Sensex closed at 18,653.87 points | Nifty ended at 5,613.55 up 46.50 points

Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 SPECIAL LEAD Click here for India Business Update Mobile Version MURDOCHS APPEAR BEFORE BRITISH PARLIAMENT Appearing before a British parliamentary panel probing the phone hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch said that it was the most humbled day of his life. British lawmakers today quizzed key figures in the country's phone-hacking scandal, seeking to uncover the extent of criminality at media tycoon Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct News of the World tabloid. Sir Paul Stephenson, the outgoing head of Scotland Yard, appeared before a panel of lawmakers on Tuesday as the phone hacking scandal involving the police, politicians and the media elite broadened and some of the most powerful people in British public life. The hacking scandal has mushroomed into Prime Minister David Cameron's worst crisis since his election last year. The two days of hearings, testimony, spin and possible contrition reflect the extent of the scandal that has spread in two tumultuous weeks since reports emerged that The News o f the World tabloid hacked into the voice mail of a 13-year abducted schoolgirl in 2002. read more LEAD STORIES SENSEX UP 146 PTS ON HDFC BANK NOS, FIRM GLOBAL CUES Sensex closed at 18,653.87 points amid better-than-expected Q1 results by HDFC Bank and firm global cues. Nifty ended at 5,613.55 up 46.50 points. read more 2G SCAM: FRAMING OF CHARGES TO BE HEARD ON JUL 21 A Delhi court has decided to commence arguments on framing of charges in the 2G scam case from July 21. read more 13/7 MUMBAI BLAST: SIX SUSPECTS INVOLVED, SAYS POLICE Maharashtra ATS believes that at least 6 newly recruited terrorists could have been involved in placing the explosives at 3 sites. read more TOP STORIES • Need to crackdown money laundering 'ruthlessly': FM • SEBI alert on money laundering risks in 10 countries • Wockhardt may sell nutrition ops to Abbott for Rs 1K cr • Hearing on Tata's Singur case interrupted in HC • Bombay HC adjourns Jet-Sahara case to Aug 3 • Orissa HC rejects Vedanta expansion bid plea • Oberoi Realty terminates deal to buy Juhu Centaur • Action against 275 IAS for not giving I-T returns • HDFC Bank Q1 net up 34% at Rs 1,085 cr • Gold glitters, hits record high at Rs 23,470/10gm • BT may sell stake in Accel Frontline, 3 cos in fray • Continental takes over control of Modi Tyre company • Hillary Clinton pushes India on nuclear law • Greater Noida: HC scraps another land acquisition • Police seeks Home Min permission to quiz Amar Singh • Ex-CVC Thomas withdraws plea against his sacking • Travelocity files civil suit against Cleartrip • Govt approves 31 FDI proposals worth Rs 3,845 cr • ONGC rejects consent for Cairn India restructuring • Audi rolls out RS5 Sports Coupe at Rs 77.35 lk more stories TOP VIDEOS Will Go After Dishonest Bureaucrats, Honest Officers Have Nothing To Fear: Pradeep Kumar, Central Vigilance Commissioner The Valuations And The Timing Over The Next Few Weeks Is Attractive To Rebuild Positions In Equity Markets: Robert Parker, Senior Advisor, Credit Suisse The Investment Demand In Gold Is Up 26%, While The Supply Is Down 4%,: Jonathan Barratt, Head, Commodity Broking Services AT A GLANCE BSE 18653.87 +146.83 NSE 5613.55 +46.5 TURNOVER Rs. 131,187 cr BSE CASH Rs. 2,763 cr NSE CASH Rs. 9,851 cr NSE F&O Rs. 118,573 cr BULLION GOLD 23158 -69 SILVER 59855 -18 CRUDE NYMEX 102.25 -0.08 BRENT 118.15 +2.1 FOREX $ / Re 44.49 -0.07 £ / Re 71.816 +0.34 € / Re 63.185 +0.39 EVENTS 20 July State Ministers Meet To Discuss Storage & Movement Of Foodgrains, New Delhi 21 July Arguments On Framing Charges In 2G Case To Commence 22 July Board Of Approval To Decide On Setting Up New SEZs Indian Logistics Conference 2011, Eros, New Delhi 26 July RBI's Credit Policy Review L&T Finance's IPO To Open EXPERT VIEWS "The capabilities against money laundering and terrorist financing should be strengthened by all nations to ensure an effective, efficient and more productive crusade against the menace." Pranab Mukherjee Finance Minister "We do not believe that there are any terrorists who should be given safe haven or a free pass by any government...We believe the perpetrators need to be brought to justice and have urged Pakistan to do so." Hillary Clinton U.S. Secretary Of State "Economics must be rooted in morality and good governance. The Corporate Social Responsibility cannot merely be seen as a question of morality but it is about good economics." Salman Khurshid Law Minister WATCH OUT Bulls Eye 5 trading days, 4 stocks, 3 experts, 1 champion. CNBC-TV18 brings you Bull's Eye, a stock portfolio game with a unique format. Top market experts will build an ultimate portfolio with 4 lakhs virtual cash each trading week. As they battle it out for glory, you can predict which expert is worth his weight in stocks & win an iPad2 everyday. SHOW TIMINGS Mon-Fri 11am & 3:30pm