PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. articles from January 2009

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FBI team visits Faridkot to probe about Kasab.
January 1, 2009... FBI team visits Faridkot to probe about Kasab Islamabad, Dec 31 (PTI) An FBI team visited Faridkot in Pakistan's Punjab province to investigate about Ajmal Amir Iman 'Kasab', the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai attacks who hails...

Russian-Ukrainian gas talks fail, Moscow to cut supplies.
January 1, 2009... Russian-Ukrainian gas talks fail, Moscow to cut supplies Moscow, Jan 1 (PTI) Russian Energy giant Gazprom would cut off gas deliveries to Ukraine from today after the failure of Moscow-Kiev talks to strike a last-minute deal for the supply...

HCL opens office in Israel.
January 1, 2009... HCL opens office in Israel Jerusalem, Jan 1 (PTI) India's leading IT service provider, HCL Technologies Ltd, is opening an office in Israel at one of its high tech parks. The Indian hi-tech firm has rented a 400 square metre office in...

UN hails 'peaceful' elections in Bangladesh.
January 1, 2009... UN hails 'peaceful' elections in Bangladesh United Nations, Jan 1 (PTI) The UN has congratulated the people of Bangladesh for the peaceful nature of the parliamentary elections in the country, the first polls held in seven years. "The...

Rupee rises 24 paise against dollar.
January 1, 2009... Rupee rises 24 paise against dollar Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The Indian rupee appreciated by 24 paise against the US dollar in early trade today -- the first day of 2009 -- following increased dollar selling by exporters amid fresh capital...

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Intdr-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and Mumbai Inter-Bank offer rate (MIBOR) at 9:40 am today. OVERNIGHT:- NSE - MIBID 5.25 Pct Standard Deviation 0.0177 PCT NSE - MIBOR 5.37 Pct Standard Deviation 0.0205.
January 1, 2009... MIBOR Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) overnight Mumbai Intdr-Bank mibid rate (MIBID) and Mumbai Inter-Bank offer rate (MIBOR) at 9:40 am today. OVERNIGHT:- NSE - MIBID 5.25 Pct Standard Deviation 0.0177 PCT NSE -...

Arabs draft to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza rejected in UN.
January 1, 2009... Arabs draft to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza rejected in UN By: Dharam Shourie United Nations, Jan 1 (PTI) An Arab sponsored resolution, demanding an end to Israeli air strikes on Gaza and opening up of all border crossing to alleviate...

Wooing consumers: Retailers may cut prices to spur demand.
January 1, 2009... Wooing consumers: Retailers may cut prices to spur demand Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Retailers may cut prices to spur sagging demand and clear the mounting inventories, keeping in line with the government directive to deal with the demand- supply...

Ban steps up efforts to secure ceasefire between Israel, Hamas.
January 1, 2009... Ban steps up efforts to secure ceasefire between Israel, Hamas United Nations, Jan 1 (PTI) Amid continued Israeli air strikes on Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, UN chief Ban Ki-moon has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate...

Gambhir retains 10th spot, Harbhajan gains one place.
January 1, 2009... Gambhir retains 10th spot, Harbhajan gains one place Dubai, Jan 1 (PTI) Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir retains his 10th spot while team-mate off-spinner Harbhajan Singh moved up one place to seventh in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test...

Rupee turns weaker by 5 paise at 48.74/76 after firm start.
January 1, 2009... Rupee turns weaker by 5 paise at 48.74/76 after firm start Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The Indian rupee fell back after resuming stronger against the US dollar and was quoted lower at 48.74/76 in late morning trade today amid poor attendance due to...

'Pakistan must be declared a terrorist state'.
January 1, 2009... 'Pakistan must be declared a terrorist state' Toronto, Jan 1 (PTI) Asking New Delhi to launch a diplomatic offensive on Islamabad for its role in Mumbai attacks, a prominent Indo-Canadian business leader has said that Pakistan must be...

60 killed, over 200 injured in Thai nightclub fire.
January 1, 2009... 60 killed, over 200 injured in Thai nightclub fire Kuala Lumpur, Jan 1 (PTI) At least 60 people were killed, including many foreigners, and more than 200 injured when a fierce fire ripped through a popular nightclub in Thailand's capital...

