PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from October 2008:
US State Dept hopes Senate will take up N-deal for vote.
Oct 01, 2008 ... US State Dept hopes Senate will take up N-deal for vote Washington, Sept 30 (PTI) The US State Department today remained non-committal on the possibility of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal being taken up for a vote in the Senate tomorrow but expressed hope that the landmark ...
Cameron pledges support to UK govt in tackling economic crisis.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Cameron pledges support to UK govt in tackling economic crisis Birmingham, Sept 30 (PTI) Amid turmoil in global markets following US lawmakers' refusal to endorse a crucial USD 700 billion bailout plan for financial institutions, Conservative party chief David Cameron today said ...
Pyramid Saimira to renovate theatres in South India.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pyramid Saimira to renovate theatres in South India Chennai, Sep 30 (PTI) With an investment of Rs 200 crore, leading entertainment company Pyramid Saimira Group today announced that it has planned to renovate 250 theatres in four states in South India over the next 18 months, a ...
Pak Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud dies: report.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pak Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud dies: report Islamabad, Sept 30 (PTI) Pakistan Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, the alleged mastermind in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto died today after protracted illness, a media report said here today. ...
UK condoles death of devotees in temple stampede in India.
Oct 01, 2008 ... UK condoles death of devotees in temple stampede in India London, Sept 30 (PTI) United Kingdom today expressed deep sorrow and shock over the death of nearly 150 devotees in a stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple in Rajasthan and offered condolences to the families of the ...
Rice hopeful of Senate nod to N-deal.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Rice hopeful of Senate nod to N-deal Washington, Sept 30 (PTI) US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today appreciated efforts of key lawmakers on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal front and hoped the landmark accord will get a nod from the Senate to "solidify" what has been an ...
Despite Pak protest, army launches civilian trek to Siachen.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Despite Pak protest, army launches civilian trek to Siachen New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Notwithstanding Pakistan's vociferous protests, Indian Army today launched a civilian mountaineering and trekking expedition to the forbidding Siachen Glacier for the second year in a row. ...
US Senate set to vote on Indo-US N-deal.
Oct 01, 2008 ... US Senate set to vote on Indo-US N-deal Washington, Oct 1 (PTI) The US Senate is all set to take up the vote on the Indo-US Civil Nuclear agreement today with possible amendments to the landmark accord, Majority leader of the Upper House has said. Senate leader ...
Mukherjee hopes Zardari will halt terror launch from Pak.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Mukherjee hopes Zardari will halt terror launch from Pak New York, Oct 1 (PTI) Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has expressed the hope that new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari would fulfill his assurance that he would not allow his country's territory to be ...
Rupee falls to five-year low of 47.22 against US dollar.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Rupee falls to five-year low of 47.22 against US dollar Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Indian rupee today fell by 26 paise to its five-year low of 47.22 against the US dollar in early trade today owing to increased demand for the greenback from importers. The level was last ...
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Intdr-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and mumbai Inter-Bank offer rate (MIBOR) at 9.40 am today. NSE - MIBID 16.65 Pct Standard Deviation 0.1588 PCT NSE - MIBOR 17.20 Pct Standard Deviation 0.0435.
Oct 01, 2008 ... MIBOR Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Intdr-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and mumbai Inter-Bank ...
Five killed in missile strike in Pak tribal region.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Five killed in missile strike in Pak tribal region Islamabad, Oct 1 (PTI) Five persons, including foreign militants, were killed and six injured in a missile strike in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region today. Two missiles were fired at a house in the ...
Chris Broad appointed match referee for India-Australia series.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Chris Broad appointed match referee for India-Australia series Dubai, Oct 1 (PTI) The International Cricket Council today appointed Chris Broad as match referee to oversee the proceedings of the four-match Test series between India and Australia. The ICC also ...
iWabco-TVS relists at Rs 299 on BSE.
Oct 01, 2008 ... iWabco-TVS relists at Rs 299 on BSE Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Wabco-TVS today got relisted at Rs 299.90 on the Bombay Stock Exchange pursuant to its demerger from Sundaram-Clayton. The scrip opened at Rs 299.90, and touched an intra-day high of Rs 374 on the BSE. ...
'Pak Taliban chief Mehsud dies'.
Oct 01, 2008 ... 'Pak Taliban chief Mehsud dies' Islamabad, Oct 1 (PTI) Pakistani Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, blamed for masterminding the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, has died after a protracted illness, according to media reports. Mehsud, believed to be ...
Nanoparticles' unique adhesion quality discovered.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Nanoparticles' unique adhesion quality discovered New York, Oct 1 (PTI) The harder you throw a cricket ball on the ground the higher it would rise. But in the world of nanoparticles, the harder their impact against a surface, greater are the chances of remaining glued to it. ...
India not insulated from global financial crisis: Nath.
