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Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

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Manchester United News: Sir Alex Ferguson's Final Message to the Premier League [Full Text]

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sent an emotional message to the Premier League, revealing his reflections on the game he recently left behind.

Aug 13, 2013

Rupee Depreciation Impact: Mercedes-Benz May Hike Price in India

Mercedes-Benz India is likely to announce a price hike for all its models by next week in a bid to counter the rupee fall.

Aug 10, 2013

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Mamata Banerjee Wants a World Trade Centre in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her state finance minister Amit Mitra met top business leaders in Mumbai on Friday. She briefed them about her ambitious plan to build the next World Trade Centre in the Kolkata capital of the state.

Aug 2, 2013

India's Average Internet Speed Goes up 20%, Lags Behind 113 Countries

India's average internet speed went up by 20 percent to 1.3Mbps in the previous quarter of 2013, according to a new report.

Jul 29, 2013

Indian Stocks End Lower, Nifty Slips Below 5900 Level

Indian stock markets ended lower for the third straight session on Friday, weighed down by weakness in metal, realty, PSU and banking sector shares.

Jul 26, 2013

Sensex Expected To Rebound After Two Days Of Losses

India's Sensex is expected to gain on Friday after plunging in the last two sessions on the Reserve bank of India's (RBI) fresh tightening measures in the banking system.

Jul 26, 2013

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India-US Trade Relations: Joe Biden Urges India to Remove Obstacles Faced by American Companies

United States Vice President Joe Biden has urged India to create an investment-friendly environment and remove trade obstacles faced by American companies, be it restriction in foreign direct investment (FDI) or local tax treatment.

Jul 25, 2013

Indian Stocks Plunge On RBI Measures; Banking Sector Shares Tumble

Indian stock markets ended lower Wednesday, snapping BSE Sensex's five day winning streak after the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) fresh tightening measures in the banking system to arrest rupee fall weighed on financial sector shares.

Jul 24, 2013

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Indian Stocks End Higher; Consumer Durables, Banking Shares Surge

Indian stock markets ended higher for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, led by gains from consumer durables, realty and banking sector shares.

Jul 23, 2013

US Vice President Joe Biden Leaves for India to Boost Economic Ties

US Vice President Joe Biden left today for a four-day visit to India to discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on economy, trade, defence and energy.

Jul 22, 2013

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China to Invest $160 Billion in Andhra Pradesh

China is gunning for the top spot among the countries investing in India with the proposed $160 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 21, 2013

Indo-Pak Conflict May Shift to Afghanistan, Says Former US Envoy

India and Pakistan's conflict could soon go beyond the borders and shift to Afghanistan, as the latter's military policy towards the former has not changed over the years, said Robert Blackwill, former US Ambassador to India.

Jul 12, 2013

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail Project Report Out by July end

A feasibility report on the much-anticipated government planned high speed railway network between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is expected by the end of this month.

Jul 10, 2013

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India Seeks French Investment in Infrastructure, Transport and Energy Sectors

India on Tuesday sought investment support from France in infrastructure, transport high technology and energy sectors. Commerce and Industry minister Anand Sharma met his French counterpart Nicole Bricq and reiterated PM Manmohan Singh's plan to boost investor sentiment in these key industries.