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2010-09-01 22:02

Supreme Court begins Bhopal gas verdict review (Reuters)

Victims of Bhopal gas tragedy hold posters during a demonstration outside a court in Bhopal in this June 7, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Raj Patidar/FilesReuters - The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted a government petition seeking harsher sentences for seven people convicted for their role in the world's worst industrial disaster that killed thousands of people in 1984.


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2010-09-01 22:02

China's growing focus on Indian Ocean irks India (Reuters)

A fisherman stands next to a boat before heading into sea to catch fish on the Marina beach in Chennai in this September 18, 2009 file photo. India expressed concerns about China's influence in Indian Ocean region, the latest sign of tension between the Asian giants who are competing for geopolitical power in the region. REUTERS/Babu/FilesReuters - India expressed concerns on Tuesday about China's influence in the Indian Ocean region, the latest sign of tension between the Asian giants who are competing for resources and geopolitical power in the region.


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2010-09-01 22:02

CEO layoff leaders also led in pay in '09 - study (Reuters)

A GM logo on a vehicle at the 2009 New York International Auto Show April 9, 2009. REUTERS/Eric Thayer/FilesReuters - As U.S. companies shed millions of workers during the recession, the CEOs who laid off the most people brought home pay that was significantly higher than that of their peers, a study released on Thursday found.


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2010-09-01 15:53

U.N. climate panel urged to reform, stick to science (Reuters)

Director General of TERI and Chairman of the IPCC Rajendra K. Pachauri attends the annual meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) in Cancun March 20, 2010. REUTERS/Gerardo Garcia/FilesReuters - The U.N. climate panel should make predictions only when it has solid evidence and should avoid policy advocacy, scientists said in a report on Monday that called for thorough reform of the body.


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2010-09-01 15:53

Govt spending to pick up after monsoon: Ahluwalia (Reuters)

India's Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks during a national conference with ministers of environment and forests in New Delhi August 18, 2009. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - Government spending is expected to pick up after the June-September monsoon rains, the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Tuesday.


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2010-09-01 15:53

GDP grows most since Dec 2007; tightening seen (Reuters)

An employee works inside a plant of General Motors India Ltd. at Halol, about 93 miles east of Ahmedabad August 28, 2009. REUTERS/Amit Dave/FilesReuters - India's economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly three years in the April-June quarter on strong manufacturing growth and better farm output that may keep the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on its gradual monetary tightening path.


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2010-09-01 09:44

Former champs kick off U.S. Open in sunny New York (Reuters)

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a forehand to Brian Dabul of Argentina during their opening night match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - One magical point from Roger Federer capped an exhilarating first day at the U.S. Open on Monday as a host of former champions each took their turn in the Flushing Meadows spotlight.


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2010-09-01 09:44

BlackBerry maker wins reprieve on India shutdown (Reuters)

A salesman is seen behind the box of a BlackBerry handset at a shop in Mumbai August 12, 2010. BlackBerry maker Research in Motion offered the Indian government a few solutions to access BlackBerry data, avoiding an immediate ban as the government studies those solutions, India's home ministry said on Monday. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/FilesReuters - Research In Motion will give India access to secure BlackBerry data beginning Sept. 1, a government source said on Monday, leading New Delhi to put off a decision on whether to shut down the smartphone.


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2010-09-01 09:44

Pakistan agency sends team to probe corruption (Reuters)

A newspaper belonging to a MCC member is seen on a chair outside the Grace Gates before the fourth day of the fourth cricket test match between England and Pakistan at Lord's cricket ground in London August 29, 2010. REUTERS/Philip BrownReuters - Pakistan's top crime investigative agency will send a team to Britain this week to probe corruption allegations against some of the country's cricket players, a senior official said on Tuesday.


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2010-09-01 03:30

Govt introduces direct tax bill in parliament (Reuters)

Indian lawmakers arrive in their cars at the parliament in New Delhi July 2, 2009. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - The government on Monday introduced a bill in parliament to overhaul its archaic direct tax laws, a key reform aimed at simplifying procedures for investors and bring in more revenue by widening the tax net.


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2010-09-01 03:30

Parliament approves nuclear liability bill (Reuters)

Lawmakers arrive in their cars at the parliament in New Delhi July 2, 2009. The Rajya Sabha on Monday approved a bill to open up the country's $150 billion nuclear power market, sealing legislation crucial for the entry of U.S. firms like General Electric and Westinghouse Electric. REUTERS/B Mathur/FilesReuters - NEW DELHI (Reuters) The parliament on Monday approved a bill to open up the country's $150 billion nuclear power market, sealing legislation crucial for the entry of U.S. firms like General Electric and Westinghouse Electric.


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2010-09-01 03:30

Australia beat Japan 2-1, Dutch hammer India (Reuters)

Marilyn Agliotti (R) of Netherlands and Saba Anjum of India battle for the ball during a Women's field hockey World Cup tournament match in Rosario August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Andres StapffReuters - Australia were made to work hard for a 2-1 victory over Japan in their opening Pool A match at the women's World Cup on Monday.


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