Petrol price hiked by Rs. 7.50

New Delhi, May 23 Just a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned of taking “difficult decisions” to mobile revenue, state-controlled refiners hiked the fuel price by Rs.6.28 a litre exclusive of taxes effective midnight Wednesday. This,...

BHEL quarterly net profit rises 21 percent

Mumbai, May 23  Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) posted a 21 percent increase in net profit at Rs.3,379.8 crore for the quarter ended March 31 against Rs.2,798 crore during the like period of the previous financial year. The total income during the...

Fuel price hike a necessity but no decision yet: Jaipal Reddy

Amritsar, May 23  Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister S. Jaipal Reddy  said no decision had been taken on increasing fuel prices in the country but added that it was “an immediate necessity”. On his way to Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) for the...

India seeks security of oil investments in Sudans

New Delhi, May 23 With the conflict between Sudan and South Sudan escalating, India has conveyed to the leaderships of both countries the urgent need to resolve all issues through dialogue and asked them to ensure the security of its $2.5 billion investments...

Obama, Romney tied in presidential race: Poll

Washington, May 23 Americans are split between President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney less than six months before the presidential poll in November, according to two new polls. A Washington Post/ABC News survey released Tuesday...

Gas distribution networks to be set up in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, May 23  The Uttar Pradesh government announced an ambitious plan to set up gas distribution networks across the state in order to ensure cheap and uninterrupted fuel supply to domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, an official said. Consultations...

Aloke Kumar Banerjee takes charge as Director (Finance), ONGC

New Delhi, May 22 : Aloke Kumar Banerjee has taken over as Director (Finance) of ONGC on 22.05.2012 subsequent to his Presidential appointment to the coveted post. He has close to three decades of rich and diversified experience. A finance professional...

Caste Census: DIVISIVE, QUESTIONABLE DATA…

Caste Census DIVISIVE, QUESTIONABLE DATA By Dr S Saraswathi (Former Director, ICSSR) New Delhi, May 23 : Last week the nation celebrated 60 years of Parliament. While sitting MPs had reason to cheer and introspect, our founding fathers would have reasons...