Govt okays Rs 14,500 crore for fertiliser subsidy

Government pays subsidy on Urea which is a decontrolled fertiliser.

• Ahemedabad Metro project gets green signal
• Nod for MoU framework to set up JV co for Chahbahar port

6.02 cr bank accounts opened under Jan Dhan scheme

PM Narendra Modi on August 28 launched the the Jan Dhan scheme to boost financial inclusion.

• Canara Bank to raise up to Rs 850 million through share sale
• Weekly report: Rupee fails to extend gains, ends at 61.44 Vs USD

Diesel deregulation to benefit consumers: Essar Oil

Diesel deregulation will increase competition, benefiting the end consumer, Essar Oil said.

• US-India trade body to partner in Vibrant Gujarat summit
• Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO's $12 bn plant

Supertech hands over 1,000 homes to buyers

These projects were launched in 2009-2010 and there has been a delay of 6-12 months.

• Housing demand to pick up in 6-8 months: Report
• Real Estate bill to be tabled in next session: Naidu

Moody`s downgrades Russia`s credit rating to Baa2

Russia`s economy has been hit hard by the fallout from the Ukraine crisis.

• Greatly concerned by rise in economic inequality: Janet Yellen
• US inequality near highest levels in 100 years: Fed chief

Twitter spices timelines with unasked-for tweets

Twitter said the plan might not make it to 100 percent of users.

• Snapchat weaves ads into vanishing message service
• Getty fails to get injunction on Microsoft image widget