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Chinese power firms in India under pressure due to rupee
Chinese power generations companies which rapidly expanded operations in India in recent years are complaining of pressure due to depreciation of rupee and appreciation of China s currency RMB, saying it has eroded their profits.
Ukraine: Hundreds of anti-government protesters clash with police
After a night of vicious street battles, anti-government protesters and police clashed again on Monday in Ukraine's capital. Hundreds of protesters, many wearing balaclavas, hurled rocks and stun grenades. Police responded with tear gas.
Arguments for and against death sentence
The apex court said the death penalty can be commuted when there is an inordinate and inexplicable delay in deciding the mercy plea of the convicts.
Bouchard beats Ivanovic to reach Australian Open semis
Eugenie Bouchard became the first Canadian to reach the last four of the Australian Open when she upset Ana Ivanovic 5-7 7-5 6-2 on Tuesday.
Sensex extends gains, up 62 points in early trade
The National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up by 19.50 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 6322.80.
Roger Federer crosses Tsonga hurdle to reach Australian Open quarters
Federer's 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 win helped him equal Connors' record of 41 Grand Slam QFs and set up a date with Murray.
Paes, Sania, Bopanna advance to Australian Open quarter-finals
Paes and Daniela Hantuchova, unseeded in the tournament, scored an upset victory over Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina of Russia 6-0, 2-6, 10-6.
Lava plans to launch budget Windows Phone smartphone this year; wearable devices on the anvil
Lava will bring its second smartphone in the Iris Pro category in April, which will be an under 5-inch phone.
Nursery admissions as per L-G order: Delhi HC to private schools
The petitioners had questioned the power by which Delhi L-G issued guidelines for nursery admissions in the state.
Fernando Torres faces spell out with knee injury
Fernando Torres faces a "few weeks" out of action after suffering a knee ligament injury in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester United.
Russian President Putin links gays to pedophiles
A Russian law passed last year banning "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" among minors has caused an international outcry.
Pakistan: 9-year-old Hindu girl raped, killed in Punjab province
A nine-year-old Hindu girl was raped and killed in Punjab province of Pakistan, officials said on Sunday. Basti Kata, a resident of Mauza Ghunia in Rahim Yar Khan district, located 400 km from provincial capital Lahore, said his daughter went missing whil...
No hasty decision in health reforms: Delhi minister
The Delhi government will not take any hasty decision in health reforms in the city and will study all subsidy models for implementation to make treatment affordable for the poor, Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Sunday.
Global retailer Wal-Mart sets up new company in India
Global retail giant Wal-Mart has registered a new company in India as it prepares to enter the country's lucrative multi-brand retail market with a new partner.
Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam falls ill in South Africa
SP, who was last heard in 'Chennai Express', sang a line each in 15 languages receiving the award at IIFFSA.
Paes ends Bhambhri's run in men's doubles at Australian Open
The fifth seeds cantered to a 6-3, 6-2 win in just over an hour at the Margaret Court Arena.
