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Court defers Satyam Computer case verdict to 9 April
09 Mar 2015
The trial in the case, considered the biggest corporate fraud to come to light in India, began on 8 November 2010 and was completed on 24 June 2014
China's Fosun acquires 5% stake in Thomas Cook
07 Mar 2015
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Lockheed Martin’s laser weapons system destroys small truck in seconds
07 Mar 2015
The 30-kilowatt laser burned through the truck's engine while the vehicle was mounted on a test manifold
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Google developing virtual reality version of Android OS: reports
07 Mar 2015
Google is said to be developing a virtual reality version of Android operating system to take on Oculus, Microsoft and Sony
Microsoft sues Kyocera for patent infringement
07 Mar 2015
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Govt trying to usurp RBI’s financial market powers as well
07 Mar 2015
The creation of a Public Debt Management Agency will leave the RBI with nothing much to regulate
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Apple ousts AT&T to make Dow Jones’ 30-firm index
07 Mar 2015
The addition of Apple Inc, the world’s most valuable firm, on the venerable Dow is a reflection of the changing times – but it is largely symbolic, as big investors today track the S&P 500 rather than the Dow
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Mahindra has begun work on driverless car: reports
07 Mar 2015
Indian utility vehicle leader Mahindra & Mahindra plans to join the elite league of companies focusing on driverless cars, such as Tesla, BMW and Audi, as well as tech giants Google and Apple
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RBI eases valuation norms for home loans of up to Rs10 lakh
07 Mar 2015
RBI has directed banks to add stamp duty, registration and other documentation charges to the cost of the house / dwelling unit for the purpose of calculating loan-to-value ratio
McDonald's to use antibiotic-free chicken
05 Mar 2015
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