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Merck to pay $950 million to settle Vioxx drug charges
24 Nov 2011
Vioxx was the centre of a long-running probe by the DoJ for Merck having promoted the painkiller without approval
Microsoft acquires video search engine VideoSurf
23 Nov 2011
Microsoft acquires video search engine VideoSurf
23 Nov 2011
RBI changes overseas borrowing norms to stem rupee fall
23 Nov 2011
The proceeds of the ECB raised abroad for rupee expenditure in India should be brought immediately for credit to rupee accounts with banks in India.
RBI changes overseas borrowing norms to stem rupee fall
23 Nov 2011
The proceeds of the ECB raised abroad for rupee expenditure in India should be brought immediately for credit to rupee accounts with banks in India.
Google to abadon cheap energy among seven projects
23 Nov 2011
Google is giving up on seven projects, including its ambitious initiative to make renewable energy cheaper than coal and Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia service to keep the focus limited to only a few efforts
Google to abadon cheap energy among seven projects
23 Nov 2011
Google is giving up on seven projects, including its ambitious initiative to make renewable energy cheaper than coal and Wikipedia-like online encyclopedia service to keep the focus limited to only a few efforts
Škoda introduces Yeti 4x2 SUV
23 Nov 2011
Škoda introduces Yeti 4x2 SUV
23 Nov 2011
Petroleum ministry to cap RIL claim on expenses under production sharing
23 Nov 2011
Analysts say the move would be challenged by RIL and its new partner BP Plc and probably end up in arbitration
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