STATES

ANDHRA PRADESH: ‘Direct Taxes Code will dampen spirit of investors' The harsh provisions for investment in stocks and mutual funds in the Direct Tax Code (DTC) Bill approved by the Union Cabinet will lessen the enthusiasm of investors and corporates, according to Mr Shekhar Agarwal, President, Federation ...


Patel placates Ramesh over Navi Mumbai airport

Trying to placate Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh after a row over the proposed Navi Mumbai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Thursday said he would work 'closely' with 'my friend' to move ahead with the project.


LOGISTICS

OVERSEAS BORROWINGS: Goyal says open to diluting up to 20% stake in Jet Air Co seeks nod to raise $750 m via external commercial borrowings.


Talarion UAS Programme: A Strategic Decision

Under the name of Talarion, European aerospace-giant EADS is developing the next generation of a European unmanned aerial system (UAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Target Acquisition (ISTAR)...


BN is spoiling the peace in Malaysia

Snowdan and Ibi Uding held their function in the same village. It would have been better if they could organize the “meet-the-people” session together and sharing the same stage. That would show the maturity of our politics where we can really talk face-to-face and in the open.


WEB EXTRAS

OUTLOOK: Nuclear Bill faces further delay BJP, Left cry foul over alterations. The Government was forced to postpone a crucial Cabinet meeting on Thursday that was to discuss, among other issues, the amendments suggested by a Parliamentary panel on the Civil Liability for Nuclear ...


Growing firm moves in

Maverick Equipment Manufacturing Inc. makes giant hydraulic hammers that heavy-machine operators plunge into the ground, sending ripples through the freshly broken earth. And the company might make a small dent in the Summerville economy as well.


Collins details course of action to remove Taliban from power

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine argued Tuesday that the United States must continue its military and civilian efforts in Afghanistan despite the numerous difficulties ...


S.Sudan urgently needs cash for roads - minister

Source: Reuters * Lack of roads slows development of south * Donor funds needed to boost roads budget * South likely to become world's newest nation By Jeremy Clarke JUBA, Sudan, Aug 17 (Reuters) - South ...


Imran Khan on Naomi Campbell, Charles Taylor and the “blood diamonds”

Here’s a sneak preview of my interview with the ex-Pakistan cricket captain.