India Business News

Rajya Sabha takes up Finance Bill amid walkouts

by sulekha news on May 2 2013 4:17PM IST

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and several other parties Thursday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Finance Bill 2013 was introduced, slamming the government for inefficiency.

Gartner recognises Kerala-based Flytxt as Cool Vendor in emerging markets

by sulekha news on May 2 2013 3:49PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) Technopark-based Flytxt, a provider of big data analytics powered revenue and customer experience management solutions for Cellular Service Providers (CSPs), Thursday said it has been named as a "Cool Vendor" by technology research and advisory Gartner.

Rajya Sabha takes up Finance Bill, BJP walks out

by sulekha news on May 2 2013 3:48PM IST

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Finance Bill 2013 was introduced, saying it was dissatisfied with the moral standards of the government and thus could not cooperate.

Verification firm helps establish identities, ensures security

by sulekha news on May 2 2013 1:07PM IST

Gurgaon, May 2 (IANS) Ashwani Kumar Narula's dilemma was like that of any other NRI. He was constantly worried about his mother who lived alone in Delhi, and the frequent cases of crimes against the elderly by their domestic help added to his woes. What ifthere was a way of scientifically verifying individuals to ward off possible criminals and even track them if needed?

Bengal ex-minister's aide questioned in chit fund scam

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 11:05PM IST

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Police Wednesday quizzed an aide of a prominent minister of the erstwhile Left Front government of West Bengal, as also an official of a state-run corporation during the Left regime, in the Saradha chit fund case.

Delhi launches pension plan for informal sector workers

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 10:16PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The state government Wednesday launched the Delhi Swavlamban Scheme, to offer a pension for workers in the unorganised sector.

Working class lifestyles changing, say experts

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 9:26PM IST

Agra, May 1 (IANS) Speakers at a group discussion on International Labour Day Wednesday said that while the earning capacity and lifestyle of the lowest rung of labourers has improved, the middle class was stressed due to shrinking opportunities and the Americanisation of the economy.

Diesel under-recovery declines to Rs.3.80 a litre

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 9:15PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The under-recovery or loss on sale of high-speed diesel for the first fortnight of May has been pegged to Rs.3.80 per litre, the petroleum ministry said Wednesday.

Approval to changes in scavenging legislation

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 9:05PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday approved changes in the anti-manual scavenging legislation to make it more effective, official sources said. The bill would be introduced in parliament.

Will move street vendors' bill: Ajay Maken

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 9:05PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Street vendors associations from across the country Wednesday hailed the government for assurance that it will during the current budget session move the bill to protect the livelihood, dignity and human rights of millions of vendors.

Kharge calls for cooperation between workers, employers

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 8:35PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Cooperation among workers, employers, governments and civil society can ensure a solid foundation for the nation, Minister for Labour and Employment Mallikarjun Kharge said Wednesday.

Delhi auto-rickshaw, taxi fares up by 25 percent

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 8:35PM IST

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhiites would soon have to pay more for commuting in auto-rickshaws as the Delhi government Wednesday approved a proposal for a 25 percent hike in CNG-run auto-rickshaw and taxi fare in the capital.

Mid-Himalaya Project increases Himachal's rural economy

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 8:05PM IST

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri Wednesday said that a nine percent increase has been registered in the average income of families living in the state's rural areas after the Mid-Himalaya Project implementation.

Ford ski project: Himachal withdraws petition

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 7:45PM IST

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) In a major relief to a ski resort project, being promoted by Alfred Ford of the Ford Motor Company near the picturesque town of Manali, Himachal Pradesh Wednesday withdrew its petition from the high court.

Traders threaten to take Kingfisher, Budweiser beer off Goa shelves

by sulekha news on May 1 2013 7:35PM IST

Panaji, May 1 (IANS) Kingfisher and Budweiser beer sold in glass bottles may be off counters in Goa by next week, the state's only liquor trading body warned Wednesday.