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Kudankulam row: Officials expect early resolution

Chennai, Feb 11 The four-member expert panel set up to look into the safety aspects of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) and the fears of the local people could be part of the Tamil Nadu government's strategy to checkmate protesters, said an official of India's nuclear power plant operator Saturday.

No evidence North Korean leader dead: US official

Washington, Feb 11 The US intelligence has found no evidence to suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was dead, an official said following web posts in China that claimed Kim was assassinated in Beijing.

PM holds meet on 2G verdict, as issue takes diplomatic turn (Second Lead)

New Delhi, Feb 11 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday held a crucial meeting on the 2G spectrum issue in the wake of the apex court cancelling 122 licences, and the matter taking a diplomatic turn with some of the countries having expressed concern over the future of investments by their countries' companies here.

India to carry northeast essentials via Bangladesh

Agartala, Feb 11 In a very significant development, the Bangladesh government has decided to allow India to ferry food grains and essentials for the mountainous northeastern states via its territory, a Tripura minister said here Saturday.

Bihar blacklists 22 road construction companies

Patna, Feb 11 Bihar has blacklisted 22 construction companies, including several prestigious firms engaged in road construction in the state, after they failed to complete projects on time, officials said Saturday.

Suzlon Energy posts quarterly net loss of Rs.286.46 crore

Mumbai, Feb 11 India's wind turbine manufacturing major Suzlon Energy Saturday posted net loss of Rs.286.46 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31.

Pepsi test-markets Slice in Canada to tap diaspora market

New Delhi, Feb 11 Fast moving consumer goods major PepsiCo has started test marketing its mango-based drink Slice in Canada to tap the Indian diaspora consumers there.

Sharda Motors looks for equity investor

Chennai, Feb 11 Auto component vendor Sharda Motor Industries Ltd is planning to raise equity funds for its future plans and is also exploring overseas market for its off-the-highway vehicle exhaust systems, said a senior company official.

Africa to be 'next centre of growth' for Bank of Baroda

Kolkata, Feb 11 Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) is planning to expand its network in Africa for its incremental business growth by opening ten new branches in the next four to five months.

Egypt woos the Indian traveller

New Delhi, Feb 11 With its tourism industry badly hit due to the political turmoil in the country, Egypt is now planning to launch aggressive campaigns in India with special corporate packages and is starting direct flights from Delhi.