Africa gets major share of Indian investments worldwide
July 12th, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, July 12 (IANS) Africa has bagged a major share of about $3 billion that Indians invested every month around the world, says the head of a government agency that ... Read more...
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India keen to invest in Ghana’s oil industry (Lead)
July 10th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, July 10 (IANS) India is seeking to invest in Ghana'soil and gas sector and double trade with West Africa to $40 billion by 2015 as part of its growing efforts ... Read more...
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India expresses interest in Ghanaian oil as mega trade show opens
July 10th, 2012 - 11:23 am ICT by IANS
Accra, July 10 (IANS) India is keen to invest in Ghana's hydrocarbon industry, visiting Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said as a large Indian trade expo opened here Monday. Ghana began ... Read more...
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Creative stone works draw huge crowds at trade fair
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 2 (IANS) Rich stone varieties across India, latest techniques for chipping stones in different hues, and about 300 artisans carving stunning shapes under one roof are attracting ... Read more...
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International trade expo opens in Pakistan
October 21st, 2011 - 5:46 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistani Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim Thursday inaugurated the 6th International Expo Pakistan in southern Karachi city.More than 50 countries, including Russia, China and Japan, are ... Read more...
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Kalam call for material convergence through ICT, nano
October 19th, 2011 - 1:14 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 18 (IANS) The Indian knowledge industry should integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and nano technology for achieving material convergence using silicon electronics and photonics, former president A.P.J. ... Read more...
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India’s premier ICT event unveiled in tech hub
October 18th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Oct 18 (IANS) India's premier information and communication technology (ICT) event began in this tech hub Tuesday, with a focus on innovation and research and development (R&D;) to drive ... Read more...
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UAE eyes Indonesia, China trade expos
October 14th, 2011 - 12:35 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 13 (IANS/WAM) The UAE companies will participate in the trade expos in Indonesia and China Oct 18-26, the foreign trade ministry has said.The 26th Trade Expo Indonesia ... Read more...
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Karnataka denies ban on clinical drug trials
May 4th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Wednesday denied a ban on clinical drug trials in government and private hospitals and medical colleges in the state and assured ... Read more...
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Karnataka gets Rs.4.3 bn investments in aerospace sector
February 13th, 2011 - 11:14 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Fe 13 (IANS) Nine Indian firms, including IT bellwether Wipro and automotive major Mahindra and Mahindra have submitted investment proposals worth Rs.4.3 billion ($94.2 million)to the Karnataka government to set up ... Read more...
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Aerobatic stunts, flying thrills mark AeroIndia finale
February 13th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 13 (IANS) Dazzling displays by fighter planes and daredevil acts by aerobatic teams marked the grand finale of South Asia's biggest air show Sunday in this aerospace hub.As the ... Read more...
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Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor flies in F-16 at air show
February 12th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 12 (IANS) Bollywood hero Shahid Kapoor Saturday flew in an American F-16 fighter at the AeroIndia 2011 military-cum-civil aviation trade expo on the outskirts of this aerospace hub."It was ... Read more...
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Thousands flock in as air show opens to public
February 12th, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 12 (IANS) AeroIndia Saturday became a grand public event with thousands of people, young and old, flocking to the venue to witness scintillating flight displays and breathtaking aerobatics by ... Read more...
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India faces new security threat from cyber world
February 11th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 11 (IANS) India is facing new security threat from cyber world as increasing use of convergence technologies has changed the rules of engagements, a top defence official said Friday."Cyber security ... Read more...
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Ratan Tata co-pilots Boeing fighter at air show
February 10th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 10 (IANS) Tata Group chairperson Ratan Tata Thursday co-piloted the Boeing fighter F/A-18 Super Hornet at the eighth edition of the AeroIndia military-cum-civil aviation trade expo here."I am excited. ... Read more...
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HAL awaits government nod to go public soon
February 10th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 10 (IANS) India's defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is awaiting the government's green signal to go public soon to raise funds and improve its corporate governance, an official said ... Read more...
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India delivers Cheetah helicopter to Namibia
February 9th, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 9 (IANS) Defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Wednesday handed over an Indian-made Cheetah utility helicopter to the Namibian Air Force (NAF) at the AeroIndia aviation trade expo here. Two ... Read more...
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Dazzling fly-past, daring aerobatics mark Aero India launch (Lead)
February 9th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 9 (IANS) A spectacular flying display and breathtaking aerobatics in formations by Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots marked the launch of Asia's biggest air show Aero India-2011 here on ... Read more...
