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Congress demands CBI probe into Saradha chitfund scam

Kolkata, Nov 29 (ANI): Congress leaders reached Governor's official house in Kolkata to demand a CBI probe into Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged involvement in the infamous multi million Saradha chitfund scam. Congress leader MD Shorab demanded the CBI to probe into the matter to find the truth. Earlier, the state government suspended TMC leader Kunal Ghosh for his alleged involved in the scam and also formed a special committee to carry out an instant probe into the dubious activities of investment company Saradha Group that duped thousands of depositors. Nov 29, 2013
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Princess of Belgium visits India to strengthen bilateral relation

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Princess of Belgium Astrid is visiting New Delhi with a 300-member business delegation to boost trade ties with India. The visit aims to strengthen the relationship with India in diverse sectors, particularly trade and investment. During the visit, Princess Astrid would be meeting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior leaders of the central government. The delegation would also be visiting India's showbiz capital Mumbai and southern Chennai to explore new areas of trade. Nov 24, 2013
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China, EU begin negotiations on key investment pact

China and the European Union began talks on a landmark investment agreement Thursday, the EU's president said, a positive move amid lingering trade tensions between the two sides. Duration: 01:03 Nov 21, 2013
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Commonwealth countries agree to support less developed nations

Colombo, Nov 18 (ANI): As the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) came to a close, member countries agreed in unison to support small and less developed nations in the pool, which forms one-fifth of global trade. The summit took place in the island nation under the shadow of allegations of abuse by the Sri Lankan government four years after a civil war against Tamil separatists ended. President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, said that the member countries had also agreed to tap the potential of intra-Commonwealth trade and investment. Nov 18, 2013
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Open to meeting all elected leaders including Modi: David Cameron

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a one-day visit to India, on Thursday said that he was open to meeting all elected leaders including BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. Cameron will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a number of bilateral, regional and international issues. The two leaders are likely to deliberate on boosting cooperation in trade and investment besides enhancing ties in areas of mutual interest. After holding talks with Dr Singh, Cameron will leave for Kolkata where he will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He will also visit the Indian Institute of Management and All India Radio in Kolkata. Cameron will later fly to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on November 15-16. Nov 14, 2013
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Biocon Sets Up Advanced Learning Academy for Engineering and Science Graduates

Biocon, Asia's leading biotechnology enterprise, has set up the Biocon Academy - a centre of excellence for advanced learning in applied biosciences with an aim to train and develop industry-ready talent for India's Biopharma sector. The academy will offer a 16-week full time certificate program for engineering and science graduates in biosciences. Nov 11, 2013
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PepsiCo plans to invest Rs. 33,000 crores in India by 2020

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): PepsiCo, the maker of Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay snacks and Tropicana juice, plans to invest Rs. 33,000 crores in India by 2020 to expand its presence in the country, its Chief Executive, Indra Nooyi said on Monday. Nooyi also added that PepsiCo shows great confidence in the country and its long-term growth prospects. Nov 11, 2013
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SC orders Sahara Group to hand over Rs.20, 000 crores worth of property title deeds

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): The Sahara Group has been ordered by the Supreme Court to hand over title deeds of properties worth Rs.20,000 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) after hearing three contempt of court petitions filed by SEBI against the group's owner Subrata Roy. An apex court bench headed by Justices K. S. Radhakrishnan and J. S. Khehar warned Roy that he would not be permitted to go abroad till the title deeds of the properties are handed over. The court has given Roy three weeks to comply with its latest order. The case against Roy relates to him failing to deposit money belonging to Sahara investors' with the SEBI. The contempt petitions filed by SEBI are related to Sahara firms-Sahara India Real Estate Corp Ltd (SIREC) and Sahara India Housing Investment Corp Ltd (SHIC) - and their directors. Oct 29, 2013
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PM Manmohan Singh’s Message to China’s Youth

While addressing the youth of China at the Central Party School in Beijing, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh insisted on the future of both the countries be 'defined by cooperation and not confrontation'. Oct 24, 2013
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PM reaches Russia to attend 14th India-Russian Annual Summit

Moscow, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reached Moscow to attend the 14th India-Russian Annual Summit. Singh stated that the two countries are going to review their partnership and other aspects such as atomic energy, defense cooperation, space cooperation, science& technology, trade& investment. Singh also added that they will also review international & regional development of the two countries and find out how they can work to make world safe with peace and prosperity. Oct 20, 2013