New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Buoyed by its continuous growth, South Korean electronics giant Samsung India is set to announce a key business expansion to further cement its position in the country on July 9.The company on Wednesday revealed that it will make an important announcement regarding its business expansion in India, during a highly secured environment at its Noida...
Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of the assets of former Presidents Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari while hearing a case on the recovery of losses incurred because of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) issued in 2007.The NRO was issued by Musharraf on October 5, 2007. Under the ordinance, cases against politicians were...
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Atul Kasbekar and Annup Sonii have slammed the authorities for lack of preparedness for monsoon in Mumbai, and say that the city needs better infrastructure.This comes after Mumbai was crippled for the second time in less than a month after a section of a foot overbridge (FOB) crashed over the Western Railway...
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday hoped that both the central government and Lt Governor Anil Baijal will comply with the Supreme Court order restoring to the Delhi government its power.AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha told IANS that Baijal does not hold the same power any more and the Centre must let the elected government...
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) It wasn't long ago when singer-composer Vishal Dadlani said Neha Kakkar is "unbelievable" in front of the camera. She says she is happy being a singer and that she will only take up acting if the offer is too good to refuse."I am happy being a playback singer and performer. I will only take up...
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Bengaluru MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao as President of the party's Karnataka unit.Congress General Secretary Ashok Gehlot announced the appointment of Gundu Rao as well as Bidar legislator Eshwar Khandre as the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee's Working President - a post earlier held by Gundu Rao."The party appreciates the hard...
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) ICICI Bank on Wednesday announced that it has crossed the milestone of disbursing mortgage loans of over Rs 1.5 trillion.It aims to grow its pan-India mortgage book to Rs 2 trillion by end of FY20, a company statement said."ICICI Bank catalysed the growth of retail lending in the country in early 2000 by making retail loans,...
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court ruling on the division of power between the Delhi government and the Lt Governor:* Lt. Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers* Lt Governor has not been entrusted with any independent decision making power.* Lt Governor has to either act...
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Maj Gen V.D. Dogra for completing a gruelling triathlon to earn the title of "Ironman", terming him a role model and inspiration for all Indians."It takes tremendous will power, discipline and stamina to complete an #IronMan triathlon-3.8 km swim; 180 km cycle; 42.2 km run. Major General Dogra...
Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Wednesday said 18 out of 19 pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar from Chennai, stranded in Nepal due to bad weather, have returned to the country and will be reaching the state later in the day.Announcing this in the Assembly, Palaniswami said 18 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu have reached Lucknow on...
