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Singh embraced by US as ‘natural ally’

Describing India as a “natural ally” of the US, Barack Obama offered Manmohan Singh, India’s prime minister, all the reassurance he sought that America would not sideline New Delhi in pursuit of its global partnership with China

Bombay Stock Exchange plans listing

Start-up bourses mount challenge

Singh backs US mission in Afghanistan

India’s PM supports Obama over nuclear-free world

India outcry as report leaked on Muslim shrine

Hindu activists destroyed mosque in 1992

Moody’s cautions India on problem loans

Negative outlook as credit conditions worsen

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