Oct 01, 2008 ... India not insulated from global financial crisis: Nath Prakash Chawla Paris, Oct 1 (PTI) India cannot remain "insulated" from the turmoil in global banking and financial system and the US bail-out would not be sufficient to solve the problems of the world economy, Commerce and ...
Mentha oil futures recovers on short-covering.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Mentha oil futures recovers on short-covering New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Snapping a losing-streak, mentha oil prices today rose in the futures trading on short-covering by speculators amid pick-up in demand in the physical markets. Lower arrivals in the spot markets also ...
Coriander futures slightly up on demand in spot markets.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Coriander futures slightly up on demand in spot markets New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Coriander futures today extended its upward journey on the Multi Commodity Exchange due to short-covering by traders, driven by increased demand at lower levels in the spot markets. October ...
Martian fossils hiding inside white rocks on Earth?
Oct 01, 2008 ... Martian fossils hiding inside white rocks on Earth? London, Oct 1 (PTI) Sedimentary rocks have long been thought to be the most promising place to look for life on the Red Planet. Now, a new study suggests that evidence of Martian life can be traced even on Earth. ...
Sugar futures falls on expectations of increased supply.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Sugar futures falls on expectations of increased supply New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Sugar futures today traded a shade lower on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange as speculators indulged in selling on expectations that government might raise supplies in the open market. ...
Hindujas begin work on USD 15 billion power plan in India.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Hindujas begin work on USD 15 billion power plan in India By: Prakash Chawla Paris, Oct 1 (PTI) The London-based Hinduja conglomerate has begun work on the 15-billion dollar investment plan for India's power sector that will result in generating 10,000 MW for the ...
BSE launches Currency futures trading.
Oct 01, 2008 ... BSE launches Currency futures trading Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Asia's oldest bourse, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today launched currency derivatives segment (BSE-CDX) that would enable participants to hedge their currency risks through trading in the US dollar-rupee future ...
Clarke is game for IPL.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Clarke is game for IPL Melbourne, Oct 1 (PTI) Australian vice captain Michael Clarke has indicated that he may figure in the second edition of the Indian Premier League. Clarke said he was approached by IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who urged him and teammate Mitchell ...
Shadow UK Home Secretary to visit India shortly.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Shadow UK Home Secretary to visit India shortly By: H S Rao London, Oct 1 (PTI) UK-India bilateral relations have undergone a "complete transformation" in recent times and it should be a "model" for good bilateral ties, Britain's shadow home secretary Dominic Grieve ...
Pak Taliban chief Mehsud dead: media reports.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pak Taliban chief Mehsud dead: media reports Islamabad, Oct 1 (PTI) Pakistani Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, blamed for masterminding the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, has died after a protracted illness, according to media reports. Mehsud, ...
Cricket Australia pays tribute to Peter Parker.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Cricket Australia pays tribute to Peter Parker Melbourne, Oct 1 (PTI) Cricket Australia today paid a rich tribute to umpire Peter Parker after he announced his retirement from the game, ending a career spanning 15 years at the top level. Parker stood in 10 Test ...
British Home Affairs committee to visit India and Bangladesh.
Oct 01, 2008 ... British Home Affairs committee to visit India and Bangladesh London, Oct 1 (PTI) An influential committee of British parliamentarians will visit India and Bangladesh shortly to look at the new British Immigration System and the way it affects workers coming over from South Asia ...
Now, bad boys can blame their hormones!
Oct 01, 2008 ... Now, bad boys can blame their hormones! London, Oct 1 (PTI) Now, teenage thugs can blame their chemicals for bad behaviour, for a new study has revealed that 'stress hormone' cortisol could be responsible for "aggressive anti-social conduct" in males. Researchers at ...
MIBOR-MIDDAY.
Oct 01, 2008 ... MIBOR-MIDDAY Mumbai, Oct 01 (PTI) CategoryTimeMibid Standard Mibor Standard Rate Deviation Rate Deviation ------------------------------------------------------------ Overnight 9.40 A.M. 16.650.158817.200.0435 ...
LAF AUCTION RESULTS-RBI.
Oct 01, 2008 ... LAF AUCTION RESULTS-RBI Mumbai, Oct 01 (PTI) Liquidity adjustment facility (LAF)- auction results: The results of the RBI repo/reverse repo auctions held in morning on Oct 1,2008 are: amount(face value in Rs crore) Item 2 days Reverse Repo 2 days Repo Auction Auction (Sale of ...
Rupee down by 12 paise at 47.08/09 in late morning deals.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Rupee down by 12 paise at 47.08/09 in late morning deals Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Indian rupee once again today violated the 47-mark and was quoted lower by 12 paise at 47.08/09, against the US currency in late morning deals on the back of weakness in equity markets and higher ...
JUTE SPOT KOL OPEN.
