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India makes breakthrough drug patent ruling against Novartis
India’s Supreme Court has rejected a patent bid by Novartis in a ruling that will protect access to generics and save lives in developing countries.
‘Hitler’ clothing store stirs anger in India
The owner of an Indian clothing store has said that he would only change its name from "Hitler" if he was compensated for re-branding costs.
India’s economic growth slows to lowest levels in two years
India’s economic growth has slumped to a two-year low of 6.9% as it was hit by a string of rate hikes and the stumbling global economy.
India surprises with rise in June industrial output
India’s industrial output grew 8.8% in June from a year earlier, displaying unexpected resilience in the face of a string of interest rate hikes.
‘Shame Games’ mar India’s reputation
The shambolic run-up to the Commonwealth Games has dashed India’s hopes of showcasing itself as a dynamic emerging superpower.
India meeting on BlackBerry ends without decision
Talks in India to discuss possible suspension of BlackBerry services over national security concerns ended "inconclusively", an official said.
Indian telecoms tycoon spooks investors with Africa move
Indian telecoms tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal may be known for his Midas touch, but investors are questioning his bid to gain a foothold in Africa.
Bharti hopes to be third time lucky with Zain bid
Indian telecom tycoon Sunil Bharti Mittal is hoping to make it third time lucky as he seeks to gain a presence in Africa.
Ministers meet to put 2010 Doha deal in sight
Trade ministers meet in New Delhi for talks that the WTO says could lay the groundwork for a push to reach a new global free-trade pact next year.
Deadline looms for MTN-Bharti merger talks
The countdown is on in merger talks between India’s top mobile firm Bharti Airtel and MTN to create an emerging market powerhouse.
Rich nations ‘must give’ to restart trade talks
India urges developed nations to return to the negotiating table to work out a new global trade deal — but only if they are willing to give.
Ambani brothers slug it out in telecoms row
The Ambani brothers are battling again — this time over a deal being negotiated by the younger sibling Anil to create a telecoms behemoth.
Bharti hangs up on MTN merger talks
India’s top cellular company, Bharti Airtel, on Saturday called off merger talks with MTN, branding the ownership structure proposed by the flagship South African mobile firm…
India salutes ‘martyrs’ in 1857 uprising against British
India paid homage with full pomp and honour on Friday to the ”martyrs” who battled British rule 150 years ago in the country’s ”first war of independence”. Thousands of…
Foeticide jail term spotlights fight to save unborn girls
It was a jail sentence long overdue in the battle to save India’s ”missing girls,” say women’s rights activists. Twelve years after the country enacted laws to curb the killing…