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Largest McDonald8217;s outlet set for OlympicsSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 17:55 IST

McDonalds sees Games as perfect chance to show how far it has progressed in past decade.

FDI: Govt defers nod on M038;M,PfizerSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 17:22 IST

Govt has deferred decision on pharma major Pfizer to bring in foreign equity in a company.

Govt to set-up system to track major infra projectsSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 17:05 IST

The government today said it will put in place an 'Investment Tracking System' to ensure speedy implementation of major infrastructure projects.

Nomura cuts India GDP growth forecastSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 16:58 IST

India's economic growth rate slowed to 6.5 in 2011-12 from 8.4 in the previous two fiscals.

8216;India Inc rev growth to hit 6 qtr low8217;Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 16:48 IST

Revenue growth in the April-June quarter is forecast to drop to around 14 from 17.5 a year ago.

Vodafone launches international roaming packageSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 16:38 IST

Telecom major Vodafone India today launched a new international roaming package under which its subscribers can avail up to 60 per cent discount on voice,data and SMS charges across 40 countries.

Gold spurts by Rs 330,silver zooms Rs 1,200Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 16:30 IST

Gold prices rose by Rs 330 to Rs 30,600 per 10 grams,while silver gained Rs 1,200 to Rs 54,400 per kg in the bullion market here today on rise in demand and strong cues from the global markets.

Coca Cola to invest 5 bn in India by 2020Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 16:02 IST

Coca Cola says it is targetting a major expansion drive here with a 5 bn investment.

Widow wins 12 year-old legal battle over pension and gratuitySubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 15:38 IST

A 62-year-old widow from Odisha's Ganjam district,who was fighting a legal battle with the state government for the last 12 years for pension and gratuity after the death of her husband in 2000,has finally won.

Gold futures prices marginally up on short-coveringSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 15:30 IST

Gold prices recovered by Rs 54 to Rs 30,134 per 10 grams in futures trading today as speculators covered-up positions at prevailing levels even as metal weakened overseas.

Silver futures prices down on global cues,sluggish spot demandSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 15:28 IST

Silver futures prices shed Rs 124 to Rs 54,850 per kg today as speculators reduced positions amid a weak trend in Asian region and sluggish demand.

No leniency in cheque bounce cases: CourtSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 15:22 IST

A Delhi court says such cases cannot be shown mercy as the offence is on "rise in the society".

Indians hide incomes in maintenance cases: courtSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 15:00 IST

The court ordered the man to pay the amount saying that the persons involved in such cases do not disclose their real incomes and in this case too,the husband appears to have done so.

Power woman wannabe? Don8217;t be 8216;mediocre8217;Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 14:25 IST

Women who want to make it big cannot be mediocre,says Madeleine Albright.

RBI boost not enough for growth: SBISubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 14:06 IST

Long term growth of economy requires more than what RBI unveiled,says Pratip Choudhary.

News Corp mulls splitting into two: WSJSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 13:29 IST

The split would carve off News Corp's film and television businesses.

Road to nowhere: the Ganga ExpresswaySubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 12:58 IST

It is the longest expressway India never had - an eight-lane,1,050-km 650-mile road.

Pranab Mukherjee goes out with a flopSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 12:43 IST

Talk about over promising. Hopefully,Mukherjee's successor will talk less and act more.

8216;Flexi-hours benefit both employees,cos8217;Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 12:21 IST

Flexibility in office hours often results in employees working for 12 hours instead of 8 hours.

Rupee fails to keep initial gains,drops 7pSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 12:06 IST

The rupee failed to maintain initial gains and slipped 7 paise to 57.08 against the US dollar on fresh demand for the American currency from banks and importers.

Moody8217;s downgrades 28 Spanish banksSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 12:03 IST

With Spain requesting a 125 bn rescue package,its banks came worse off.

Microsoft buys biz social startup YammerSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 11:56 IST

Microsoft will pay 1.2 bn for Yammer which specialises in biz social networks.

USIBC launches coalition for jobs,growthSubscriber Only

June 26, 2012 11:40 IST

Coalition for Jobs and Growth would serve as organising body to provide input to negotiators.

Tell us: How effective would Pak anti-terror help be for India?Subscriber Only

June 26, 2012 11:31 IST

Pakistan has offered India counter-terrorism cooperation in the backdrop of the arrest of Abu Jundal,a LeT terrorist and key handler of attackers who struck Mumbai in 2008.