Sensex ends day 0.84 percent higher (Third Lead)MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets Tuesday closed 0.84 percent higher than its previous closing figure Friday, with trading during the day remaining largely range-bound. Prime Minister Office takes stock of Air India crisisNEW DELHI/MUMBAI - The Prime Minister Office (PMO) on Tuesday took stock of the ongoing stalemate between Air India’s executive pilots and the management. Trading range-bound, Sensex up 0.93 percent (Second Lead)MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets was trading within a tight range and was up 0.93 percent over Friday’s close about an hour before closing bell Tuesday. Policy choices becoming ‘complex’ for Reserve BankMUMBAI - Choices with regards to policy changes like revision of monetary policy are becoming increasingly “complex” for India’s central bank as signs of economic recovery continue to be tentative even while inflation firms up, a top bank official said. Congress hopeful of rebels withdrawing from poll fray in MaharashtraMUMBAI - With only a day left for withdrawal of nomination papers for the 13 October assembly elections in Maharashtra, the state-ruling Congress party hoped that rebels would withdraw from the poll fray. Sensex holding on to morning gainsMUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets held on to its early morning gains around noon Tuesday and was ruling 1.02 percent higher than its previous close. Air India pilots strike enters fourth day
Sensex up 163 points in early tradeMUMBAI - The benchmark index of the Indian stock markets started the week Tuesday on a positive note, moving up 163 points from its previous close within five minutes of start of trade. BJP-Shiv Sena election manifesto promises quota for poorMUMBAI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- Shiv Sena alliance has came out with notable promises in its manifesto for the Maharashtra State assembly elections, which includes 15per cent quota in jobs, educational institutions for economically backward classes and developing infrastructure. Anil Ambani group says gas marketing margin illegalMUMBAI - The Anil Ambani group has called the marketing margin for the gas produced by Reliance Industries from the Krishna-Godavari basin illegal and asked the oil ministry to prevent the company from suspending supplies as threatened. Air India strike leaves passengers stranded across India(Lead: Air India)NEW DELHI/MUMBAI - The strike by pilots of national air carrier Air India entered its third day on Monday, causing discomfort to the passengers across the country. Air India strike enters third dayNEW DELHI/MUMBAI - Air India executive pilots strike entered third day on Monday even after its management reportedly offered an olive branch by agreeing to withdraw incentive-cut. Air India restores bonus, striking pilots adamant (Roundup)MUMBAI - National carrier Air India’s striking pilots refused to call off their agitation Sunday even as the management agreed to meet one of their demands and restored the productivity-linked incentive (PLI). Air India offers olive branch to end stalemate with striking pilotsMUMBAI - The deadlock between Air India management and agitating pilots on Sunday appeared to be heading towards a positive direction, as Air India management reportedly offered an olive branch to the striking pilots by agreeing to withdraw incentive-cut. Air India restores bonus, pilots to continue strike (Third Lead)MUMBAI - National carrier Air India Sunday agreed to restore the productivity-linked incentive (PLI) to placate its agitating senior pilots but they refused to call off their strike. Air India management, Mumbai pilots begin talks (Second Lead)MUMBAI - National carrier Air India Sunday began talks with a section of striking pilots based in Mumbai. However, bulk of the agitators across the country were still adamant about their demand for productivity-linked incentives (PLI) that have been slashed. Air India pilots’ strike continues, 26 flights cancelledMUMBAI - Twenty-six Air India flights, including seven on international routes, were cancelled till 2 p.m. Sunday as striking pilots continued their agitation for the second consecutive day. 12 Air India flights cancelled as pilots continue strikeMUMBAI - Twelve Air India flights, including seven on international routes, were cancelled Sunday as striking pilots continued their agitation for the second consecutive day. Air India pilots not ready for talks, to go on mass leaveMUMBAI - Around 400 Air India pilots, who threatened to go on mass sick leave to protest the airline’s decision to cut their incentives, Saturday rejected the management’s offer for talks and said they will stick to their agitation plan. MNS General Secretary Satish Pradhan resigns from postMUMBAI - Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) General Secretary Satish Pradhan resigned from the post on Saturday giving a blow to the Raj Thakre led party just before the assembly election. Anna Hazare files complaint against NCP leader fro being life threatMUMBAI - Senior Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare filed a complaint on Saturday against the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Padamsinha Patil for conspiring to eliminate him. Special arrangements to draw devotees at Durga Puja PandalsKOLKATA / MUMBAI - Innovative lights with 3D effects, depicting characters from children’s poems and story books, have become a major draw at the makeshift temples set-up on the occasion of Durga Puja festival. Air India management in talks with agitating pilotsMUMBAI - At least three Air India flights were cancelled Saturday even as the airline management began talks with the agitating pilots here. Priya, Sanjay Dutt support opposing parties in same constituencyMUMBAI - This is one situation late film star and Congress leader Sunil Dutt may not have imagined. His two children, Priya and Sanjay Dutt are campaigning for opposing parties in the Maharashtra assembly polls — and that too in the same constituency. Congress -Shiv Sena activists clash in MumbaiMUMBAI - : Supporters of the ruling Congress and the Shiv Sena clashed in Dadar area of Mumbai, on Friday. Sanjay, Priya Dutt battling it out in same constituencyMUMBAI - This is a situation late film star and Congress leader Sunil Dutt may never have imagined. His two children, Congress MP Priya Dutt and Samajwadi Party general secretary Sanjay Dutt are ranged on opposite sides of the political divide to support their party candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections. Sena defector alleges Uddhav behind attack at Joshi’s homeMUMBAI - A day after he was refused a ticket to contest the Maharashtra assembly polls, senior Shiv Sena leader Sada Sarvankar Friday pointed an accusing finger at party executive president Uddhav Thackeray for allegedly ordering the attack on former speaker Manohar Joshi’s residence last Sunday. Sensex closes 88 points down in volatile trading (Roundup)MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets closed 88 points lower Friday owing to a fall in metals, IT and telecom stocks. Though market conditions were volatile through the day, mid- to small-sized company scrips helped steady broader market fluctuations. Sensex closes 88 points down in volatile trading (Second Lead)MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets closed 88 points lower Friday amid volatile trading conditions. Sensex trading flat in afternoon tradeMUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets was trading flat a little after Friday noon while sentiments remained subdued at other Asian markets. |