Washington: Nearly half of all Americans between the ages of 60 and 90 will encounter at least one year of poverty or near poverty, says a recent study by Mark R Rank, the Herbert S Hadley Professor of Social Work at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

New Delhi: Following receipt of queries and suggestions from stakeholders it has been decided to amend Rule 6 of the Companies (Meetings and Powers of Board) Rules, 2014.

New Delhi: Preliminary reports of sowing of kharif crops have been received from States.

New Delhi: The retail prices of grains, sugar, pulses and edible oils across the retail markets in the country remained steady during the week ending on June 12.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price went up to US$ 108.52 per barrel on June 12.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price went up to US$ 107.13 per barrel on June 11. This was higher than the price of US$ 106.73 per bbl on previous publishing day of June 10.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price went up to US$ 106.73 per barrel on June 10. This was higher than the price of US$ 106.64 per bbl on previous publishing day of June 9.

New Delhi: Indian Railways have carried 180.63 million tonnes of revenue earning freight traffic during 1st April- 31st May.

New Delhi: The international crude oil price went up to US$ 106.64 per barrel on June 9. This was higher than the price of US$ 106.43 per bbl on previous publishing day of June 6.

New Delhi: The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during 1st April 2014 to 31st May 2014 were Rs.24272.45 crore compared to Rs.22445.29 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 8.14 per cent.