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Facing New Realities: What Comes Next for the U.S. Auto Industry?

U.S. automakers must more creatively than ever before address customer preferences, vehicle innovation, digital autos , and product lifecycle and revenue optimization.

Facing Ban Threat, RIM Makes an Offer to India

Research In Motion has offered to lead an industry forum in India focused on supporting the lawful access needs of law enforcement agencies, while preserving the legitimate information security needs of corporations and other organizations in India, RIM said Thursday.

Upgrading the OS on an iPhone

Facing trouble configuring or utilisiling your phone. Here are some tips on how to make the best use of the gadget. Read on for more…

J&K police now move to plastic bullets

Facing allegations of using excessive force for mob control, Jammu and Kashmir Police has got two new weapons in its armoury — pump action and riot control guns — which are non-lethal but can injure a person indulging in violence.

Madani says will surrender before court soon

Facing arrest in the 2008, Bangalore serial blasts case, PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani on Sunday said he would surrender before the nearest court “in the coming days”, the date for which would be announced on Monday.

Madani says he will surrender before court

Facing arrest in 2008 Bangalore blasts case, PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani today said he would surrender before a nearest court in one of the coming days, the date for which would be announced tomorrow.

Delhi bans road digging from August 20

Facing criticism for delay in completion of several infrastructure projects related to the Commonwealth Games, the Delhi government Wednesday imposed a ban on digging city roads from August 20.

Customer Facing Manager

Customer Facing Manager SNS Consultancy Abu Dhabi UAE Ref HP977-390 SNS Consultancy The Role The Role Managing Customer Facing Department The manager will have to be involved in the execution of all Customer Facing activities based on the projects timeline budget and quality standards The job includes 1 Overseeing and administering the

Facing prolonged unrest, Kashmir colonies set up community schools for wards

Immediately after the prayers at the sundown, elders of Srinagar’s Bagh-e-Mehtab colony on Monday stayed back at the mosque to discuss something urgent other than the religion: future of the children.

Gates announces axing of major US military command

Facing severe resource crunch, US Defence Department has announced axing one of the ten major military commands as part of far-reaching proposals to cut back on spiralling military spending and the over-reliance on contractors.

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RIM reassures BlackBerry customers as Gulf woes multiply

WASHINGTON, Aug 2, 2010 (AFP) – BlackBerry maker Research in Motion vowed Monday not to compromise customer security after two Gulf governments threatened to block key services.
Facing partial bans in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ar…

Does fresher blood work better?

WASHINGTON, July 27, (AP): Facing surgery? You could receive blood that’s been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six — and there’s growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.

It’s a question with big i…

Report: Acura RL Facing Global Phase-Out

The Acura RL, bawdy bionic beavertooth grille and all, may soon be headed to the scrap heap of history, if the latest reports out of Japan hold true. The death of the model would mark the end of a 15-year run (26 years if you count the Acura Legend that preceded it) and also put a point on Acura’s planned strategy changes. Before the world banking…

Obama to promote electric vehicles in Michigan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing fresh criticism of his handling of the economy, President Barack Obama travels to Michigan on Thursday to promote investments in the electric vehicle battery industry, a sector the administration sees as a bright spo…

Facing the deficit dilemma

Policymakers realise that painful spending cuts and tax rises are necessary to restore order to public finances

Bhopal gas victims’ rehabilitation Congress’ priority

Facing flak over the handling of the Bhopal gas case, Congress today said rehabilitation and relief for Bhopal gas victims was the party’s priority now but insisted that the guilty should be punished. GoM discusses legal options

Principal apologises for caning Rouvanjit, says it was a mistake

Facing flak, the principal of the prestigious school La Martiniere for Boys in Kolkata today apologised for caning a 13-year-old student, who allegedly committed suicide. He, however, said the caning should not be linked to the death of the class VIII student Rouvanjit Rawla on February 12.

Prosecution was not good in Bhopal gas case: CBI

Facing flak for alleged shoddy prosecution in the 1984 Bhopal gas leak case, the CBI has accepted that its prosecution was not good as compared to the accused who brought a battery of lawyers to defend them.

Beijing defends currency policy, rejects ‘baseless’ US accusations

BEIJING, June 12, (Agencies): China on Saturday again defended its foreign exchange policy, dismissing as “baseless” a call by US lawmakers for a probe into the impact of alleged Chinese currency manipulation on American industry. Facing election-yea…

Mamata starts recruitment process for rlys

Facing flak for failure to fill up of vacant safety-related posts even as a spate of accidents occurred over past months, Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken urgent measures to address the issue.

Info panel chief seeks govt help

Facing a revolt within, Chief Information Commissioner, Wajahat Habibullah, has sought help from the government to avoid a conflict between the higher judiciary and the information watchdog.

The Next Industrial Imperative

Facing up to climate change requires a revolution in business thinking.

