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  • President Bush will make a statement on the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai at 12.30 pm ET, White House sources tell @BreakingNewsOn.
  • 26 foreigners were killed. From USA, Israel, Australia, Germany, UK, Thailand, Japan, Canada, Italy, France, Singapore and Mauritius.
  • Death toll from the Mumbai attacks has been revised to 183. +300 were wounded. More than 600 were rescued in hotels and the Jewish Centre.
  • The gunmen who attacked Mumbai killing at least 195 people wanted to go down in history for an Indian 9/11 -- media reports.
  • Reuters: Suspected U.S. drone fires missile in Pakistan's North Waziristan, 2 dead - security officials
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Ficci to give Rs.10 mn to Mumbai heroes

November 29th, 2008 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) said Saturday it will give Rs.10 million to the families of the security personnel who died fighting ...

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National symposium on public-private partnership kicks off in Kathmandu

October 23rd, 2008 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI -
Kathmandu, Oct 23 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda inaugurated the National symposium on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) here on Wednesday. Addressing the opening ceremony of the symposium, Prachanda said the model of PPP ...

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28 pick-up vans cross LoC on the first day of trading

October 21st, 2008 - 9:58 pm ICT by ANI -
Srinagar, Oct 21 (ANI): As many as 28 pick-up vans loaded with goods crossed the Aman Sethu (peace bridge) on Tuesday as cross-LoC trade resumed between the divided parts of Kashmir ...

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Use open standard technology to counter cyber crime: Minister

October 18th, 2008 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) To combat increasing cyber crime, a West Bengal minister has asked organisations and individuals to use open standard technology here Saturday."There should be more use of open standards. ...

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Kashmir, PoK decide to have a joint business chamber

October 13th, 2008 - 11:29 am ICT by ANI -
Srinagar , Oct 13 (ANI): Captains of industry in Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) have reportedly agreed to set up a joint business chamber, and the use of a dual ...

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US envoy says N-cooperation with Pak not possible

September 30th, 2008 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI -
Lahore , Sept 30 (ANI): It was not possible for the US to extend any cooperation to Pakistan in nuclear energy sector as the issue involved a lot of legislation, said ...

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Jharkhand traders launch agitation against rising crime

September 29th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS -
Ranchi, Sep 29 (IANS) Unhappy with the rising crime graph in the state, Jharkhand traders Monday launched an agitation to highlight the threat to businesses and failure of the police to curb ...

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India, Pak finalise modalities of LoC trade

September 29th, 2008 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI -
Mirpur ( Pakistan ), Sept 29 (ANI): Modalities of trade between India and Pakistan to begin trade through Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Poonch-Rawalakot routes have reportedly been finalized, official sources said. The trade is ...

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Nepal President urges all to abandon violence

September 23rd, 2008 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI -
Kathmandu, Sept 23 (ANI): Nepal President Dr. Rambaran Yadav has urged all groups in Terai involved in violence to renounce their ways and join the process of building a new Nepal. Addressing ...

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Balanced policy would help economy grow faster: Mukherjee

Balanced policy would help economy grow faster: Mukherjee

September 20th, 2008 - 9:50 pm ICT by ANI -
Kolkata, Sept 20 (ANI): Despite global economic recession, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee feel India is going to emerge as a major economic player, as he said a balanced policy would ...

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Indian students head back after South African visit

September 1st, 2008 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS -
Cape Town, Sep 1 (IANS) A delegation of 52 students from a business school in India, the Indian Institute of Planning & Management (IIPM) headed home after a week-long study tour aimed ...

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Mamata to meet business representatives Aug 19 (Lead)

August 16th, 2008 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will meet chambers of commerce representatives Aug 19 to discuss issues related to industrialisation in the state, said a chamber president here Saturday. ...

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Mamata to meet chambers of commerce representatives Aug 19

August 16th, 2008 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will meet the representatives of Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Aug 19 to discuss issues related to industrialisation in the state, ...

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Global economic crisis created by bankers: Swraj Paul

August 11th, 2008 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, August 11 (IANS) The present economic crisis that has hit most of the countries across the world has been created by the investment bankers, Britain-based NRI businessman Lord Swraj Paul ...