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India’s biggest air show takes off on flying note
February 9th, 2011 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 9 (IANS) India's biggest air show Aero India 2011 began on a bright sunny Wednesday in this aerospace hub with a spectacular fly-past and breathtaking aerobatic formations by the Indian ... Read more...
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South Asia’s largest aero show takes off Wednesday
February 8th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 8 (IANS) As India's aerospace hub, Bangalore is abuzz with hectic activity for the south Asia's largest air show, AeroIndia 2011, from Wednesday at the Yelahanka air base on ... Read more...
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Eurofighter Typhoon to fly at Bangalore air show
February 5th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 5 (IANS) Two Eurofighter Typhoons of the Italian Air Force arrived here to demonstrate the plane's operational capabilities in the eighth edition of Aero India 2011 trade expo Feb ... Read more...
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British aerospace firms eye partnerships at air show
February 3rd, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 3 (IANS) About 40 leading British aerospace firms will participate in the Aero India 2011 trade expo from Feb 9-13 in this tech hub to forge partnerships and joint ventures ... Read more...
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UAE to participate in 16 international trade fairs
January 17th, 2011 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 16 (IANS/WAM) As part of its efforts to attract more foreign investments, the United Arab Emirates will participate in 16 international trade fairs and exhibitions across the globe, including ... Read more...
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Dubai to host six international expos in January
January 8th, 2011 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS/WAM) Dubai will host six major international expos in the sectors ranging from Petrochemicals to healthcare in January.The expos represent the petrochemicals, security, education, human resources, production services and ... Read more...
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Amritsar looks at trade revival - with Pakistani help
December 20th, 2010 - 1:49 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Amritsar, Dec 20 (IANS) Amritsar, Sikhism's holy city which was an important business centre in northern India at one time, is looking to revive trade with help from an unexpected ... Read more...
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Punjab aims to develop Amritsar as expo hub
December 14th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Jaideep Sarin
Amritsar, Dec 14 (IANS) It is famous as the Sikh holy city, but Amritsar could soon come to be known as a trade expo hub. After nearly 300,000 footfalls at ... Read more...
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Five-day Punjab International Trade Expo begins in Amritsar
December 9th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Amritsar, Dec 9 (ANI): The five-day long Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) began here on Wednesday.The PITEX 2010 is the third edition of this trade fair, and is aimed at facilitating the ... Read more...
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Delhi’s Trade Fair opens doors for marketing for small-scale industries
November 17th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.17 (ANI): The India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2010 in New Delhi has opened doors for marketing for small-scale industries.The Additional Development Commissioner in the Ministry of Micro, Small and ... Read more...
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Products by jail inmates popular at New Delhi’s Trade Fair
November 17th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.17 (ANI): Products made by Tihar jail inmates are attracting visitors in the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi.Handicrafts, showpieces, snacks, gift items and readymade garments are ... Read more...
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China’s Canton trade fair opens
October 16th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 15 (IANS) China's largest trade expo, the Canton Fair, opened Friday in the southern Guangdong province amid growing concerns that a stronger yuan would weigh on the country's exports.Over 23,500 ... Read more...
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Magic powder can make electric bikes run on urine
October 6th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): Electric bikes may soon be able to go up to 60 miles without any pedalling, thanks to a new fuel cell system by the company SiGNa Chemistry, which ... Read more...
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Lifetime achievement travel award for Jet Airways chairman
August 7th, 2010 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal has been given the lifetime achievement award at the TAAI Travel Awards during a two-day expo organised by Travel Agents Association of India ... Read more...
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Turkey keen on FTA, more tourists from India
May 9th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India and Turkey share many things in common, including a parliamentary democracy and secular values, and a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries would be a ... Read more...
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India to showcase export potential in Trinidad
May 9th, 2010 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
By Paras Ramoutar
Port-of-Spain, May 9 (IANS) Even as India's eyes are on the Caribbean as the cricket fiesta peaks with the T20 World Cup, India's huge export potential will soon be showcased ... Read more...
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Pak business team arrives in India
December 3rd, 2009 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Wagah (Amritsar), Dec.3 (ANI): A delegation of over a hundred businessmen from Pakistan entered India on Wednesday through the Wagah check post in Punjab.The delegation is participating in the five-day Punjab International ... Read more...
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