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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Gates cites corruption as Afghan obstacle

Tackling lingering issues over corruption in the Afghan government will not happen overnight, said U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for his second term Thursday in Kabul. His inauguration comes as world
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

US missile strike kills 8 in Pakistan

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT

Madhuri Dixit to play former Indian PM Indira Gandhi

Former Bollywood queen Madhuri Dixit will play Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female prime minister, in a biopic, according to reports in the Indian media. Published: 4:51PM GMT 20 Nov 2009 Madhuri Dixit in the 2007 film Aaja Nachle Photo:
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Old Rajasthan endures despite India's rapid modernization

In some respects, India's modernization is happening too quickly. The country is home to massive shopping malls, but some consumers are too afraid to use their escalators. In the three largest cities in Rajasthan, however, visitors can get a glimpse into
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

Asian TT: Sharath Crashes Out, Indian Women Disappoint

Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal suffered a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of higher rated Japanese Mizutani Jun in the third round to bow out of the 19th Asian Table Tennis Championships here today. World number 70 Sharath, the hosts' best bet in the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

India's slow road to economic reform

Comment Mail to friend Source: Reuters Mass protests by sugarcane farmers backed by political opposition parties forced the Indian parliament to adjourn for a second day on Friday, a major headache for the ruling Congress party. The standoff over price
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

No Final Decision on New BJP Chief: Naidu

Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said no final decision has been taken on the new party president and dismissed as speculation reports that Nitin Gadkari will succeed Rajnath Singh. Naidu also said a decision on the new party president will
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

'US Must Address Pak's Concern Over Troop Surge in Afghan'

The US must address Pakistan's concerns about a possible troop surge in Afghanistan and ensure that its new Afghan policy does not disturb the regional balance in South Asia, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said today. Gilani made the remarks during a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Republicans urge Obama decision on Afghan strategy (AFP)

WASHINGTON (AFP) Top Republican lawmakers wrote to on Friday, expressing "deep concern" over his Afghanistan policy, saying it has left the country and allies "uncertain about (his) commitment to the war." In a letter obtained by AFP, 14 lawmakers
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

Indian to grow @8% next fiscal: Nomura

The Indian economy is likely to grow by eight per cent in the next fiscal, propelled by domestic demand, financial services firm Nomura has said. "The fundamental drivers of domestic demand are falling into place. We ...expect growth to rebound to eight
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:00 GMT

First Mutual Fund Investment in Microfinance in India

A recent micro-loan securitisation, completed by IFMR Capital and Equitas Micro Finance, has enabled the first ever mutual fund investment into the Indian microfinance sector. The Rs. 480 million ($10.4 million) transaction is backed by over 55,000
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

'Indian economy to grow 8% next fiscal'

NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is likely to grow by eight per cent in the next fiscal, propelled by domestic demand, financial services firm Nomura has said. "The fundamental drivers of domestic demand are falling into place. We ...expect growth to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Hamid Karzai sworn in as Afghan president

Karzai, who was named president after a fraud-tainted election on August 20, took the oath of office at the presidential palace in central Kabul in front of 800 guests, including 300 foreign dignitaries. Guests, including US Secretary of States Hillary
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

First Mutual Fund Investment in Microfinance in India

A recent micro-loan securitisation, completed by IFMR Capital and Equitas Micro Finance, has enabled the first ever mutual fund investment into the Indian microfinance sector. The Rs. 480 million ($10.4 million) transaction is backed by over 55,000
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

India force a draw after Gambhir, Tendulkar tons

Gautam Gambhir made 114 and Sachin Tendulkar hit an unbeaten 100 as India batted out the final day to draw the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka here on Friday. India easily wiped out a huge first innings deficit of 334 runs as they scored 412-4 in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:00 GMT

IMA Specialist sector: First State Indian Subcontinent fund

Not only has this fund has just turned three, it offers exposure to one of the world's fastest growing economies. View a printer-friendly version of this article» The First State Indian Subcontinent Fund turned three on 15 November and should be
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week13.11.09 New Delhi, India

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Lawyers demanding separate High Court Bench protest in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 20(ANI): Lawyers from Uttar Pradesh held a demonstration in the national capital on Friday, demanding setting up of a Bench of the Allahabad High court in the region. Hundreds of lawyers belonging to the region raised slogans against the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT

India very important country in Asia: Dalai Lama

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Dalai Lama Friday said here that India should be seen as one of the most important Asian countries. He also stressed that while he no longer considered himself the temporal leader of Tibetans, China had 'revitalised' him as a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Indian CIOs more progressive than global peers: IBM Study

at 1404 hrs IST : IBM on Thursday unveiled the findings of its global study of more than 2,500 Chief Information Officers (CIOs). According to the study, Indian CIOs appeared to be more progressive as compared to their global counterparts. In this study,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Colombo: Half war-displaced 'have been released'

SRI Lanka has released more than half of the thousands of displaced civilians held in Government camps after the end of the country's ethnic conflict earlier this year, a minister said. 'We feel the security situation has eased considerably now to allow
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT

BJP condemns Shiv Sena violence at TV channel offices

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly condemned Friday's attack by Shiv Sena activists on the offices of IBN-Lokmat network channel in Mumbai and Pune. BJP vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told IANS that the incident was 'unfortunate and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:00 GMT

Aircel plans $5.5bn India investment

Email a friend Your name: Your email: To include more than one recipient, please seperate each email address with a semi-colon ';' Recipient email(s): Recipient name(s): Email yourself a copy? Comments: 20 November 2009 Ananda Krishnan’s Aircel in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Suspected US drone strike kills 8 in Pakistan

A suspected US missile attack targeting Al-Qaeda-linked militants killed eight people in Pakistan's mountains on the Afghan border as CIA chief Leon Panetta held talks in Islamabad on Friday. The attack, the presumed work of CIA drones, was the second in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Peshawar: Suspected US strike on al-Qaeda kills eight

A SUSPECTED US missile attack targeting al-Qaeda-linked militants has killed eight people in Pakistan's mountains on the Afghan border as CIA chief Leon Panetta held talks in Islamabad. The attack, the presumed work of CIA drones, was the second in two
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Kabul: Five killed in attack on former warlord

A CONTROVERSIAL former Afghan warlord who is now a lawmaker in parliament has escaped unhurt after a roadside bomb ripped through his convoy, killing five of his bodyguards. It was not clear who was behind the attack on Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayaf, a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

BILT installs 10-pocket cut-size line in Sewa writing and prining paper mill, India

HAMBURG, Germany, SHEBOYGAN, WI & NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 20, 2009 (Press Release) - India's leading paper manufacturer Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT), part of Avantha Group, has commissioned the country's largest-ever cut-size line. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

First Mutual Fund Investment in Microfinance in India

CHENNAI, India, November 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A recent micro-loan securitisation, completed by IFMR Capital and Equitas Micro Finance, has enabled the first ever mutual fund investment into the Indian microfinance sector. The Rs. 480 million
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

AirAsia plans to spread in India, hub in Bangkok

Date: 20/11/2009 Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia is planning to make Bangkok a hub next year to expand connectivity to Indian cities, a senior company official said on Friday. 'We are looking at many Indian destinations. We are going to make Bangkok
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

India should aim at $300-bn export target by 2014:

By: IANS Date: 20/11/2009 India must set an export target of $300 billion by 2014 as global economies would recover by then, says the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). 'Export zone requires sustained support as it has
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:52:00 GMT