FIMMDA NSE-MIBID/MIBOR:-.
January 1, 2009... FIMMDA NSE-MIBID/MIBOR:- Mumbai, Jan 01 (PTI) Category Time Mibid Standard Mibor Standard Rate Deviation Rate Deviation ------------------------------------------------------------ Overnight 10.30 A.M. 5.25 ...

JUTE SPOT KOL OPEN.
January 1, 2009... JUTE SPOT KOL OPEN KOLKATA, JAN 1 (PTI) JUTE SPOT PRICES: W-FIVE RAW-JUTE RDY 1740.00 B TWILLS 1020GMS RDY 3375.00 JAN 3375.00 FEB 3375.00 MAR 3375.00 HESSIAN 101.5CM X 305GMS RDY 1230.00 JAN 1230.00 FEB 1230.00 MAR 1230.00 HESSIAN...

Crude hits upper circuit, up by 4 pc.
January 1, 2009... Crude hits upper circuit, up by 4 pc New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The domestic crude oil futures shot up by four per cent to hit upper circuit at Rs 2,076 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange today after it surged by nearly 15 per cent in...

HCL opens office in Israel.
January 1, 2009... HCL opens office in Israel By: Harinder Mishra Jerusalem, Jan 1 (PTI) India's leading IT service provider, HCL Technologies Ltd, is opening an office in Israel at one of its high-tech parks, a media report here said. The Indian...

India, Pak exchange lists of nuclear installations.
January 1, 2009... India, Pak exchange lists of nuclear installations Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of their nuclear installations under an agreement aimed at preventing attacks on each other's atomic facilities inspite of...

New B'desh government to take oath next week: Hasina.
January 1, 2009... New B'desh government to take oath next week: Hasina Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI) Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, who led her grand alliance to a landslide victory in Bangladesh polls, has said the new government would take oath next week. "We...

'Dev D' is a contemporary take on Sarat Chandra's novel.
January 1, 2009... 'Dev D' is a contemporary take on Sarat Chandra's novel New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Film-maker Anurag Kashyap is busy these days giving final touches to his latest venture 'Dev D' which is he feels is "very contemporary version of Devdas." Very...

Tendulkar, Dhoni, Gambhir, Ishant in 'Herald Sun' world team.
January 1, 2009... Tendulkar, Dhoni, Gambhir, Ishant in 'Herald Sun' world team Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) Four Indians, including Sachin Tendulkar and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, were included in the world team of the year 2008 chosen by Australian newspaper...

COMMODITIES KOL OPENING.
January 1, 2009... COMMODITIES KOL OPENING KOLKATA, JAN 1 (PTI) BULLION : SILVER RDY 18,050.00 -- SEEDS & OILS : GROUNDNUTOIL 1100.00 MUSTARD OIL (AGMARK) 8200.00 CASTOR OIL 7000.00 LINSEED OIL 7100.00 TIL OIL 6300.00 MAHUA OIL 5000.00 -- COCONUT OIL :...

Inflation declines for 8th week to 6.38 pc.
January 1, 2009... Inflation declines for 8th week to 6.38 pc New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Declining food and fuel prices pushed inflation down for the eighth week in succession to 6.38 per cent for the week ended December 20, a trend that may allow RBI to effect...

Over 40 prominent Indo-Canadians to attend PBD 2009.
January 1, 2009... Over 40 prominent Indo-Canadians to attend PBD 2009 Toronto, Jan 1 (PTI) In an effort to promote Canadian investment in India amid global financial crisis, over 40 prominent NRIs from the North American country are set to attend the Pravasi...

Victoria Beckham has no space for shoes.
January 1, 2009... Victoria Beckham has no space for shoes London, Jan 1 (PTI) Victoria Beckham is facing her biggest dilemma, the fashion diva is addicted to shoes but unfortunately she has run out of space to store them. Victoria, wife of footballer...

Smith to miss ODI series, McKenzie to stay back.
January 1, 2009... Smith to miss ODI series, McKenzie to stay back Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) South Africa will be without their injured captain Graeme Smith in the two Twenty20 and five ODI matches against Australia and Johan Botha would lead the side in his...

