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Influence of Black Money in Indian Economy Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 1 UNI It is no secret that black money has been flowing out of India into Swiss banks and other tax havens. Prof R Vaidyanathan, professor of finance at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and a visiting faculty at Manchester Business School, said. There are presumably more than 70 tax havens in the world. The ill-gotten wealth of Indian businessmen and politicians could be more in Switzerland, Britain and U S.
Randhir Singh resigns from SAI's Governing Body New Delhi, Aug 31 UNI Upset over not being invited for the Arjuna Award function, Indian Olympic Association IOA secretary general Randhir Singh today resigned from the Governing Body GB of the Sports Authority of India SAI. In a letter to Sports Minister M S Gill, he said, ''I don't see any point in continuing my position as a GB member as it could pose embarrassment to several of your officials, more than me personally, in the long run.
CWG organisers make waste clearance arrangements New Delhi, Aug 31 UNI With the threat of dengue hovering over the preparations for Commonwealth Games, the Organising Committee has made elaborate arrangements to ensure efficient Cleaning and Waste Management, which will facilitate smooth functioning of all the venues during the mega event to be held from October 3-14.
2010 Invit'l Caddy champion seeks inspration from Chowrasia Gurgaon, Aug 31 UNI SSP Chowrasia may not have shone in an international tournament of late, but he certainly has inspired talents raring to make a mark in the sport with DLF Invitational Caddy Championship 2010 individual winner Raja Sardar saying that the Indian pro has been his role model throughout these past years. ''My role model is SSP Chowrasia. All these past years, I have been watching his game.
SAG directs GCA to comply with RTI ACT Panaji, Aug 31 UNI With the Goa State Information Commission scheduled to hear on September three the complaint filed by Advocate Aires Rodrigues against the Goa Cricket Association GCA for its refusal to furnish information under Right to Information Act, the Sports Authority of Goa directed the Sports body to comply with RTI Act.
Price Index increases by 4 pt Shimla, Aug 31 UNI All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers CPI-IW on base 2001=100 for the month of July, 2010 increased by 4 points and stood at 178 one hundred and seventy eight.
RBI fixes reference rate at Rs 47.08 per USD Mumbai, Aug 31 UNI The Reserve Bank of India RBI today fixed the reference rate for the US Dollar at Rs 47.08 surged by 24 paise from its previous rate of 46.84. While, the Euro slipped by 17 paise to Rs 59.50 per unit compared to its previous close of Rs 59.67 per unit, a RBI release said here. The exchange rates for Pound quoted higher at Rs 72.6350 72.7777 per Pound and Japanese Yen at Rs 55.96 55.13 per 100 units of Yen.
Haryana to procure power through banking Chandigarh, Aug 31 UNI In order to ensure adequate power supply to consumers during the month of September, the Haryana Power Purchase Centre HPPC has made short term arrangements of procuring electricity through banking. Stating this here today, a spokesman for the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam UHBVN said it had been decided to arrange 200 MW of power from NVVN, West Bengal and 100 MW from Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board HPSEB daily.
CII launches an outreach prgm on IPR with SVPNPA, Hyderabad New Delhi, Aug 31 UNI In a bid to stop the counterfeiting and piracy in the country, the Confederation of Indian Industry CII has launched an outreach program on Intellectual Property Rights IPR with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
Reliance Comm falls by 3.61 per cent to Rs 156.00 Mumbai, Aug 31 UNI The scrip of Reliance Comm declined by 3.61 per cent to end at Rs 156.00, leading the top losers in the Sensex-based group A on the Bombay Stock Exchange BSE. Other top losers were Jaiprakash Asson plunged by 3.54 per cent to Rs 108.95, RIL by 3.05 per cent to Rs 918.85, Jindal Steel by 2.11 per cent to Rs 685.25, DLF by 1.82 per cent to Rs 301.75, BHEL by 1.38 per cent to Rs 2408.20, Tata Power by 1.31 per cent to Rs 1,218.20 and SBI by 1.
