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Sensex, Nifty hit over three-week low



Indian stocks dropped on the last trading session of month today, 30 September 2013, as stocks fell across the globe and as US index futures pointed to a weak opening of US stocks later in the global day on a trio of concerns viz.

Sonia Gandhi backs PM, says Congress stands by him


Mandya: Days after Rahul Gandhi called the ordinance cleared by the Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister on convicted lawmakers as 'nonsense', Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on Monday that the whole party was behind Manmohan Singh.

Yuvraj Singh's return will strengthen Team India: Sunil Gavaskar



Gavaskar feels Yuvraj Singh's ability to bowl will add variety and his brilliant fielding will be a massive plus. Gavaskar added the decision to drop Dinesh Karthik was harsh.

Current account deficit widens to 4.9% in June quarter


MUMBAI: India's current account deficit was narrower than expected at $21.8 billion, or 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product, in the June quarter, data released on Monday showed.

Narendra Modi to share his take on Brand India with top ad execs tonight



Mumbai: For the first time since he was declared the BJP's choice for prime minister, Narendra Modi is visiting Mumbai today. Mr Modi landed shortly after 5 pm and was welcomed by a huge gathering of party workers who had assembled there to greet him.


India »

I admire Narendra Modi as an administrator: Jagan Reddy


Hyderabad: Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday found support from unexpected quarters.

BJP hits out at Shinde for letter to CMs, demands his sacking


New Delhi: BJP on Monday demanded that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde be sacked immediately for asking chief ministers to ensure that no innocent Muslim is detained or questioned, saying he is attempting to divide the country on communal lines.

Meerut clash: Sangeet Som's brother detained, wife booked


BJP MLA Sangeet Som's brother was taken into police custody today for allegedly defying prohibitory orders and organising Mahapanchayat in Khera village, which led to clashes between villagers and police that left 20 persons injured.

Mamata Banerjee to lead protest in Delhi against `economic deprivation` of Bengal


Kolkata: Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, dwelling on the "economic deprivation" of the state today said she would personally lead a demonstration to Delhi to protest it.

Asaram Bapu's judicial custody in sexual assault case extended till October 11


Jaipur: A court in Rajasthan's Jodhpur town today extended the judicial custody of spiritual guru Asaram Bapu till October 11.

World »

Baghdad car bombs kill at least 47



BAGHDAD: Twelve car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 47 people and wounded more than 140 on Monday, security and medical officials said.

Iran Guards chief: Rohani should have spurned


The commander of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said Monday that President Hassan Rohani should have refused to take last week's historic telephone call from US counterpart Barack Obama.

Erdogan unveils political reform package for Turkey


Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's prime minister, has unveiled what he described as the most wide-ranging package of reforms in the country's history, including measures to permit the greater use of Kurdish languages, open up the electoral system and scrap ...

Business »

Rupee down 40 paise against dollar

MUMBAI: The rupee fell by 40 paise to 62.91 against the dollar in early trade on Monday, ahead of the June quarter current account deficit data, amid month-end demand for the American currency from oil importers.

Reforms to eliminate unregulated space in financial sector: FM



The government is in an endeavor to eliminate the unregulated space in the financial sector through reforms, considering the speed and dynamism in which the financial system operates, says Union Minister for Finance, P Chidambaram.

Not a single real estate project in UP completed since March 2012: Assocham


LUCKNOW: The real estate sector in Uttar Pradesh may be clocking a year-on-year growth rate of about 57%, but industry body Assocham claims not a single real estate project in the state has been completed since March 2012, after the Samajwadi party ...

Shriram Transport NCD offers interest rate up to 11.75%



Shriram Transport Finance has announced the launch of its second secured redeemable non-convertible debentures issue to raise Rs 500 crore.

NSEL crisis: Mumbai police files FIR against top bosses, defaulters


Mumbai: The Economic Offence Wing of Mumbai police on Monday searched the offices and residences of promoters, directors and defaulting brokers of the crippled National Spot Exchange (NSEL) and filed an FIR against them in connection with Rs 5,600 ...

Technology »

LG aims Rs 200 cr revenue from 4G-ready G2 smartphones by 2014


GURGAON: Korean technology major LG expects to garner revenue of up to Rs 200 crore by 2014 from its 4G ready smartphones LG G2 that it launched today at a price starting from Rs 41,500.

Apple ends Coca-Cola's reign as the world's most valuable brand


Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand.

Entertainment »

'Bullett Raja' trailer: Saif Ali Khan joins the gunda bandwagon!


New Delhi: After entertaining the masses with his action packed drama 'Saheb Biwi aur Gangster', Tigmanshu Dhulia is back with his latest Bollywood venture - 'Bullett Raja'.

Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpai do voice overs for Mahabharat


Anil took 15 days to complete his work, while Manoj worked on the project for four days. Actors Anil Kapoor and Manoj Bajpai have lent their voice for animation film Mahabharat.

Ranbir Kapoor And Katrina Kaif's Secret Party


Ranbir Kapoor recently turned 31 years old and claimed that he would be treating his birthday as any other normal day as he is busy promoting his upcoming movie, Besharam.

Sports »

Don't be in a hurry to take charge, Supreme Court tells N Srinivasan



NEW DELHI: Despite being elected the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), N Srinivasan will have to wait a little more before he can assume his duty.

Royals breeze into the semifinals



The joy of an expected victory is, perhaps, underrated. Some place such success in the category of a boring win; some even go to the extent of terming it unremarkable.

Sachin Tendulkar: Autumn of the Patriarch


Sachin Tendulkar has earned name, fame, money, records, respect, recognition - lot more than any cricketer, past or present, living or dead.

Davis Cup captain Amritraj wants a bigger say in team selection



Newly-appointed Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is confident that it will be “smooth sailing” for the Indian team in 2014 as the players' revolt was thing of the past but he wants to have a say in the decision-making process for taking the team back to the elite ...

Science »

Cygnus spacecraft docks with International Space Station for first time


Nasa's newest delivery service arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday after a week's delay, bringing more than half a ton of meals to astronauts onboard.

Health »

Two panels set up to monitor clinical trial:Govt to SC


New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) The Centre today told the Supreme Court that committees have been formed to supervise the regulation of clinical trials of drugs in the country and a new bill containing penal provisions for violation on conduct of trials for untested ...

Yoga may prevent insomnia in menopausal women



Washington, Sep 30: Yoga may help women going through menopause sleep better, a new study has found. Many women suffer from insomnia during menopause, besides experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain and acne

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