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Ore Export to China Hit

Responding to concerns from environmental groups, domestic steel businesses, and manufacturing houses, the federal government had imposed an export duty of Rs. 300 per ton but Chinese importers are boycotting Indian ore demanding exporters absorb the duty

 

Pak Alienating Neighbors, World Powers

Despite signs of souring relations with Tehran and strained relations with Washington, Pakistan has asserted that it will not allow its territory to be used by the U.S. for anti-Iran operations.

Child Welfare Continues to be Neglected

Despite children forming one-third of India's population and continued independent reports on their neglected state, programs that hope to prevent and protect their rights received a paltry allocation of Rs. 90 crore (USD 20 million).
 

Medicine Abuse Rising in India

A recent United Nations International Narcotics Control Board report expressed concern over the rise in the use of cocaine and excessive abuse of painkiller and cough syrups medicines.

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Largest NATO Offensive in Afghanistan
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops launched its largest operation since 2001 against a resurgent Taliban specifically targeting drug lords and rebel leaders in the opium heartland Halmand Province.

Moon Mission on Track
The federal government sanctioned Rs. 100 crore (USD 22 million) for the Chandrayaan-I project that will see the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launch the spacecraft 100 kilometers from the Lunar orbit in March 2008.

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Ancient Indian dynasties documented their administration,
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Wal-Mart and Bharti Plan 3 Retail Brands
U.S. retail major Wal-Mart and Bhrati Group are planning to use three brand names and store formats for the Indian market including a cash and carry, front-end retail outlets, and franchisee-owned stores.

Glenmark's Expansion in Brazil
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is planning to double the production capacity and headcount of its manufacturing unit in Brazil in two years and use this production to reach South American markets.

Toshiba-L&T in Power Generation
Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp said it is talking to Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Ltd to start a joint-venture to make equipment specifically for and create new coal-fired power generation plants.

Largest NATO Offensive in Afghanistan
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops launched its largest operation since 2001 against a resurgent Taliban specifically targeting drug lords and rebel leaders in the opium heartland Halmand Province.

Chola's Overseas Fund
DBS Chola Mutual Fund plans to launch a scheme to invest exclusively in overseas assets to allow investors to spread their risks better and reduce country risk and this fund provides a unique opportunity to Indian investors.

Teleradiology in Singapore JV
Bangalore based Teleradiology solution announced a joint venture with Singapore 's National Healthcare Group (NHC) where Teleradiology will tap global market through NHG which in turn will tap Teleradiology for manpower.

Germany, Singapore Take Stake in BSE
Deutsche Börse and Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) have negotiated minor stakes in Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE) that is seen as positioning the nation better in a global-economy.

 
 
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