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India going to be manufacturing hub of world soon: Anand Sharma

Bangalore, Jan 28 (ANI): Trade minister Anand Sharma has said that the government has formulated a forward looking and dynamic policy which will make the nation a manufacturing hub of the world in less than two decades. Sharma said this while addressing the annual Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) flagship event in Bangalore, which saw participation of 1,000 delegates from 45 countries. Sharma also quoted the latest reports by consultancy firm Ernst and Young which has put India as number one in future destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Jan 28, 2014
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At least 21 die after tourist boat capsizes off Andaman Islands

Port Blair, Jan 27 (ANI): At least 21 people died after a boat carrying tourists capsized off Andaman Islands, officials said. A boat with some 40 odd people sank on Sunday, and some 13-15 have been rescued, as rescue operations are underway, officials told. Officials said there were no foreign tourists on board. Jan 27, 2014
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Argentinians irked after their currency is devaluated

Argentina on Friday lifted restrictions in place since 2011 that limited the purchase of foreign currency, a day after the peso suffered its worst single-day dive since the 2002 financial crisis. Duration: 00:47 Jan 25, 2014
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Iranian leader lauds new relationship with United States

Iran on Thursday stepped up its efforts to woo investors and normalise its relations with the West with an offer to help create a new multilateral body tasked with stabilising global energy supplies. Duration: 00:34 Jan 24, 2014
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Women politicos ask West Bengal CM to take stern action in Birbhum gang-rape case

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): Women politicos on Thursday condemned the alleged gang-rape of a tribal woman in West Bengal's Birbhum district, and appealed to the state chief minister to take stern action against the culprits. President of Women Congress Shobha Oza said that if such brutal acts are not restricted, women will never feel safe in this country. Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) leader Najma Heptulla, echoing similar sentiments, said that India's image is deteriorating due to incidents like these that happen not only with Indian women but also with foreign nationals. A 20 year old tribal woman was allegedly gang-raped on Monday night on the order of the village court presided by village head, who decided to punish the girl for having an affair with a boy from a different community. Jan 23, 2014
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Chidambaram heads to Davos for World Economic Forum meeting

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambram has left on a four-day official visit to Davos, Switzerland, to attend a meeting of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). The meeting is being held from January 21 to 24. During his stay in Davos, Chidambaram will meet with world industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world. He also will be attending sessions on 'The India Outlook', 'The Path to Regulatory Reform', 'Bricks in Midlife Crisis', 'Rethinking Financial Governance and the Role of Financial Services in Society and India' and 'Renewing Partnerships, delivering Growth' among others. Jan 22, 2014
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Badalta Manzar (Jan 09, 2014): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

The Kashmir Valley is considered a ‘Paradise on Earth’ and it is visited every year by lakhs of domestic and foreign tourists. A mystical historical cave in Kenur village of Budgam District has been neglected by the local administration. The government is implementing many schemes to promote education in the rural areas. But, a lot more still needs to be done. Jan 21, 2014
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Khurshid criticizes AAP for playing with India's relations with friendly nations

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Union Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid said that Uganda's High Commission staff was currently not in Delhi, denying claims of Aam Aadmi Party receiving any letter about Ugandan woman being involved in sex and drug trafficking. Khurshid condemned the incident saying it was sad that some people were playing with India's relationship with friendly nations. Jan 21, 2014