Indian Outsourcers Go Global

Facing mounting competitive pressure, India’s biggest firms are reshaping themselves as multinationals.

CEO Succession 2008: Stability in the Storm

Facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, corporate boards in North America and Europe are holding fast to their current CEOs, finds management consulting firm Booz & Company in its 2008 annual survey of CEO turnover. The decline in succession rates in these two regions contrasts with the slight rise in chief executive departures globally. The financial services and energy sectors, most affected by the turmoil of 2008, saw outsized increases in CEO exits spurred not only by performance, but also by government interventions and volatility in commodity markets, respectively.

The Shifting Nature of Chinese Industry

Facing intense competition — especially in manufacturing, where productive overcapacity has relentlessly driven down the prices of many goods — Chinese companies are acknowledging that they will have to do things differently.

Facebook Plans a Privacy Summit

Facing a growing chorus of dissatisfaction from users, pundits, critics, and lawmakers, Facebook is reportedly holding an all hands meeting on to address the company’s latest privacy backlash. It’s unknown what the social network intends to discuss at its meeting, but the company may consider temporarily suspending its new Instant Personalization feature, according to All Facebook.

BlackBerry plans to hit 100-million user base

Facing fierce competition from Apple’s iPhone, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) Tuesday announced it would more than double its customer base.

UN veto a satanic tool: Iranian Prez

Tehran, April 27: Facing the threat of new UN sanctions, the Iranian President, Mr Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said on Monday that the veto power held by the US and other permanent Security Council members is a “satanic tool.”

Washington and its allies have been pressing for a fourth round of UN penalties on Iran for its refusal to halt a key part of its nuclear programme that could be used to ma

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Iran lobbies to keep off UN security

Facing increasing momentum behind a US-backed bid for new sanctions against it, Iran is launching a broad diplomatic offensive aimed at persuading as many UN Security Council members as possible to oppose tougher punishment for its nuclear program.

Private sector to add 9,000 MW in two years, says Shinde

Facing Opposition ire for electricity shortages during the summer months, government on Monday said the private sector is likely to chip in with 9000 MW in the next two years.

Networkfleet Offers New Fleet Utilization Reports

Facing tightening budgets, fleet managers are looking for ways to maximize vehicle usage and optimize fleet size. To assist them, Networkfleet is making available new fleet utilization reports for users of its wireless fleet management system. The new reports provide detailed information on each vehicle’s usage, including miles traveled, engine hours, days utilized, number of trips, and more, for specific periods of time. This allows fleet managers to analyze both under and over utilization of vehicles to maximize fleet productivity.

Ayesha wants cheap publicity, I won’t apologise: Shoaib

Facing a legal trouble over his alleged first marriage with Ayesha Siddiqui, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik today said he will not apologise to Ayesha, who claims to be his first wife. Addressing a press conference along with Sania Mirza with whom he is slated to get married on April 15, Shaoib said he will not apologise to Ayesha. Shoaib’s passport confiscated | Special

Desperate Zardari turns to Sharif for help

Facing dilution of his powers by a bill introduced in Parliament, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is seeking to mend fences with opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif.

Shoaib in Hyderabad, alleged first wife sends legal notice

Facing legal action from his alleged first wife Ayesha Siddiqui, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik today made a surprise visit to his bride-to-be Sania Mirza’s home in Hyderabad amid speculation that their wedding’s venue could be changed.

Zardari tries to mend strained relations with Sharif

Facing dilution of his powers by a bill introduced in Parliament, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is seeking to mend fences with opposition PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif.

Obama urges patience as health care law kicks in

Facing a public still wary of his massive health care overhaul, President Barack Obama urged Americans not to judge the nearly $1 trillion legislation he signed into law last week until the reforms take hold.

During an enthusiastic, campaign-style appearance in Maine’s largest city, Obama mocked the pundits and pollsters who say he isn’t getting a boost from his yearlong campaign to pass the sw

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Mayawati govt rubbishes Rahul Gandhi’s charges on NREGA

Facing flak from Congress leaders, especially Rahul Gandhi, for misutilisation of central funds meant for NREGA, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday rubbished the charges and claimed that the state has achieved second rank in implementation of the rural job guarantee scheme.

Govt to consult all political parties on civil nuclear bill

Facing stiff opposition over the nuclear liability Bill, government today said that it will consult all political parties before tabling the draft legislation in Parliament.

Greece outlines plan to cut massive deficit (CNNfn)

Facing firm demands from the European Union and financial markets to cut its deficit, Greece announced cost-cutting measures Wednesday that will save the debt-challenged country ?4 billion, $5.44 billion, this year.

IPS crisis 16 paramilitary officers sent to Naxal hit states

Facing acute shortage of IPS cadres, the Home Ministry has dispatched 16 paramilitary officers on probation to Naxal-affected states to work as additional superintendents of police.

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