JMF demands probe into conspiracy to arraign Madani Kochi, Aug 31 UNI Justice for Madani Forum JMF today demanded a probe into the alleged conspiracy behind arraigning PDP leader Abdul Nasir Madani in the Bangalore blast case. Addressing a press conference here today, Forum Vice-President Meeran Bakhabi Phalahi alleged, ''the BJP Government in Karnataka is trying to falsely implicate Madani in the blast case and this should be probed.
Vaishnavi Gold plans Jewelry mall in Hyderabad Hyderabad, Aug 31 UNI Vaishnavi Gold, a leading jewellery house, today announced its aggressive expansion plans for Hyderabad looking at Rs 200-crore turnover in the current fiscal. Its 4,500-square feet exclusive jewellery store at Kukatpally on September 1 offers traditional and contemporary jewellery conforming to international standards, including specifically-designed Italian an domestic ware for middle class and high class people.
Zen mobile launches dual handsets starting at Rs 2599 New Delhi, Aug 31 UNI Zen Mobile today launched dual handsets M40 and M20, equipped with ''great sound quality and attractive designer covers'', at a price of Rs 3,599 and Rs 2,599 respectively. ''M40 is a smart handset endowed with the latest technological enhancements and multimedia features. The handset is equipped with a MP3/MP4 player with dual speakers powered by SRS and WOLFSON with a 2.4' QVGA screen,'' the company said in a statement.
Suzuki unveils new 125cc motorbike Mumbai, Aug 31 UNI Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd SMIPL today unveiled a new motorcycle 'Slingshot', to fulfil the demands of the consumers seeking a stylish bike in the 125cc category. Speaking at the unveiling, SMIPL head Sales and Marketing Anantsingh Thakur said considering the demands of the Indian consumers for a world-class bike that has a complete package of style, performance and comfort, the compay has come up with the new 125cc Slingshot.
Sonata Software opens office in Netherlands Bangalore, Aug 31 UNI IT consulting and softwar provider Sonata Software has opened its new office Amsterdam, Netherlands, to cater to the requirements of Sonata’s growing number of customers in the BeNeLux Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg countries. This move is expected to strengthen the company’s ties with its European customers and improve its understanding of the local European IT markets.
Mixed trend in sugar prices Navi Mumbai, Aug 31 UNI A mixed trend was seen in sugar prices for the second straight day today, traders at the Bombay Sugar Merchants Association said. Small grade sugar, slightly improved by Rs two per quintal while medium grade sugar eased by Rs five per quintal, on thin demand from industrial users.
ICC to wait for London police report before deciding action: Pawar Mumbai, Aug 30 UNI The International Cricket Council ICC President Sharad Pawar today termed the allegations of 'spot-fixing' and 'match-fixing' against Pakistani cricketers as very serious but said the ICC will wait for a report from police in London before deciding on its course of action. ''Until and unless the process of investigation is over, it is improper for me to react,'' Pawar told reporters here.
TT team for CWG annouced New Delhi, Aug 30 UNI Table Tennis Federation of India TTFI today announced the 10-member team five Men and five Women for the Commonwealth Games CWG to be held here from October 3-14. Two players each for both Men's and Women's team has been named as reserves.
Match fixing charges are mere suspicion:Murali Chennai, Aug 30 UNI Former Sri Lankan off spinner Muthiah Muralidharan, who holds the world record for most number of 800 wickets in Test matches today said match fixing charges would not act as a hurdle to cricket's progress. Murali was asked about the latest charge of match fixing against Pakistan players at a function organised by his IPL team Chennai Super Kings to felicitate him for achieving the world record.
Muthiah grateful for support at criticism against his action Chennai, Aug 30 UNIFormer Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan today said he could cope with criticism against his bowling action and 'no balling' by an Aussie umpire during his career only due to the support he received from his teammates. ''In such moments, your captain is very important.
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