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Bangalore, Sep 3 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said Friday many central and state ministers were involved in promoting illegal iron ore mining in the state in the last 10 years and he would expose them. Food inflation rises again to 10.86 percent ( 20 minutes ago ) New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Food inflation in India rose to 10.86 percent for the week ended Aug 21 from 10.05 percent a week earlier, snapping a two-week decline, official data released Friday showed. Canadian delegation to begin India visit Saturday ( 28 minutes ago ) New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) A Canadian foreign affairs and trade delegation will visit India Sep 4-9 to meet ministers, officials and business leaders to understand the potential that the country holds as an emerging market and one of the fastest developing economies. India looks at South America for farm revolution ( 28 minutes ago ) By Devirupa Mitra New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) India, looking to launch a second green revolution to boost its food security, has begun looking at distant South America where countries have been able to ramp up food production with new technology and farming methods. And to take lessons first-hand, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will visit Argentina, Brazil and Mexico this month. Economic recovery in N.America slipping: Bank ( 12:07 ) By Gurmukh Singh Toronto, Sep 3 (IANS) Despite reports from the US Thursday that initial jobless claims fell to 472,000 last week and pending home resales were up 5.2 per cent in July, Canada's top Toronto Dominion (TD) Bank said the economic recovery in North America is slipping after positive hints four months ago. India-South America trade deal to be expanded ( 09:50 ) Brasilia, Sep 3 (IANS) India's Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said here Thursday that India and a trade bloc of South American countries have agreed to expand a trade agreement. Sensex choppy in early trade ( 09:41 ) Mumbai, Sep 3 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities was ruling moderately higher from its previous close, but trading was choppy during the first 30 minutes since opening bell. Over 110,000 firms shut down in Spain ( 09:25 ) Madrid, Sep 3 (IANS/EFE) The economic recession forced a total of 110,058 Spanish companies to go out of business, the ministry of labour and immigration has said. UAE to adopt new foreign trade policy ( 22:00 ) Abu Dhabi, Sep 2 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates will rework its foreign trade policy to enhance the country's position in global markets, a minister said Thursday. Scanty rains trigger drought fears in Orissa ( 21:50 ) Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) Poor monsoon rains have triggered drought fears in half of Orissa, an official said Thursday. PDS hike under consideration: Ministerial panel ( 20:50 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Thursday said the government is considering a hike in the quantity of foodgrains under the Public Distribution System along with an upgradation in the number of eligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. More than 250 ULIPs sucked out of the market ( 20:37 ) Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) The kicking in of new norms for unit linked insurance policies (ULIP) issued by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Wednesday has sucked out around 260 products sold by 23 life insurers in India. Corporate social responsibility should be voluntary: Mittal ( 20:25 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) should not be made mandatory for companies, Sunil Mittal, chairman of India's telecom giant Bharti Airtel, said Thursday. India, South Africa look to expand trade and investment ( 19:27 ) Johannesburg, Sep 2 (IANS) India and South Africa are trying to strengthen trade links, constituting sector-specific task forces to jointly explore business opportunities and putting on the fast track mutually beneficial trade agreements. New formula may compensate land-losers: Arun Maira ( 19:20 ) Kolkata, Sep 2 (IANS) The Planning Commission may moot a new formula to compensate those who have lost their land to mining companies, its member Arun Maira said here Thursday. Apollo may set up more hospitals in West Bengal ( 19:08 ) Kolkata, Sep 2 (IANS) Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd is in talks with Parkway Holdings of Singapore to set up more hospitals in West Bengal via their existing joint venture, a top official said here Thursday. Hero Honda launches new variant of Super Splendor ( 18:45 ) New Delhi, Sept 2 (IANS) The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero Honda Motors, Thursday launched a new model of its bestseller bike, Super Splendor, with new features in the deluxe segment and said it is planning to launch new models ahead of the festive season. M&M plans passenger variant with mini-truck Maxximo ( 18:34 ) Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Automotive major Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) is planning to launch a passenger variant of its recently launched mini truck Maxximo. Indian cos. biggest gainers among Asia's 200 best 'under a billion' ( 18:28 ) By Arun Kumar Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) With 39 Indian companies making it to the Forbes "Asia's Best Under a Billion" list, up from only 20 last year, India was the biggest gainer as the region grew at "blistering rates" after the global economic crisis. Delhi Metro's Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar line opens Friday ( 18:20 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Come Friday and commuters from Delhi will travel to the capital's satellite town of Gurgaon more easily as Delhi Metro opens its Central Secretariat-Qutub Minar section for public. Sensex closes flat in lacklustre trade (Roundup) ( 17:39 ) Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities Thursday closed on a dull note, though broader markets saw more buying activity. A weak opening in the European markets too weighed heavy on the index. Haryana power agency collects record revenue ( 17:22 ) Chandigarh, Sep 2 (IANS) Power distribution agency Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has collected a record revenue of over Rs.800 crore in just two months of July and August. Rishad Premji to shape Wipro's future growth strategy ( 17:13 ) Bangalore, Sep 2 (IANS) Rishad Premji, heir apparent to India's IT czar Azim Premji, will shape the future growth strategy of Wipro's gobal IT business, a senior company official said Thursday. Kerala to get fifth airport ( 16:41 ) Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (IANS) The Kerala government Thursday gave the nod to a proposed airport to be built at Aranmula in the state's Pathanamthitta district in which the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG) would have a 15 per cent holding. Nakoda to set up wind power plant in Madhya Pradesh ( 16:31 ) Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Yarn manufacturer Nakoda Limited will invest Rs.33 crore on a 5.25 MW wind power plant in Madhya Pradesh, the company announced Thursday.  1 2 3 4 5 6 
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