Kenya emphasises on importance of Doha Round, agri: Nirmala
Nairobi: Kenya, the host country of the WTO ministerial meeting, has emphasised on the importance of issues relevant to the developing countries, including India, such as agriculture and livelihood of poor farmers, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.She said that Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has given a “powerful” opening of the 10th WTO ministerial conference. The minister was commenting on the inaugural address of the Kenyan President.
Air India begins daily direct flight from Ahmedabad to london
Ahmedabad: National carrier Air India on Tuesday started its direct daily flight from Ahmedabad, the economic and industrial hub of Gujarat, to london. Air India flight AI-131, a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft, with 247 passengers onboard, took off from the Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport here at 0430 hours this morning. With the commencement of this flight, Air India became the first airline to offer direct flight between Ahmedabad and london, a release said.
Adani Enterprises stock gains nearly 5%
Mumbai: Shares of Adani Enterprises rose by nearly 5 per cent after an Australian court on Tuesday rejected a bid by environmentalists to stop Adani Group’s 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project. The stock gained 4.53 per cent to end at Rs78.50 on BSE. During the day, it surged 6.99 per cent to Rs80.35. At NSE, shares of the company climbed 4.66 per cent to settle at Rs78.55. Buying was also seen in Adani Power and Adani Transmission that gained 1.50 per cent and 1.06 per cent, respectively on BSE. In a relief to Adani Group, an Australian court on Tuesday rejected a bid by environmentalists to stop its 16.5 billion dollar controversy-hit coal mine project, but said the firm has “exaggerated” the economic benefits, including the amount of jobs and royalties.