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Larsen & Toubro ascended 2.81% to Rs 2,395 in afternoon trading after announcing a 139.83% increase in net earnings in Q1 June 2007 quarter. It announced the quarterly results during market hours today, 19 July 2007.

During the day, the scrip touched an intraday high of Rs 2,420 and an intraday low of Rs 2,350. On 13 July 2007, the stock has had its 52-week high of Rs 2,450 and a 52-week low of Rs 978 on 24 July 2006.

Tiruchirapalli: According to a senior representative that Tamil Nadu government would shortly emerge with a policy on micro, small and medium enterprises.

Beijing: Joint talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament opened up in an optimistic mood on Wednesday after Pyongyang close down all its five nuclear plants and expressed enthusiasm to come clean on its divisive atomic programme in the coming six months.

Chun Yung Woo, chief negotiator of South Korea said, “North Korea has demonstrated its willingness to disable its nuclear facilities and declare all its nuclear programmes in five to six months.”

Bhopal: On Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh assembly was adjourned for the day after members paid honor to various deceased leaders, comprising past Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar.

DLF has declared the first quarter results and it records a net profit of Rs 1515.48 billion for the period ended June 30, 2007.

The company’s earning per share (EPS) stood at Rs 9.87, and its operating profit margin was at Rs. 56.4% in the first quarter of FY08.

New York: A steam pipe exploded in central Manhattan, according to reports. The cause of explosion was the cold water inside the pipeline. One person is killed in the blast, while four others sustained serious injuries. US government officials say it was not a terrorist attack.    

The underground steam pipe was 83 year old, and it exploded during the evening rush hour in the busiest sections of the New York City. Subway service was suspended.