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New Delhi: The Indian government is trying to build a consensus to amend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which gives the armed forces legal immunity for their actions.

New York: World manufacturing output is expected to be lower this year than last year, despite high growth rates in developing countries, says a new United Nations report released today.

New Delhi: In response to the US official reports of China deploying nuclear-capable missiles along the borders with India, the Air Force chief said the country was not 'worried' over these developments as it has own plans to deal with the situation.

The differences between the Congress Party and the government have reached its peak in the past few days particularly after Anna Hazare began his movement. Today, with a leadership vacuum, it has got out of hands.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Efforts by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) to promote the private sector in the Pacific Islands have improved the environment for doing business and enhanced opportunities for women, says a new report by ADB.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia continued to expand in the first half of this year as demand from foreign investors increased, with the region’s economic growth set to outpace much of the rest of the world.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending loans of up to $500 million to help India improve rail services along some of its busiest freight and passenger transport routes.

China notified the Dispute Settlement Body of WTO, which consists of all WTO members, of its decision to appeal the panel reports today in dispute cases DS394, DS395 and DS398, “China — Measures related to the exportation of various raw materials”.

New Delhi: Britain’s Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Lord David Howell, today emphasized the need for moving away from coal to natural gas to achieve reduction in greenhouse emissions.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Albert Jaeger, visited Serbia during August 18-31, 2011, to conduct discussions on a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the IMF.