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BRICS Summit: Wins and Misses for India

A look at what India wins and loses from the developments at the 6th BRICS Summit.

Jul 16, 2014

KCR's 'Chasing Cell' to Clear Investment Proposals within 2-3 Weeks

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) has promised information technology (IT) firms and other industrialists to clear their investment proposals within two to three weeks personally, through a single window facility.

Jul 16, 2014

Ved Pratap Vaidik___s meeting with Hafiz Saeed sparks political furore

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Indian journalist Ved Prakash Vaidik___s meeting with chief of militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba_s (LeT), Hafiz Saeed, in Pakistan sparked a row, as politicians on Wednesday condemned it and called for an action against him. Vaidik, on Sunday, said he met Saeed on July 02 in Lahore city of Pakistan. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy meanwhile, said a case should be filed against the leader of the delegation that went to Pakistan Mani Shankar Aiyar and former foreign minister Salman Khurshid.

Jul 16, 2014

Britain's new foreign secretary speaks on Ukraine and the EU

Speaking at the Farnborough Air Show, Britain's new foreign secretary Philip Hammond addressed the unrest in Ukraine and the need for reform within the EU. Duration: 00:43

Jul 16, 2014

Japanese firms expanding base in ASEAN

Cambodia, July 15 (ANI): Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, witnesses a major economic growth, but here exists only a few commercial establishments. International giants like Japan's Aeon Group are foraying into the Cambodian market and it opened its first shopping mall. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida were among the dignitaries present at the event. The Cambodian Prime Minister calls it a major investment by AEON, which shows the economic growth of Cambodia. He hopes for more advancement of Japanese investment in the country.

Jul 15, 2014

Generic Drugmaker Mylan Inc to Acquire Abbott Labs for $5.3 billion through Tax Inversion

Pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc announced the acquisition of Abbott Laboratories for $5.3 billion on Monday, in markets outside the United States, with an aim to cut their tax bill using tax inversion method.

Jul 15, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Date: Price Cut Expected to Beat Chinese Rivals

Samsung might cut the price of Note 4 following stiff competition from its Chinese rivals and iPhone 6.

Jul 15, 2014

Arab League denounces Israeli 'war crimes'

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi accused Israel on Monday of war crimes, as Egypt asked Arab foreign ministers at a meeting in Cairo to support its initiative to end week-long fighting in Gaza. Duration: 01:30

Jul 15, 2014

William Hague's Resignation: Did 'Warmongering' Cost Him His Position?

The sudden resignation of British Foreign Secretary William Hague has triggered speculation that his controversial policies landed him in trouble.

Jul 15, 2014

A broker monitors share prices while trading at a brokerage firm in Mumbai

Rupee Dips, Sensex and Nifty Gain as June's Inflation Eases

On Tuesday, the broader Nifty and Sensex opened on bullish note by 37.15 points and 93.92 points after falling for previous four sessions due to sale of shares by foreign investors last week. According to Reuters report, the surge was attributed by June's consumer inflation rate report; that slowed to a low of 7.31 percent ahead of the RBI's policy review on 5 August.

Jul 15, 2014

UK's William Hague Quits as Foreign Secretary; To be Leader of the Commons

United Kingdom's William Hague has quit as foreign secretary and has decided to stay in the cabinet as Leader of the Commons.

Jul 15, 2014

PM Narendra Modi meets Chinese President ahead of BRICS summit

Brazil, July 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS summit in Fortaleza, Brazil and discussed various issues including border and trade. The leaders of the two countries discussed the crucial boundary issue and emphasised on the need of resolving the matter amicably. PM Modi tweeted, _Had a very fruitful meeting with Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping. We discussed a wide range of issues_. Meanwhile, the Chinese President invited Modi to attend APEC meeting later this year and called for an enhanced role of India in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Earlier, Modi arrived at the airport in Fortaleza Monday night and was received by chief coordinator of BRICS and the Brazilian Foreign Ministry Louise Lopes and India_s Ambassador to Brazil Ashok Tomar

Jul 15, 2014