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In a first, Delhi Metro to set up rooftop solar power plants
24 Feb 2014
The Delhi Metro, already much praised for the efficiency of its construction and operation, is now going for another first by setting up rooftop solar power plants, the first of which will produce 500 kWp of solar energy in six months
CERC allows Adani, Tata Power to hike power tariff
24 Feb 2014
The CERC order will push up the cost of electricity for consumers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab while providing relief for Tata Power and Adani power projects in Mundra
CERC allows Adani, Tata Power to hike power tariff
24 Feb 2014
The CERC order will push up the cost of electricity for consumers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab while providing relief for Tata Power and Adani power projects in Mundra
Fannie Mae posts record net income of $84 bn; pays back taxpayers' money
22 Feb 2014
US mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said yesterday it would pay the US Treasury $7.2 billion in dividends in March 2014, taking its payback to a total of $121.1 billion
Pointless to pursue Radia tapes probe, CBI to tell SC
21 Feb 2014
The CBI plns to seek closure of the Niira Radia tapes episode without filing any charges, as it has not found any element of criminality in the 14 preliminary enquiries instituted on the directions of the Supreme Court
US, India to restart stalled energy dialogue
20 Feb 2014
Bayer, Novartis, Reckitt Benckiser, P&G in fray for Merck & Co's consumer healthcare unit
20 Feb 2014
Bayer, Novartis, Reckitt Benckiser, and Procter & Gamble are among the companies that are exploring a deal to buy Merck &Co's consumer healthcare unit
Bayer, Novartis, Reckitt Benckiser, P&G in fray for Merck & Co's consumer healthcare unit
20 Feb 2014
Bayer, Novartis, Reckitt Benckiser, and Procter & Gamble are among the companies that are exploring a deal to buy Merck &Co's consumer healthcare unit
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