Base metals extend gains as buying emerges, short-covering.
January 1, 2009... Base metals extend gains as buying emerges, short-covering New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Base metals extended gains in futures trading in the first session of 2009 today as buying started amid a overnight strong rally at the London Metal Exchange....

Iron Man upsets 'The Dark Knight' in the year-end poll.
January 1, 2009... Iron Man upsets 'The Dark Knight' in the year-end poll London, Jan 1 (PTI) 'Iron Man' has beaten batman flick 'The Dark Knight' to emerge as the best film of 2008. The comic book adaptation 'Iron Man,' published by Marvel Comics has...

Queen Latifah's jewellery stolen.
January 1, 2009... Queen Latifah's jewellery stolen London, Jan 1 (PTI) After Paris Hilton, it's actress Queen Latifah who became the latest victim of the robbery. The actress-singer whose real name is Dana Owens was holidaying in Tobago. Her jewellery...

Citi's Pandit not to receive bonuses for 2008.
January 1, 2009... Citi's Pandit not to receive bonuses for 2008 New York, Jan 1 (PTI) Citigroup Inc's Chairman Win Bischoff and Chief Executive Vikram Pandit won't receive bonuses for 2008, as part of a series of moves the company announced on Wednesday as...

Official residence not available in Washington, Bush to Obama.
January 1, 2009... Official residence not available in Washington, Bush to Obama Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) President-elect Barack Obama, who moves here with his family this weekend, will have to stay in a hotel after outgoing US President George W Bush told...

Knee surgery successful, team expects Symonds in ODIs.
January 1, 2009... Knee surgery successful, team expects Symonds in ODIs Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) Andrew Symonds underwent a successful arthroscopic knee surgery but the team is optimistic of the all-rounder's return to the side at some point during the...

Winslet hated kissing co-star Leonardo Di Caprio in film.
January 1, 2009... Winslet hated kissing co-star Leonardo Di Caprio in film London, Jan 1 (PTI) Actress Kate Winslet has revealed that she hated kissing her co-actor Leonardo Di Caprio despite her husband insisting her, when they were paired opposite each...

US missile strikes kill 5 in Pakistan.
January 1, 2009... US missile strikes kill 5 in Pakistan Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) Five persons were killed today when suspected US drones carried out a fresh missile strike in Pakistan's troubled South Waziristan tribal region, known to be a stronghold of...

Matt Dillon arrested for over speeding.
January 1, 2009... Matt Dillon arrested for over speeding London, Jan 1 (PTI) Actor Matt Dillon was arrested for crossing the speed limit while he was driving on a highway. The 44-year-old actor was arrested by US authorities after allegedly travelling...

SBI asked to pay interest on idle provident fund pool.
January 1, 2009... SBI asked to pay interest on idle provident fund pool New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The Employees Provident Fund Organisation is pressing State Bank of India, one of the four retirement fund managers, to comply with a clause that provides for a...

Necessary security measures will be in place for PBD: DGP.
January 1, 2009... Necessary security measures will be in place for PBD: DGP Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI) In wake of an e-mail threat warning of possible terror strikes during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to be organised from January 8 here, Tamil Nadu Police...

RBI-MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS.
January 1, 2009... RBI-MONEY MARKET OPERATIONS Mumbai, JAN 1 (PTI) Money market operations on Dec. 31, 2008. (Amount in Rupees crore, Rate in per cent) Volume Weighted Range (One Leg) Avg.Rate A. Overnight segment: (I+II+III) 55,128.44...

Lindsay Lohan meets her biggest fan in Miami.
January 1, 2009... Lindsay Lohan meets her biggest fan in Miami London, Jan 1 (PTI) It was pleasant surprise for actress Lindsay Lohan when a young boy ran over to her and kissed her on the check while she was soaking up the sun and relaxing with friends on...

Madonna world's most popular live performer.
January 1, 2009... Madonna world's most popular live performer London, Jan 1 (PTI) Madonna is numero uno again! this time the pop-star has sold USD 281.6 million worth of concert tickets in 2008. Madonna's 'Sticky & Sweet' world tour, which finished in...

