand in India for mini-sport utility vehicles, which are popular due to heavy traffic, scarce parking and bumpy roads.

Floods Spurred By Heavy Monsoon Rains Washes Homes, Trigger Landslides in India, More Than 50 Feared Dead

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:36 +1000

At least more than 50 people in northern India are feared dead after their homes were swept away by ravaging floods brought about by incessant heavy monsoon rains over the past days. The worst hit were the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Road Building Revival Offers Rare Hope for India Infrastructure Overhaul

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:17:02 +1000

K. Ramchand, managing director at one of India's biggest road builders, is doing something unusual to help dispel the gloom pervading much of the country's infrastructure sector today: bidding for new projects.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Results: Sri Lanka Set Semifinal Showdown With India After Win Over Miserable Australia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:04 +1000

In the last two matches, two of Sri Lanka's all-time greats have stepped up in some style to ensure a passage to the semifinal. A few days after the brilliant hundred from Kumar Sangakkara, it was Mahela Jayawardene's turn to play a delectable unbeaten 84 and help Sri Lanka past Australia in their ICC Champions Trophy game at The Oval.

India Monsoon Chaos: Entire Building Washed Away in Uttarkashi [VIDEO]

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:03 +1000

In India’s northern Uttarakhand state tens are missing as downpours triggered floods and landslides

TRAI Mandates Cheaper National Roaming from July

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:34:35 +1000

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced a 30-70 percent reduction in various national roaming charges. Fearing a loss of about ₹1,800 crores, TRAI has not implemented free national roaming.

Karbonn Titanium S6 to Hit Stores in Mid-July for Less Than ₹20,000: Report

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:40:02 +1000

The Titanium S6 is reported to pack a Qualcomm based quad-core processor and run on latest Android Jelly Bean OS. It is also expected to ship with a stylus to browse on the big screen. When asked to reveal the price of the new Titanium S6 smartphone, Jain reportedly hinted that it will be priced under ₹20,000.

Ratan Tata Becomes Chief Advisor to AirAsia India

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:18:30 +1000

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has successfully brought Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus Tata Group, on the airline's India board as chief advisor. The airline that promises to be all about 'low-fares' is set to touch Indian skyline by the end of this year.

After ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone to Star in Imtiaz Ali’s Next?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:15 +1000

After the overwhelming success of blockbuster "Yeh Jawaani Hai Hai Deewani" ex-lovers Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are set to reunite for director Intiaz Ali's next film.