Select panel in two minds over risk ventures' equity make-up
The report of the standing committee on finance on the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Bill, which was supposed to be ready by the time the budget session started on February 22, is now expected next month.

India, Pakistan agree to consult each other on WTO issues
India and Pakistan on Sunday agreed to consult each other on WTO issues, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said. Pakistan commerce Minister will consult his Indian counterpart soon in this regard.

Global IT majors keen to share R&D with Ernet
Global infotech giants such as AT&T, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, 3Com and NEC have shown keen interest in sharing their research and development and product information with Educational and Research Network.

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