Terrorism, economic crisis top agenda of US Congress.
January 1, 2009... Terrorism, economic crisis top agenda of US Congress By: Lalit K Jha Washington, Jan 1 (PTI) Meeting in the midst of an economic crisis, which is said to be the worst-ever after the great depression of the last century, and during the...

Road development agency, Mumbai civic body pulled up by CAG.
January 1, 2009... Road development agency, Mumbai civic body pulled up by CAG Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has been taken to task by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) for delaying the Bandra-...

Maruti Suzuki Dec sales fall by 10 pc.
January 1, 2009... Maruti Suzuki Dec sales fall by 10 pc New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, today reported 9.95 per cent decline in sales during December last year at 56,293 units against 62,515 units in the same month of...

Armed forces to have separate pay commission.
January 1, 2009... Armed forces to have separate pay commission New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) In a major New year bonanza for the armed forces, the Prime Minister's Office has informed the Defence Ministry that the armed forces personnel would henceforth have a...

Lankan troops capture Paranthan, 50 rebels killed.
January 1, 2009... Lankan troops capture Paranthan, 50 rebels killed By: T V Sriram Colombo, Jan 1 (PTI) In a major breakthrough in their ongoing offensive against Tamil Tigers, Sri Lankan forces today seized the key town of Paranthan on the edge of...

Buchanan sees 'systemic' failure in Australian decline.
January 1, 2009... Buchanan sees 'systemic' failure in Australian decline Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) Former coach John Buchanan refused to buy the simplistic argument of Australia facing a transitional period for the team's ongoing woes and said the tumble from...

Jackie Chan voted film group's vice-chairman.
January 1, 2009... Jackie Chan voted film group's vice-chairman London, Jan 1 (PTI) Hollywood action hero Jackie Chan has been voted as the vice-chairman of a new film association which will bind together the filmmaking in Hong Kong and China. The actor...

Lee will return with a bang: McGrath.
January 1, 2009... Lee will return with a bang: McGrath Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) Embattled Australia fast bowler Brett Lee, who is to undergo surgery this week on his injured ankle, would soon return to the international cricket with a bang, feels former fellow...

Rob Pattinson eyes trouble for 'Twilight' sequel.
January 1, 2009... Rob Pattinson eyes trouble for 'Twilight' sequel London, Jan 1 (PTI) The 'Twilight' heartthrob Robert Pattinson has troubles playing his blood-sucking role again in the hit vampire film sequel because he has to wear uncomfortable contact...

Kate Hudson's wedding advice.
January 1, 2009... Kate Hudson's wedding advice London, Jan 1 (PTI) Actress Kate Hudson is not planning to get married anytime soon but that has not stopped her from giving some wedding tips to the brides to be. The actress, who divorced rocker Chris...

Parliament to decide on interim government's legality: Hasina.
January 1, 2009... Parliament to decide on interim government's legality: Hasina By: Anisur Rahman Dhaka, Jan 1 (PTI) Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, who is expected to form the new Bangladesh government next week, has said the new parliament would...

Sharks have 'weak bites'.
January 1, 2009... Sharks have 'weak bites' London, Jan 1 (PTI) Fear 'Jaws'? Shark bites are weak, say scientists. A new study by the University of Tampa in Florida has found that sharks have very weak jaws for their size and can bite through their prey...

TN puts off power holiday proposal for industries.
January 1, 2009... TN puts off power holiday proposal for industries Chennai, Jan 1 (PTI) With the industrial sector in the state pushing for a 'relook' into the state's power supply policy, Tamil Nadu Government has put on hold its proposal to introduce...

Bajaj Auto two-wheeler Dec sales down 33 pc.
January 1, 2009... Bajaj Auto two-wheeler Dec sales down 33 pc New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Bajaj Auto today reported 33 per cent decline in two-wheeler sales during December last year at 119,215 units against 177,249 units in the same month previous year. The...

Inflation slides to 6.38 per cent; hopes on rate cut by RBI.
January 1, 2009... Inflation slides to 6.38 per cent; hopes on rate cut by RBI New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The year 2009 began on a positive note with inflation sliding to a 10-month low of 6.38 per cent, raising hopes of the RBI further reducing key policy rates...

