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'Site may be changed' - newindianexpress.com

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Keystone pipeline: House votes to bypass Obama - Guardian: Environment

Suzanne Goldenberg — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Representatives approve bill declaring that controversial oil pipeline from Canada does not need president's permission

Don't delay on renewable energy, government told - The Guardian -- Front Page

Fiona Harvey — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Committee on Climate Change says the sooner the UK invests in low-carbon power generation the cheaper it will be Investing in new renewable power generation, rather than a "dash for gas", will be the lower-cost option for keeping the lights on while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government's climate change watchdog has said. The sooner the UK makes large investments in low-carbon generation – including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power and energy from waste – the cheaper it will be, according to David Kennedy, chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the statutory body that advises ministers on meeting emissions targets. The conclusions are likely to be controversial, as many MPs on the right of the Tory party have been clamouring for an end to onshore windfarms and reductions in renewable subsidies. They would prefer to see a new "dash for gas" that would require the UK to massively expand shale gas drilling and import tens of billions of pounds worth ...

Markets extend losses, capital goods shares slump - Latest News

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Among broader markets, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are down by 1%. The market breadth in BSE remains weak with 1,017 shares declining and 352 shares advancing.

Government intervenes - Hindu: Home

Special Correspondent — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

TNPCB officials monitoring the ambient air quality in the area

Cakes for a cuppa - Deccan Chronicle: Lifestyle

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

A cake is so much more than just a sweet treat. From chocolate and vanilla to the moist and rich red velvet, cakes have the power to make even the most self-restrained adults go weak in the knees. Keeping this in mind, the Westin Hyderabad Mindspace has launched the 'Cakes and More' festival. With

Three Raman fellows from city head to US for research - newindianexpress.com

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Mood of pessimism in economy will be reversed soon, says Manmohan - newindianexpress.com

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Addressing his alliance partners Prime Minister Singh said UPA is “fully aware” that the world economy is facing its worst crisis in 50 years and added that 2011-12 was a difficult year yet the Indian economy grew at 7% and subsequently grew at 6% in 2012-13.

Just Dial IPO oversubscribed - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Just Dial IPO oversubscribed

Misled on Ranbaxy probe: Daiichi - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Misled on Ranbaxy probe: Daiichi

Srei Infra to buy Austrian bank unit - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Srei Infra to buy Austrian bank unit

Multiple regulators, bodies create overlaps, says P Chidambaram - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Multiple regulators, bodies create overlaps, says P Chidambaram

‘Women in sci-tech a global need’ - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

‘Women in sci-tech a global need’

Drug regulator to study case papers - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Drug regulator to study case papers

Quadricycles finally get green signal - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Quadricycles finally get green signal

2 Bangalore teams in Big Idea contest final - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

2 Bangalore teams in Big Idea contest final

Mahindras pump in Rs 200cr into Hingna tractor plant - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Mahindras pump in Rs 200cr into Hingna tractor plant

Govt opens up healthcare to private sector in a big way - TOI: All Headlines

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Govt opens up healthcare to private sector in a big way

Mumbai to beat NCR in commercial realty - TOI: Home

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Central Mumbai has emerged as the country’s most attractive investment destination for office properties with 19% net annual return as prices are expected to rise 63% and rentals by 47% over five years, global real estate consultant Knight Frank said in a report.

Oil falls as Fed minutes send U.S. equities down - Latest News

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Brent crude extended losses in late trading on Wednesday to settle below $103 a barrel, after minutes from the Federal Reserve sent US stock markets down and compounded earlier oil weakness stemming from a rise in US gasoline inventories.

Double whammy for flyers: High fares, extra charges - TOI: Home

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

No free baggage allowance, charge on airport check-in, payment for every seat may soon be an air travellers’ reality.

Govt to continue buying Reliance gas-based power - TOI: Goa

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Govt to continue buying Reliance gas-based power

No end in sight to power crisis - Hindu: Home

M. Malleswara Rao — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Gujarat, Maharashtra rule out ‘gas swap’ proposed by CEA

UK and France to join global anti-corruption initiative - The Guardian -- World Latest

Patrick Wintour — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Decision by two countries to join scheme exposing corruption in mining and oil industries represents significant breakthrough Britain and France have both announced they are to join a groundbreaking initiative to expose systematic corruption, mainly in Africa, requiring mining and oil companies to reveal the taxes paid to national governments and the value of the minerals being extracted. Nearly 40 countries have already signed but the news that France and the UK have joined the initiative represents a breakthrough. The decision to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative was announced by the French president, François Hollande, and the British prime minister, David Cameron, ahead of a working dinner in Paris. The UK helped create the EITI in 2002 and has subsequently funded it, but since the UK was not defined as a "resource-rich" country by the International Monetary Fund, the UK did not feel it necessary to join, even after Barack Obama said the US would join in 2011. ...

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties - TOI: Home

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

China's premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit today, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian allies.