Africa

FIFA Bans Nigeria from International Competitions for Government Interference

Nigeria have been suspended from all international competitions with immediate effect by FIFA, following the government's alleged interference with the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation).

Jul 10, 2014

India Likely to Face Blackout, Power Stations Left with One Week's Coal Stock

India is likely to face a massive blackout after the Power Minister said on Monday that nearly half of the country's coal-fired power stations are left with only one week's stock.

Jul 10, 2014

India Leads with Over 350 Million Poor; A Challenge Ahead of Union Budget?

C Rangarajan's report on poverty revealing 363 million people below poverty line, may bring challenges in the way of developmental goals set by Modi-government.

Jul 10, 2014

Modi pays tributes to Syam Prasad Mookherjee

Union Budget: What to Watch Out For

With just a couple of hours left before Finance Minister Arun Jaitley steps up in Parliament to lay down the future course for India's economy, expectations and apprehensions are high.

Jul 10, 2014

Union Budget Live Blog: Tax Exemption Up by ₹50,000, Cigarettes, Colas Costlier; Jaitley Says Budget Meant to Revive Economy

The Modi government will present it's first Union Budget today amid high expectations to bring down inflation, improve growth and create jobs.

Jul 10, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil's 7-1 Defeat to Have Same Effect as 1950 Final Loss

It seemed as if the ghost of 1950 came back to haunt Brazil in their World Cup semifinal against Germany at the Estadio Mineiro in Belo Horizonte.

Jul 9, 2014

Manchester United News: Nike Ends Long-Running Sponsorship Deal with Red Devils

Sportswear giant Nike has ended its 13-year long partnership with Manchester United.

Jul 9, 2014

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Close to Completing £20m Deal for Benfica Winger

Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of completing a £20 million deal for Benfica's Lazar Markovic, who is now set for a medical at Anfield.

Jul 9, 2014

What the Economic Survey Tells Us to Expect From the Union Budget

While expectations have been building around the budget, the Economic Survey gave an insight on whether they would be met or not.

Jul 9, 2014

Economic Survey Tabled; Higher Growth, Lower Inflation Estimated

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey on Wednesday afternoon, a day before announcing the Union Budget in the Parliament.

Jul 9, 2014

What Middle Class Expects from Modi's Budget

The burgeoning middle class in the country, which is estimated to have voted for the Modi government in the general elections in large numbers, will now expect favourable decisions from the government in the Union Budget.

Jul 9, 2014

Will Gowda's Budget Help Improve Freight, Passenger Traffic?

The Union Railways Ministry has increased the freight charges, which slumped down to 36 percent, with an additional passenger traffic of just 12.9 percent, to bring the Indian Railways back on track.

Jul 8, 2014

Chelsea Transfer News: Blues Table Improved £15m Bid for Brazilian Defender

Chelsea have reportedly tabled an improved offer of £15 million for Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis after seeing their earlier bid rejected by the Spanish club.

Jul 8, 2014