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Zika virus: Bill Gates says response better than for Ebola

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the Zika virus outbreak, and its founders said the response to the crisis, which appears to be linked to devastating birth defects in South America, has been better than for the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Feb 23, 2016

Mittals, Singtel to raise stake in Airtel by 6%

The transaction could be worth Rs 7,900 crore, taking into account the closing price of Bharti Airtel shares on Monday.

Feb 23, 2016

Infosys to reduce reserve employee strength through automation

Infosys recorded a staff utilisation rate of 80.6 percent for the December quarter.

Feb 23, 2016

World Bank's investment arm to buy stake in Lenskart

Recently, IFC bought stake worth $25 million in online grocery retailer BigBasket.

Feb 23, 2016

Fairfax Financial to raise $536.42 million via equity issuance

The deal is set to take Fairfax's stake in the insurer up to 35 percent.

Feb 23, 2016

Islamic State group rigs currency rates in Mosul to prop up finances

Air strikes have reduced Islamic State group's ability to extract, refine and transport oil, a major source of revenue for the group.

Feb 23, 2016

United Tech says a deal with Honeywell would face major challenges

Merger discussions between the two US-based multinationals are not currently active.

Feb 23, 2016

Infosys eyes 16% revenue growth next fiscal

Industry body Nasscom, however, cut its growth estimate for the sector to 10-12 percent for the next fiscal amid growing macroeconomic uncertainty and currency fluctuations.

Feb 22, 2016