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Hurriyat leader dies in police firing in J-K

Hurriyat leader dies in police firing in J-K

August 11th, 2008 - 9:37 pm ICT by ANI -
Srinagar, August 11 (ANI): Hurriyat Conference leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz was killed in police firing in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir today, as a result of which curfew was imposed ...

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Curfew imposed in Baramulla district, 20 injured in fresh violence (Update)

Curfew imposed in Baramulla district, 20 injured in fresh violence (Update)

August 11th, 2008 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI -
Srinagar/Jammu, Aug 11 (ANI): With fresh clashes between police and protestors on Monday, leaving 20 people injured, curfew was imposed along a 34-km stretch from Sheeri to Uri in Baramulla District ...

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J-K Police thwart anti-blockade march bid in the Valley (Update)

J-K Police thwart anti-blockade march bid in the Valley (Update)

August 11th, 2008 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI -
Srinagar, Aug 11 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday fired in the air to thwart an attempt by fruit growers and traders to march towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied ...

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Industry resents political disturbances in West Bengal

August 6th, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) Leading industry associations here Wednesday reacted strongly to frequent political disturbances in the state, saying these were delaying mega projects. "The frequent and recently intensified disturbances are not ...

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Bangladesh industry blames government for Tata withdrawal

August 1st, 2008 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS -
Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) Captains of Bangladesh's trade and industry Friday regretted Indian conglomerate Tata Group's withdrawal of $3 billion investment plans, blaming the indecision of successive governments for the scrapping of ...

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Blasts will not affect investment climate: Bangalore’s industry leaders

July 27th, 2008 - 10:41 am ICT by IANS -
By V.S. Karnic Bangalore, July 27 (IANS) The serial bomb blasts that shook India's IT hub Friday will not have any negative impact on Bangalore's reputation as a peaceful city and safe investment ...

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Corporate heads see economic growth sliding to 7.6 percent

July 25th, 2008 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Indian business leaders feel economic growth in 2008-09 will not surpass 7.6 percent, a survey report released by an apex Indian industry body Friday said. Giving the ...

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Pakistan’s elite protest price rise - from luxe cars

July 15th, 2008 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS -
By Muhammad Najeeb Faisalabad (Pakistan), July 15 (IANS) This was a protest with a difference. Pakistan's elite businesspersons took to the streets against rising prices, brandished placards and shouted slogans too -- but ...

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Himachal Pradesh to promote wind power energy

July 14th, 2008 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS -
Shimla, July 14 (IANS) Buoyed by the success of hydro power projects, the Himachal Pradesh government is now planning to tap wind power potential in a big way. Addressing delegates from the ...

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Key economy-related quotes on Left withdrawing support

July 8th, 2008 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, July 8(IANS) The following are some key quotes from India Inc. and economists following the Left parties' withdrawal of support to the coalition government: -Rajeev Chandrasekhar, president, Federation of Indian ...

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‘Left’s exit will not affect West Bengal industry’

‘Left’s exit will not affect West Bengal industry’

July 8th, 2008 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS -
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The Left parties' decision to withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government would have no bearing on the state's industrial prospects, say business barons and chambers ...

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Wheat yield on decline due to temperature rise

July 6th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Global warming coupled with climate change will adversely affect wheat production in India, according to an industry study. The minimum rise of 0.5 degrees Celsius in winter ...

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Steep school expenses encouraging one-child norm

June 29th, 2008 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Rising school expenses are forcing young parents in India to have only one child, a study by a business chamber says. The study by the social development ...

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‘Investors preferring debt market to equities’

June 23rd, 2008 - 10:44 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Investors are preferring debt market and mutual funds to equities, mainly because of the high volatile nature of the equity markets, according to a report by the ...

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Reduce taxes on petroleum products: Uma Bharati

June 4th, 2008 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS -
Bhopal, June 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janshakti (BJS) party Wednesday appealed to the Madhya Pradesh government to reduce its share of taxes on petroleum products to provide relief to the people. BJS ...

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Decision on fuel price hike may come Wednesday

Decision on fuel price hike may come Wednesday

June 3rd, 2008 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS -
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The government is set to take a decision on raising fuel prices soon, maybe as early as Wednesday after a meeting of the cabinet, foreign minister Pranab ...

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