Don't bother about US passports if you want to play for India.
January 1, 2009... Don't bother about US passports if you want to play for India By: Amanpreet Singh New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) India Fed Cup captain Enrico Piperno says players like Sunitha Rao and Shikha Uberoi should not worry about losing their US...

Suryachakra Power subsidiary starts operation in Maha.
January 1, 2009... Suryachakra Power subsidiary starts operation in Maha Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Suryachakra Power Corporation today said its wholly-owned subsidiary South Asian Agro Industries has started its operations. The company in a filing to the...

Exports decline close to 10 pc in November 2008.
January 1, 2009... Exports decline close to 10 pc in November 2008 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) India's exports declined by 9.9 per cent in November 2008, posting negative growth for the second month running under the impact of a slowdown in major global markets....

Satyam-Upaid disparagement case hearing on Jan 7.
January 1, 2009... Satyam-Upaid disparagement case hearing on Jan 7 New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) More trouble may be brewing for the beleaguered Satyam Computers with a Texas district court scheduled to hear on January 7, a case filed against the IT major by a...

No disgrace losing to India, South Africa: Warne.
January 1, 2009... No disgrace losing to India, South Africa: Warne Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) Spin legend Shane Warne says Australia should not feel disgraced losing to teams like India and South Africa as they played better cricket in the Test series last year....

HCC advances phase-II development of Lavasa.
January 1, 2009... HCC advances phase-II development of Lavasa New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Buoyed by the Phase-I success, Hindustan Construction Company has started work on the second phase development of its hill-station destination Lavasa to triple the number of...

Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from Somali pirates.
January 1, 2009... Malaysian warship saves Indian tanker from Somali pirates By: Jaishree Balasubramanian Kuala Lumpur, Jan 1 (PTI) Swift intervention by a Malaysian naval helicopter today saved an Indian vessel from a hijack bid by armed pirates dressed...

NMDC proposes 10 million tonne a year steel plant in Karnataka.
January 1, 2009... NMDC proposes 10 million tonne a year steel plant in Karnataka New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) State-owned mining giant NMDC has proposed setting up a 10-million-tonne integrated steel plant in Karnataka if the state government provides it adequate...

Smith reveals three-year plan he and Arthur plotted to tame Oz.
January 1, 2009... Smith reveals three-year plan he and Arthur plotted to tame Oz Melbourne, Jan 1 (PTI) South Africa captain Graeme Smith revealed he and coach Micky Arthur had plotted a three-year plan, the perfect execution of which led to the Proteas'...

New Year resolutions 'bad for health'.
January 1, 2009... New Year resolutions 'bad for health' London, Jan 1 (PTI) So decided to turn over a new leaf in 2009? Just give a second thought, for a New Year resolution could do you more harm than good, according to a mental health charity in Britain....

Centenary of 'Sainik Samachar' from tomorrow.
January 1, 2009... Centenary of 'Sainik Samachar' from tomorrow New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) India's armed forces journal, Sainik Samachar, will celebrate its centenary tomorrow and Defence Minister A K Antony will launch the year-long celebrations by releasing a...

Amy Winehouse battles craving for junk food.
January 1, 2009... Amy Winehouse battles craving for junk food London, Jan 1 (PTI) British singer Amy Winehouse has quit eating her favorite junk food for health reasons, but finds herself constantly craving sugary snacks. The 'Rehab' hitmaker has...

Intikhab to consult Pak cricketers regarding new contract.
January 1, 2009... Intikhab to consult Pak cricketers regarding new contract Karachi, Jan 1 (PTI) Coach of the Pakistan cricket team Intikhab Alam has been entrusted with the task of coordinating with the players to draw up recommendations before the new...

Moderate fall in select copra prices on good supply.
January 1, 2009... Moderate fall in select copra prices on good supply Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) Prices copra edible Mumbai and copra office Kozhikode declined moderately on the spices market here today in the absence of demand from retailers amidst good supply...

India still miles behind China in FDI inflow in manufacturing.
January 1, 2009... India still miles behind China in FDI inflow in manufacturing New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) India attracted about 27 billion dollar of foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector in the last nine years despite liberalising rules, while...

