India

Nikkei average ends1.51 percent while KOSPI falls 1.19 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices down 1.63 and 2.41 percent.

Kingfisher incurs net loss of 7.54bn rupees (£86.6m) for second quarter of 2012-13.

The BBC told Professor Brian Cox not to look for alien life as it might breach health and safety guidelines.

One army unit reports over 100 sightings in just six months.

Nikkei eases 0.03 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng gain 0.49 and 0.63 percent respectively. Shanghai index falls 0.01 percent.

Jonny Marray and Frederik Nielsen beat Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna 6-4 6-7 12-10 in their opening ATP World Tour Finals match

The Traffic Signal director as denied claims that actresses refused to work with him when he was facing a rape charge.

American Suzuki Motor Corp, with $346 mn in debt, to file for bankruptcy.

Following its mega deal with Saudi Arabia, BAE expects further orders from Oman, the UAE and Qatar.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in pole position.

The 2012 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set for an exciting qualifying race, after Lewis Hamilton finished the final practice session on top of the timesheets.

Italy's goldsmiths hit by high manufacturing costs and heavy duties in importing countries.

Nikkei ends 1.17 percent up while KOSPI gains 1.07 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng have gained 0.60 and 1.33 percent respectively.

Playboy Enterprises plans to open over 120 Playboy businesses including clubs, cafes and retail outlets in India over a period of ten years.

Major Asian markets such as Nikkei, Shanghai and Hang Seng end higher but South Korea's KOSPI closes 0.71 percent down.

England captain Alastair Cook and Samit Patel shared an unbeaten 153-run partnership as the tourists battled back against India A

Nikkei average closed 0.98 percent higher while KOSPI was up 0.66 percent. Shanghai and Hang Seng gained 0.32 and 0.83 percent.

England are sweating over the fitness of Steven Finn with the fast-bowler facing a scan after injuring his thigh in the opening warm-up match against India A in Mumbai.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has dismissed rumours linking him with a move to Ferrari after winning his fourth consecutive Grand Prix in India.

Nikkei average ended 0.04 percent lower while KOSPI closed flat at 1891.52. Shanghai and Hang Seng indices slid 0.35 and 0.16 percent

Facebook game developer Zynga is being threatened by hacking collective Anonymous, which claims to possess "confidential documents."

Annual poll shows pockets of Eurozone where risks are greater than in Syria, Egypt and Libya as CFOs seek safer markets in China, India and Brazil.

Sebastian Vettel completed his fourth win on the trot to triumph at the Indian Grand Prix in Noida near New Delhi.

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel will start the Indian Grand Prix in pole position after edging out teammate Mark Webber in the qualifying session.

Check out a brief review of Friday's Free Practice sessions and information on where to watch qualifying for the 2012 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix live

Mohammed El-Erian and Nobel Laureate Michael Spencer say world's biggest democracy holds key lessons for global economy

Nikkei slips 1.35 percent while South Korea's KOSPI falls 1.72 percent. Shanghai index and Hang Seng slid 1.68 and 1.21 percent respectively.

Government in exile urges countrymen to avoid ultimate protest as Beijing arrests five monks over Free Tibet demonstration.

Personal care and home care segments record strong growth in emerging markets.

Nikkei average closes 0.67 percent while KOSPI drops 0.67 percent. Shanghai and Hong Kong indices gain 0.07 percent and 0.31 percent.