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Indian PM Manmohan Singh to step down
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says that after the 2014 general election he "will hand the baton over to a new prime minister".
Maoists kill Congress leader in central India
Maoist rebels have killed a local Congress leader and kidnapped at least four others after ambushing their convoy in central India, say police.
India denies alleged kickbacks from $750m helicopter deal
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the government has nothing to hide in a $750-million deal for AgustaWestland helicopters.
India’s PM calls for calm after gang rape sparks violent protests
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has appealed for calm as he sought to dampen growing public outrage over the gang rape of a young woman.
Indian liberalisation worth buying
Two weeks ago Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took a political gamble in opening the country’s retail sector to international competition.
WHO removes India from polio endemic list
India has been removed from a list of polio endemic countries by the World Health Organisation, marking a victory for its health workers.
Indian hunger striker goes on fast to end corruption
Indian activist Anna Hazare, whose hunger strike in August attracted public support, held a one-day fast demanding government to tackle corruption.
India’s plan to bring in Western retailers sparks fury
Small traders in India have planned demonstrations over the state’s plan to give companies such as Tesco access to the Indian market.
Thousands gather as India graft impasse shows signs of thaw
Thousands have gathered to support an anti-corruption social activist who has galvanized India against the government through a hunger strike.
India protests increase as anti-graft activist fasts
Protests swelled across India in support of a campaigner fasting to the death in jail against government corruption.
India protests surge as anti-corruption activist fasts
Protests have swelled across India in support of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, and the government seems unable to end the standoff.
India set to sign catchup cooperation deals with Africa
Manmohan Singh was due to sign deals in fields from trade to life sciences to boost India’s footprint on the African continent.
India entices Africa with generosity to boost trade
India has spread a mix of aid, education and technology transfers through Africa, hoping it will pay out in the scramble for natural resources.
India, Pakistan to resume cricket ties
India and Pakistan have agreed to resume direct sporting ties, including cricket games, which were frozen after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports say.
India revel in magical semifinal win
Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali Stadium on Wednesday after India ended Pakistan’s World Cup dream.