Biotech company ImClone Systems has rejected Bristol-Myers Squibb's $4.3 billion bid as too low, saying it has received a higher offer from a large pharmaceutical company.

Indonesia turns net oil importer; suspends OPEC membership

10 Sep 2008

New UK communication network to cost billions

10 Sep 2008

Steel ministry proposes hike in iron ore export duty to 20 per cent

09 Sep 2008

NSG waiver may boost nuclear power capacity by 2,000 MW in six months

09 Sep 2008

NSG waiver will provide immediate good news as it is likely to lead to an addition of 2,000 MW capacity to existing nuclear plants over the next six months.

Australian opposition parties slam government policy banning uranium sales to India

08 Sep 2008

Massa declared Belgian GP winner after Hamilton penalised

08 Sep 2008

French energy giant EDF gets closer to acquiring British Energy

08 Sep 2008

Securities Appellate Tribunal allows Sasken's 12-month buyback plan

06 Sep 2008

India clinches NSG waiver: Deal moves to Washington

06 Sep 2008

Indian national security advisor, MK Narayanan, has confirmed that India has been granted a one-off waiver by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

US FDA to list names of drugs under investigation

06 Sep 2008

Brazil declines Iran’s invitation to join OPEC, favouring “other priorities”

06 Sep 2008

Brazil declines Iran's invitation to be part of the oil producing cartel of OPEC, but keeps its options open for the future, saying that it would first like to tackle some “other priorities” at the present time.

Indian Idol 4 unleashes marketing campaign

06 Sep 2008

Marlboro-maker Altria looking to buy smokeless tobacco company UST for $10 billion

06 Sep 2008

Marlboro-maker Altria is in advanced talks with UST, the largest snuff producer in the US, to buy the smokeless tobacco and wine maker for $10 billion.

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