Oct 01, 2008 ... JUTE SPOT KOL OPEN KOLKATA, OCT 01 (PTI) JUTE SPOT PRICES: W-FIVE RAW-JUTE RDY 1520.00 B TWILLS 1020GMS RDY 3275.00 OCT 3300.00 NOV 3350.00 DEC ...
Maruti Suzuki September sales jumps 5.27 pc.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Maruti Suzuki September sales jumps 5.27 pc New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki today reported 5.27 per cent jump in sales during September at 71,000 units, against 67,448 units in the same month last year. The domestic sales stood at ...
Govt considering hiking FDI in DTH services to 74 pc: I&B Min.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Govt considering hiking FDI in DTH services to 74 pc: I&B Min New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The government is looking at hiking FDI in direct-to-home TV services to 74 per cent from the current 49 per cent, a senior official said today. "We are of the view that FDI across ...
TVS Motor's two-wheeler Sept sales jump over 19 pc.
Oct 01, 2008 ... TVS Motor's two-wheeler Sept sales jump over 19 pc New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) TVS Motor Company today reported a jump of 19.25 per cent in total two-wheeler sales during September at 1,37,246 units, compared with 1,15,091 units in the same month last year. During the ...
Nepali Congress will not join Maoists' govt: Koirala.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Nepali Congress will not join Maoists' govt: Koirala Kathmandu, Oct 1 (PTI) Former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has ruled out his party Nepali Congress joining the CPN-Maoist government in the Himalayan nation, saying the Prachanda-led coalition would not last long. ...
Pepper futures rises on lower arrivals in spot markets.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pepper futures rises on lower arrivals in spot markets New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Supported by lower arrivals in the physical markets, pepper futures today continued its rising streak on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange. Pick-up in demand for the spice in ...
'Hamas to declare its own Interim President'.
Oct 01, 2008 ... 'Hamas to declare its own Interim President' Jerusalem, Oct 1 (PTI) Stepping up pressure on the rival Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, Islamic faction Hamas, has threatened to name an interim President if elections for the post are not held in January 2009, a ...
Crude surge in futures on firm overseas trend.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Crude surge in futures on firm overseas trend New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Crude oil prices surged 1.69 per cent in futures trading today on aggressive buying by traders influenced by a firming overseas trend. Marketmen said the market received boost as the oil rose for a ...
Jeera futures up on export, domestic demand.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Jeera futures up on export, domestic demand New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Jeera futures today climbed on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange on speculative buying by traders, driven by rising export demand and demand in the domestic spot markets. The most-active ...
NCDEX sets FSP for base metals.
Oct 01, 2008 ... NCDEX sets FSP for base metals New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Country's leading agri commodity exchange NCDEX today announced the final settlement prices (FSP) of four commodities of September contracts. National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) has fixed Rs ...
Aussie police suspect teen gang for attack on Indian doctor.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Aussie police suspect teen gang for attack on Indian doctor Melbourne, Oct 1 (PTI) A teenage gang may be involved in a recent attack on an India-born doctor Mukesh Haikerwal, Australian police has said. "A gang of six people, aged in their late teens or early 20s, ...
Indo-US N-deal faces two amendments as Senate prepares to vote.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Indo-US N-deal faces two amendments as Senate prepares to vote By: Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, Oct 1 (PTI) Two amendments that can break the Indo-US nuclear deal have been proposed as the US Senate takes up for voting today the legislation that can stamp its seal ...
Andhra to launch 'sea cruise liner' from Vizag to Andamans.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Andhra to launch 'sea cruise liner' from Vizag to Andamans By: Vikram V K Hyderabad, Oct 1 (PTI) In a major tourism promotion initiative, the Andhra Pradesh government would be launching a sea cruise service in the picturesque waters from Visakhapatnam to the Andaman ...
Turmeric futures rises on domestic demand in spot markets.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Turmeric futures rises on domestic demand in spot markets New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Amid rising domestic demand in the spot markets on account of festive season, turmeric prices today moved up 0.6 per cent in futures trading. The most-active October contract traded 0.60 ...
Maize futures fall slightly on arrival pressure.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Maize futures fall slightly on arrival pressure New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Maize futures fell marginally on the NCDEX counter today following increased supply. At 1300 hrs, the most-active October contract slided by 0.23 per cent at Rs 854 per quintal and November ...
Railways upset with NMDC, may transfer rakes to others.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Railways upset with NMDC, may transfer rakes to others New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Railways has warned state-run NMDC Ltd to maintain its promised loading of rakes of iron ore else the capacity would be transferred to other customers, a move that may hamper supply of the raw material ...
Bajaj motorcycle sales up 6 pc in September.(Financial report)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Bajaj motorcycle sales up 6 pc in September New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Country's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto today reported a 6.47 per cent rise in its motorcycle sales in September at 2,17,365 units, against 2,04,152 units in the same month last year. ...
