China: – The new rail lines built at a cost of USD 3.2 billion would increase the number of subway lines in the Chinese capital to eight and the total length of the track to 200 km from 142 km. The opening comes a day ahead of the implementation of a broad traffic ban […]
US said that we don’t have any problem with Pakistan govt
US said: – I don’t think we have had any problem dealing with the Pakistani government over the past several years, no matter who is sitting in what chair. We continue to have contact with President Musharraf, as we do with other members of the government, including the prime minister, as is evidenced by […]
37 people killed in iraq
Two bombers, one of whom wore an Iraqi military uniform, detonated their explosives-filled vests at a recruitment centre on the Al-Saad base, east of the Diyala provincial capital of Baquba, a security official said. 55 people were also wounded in the morning attack, which came ahead of a promised Iraqi army offensive in the […]
Ross:- invests Our Rs 345 cr in SpiceJet
The board of directors of SpiceJet has accepted an offer in-principle from the US-based PE firm that would make available about Rs 345 crore (around USD 80 million) to SpiceJet, a joint statement issued by SpiceJet and WL Ross & Co said. WL Ross as an investor in SpiceJet. WL Ross is one of […]
intel company giving happy earning surprise
Amid growing concerns that the global economic malaise is worsening, a surprisingly upbeat second-quarter earnings report from Intel INTC reflects a better-than-expected outlook for tech spending. Biggest maker of computer chips, said on July 15 that net income for the three-month period ended June 28 soared 25%, to $1.6 billion, or 28¢ a share, […]
Foundation company donates our computers to state libraries
Roanoke and New River valleys will get dozens of computers thanks to a grant announced Tuesday from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Total $8.1 million to help libraries in Virginia and 10 other states buy computer hardware, investments that librarians say are desperately needed because technological improvements are so frequent. The foundation will […]