Monthly Archives: April 2010
India, China growth helping developing nations: World Bank
Washington, April 24 But for the rapid progress made by India and China, the pace of poverty reduction in developing countries would have been still slower after the global economic… Read more
Government open to parliamentary probe into IPL
New Delhi, April 23 The government Friday said a probe by a parliamentary panel into the financial dealings of Indian Premier League (IPL) could be considered even as battle lines… Read more
Tribunal reinstates Kerala cop suspended for foreign trip
Kochi, April 23 The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Friday stayed the Kerala government’s order that suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tomin J.Thachankary and asked for his immediate reinstatement.
Women’s commission faces heavy backlog of complaints
New Delhi, April 23The National Commission for Women (NCW) is facing a heavy backlog of complaints that were either not taken up or not disposed of, Women and Child Development… Read more
Amazon reports jump in earnings
Seattle, April 23 (DPA) Online retail giant Amazon reported a 68-percent jump in earnings Thursday as it continued to boost sales and gain market share.
Six Indians among 50 fastest-growing women-led US companies
Washington, April 23 Indian American entrepreneurs run six of the top 50 fastest-growing women-led companies in the US, according to an annual ranking by trade group Women Presidents’ Organization.
Malayalam actor Sreenath found dead in hotel room
Kothamangalam (Kerala), April 23 Popular Malayalam film and TV actor Sreenath was found dead in a hotel room in this Kerala town Friday morning, police said.
Maoists kill tribal on spying charge
Raipur, April 23 A group of about 40 Maoist guerrillas murdered a tribal man in Chattisgarh’s violence-hit Dantewada district allegedly because he was a spy, police said Friday.
Wipro to issue bonus shares in 2:3 ratio
Bangalore, April 23 Wipro Ltd will issue bonus shares in the ratio of 2:3 – two additional shares for every three shares held by shareholders.
Sex abuse ‘victim’ to sue the Pope in US
St Paul (US), April 23 Pope Benedict XVI and other senior Vatican officials are facing legal action from an alleged victim of a Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing hundreds… Read more