Penguin India to expand biz to Pakistan, Middle East.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Penguin India to expand biz to Pakistan, Middle East New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Leading publishing house Penguin India is exploring possibilities to expand business to Pakistan and Middle East countries with plans to publish about 240 books in the current year. "Recently, ...
Interior villagers protest monetary demand by militants.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Interior villagers protest monetary demand by militants Imphal, Oct 1 (PTI) Hundreds of villagers launched a sit-in protest against the monetary demand by a Kuki militant outfit at interior Sagolmang and surrounding villages in Imphal east district of Manipur, official reports ...
Alfa Laval bags Rs 102-cr order from Vedanta Aluminum.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Alfa Laval bags Rs 102-cr order from Vedanta Aluminum Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Engineering firm Alfa Laval India today said its Swedish promoter has bagged a 150 mn-Swedish Kronor (Rs 102.1 crore) order from Vedanta Aluminum Ltd. In a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock ...
Wickramanayaka calls for peace in Lanka.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Wickramanayaka calls for peace in Lanka Colombo, Oct 1 (PTI) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka has underlined the need for peace and goodwill in the country reeling under decades of violence due to the civil conflict in the island nation. "Let us ...
Drop in global crude prices marginally relieve oil firms.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Drop in global crude prices marginally relieve oil firms New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The drop in international oil prices has led to a marginal decline in the revenue loss suffered by state-run oil companies on fuel sales to Rs 350 crore per day. Last month, Indian Oil ...
Panacea enters into alliance with US-based PharmAthene.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Panacea enters into alliance with US-based PharmAthene New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Vaccine manufacturer Panacea Biotec today said it has entered into a strategic alliance with US-based PharmAthene and will invest 13.1 million dollar in it. As per the agreement, Panacea ...
Sterlite bags Rs 24 cr project from BSNL.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Sterlite bags Rs 24 cr project from BSNL Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) Sterlite Technologies today said it has received a Rs 24-crore order from state-run telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for supplying optical fiber cables. Sterlite Tech would supply high-density ...
Pup awaits penitent pal Roy's return.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pup awaits penitent pal Roy's return By: Amlan Chakraborty Hyderabad, Oct 1 (PTI) Michael Clarke does not wear his heart on sleeve and admit it was painful for him to dump Andrew 'gone-fishing' Symonds. But what the Australian vice captain does not hide is ...
Senate to vote on bailout package today.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Senate to vote on bailout package today By: Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, Oct 1 (PTI) The US administration's USD 700 billion bailout package, which was rejected by House of Representative on Monday, has been modified and will come up for voting in the Senate ...
JCT looks favourite against Vasco.
Oct 01, 2008 ... JCT looks favourite against Vasco Panaji, Oct 1 (PTI) Upbeat after defeating defending champion Dempo (2-1), JCT looks favourite against Vasco Sports Club when they meet each other tomorrow in the second round of the ONGC I-League, at the Nehru stadium at Fatorda in Margao. ...
McGain out of first Test, Watson doubtful for warm-up match.
Oct 01, 2008 ... McGain out of first Test, Watson doubtful for warm-up match By: Amlan Chakraborty Hyderabad, Oct 1 (PTI) Australia's already depleted spin attack lost more sting today with leg-spinner Bryce McGain ruled out of the first Test against India due to a shoulder injury. ...
Republican group forging alternative bailout plan: report.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Republican group forging alternative bailout plan: report Washington, Oct 1 (PTI) A group of Republicans are putting together an alternative to the USD 700-billion rescue plan proposed by US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, a media report said today. The rejection of ...
Japanese showcase Madhubani painting for 'eternity'.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Japanese showcase Madhubani painting for 'eternity' By: Richa Tyagi Tokyo, Oct 1 (PTI) Thousands of miles away from India, the traditional Madhubani painting and several other art forms, which are on the verge of decline in the country, have found an oasis in Japan ...
India's Jan-Sep coffee exports rise by 6 pc.
Oct 01, 2008 ... India's Jan-Sep coffee exports rise by 6 pc New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India's coffee exports surged by over six per cent to 1.84 lakh tonnes in the first nine months of 2008 on the back of a significant increase in overseas sales of value-added coffee, according to an official ...
'No global deal on greenhouse emissions would be catastrophic'.
Oct 01, 2008 ... 'No global deal on greenhouse emissions would be catastrophic' Melbourne, Oct 1 (PTI) A top expert on climate change has warned the Australian government that a failure to reach a global deal to reduce greenhouse emissions next year would be a major set back to international ...
Five members resign from Spice Mobiles board.
Oct 01, 2008 ... Five members resign from Spice Mobiles board Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) B K Modi-controlled Spice Mobiles today said that Divya Modi along with four other directors have resigned from the board of the company. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Spice Mobiles said ...