Manufacturing sector to create 3-4 million jobs: Govt

Job creation will take place during the 12th five year plan between 2012-17.

• 'Reduction in oil imports from Iran not due to US pressure'
• Net direct tax collections rise 7-fold in April

Rs 77K cr investor wealth vanishes as stocks drop

This is a notional drop of Rs 77,288 crore from the total m-cap recorded on Tuesday.

• RBI to offer $2 bn swap arrangement to SAARC countries
• Patni Computer shares to delist from NSE on May 21

Parl right to amend laws supreme: FM on Vodafone

FM said Parliament has the right to change provisions of the Constitution.

• Man who discovered KG-D6 fields for RIL quits
• Coal India signs fuel supply pacts with 14 power plants

Supertech to raise Rs 3,000 cr via private equity

The company also announced foray in the Gurgaon market with a housing project.

• Mahindra sets up first exclusive 'Destination Maternity' store
• DDA to set up separate unit for quake-prone buildings

US economy getting stronger: Geithner

The worldwide situation still remains dangerous and uncertain, Geithner said.

• People taking part-time jobs doubles in Britain
• `JP Morgan loss a risk management failure`

Airtel, Axis tie-up for mobile banking services

Bharti Airtel customers will now be able to open no-frills savings account in Axis Bank.

• Facebook IPO may now mop up $18 billion
• Govt putting in place cyber security architecture: NSA