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Petrol price hike: Government considering partial rollback, say sources - NDTV
Sources said there could be an announcement of a Rs 2 to Rs 2.50 rollback in prices. There is huge political pressure on the government to withdraw the hike; sources said Opposition parties and allies apart, even leaders of the Congress, ...
Will it be a movie or a TV show for Hrithik? - NDTV
A source close to the actor said that the channel is keen to retain the star judge for the new season, slated to start sometime in the first half of 2013. The informer adds that the fee being offered to the star is also higher than before.
Profit Top 10: Rupee hits new life-low; Facebook's IPO inches near - NDTV
(Read More) India is trying to press for a ratings upgrade with officials at Fitch Ratings agency, who are in New Delhi to take stock of the economy, a government official said on Thursday. "We pitched for an upgrade," a finance ministry official, ...
India in talks for higher rating with Fitch: finance ministry official - NDTV
India is trying to press for a ratings upgrade with officials at Fitch Ratings agency, who are in New Delhi to take stock of the economy, a government official said on Thursday. "We pitched for an upgrade," a finance ministry official, told reporters ...
Monster deal heats up, LinkedIn to pass - sources - NDTV
... from a number of potential buyers, including private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, although at least one would-be suitor, LinkedIn Corp, has decided not to pursue a deal after an initial look, according to people familiar with the matter.
The education of Mark Zuckerberg - NDTV
He has a higher ask-to-talk ratio than anyone I know," says one of Mr. Zuckerberg's friends, who, like many people interviewed for this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity, given the imminent IPO "He is constantly asking 'Why? Why? Why?
Achuthanandan trains his guns on CPM state secretary Vijayan - NDTV
... is already under a shadow of doubt over the killing of Mr Chandrashekaran. Besides this, if any action is taken against Mr Achuthanandan, it may weaken the CPM when a crucial election is round the corner," said the leader on condition of anonymity.
Who will replace Haroon Lorgat as ICC CEO? - NDTV
Some people in the ICC board don't trust him," the source said. As for Richardson, the source said, despite the former South African wicketkeeper's clean image, the one big factor that was likely to stand against him was his inexperience and lack of ...
Pak players yet to get paid by Bangladesh Premier League - NDTV
... as 25 percent of the total dues and that too at the fag end of the competition when the foreign players all got together and protested they were virtually playing for free and had not been paid anything," the player, who declined to be named, said.
Odisha MLA abduction: Fresh demands by Maoists - NDTV
Earlier, a senior government official said the state government will facilitate the release of only 25 prisoners including 8 Maoists and withdraw prosecution against 13 of them including 5 Maoists. However he said the state government will welcome any ...
Blackberry maker gets ready for major restructuring - NDTV
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has hired law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to work out a restructuring plan that could include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing patents, people briefed on the matter said.
Nimbus shows interest in Pakistan Premier League - NDTV
"But the fact that an Indian company has shown interest in the PPL has come as a encouraging sign for the PCB," the source said. He said another renowned international sports management company and broadcaster which also has big stakes in India had ...
Behind Instagram's success, networking the old way - NDTV
His company, according to several people briefed on the matter, had expressed interest in buying Instagram in recent months. Mr. Dorsey once used Instagram daily to send photos to Twitter, but he has not been back since the deal was announced, ...
Foreign institutional investors want GAAR dumped: Top developments - NDTV
A section of FIIs suggested to the government that they should reinstate the securities transaction tax (STT) and exempt FIIs from paying capital gains tax, a source said. Over the past 5 years, FIIs have invested considerable amount of money and not ...
Ajay, Kajol to party in Patiala - NDTV
A source close to the Devgns and Mukerjis tells us that both the families follow the Navratra rituals religiously. "This time, Ajay's busy in Patiala, shooting for a film. Since he has not been around at home for the festival, his parents, ...
Massive coal pitfalls topple India's industrial ambitions - NDTV
"When companies are struggling for coal and not able to explore coal blocks allotted to them, a report like this will further worsen the situation," said a Jindal executive who declined to be named because he was not authorised to speak on behalf of ...
International media on Tibetan protests in Delhi - NDTV
One police official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that 151 people had been arrested on Tuesday with still others en route to the jailhouse on Wednesday afternoon. "Indian police are doing what we want," Mr. Norsang said on ...
Megan Fox ready to be a mother - NDTV
Megan has matured a lot in recent years and she would make a great mother," a source said. Fox had previously said she wants to have children when her bank balance is right. "I want to have children. I've always wanted kids.
'Haldia Petrochemicals loses Rs 300 cr due to shutdowns' - NDTV
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) lost Rs 300 crore in the last nine months due to frequent shutdowns, a government official said on Monday. "There had been 11 shutdowns in the last nine months and HPL lost Rs 300 crore," the official told.
Kingfisher Airlines to shut 25 centres, 3500 workers affected - NDTV
They declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. The company is likely to inform its 7000-strong workforce about these closures in a day or two, following which some of them will be asked to go on so-called 'leave without pay', ...
Two wounded in Myanmar golf course bombing: Official - NDTV
Yangon: Two bombs exploded at a Myanmar hotel golf course on Saturday, wounding two people during a tournament to mark next week's Armed Forces Day, a government official said. The first blast occurred at around 7:00 am at the Regina Hotel golf course ...
GVK's two power plants in AP 'critical' due to gas shortage - NDTV
... currently running at around 50 per cent PLF and any further dip may force the company to shut down the plants - Gautami and Jegurupadu - in order to protect the performance of the units in the long run, the official who requested anonymity, said.
Kodak gearing up for 'robust' patent sale - sources - NDTV
A number of global competitors are likely to emerge as interested parties - some of which are embroiled in patent litigation with Kodak - with Intel Corp , Samsung , Apple and Fujifilm among a list of possible buyers, two sources close to the situation ...
A public exit from Goldman Sachs hits at a wounded Wall Street - NDTV
Anticipating arguments that are likely to be made in the coming days, one billionaire hedge fund manager who insisted on anonymity argued that conflicts have always come with the territory, and that clients should be sophisticated enough to know that.
India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran - NDTV
But the federation declined to name the firms taking part in the visit and a source close to the delegation said the companies involved were worried about potential US reprisals. The delegation, of around 70 companies and top government officials, ...