Celebrity status saves Leona Lewis fron parking fine.
January 1, 2009... Celebrity status saves Leona Lewis fron parking fine London, Jan 1 (PTI) Leona Lewis is gradually tasting the sweet fruits of fame. The 'Bleeding Love' singer recently realised that being a celebrity can save you from a parking ticket. ...

Guy Ritchie offers film role to homeless man.
January 1, 2009... Guy Ritchie offers film role to homeless man London, Jan 1 (PTI) Guy Ritchie has offered a homeless man a role in his upcoming 'Sherlock Holmes' movie thereby changing the man's life. The-58-year-old Raymond Emanuel was spotted by a...

A test 'to identify patients who'll benefit from chemotherapy'.
January 1, 2009... A test 'to identify patients who'll benefit from chemotherapy' London, Jan 1 (PTI) If scientists are to be believed, there could soon be a blood test to identify cancer patients who may benefit from chemotherapy. A team at University...

Film biography on Amitabh Bachchan.
January 1, 2009... Film biography on Amitabh Bachchan New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's film biography illustrated with rare and exclusive film posters and publicity material of the actor's 150 films is set for release. 'The...

Hayden denies retirement thought, not looking beyond SCG Test.
January 1, 2009... Hayden denies retirement thought, not looking beyond SCG Test Sydney, Jan 1 (PTI) Beleaguered Australian opener Matthew Hayden said the thought of quitting the game has not crossed his mind but admitted he was not looking beyond the third...

LF congratulates Awami League for massive mandate in Bangla.
January 1, 2009... LF congratulates Awami League for massive mandate in Bangla Kolkata, Jan 1 (PTI) The Left Front in West Bengal today congratulated the people of Bangladesh for electing a 14-party coalition, led by the Awami League, with a massive mandate...

Joaquin Phoenix shocks fans with his dishevelled look.
January 1, 2009... Joaquin Phoenix shocks fans with his dishevelled look London, Jan 1 (PTI) In a twisted case of life imitating art, Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix has shocked his well-wishers with his dishevelled and bloated looks. The actor, who...

No plans to host IPL in England: Modi.
January 1, 2009... No plans to host IPL in England: Modi New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Indian Premier League Chairman Lalit Modi dismissed reports that the second edition of the Twenty20 extravaganza would be co-hosted by England, saying the IPL is a domestic league...

RBI cancels licence of Maharashtra-based co-operative bank.
January 1, 2009... RBI cancels licence of Maharashtra-based co-operative bank Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Maharashtra-based Shri P K Anna Patil Janata Sahakari Bank following insolvency of the cooperative bank....

GAIL buys LNG from Shell for USD 11.7 per million Btu.
January 1, 2009... GAIL buys LNG from Shell for USD 11.7 per million Btu New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) State gas utility GAIL India Ltd has bought liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Shell India at USD 11.7 per million British thermal unit. GAIL bought 50 million...

Speculation of Ambani reunion in 2009 heartens investors.
January 1, 2009... Speculation of Ambani reunion in 2009 heartens investors New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) It sounds utopian, but the Ambani brothers reunion is foremost in the wishlist of investors who want Mukesh and Anil to bury differences and come together in...

Rawal appointed as Dena Bank CMD.
January 1, 2009... Rawal appointed as Dena Bank CMD Mumbai, Jan 1 (PTI) State-run Dena Bank today announced the appointment of D L Rawal as its Chairman and Managing Director. Prior to this, Rawal was serving as an Executive Director with Canara Bank....

Policeman killed in Pak blast.
January 1, 2009... Policeman killed in Pak blast Islamabad, Jan 1 (PTI) A policeman was killed today in a blast targeting a check post in northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials said. Constable Asif Khan was on duty at the check post when...

Dubai hotels to slash rates for tourists.
January 1, 2009... Dubai hotels to slash rates for tourists Dubai, Jan 1 (PTI) Dubai's Tourism department is mulling a new marketing strategy to slash hotel room rates by 40-60 per cent to attract more tourists inflow in the city, in view of the upcoming...