Albert Einstein's letter may fetch over USD 15,000 at auction
A letter written by renowned German physicist Albert Einstein in 1919, concerning the arrangement of divorce to his wife and the education of his children, is expected to fetch over USD 15,000 at an auction.
Aug 03, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
FPIs pour $2.4 bn in July; total inflow reaches $25 billion this year
The latest inflow follows net infusion of Rs 1.6 lakh crore in the previous five months (February-June) on several factors. In January, they had pulled out over Rs 3,496 crore.
Jul 23, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Indian parents spend around $19,000 on child's education: Study
Parents in India spend an average USD 18,909 (about Rs 12.22 lakh) towards their child's education from primary school up to undergraduate level, much lower than the global average of USD 44,221, according to a study.
Jul 02, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
Pentagon asked to identify larger role for India in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has been asked by a key Senate panel to identify ways so that India can play a larger role in providing increased and coordinated defence- related support to war-torn Afghanistan.
Jun 30, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
Forex reserves touch record high at $372.73 billion
The foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.594 billion to touch a life-time high of Rs 372.73 billion in the week to April 28, supported by increase in the foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank said.
May 05, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
'Pakistan not done enough to get Haqqani network certification'
Pakistan may not get the remaining USD 350 million of the USD 900 million coalition support fund from the US as it has not done enough against the dangerous Haqqani terror network to get the required certification from the Defence Secretary, officials said.
Apr 11, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Thai junta secures $58m for more Chinese tanks
Thailand's government on Tuesday agreed to buy 10 tanks from China for USD 58 million in the latest defence spending by a junta with a taste for Chinese hardware.
Apr 04, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
India pledges support to Nepal for holding local polls
India on Tuesday pledged support to Nepal for holding the contentious local elections, a day after China promised USD 1 million to the Himalayan nation for the May 14 polls.
Mar 28, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
US preparing charges against North Korea over Bangladesh heist: Report
The United States is reportedly building a case implicating North Korean government of orchestrating an USD 81 million cyber heist from the Bangladesh central bank`s account at the New York Federal Reserve, according to media reports.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:45 AM IST
Pakistan on equipment buy spree to fight militancy
Pakistan has expedited efforts to acquire military equipment and weapons to combat militancy as a fresh bout of terror attacks have killed over 100 people.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
We are an ally who stood by India in darkest hours: Russia
With deals over USD 12 billion in kitty this month, including leasing of a second nuclear submarine, Russia hopes to bag more projects as it termed itself as not just a business partner but an "ally" who stood by India in its "darkest hours".
Oct 23, 2016, 17:57 PM IST
Hafiz Saeed warns of more violence in Kashmir
Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), today warned that violence in Indian-ruled Kashmir will escalate.
Jul 14, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
US boosts aid to Syria war-affected by USD 439 million
The Obama administration will provide another USD 439 million in humanitarian aid to refugees in Syria.
Jul 13, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Forex reserves touch a life-time high of $363.8 billion
Foreign exchange reserves hit a life-time high of USD 363.8 billion after it rose USD 592.1 million in the week ended June 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.
Jun 24, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Rupee gains 17 paise to end at 3-month high Vs USD
Extending its gains for fourth trading day, the rupee on Wednesday surged by 17 paise to close at three-month high of 66.37 per dollar on sustained selling of dollars by banks and exporters amid firm stock markets.
Mar 30, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
India Inc's M&A deal value dips 32 percent at USD 1.83 bn in Feb
Corporate India announced merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worth USD 1.83 billion through 37 transactions in February, registering a decline of over 32 percent in value terms over the year-ago period, a report says.
Mar 18, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Google donates USD 1M to help fight Zika virus spread
The virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites and has been potentially linked to birth defects.
Mar 03, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Economic pain in US heartland as likely Fed hike nears
America`s heartland, the vast area in the middle of the country that produces much of the nation`s food and energy and is home to many of its traditional manufacturers, is sending warning signals that all is not well with the economy.
Dec 15, 2015, 05:09 AM IST
Chinese yuan weakens to four-year low
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi (yuan) weakened on Monday for the sixth consecutive day to its lowest level against the USD since July 2011.
Dec 14, 2015, 11:29 AM IST
Gold price dips to near 6-year low, set for 6th straight weekly drop
Gold dipped to its lowest level in nearly six years on Friday and was heading for a sixth straight weekly decline under pressure from a firm dollar and prospects of a US interest rate rise next month.
Nov 27, 2015, 20:21 PM IST
