Reuters: Top News

India delays "BT Brinjal" start for further tests

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:36:16 +0530

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has postponed the launch of its first genetically modified (GM) vegetable, saying it would adopt a cautious approach and wait for more scientific studies on the impact of the new variety of eggplant.

Google tweaks Gmail to challenge Facebook, Twitter

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:44:37 +0530

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Google Inc injected social networking features into its popular Web email product as the world's No. 1 search engine seeks to fend off competition from Facebook and Twitter.

Eurozone agreed in principle to aid Greece - source

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:40:40 +0530

BERLIN (Reuters) - European governments have agreed in principle to help heavily indebted Greece, a senior German coalition source said on Tuesday, in what would be the first rescue of a euro zone member in the currency's 11-year history.

Sri Lanka parliament dissolved before April 8 poll

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:19:57 +0530

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's president has dissolved parliament before legislative elections on April 8, a senior government official said on Tuesday, a day after a leading opposition figure was arrested on military offences.

INTERVIEW - Google says very hard to operate in China

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:38:30 +0530

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Reuters) - Google Inc co-founder Sergey Brin said on Tuesday it has become "very hard to operate" in China, but he is optimistic that the Internet company can continue to "open up information for everyone everywhere, free of political censorship."

Vedanta's Orissa refinery "pollutes" air, water – Amnesty

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:18:00 +0530

NEW DELHI (Reuters AlertNet) - An alumina refinery owned by mining group Vedanta Resources is causing air and water pollution that threatens the health of thousands of poor Indians, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

Rajaratnam to provide SEC with wiretaps - U.S. judge

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:13:39 +0530

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam and co-defendant Danielle Chiesi, indicted in a sweeping insider trading case, must hand over wiretap evidence to U.S. market regulators, a judge ruled on Tuesday.

Q+A - GM food controversy in India

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:45:51 +0530

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The environment minister decided on Tuesday against allowing farmers to grow the first genetically modified (GM) vegetable in the country.

Smith hails team spirit after test win over India

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:05 +0530

NAGPUR, India (Reuters) - South Africa captain Graeme Smith hailed the maturity shown by his team in adverse circumstances after they won the opening test against top-ranked India on Tuesday.

Force India eye progress after unveiling new car

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:06:58 +0530

MILAN (Reuters) - Force India unveiled their new car on Tuesday, saying greater stability than other Formula One teams would boost their chances this season.