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Sensex Hits Record High Above 23,000; Surges 650 Points

The BSE Sensex and Nifty hit a record high on Friday, posting their biggest daily gains since September on hopes the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party would win a majority in elections ending next week, sending blue-chips such as ICICI Bank sharply higher.

May 10, 2014

Groups say Thailand Should Face U.S. Sanctions over Trafficking

Thailand should be liable to potential U.S. sanctions for failing to crack down on trafficking in migrant workers, a group of human rights and labour organizations said on Friday.

May 10, 2014

AP's Ex-CM Janardhana Reddy Dies Aged 80

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader in the state Nedurumilli Janardhana Reddy passed away at 5am on 9 May, Friday, in the state's capital Hyderabad.

May 9, 2014

Top 10 Richest People in the World: Bill Gates Overtakes Carlos Slim Helu; Sheldon Adelson, Christy Walton and Jim Walton in the List

The number of billionaires in the world has increased from 1,426 in 2013 to 1,645 this year with the aggregate net worth up from $5.4 trillion to $6.4 trillion. Here is list of 10 richest people in the world.

May 2, 2014

Moily rejects CPI's charges, says not favoring Reliance

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday hit back at CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta who had alleged that Moily is favouring Reliance Industries by hiking gas price as per Rangarajan formula. Moily stated that he wants to liberate the country of any import regarding fuel so that the nation becomes self-sufficient. He further clarified that he is not working for the welfare of any particular industry because many organizations will be benefitted by his policies. Moily had earlier clarified that once the Election Commission lifts its model code of conduct on May 12 its order for the deferment of a new gas-pricing regime based on the Rangarajan formula will cease to exist and a price hike would come into effect.

May 2, 2014

Halo 4 Gets New Matchmaking Update, Ninja Assassin Playlist Added

Developer 343 Industies' popular FPS title, Halo 4 has received a new matchmaking update that has added the Ninja Assassin playlist mode.

Apr 17, 2014

Scientists Explore Gulf of Mexico's Deep Seafloor: NOAA to Live Stream Online

Researchers have invited civilians to watch the Gulf of Mexico's seafloor online as divers explore the strange ecosystem comprising of chemicals instead of sunlight.

Apr 16, 2014

CBI Should Work Independently under Lok Pal's Purview, Says Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Instead of working as a hatchet in the hands of Indian government, the Central Bureau of Investigation should function independently like the country's three forces - Army, Air Force and the Navy, said former West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

Apr 16, 2014

Indian Super League: Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly Set to Bring Local Football Talents to the Fore

All that football in India required was a platform for local talents, as interest in the game has always been there. The likes of legendary cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, are all set to give football the much stage in the form of Indian Super League.

Apr 14, 2014

Weekly Roundup: Smartphones Samsung Galaxy S5, Lava Iris Pro 20, Xolo Q1010i and More Launched in India

This week (7 April - 13 April) Indian market witnessed a handful of MNC brands - Samsung and Gionee - as well as domestic vendors, like Lava and Xolo, launching some smartphones globally and some for select regions.

Apr 13, 2014

Jairam Ramesh releases Congress manifesto for Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 12 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday released the Congress’ election manifesto for Telangana, focusing on how to reconstruct the state on all fronts while mainly addressing problems of water and bifurcation of state level employees. The manifesto was released at the state Congress headquarters. Apart from the other promises, the manifesto also laid a stress on upliftment of weaker sections and promised some new welfare schemes. The manifesto also made key promises with regard to setting up new industries in the new State besides developing it in agriculture sector.

Apr 13, 2014

BSE closes points 86.37 down on April 11

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 86.37 points down to stand at 22,628.96. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 20.10 points down to stand at 6,776.30. JPPOWER and Piramal Enterprises Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.17% and 5.64% along with Videocon Industries Ltd. and Pipavav Defence with an increase of 5.26% and 4.72% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Indusind Bank with a decrease of 7.54% and 4.26% along with JSW ENERGY and Eicher Motors with a decrease of 3.69% and 3.47% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 162.86 points at 13,409.68 while the banking sector is down 116.08 points at 14,689.89 and the realty sector is up 4.47 points at 1,557.26. The Indian currency is down 0.29% at Rs 60.25 per dollar.

Apr 11, 2014

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WATCH: Shoe Thrown at Hillary Clinton in Las Vegas; 'Good Thing She Didn't Play Softball Like I Did' Replies Clinton after Dodging Attack

After George W Bush, it seems it is now Hillary Clinton's turn to get a shoe hurled at her.

Apr 11, 2014

BSE closes points 12.99 up on April 10

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 12.99 points up to stand at 22,715.33. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 0.20 points up to stand at 6, 796.40. Adani Enterprises and Bharat Electronics Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 22.10% and 9.44% along with Essar Oil and Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. with an increase of 8.93% and 8.32% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include TV18 Broadcast and Aurobindo Pharma with a decrease of 3.64% and 3.54% along with Strides Arco and UCO Bank with a decrease of 3.34% and 3.09% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 73.30 points at 13,572.54 while the banking sector is up 7.17 points at 14,805.97 and the realty sector is up 19.22 points at 1,552.79. The Indian currency is up 0.10% at Rs 60.08 per dollar.

Apr 10, 2014

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' Spoilers: Cobie Smulders Back as Maria Hill; Why Did She Join Stark Industries?

Cobie Smulders is set to reprise her role as agent Maria Hill in the April 29 episode of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D", making a comeback since appearing on the series' pilot episode.