Industry
US coal miner Alpha Resources files for bankruptcy
04 Aug 2015
Even as President Barack Obama outlined the new Climate Act that is expected to hit the coal industry, Alpha Natural Resources Inc, the second-biggest coal miner in the US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
India thwarts UK firm’s bid to patent compound of turmeric, pine bark and tea for treating hair loss
03 Aug 2015
Petrol prices down Rs2.43 per litre, diesel to cost Rs3.60 less
01 Aug 2015
The international crude oil price of Indian basket stood at $53.78 per barrel, marginally higher than the $53.17 per barrel on the previous day
Coal scam: Charges framed against Madhu Koda, 8 others
31 Jul 2015
The nine accused have been put on trial by the special court in connection with the alleged irregularities in the allocation of a coal block
Centre quietly opens multi-brand retail to foreign investment
31 Jul 2015
The investments will be allowed through the automatic route subject to the sectoral cap and up to a maximum of 49 per cent
Sweat-activated cooling apparel introduced
31 Jul 2015
Egypt set to open New Suez Canal on 6 August
30 Jul 2015
The enlarged canal would allow two-way traffic over much of the canal’s length
Ofcom proposes switching mobile providers easier
29 Jul 2015
Oil majors shelve $200 bn worth of projects: report
28 Jul 2015
Oil and gas majors have slashed their capital expenditure budgets between 10-15 per cent as they believe a sustained period of sharply lower oil prices lie ahead
Firms “underinvest” in long-term cancer research: study
28 Jul 2015
Pharmaceutical firms “underinvest” in long-term research to develop new cancer-fighting drugs due to the greater time and cost required to conduct such research
Historic Scotland Yard building to be converted to luxury hotel
27 Jul 2015
The Edwardian, grade II heritage Scotland Yard building in London will soon be converted into a luxury hotel
Rajesh Exports buys world's top gold refiner Valcambi for $400 mn
27 Jul 2015
The world's largest gold jewellery maker, Rajesh Exports Ltd, has acquired Swiss gold refinery Valcambi, the world's largest gold refiner, in an all-cash deal worth $400 million
Pearson to sell 50% stake in Economist
27 Jul 2015
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