India’s inflation hits 9.44% in June
NEW DELHI, July 14, 2011 (AFP) - India's annual inflation accelerated to 9.44 percent in June, official data showed on Thursday, increasing pressure on the …
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Poor intelligence keeps India vulnerable: analysts
NEW DELHI, July 14, 2011 (AFP) - India will remain a soft target for militant attacks until it enforces a radical shift in counter-terror policy that …
Bollywood hit ‘Delhi Belly’ causes upset
MUMBAI, July 13, 2011 (AFP) - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's new film has been a hit at the box office but has also led to protests and even a court case …
US suspends $800 mn in Pakistan military aid
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2011 (AFP) - The United States is withholding some 0 million in aid to Pakistan, almost a third of the . online pharmacy buy ciprodex with …
South Asia must fight ‘scourge of terrorism’: Indian PM
NEW DELHI, July 10, 2011 (AFP) - South Asian nations must make greater efforts to fight terrorism without relying on outside help, Indian Prime Minister …
India’s richest man attacks Western charity ethos
NEW DELHI, July 10, 2011 (AFP) - India's wealthiest man Mukesh Ambani on Sunday criticised Western philanthropy as counter-productive and said his own …
Bears circle India’s slowing economy
NEW DELHI, July 10, 2011 (AFP) - Not long ago it was the toast of investors, but India's appeal has taken a hit, with bearish sentiment building thanks to …
Former royals renounce Indian temple treasure
NEW DELHI, July 8, 2011 (AFP) - The head of a former Indian royal family renounced Friday any personal claim to billions of dollars' worth of ancient treasure …
India’s Tata to build S.African auto plant: report
JOHANNESBURG, July 7, 2011 (AFP) - Indian giant Tata will start building an auto assembly plant in South Africa in July for production which is likely to …
White Tiger returns to bite ‘Shining India’
NEW DELHI, July 4, 2011 (AFP) - Feuds over property and deadly clashes over land are as much a part of India's economic rise as call centres and the foreign …
Vodafone takes full control of Indian mobile group
NEW DELHI, July 2, 2011 (AFP) - British mobile phone giant Vodafone is taking full control of its Indian joint venture by buying out its local partner Essar …
‘Billions worth’ of treasure found in Indian temple
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 2, 2011 (AFP) - A treasure trove of gold and silver jewelry, coins and precious stones said to be worth billions of dollars has been …
Asian ‘megapest’ is chomping up US orchards
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2011 (AFP) - A stink bug from Asia is chomping up US vegetable fields, orchards and vineyards, causing experts to scramble through an …
Bangladesh allows ‘black money’ in stock exchange
DHAKA, June 29, 2011 (AFP) - Bangladesh will allow billions of dollars of untaxed money to be invested in shares under a new tax amnesty designed to prop up …
Inflation fears as India hikes fuel costs
NEW DELHI, June 25, 2011 (AFP) - Indians will have to pay more for fuel from Saturday after the government announced a hike in the price of some petroleum …
India to press ahead on nuclear power
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2011 (AFP) - India's commerce minister called Thursday for more cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy and brushed aside …
Renault to launch low-cost 4×4 in India
PARIS, June 21, 2011 (AFP) - French auto group Renault announced on Tuesday the launch in India of its low-cost four-wheel drive "Duster" vehicle built by its …
Pakistan detains officer over links with militants: army
SLAMABAD, June 21, 2011 (AFP) - Pakistan on Tuesday announced the arrest of an army brigadier accused of having contacts with a banned militant group. buy …
Pilatus to sign record aircraft deal with India: report
GENEVA, June 18, 2011 (AFP) - Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft is about to sign a record deal to supply 75 of its successful PC-7 trainers to the Indian Air …
India hikes interest rates by 25 basis points
MUMBAI, June 16, 2011 (AFP) - India's central bank on Thursday raised its key short-term interest rates by 25 basis points -- its 10th hike in 16 months -- in …