”India” News

Pakistan's Younis calls for Ashes-like cricket series with India

NEW DELHI (AFP) - The Test series between rivals India and Pakistan should be played along the lines of the Ashes to retain its charm, visiting vice-captain Younis Khan said here.
11 4 2007 12:52AM (...more)

Pakistan's Butt upbeat after show of early form

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan batsman Salman Butt is confident his team can overcome their problem with opening batsmen and shine on the Indian tour starting on Monday.
11 3 2007 11:41PM (...more)

Status quo on policy to continue: RBI Governor

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Reserve Bank of India Governor Yaga Venugopal Reddy on Tuesday said status quo on monetary policy would continue, except for responses to liquidity conditions.
10 30 2007 6:29PM (...more)

India's main share index extends gains to 5 pct

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India 's main stock index extended gains to 5 percent on Tuesday, led by Reliance Industries, on hopes of increased fund inflows after the regulator said it would speed up clearance for foreigners keen to invest in India .
10 23 2007 7:18PM (...more)

Factbox - Who are India's influential communists?

(Reuters) - The government and its communist allies agreed on Monday to hold one last meeting next month over a nuclear deal with the United States, clearly indicating that New Delhi had backtracked on pushing the pact. Here are some facts about India's communist parties, who have strongly opposed the deal, and their role in politics:
10 23 2007 1:21AM (...more)

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Mumbai

MUMBAI (Reuters Life!) - If you can ignore the heat and chaotic traffic, Mumbai has a dazzling panoply of life to offer its visitors. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short stay in India 's most vibrant city.
10 19 2007 11:20PM (...more)

India, Pakistan open new round of peace talks

NEW DELHI (AFP) - India and Pakistan resumed talks in New Delhi as part of their slow-moving peace process, officials said.
10 18 2007 6:40PM (...more)

Bull run is brought to the ground

When India 's finance minister P. Chidambaram faced reporters on Wednesday after the announcement of measures to curb foreign inflows into the country's hot stock market, he clearly was not relishing the role of party pooper.
10 18 2007 4:17PM (...more)

No change in Pakistan gas deal if India joins -Iran

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Details of a pipeline deal for Pakistan to buy gas from Iran will remain as agreed by the two countries last week, even if India decides to join the project, an Iranian oil ministry official was quoted as saying.
10 2 2007 12:45PM (...more)

Delirious Indian media toasts Twenty20 triumph

NEW DELHI (AFP) - An ecstatic media revelled Tuesday in India 's surprise triumph in the first World Twenty20 Championship, predicting the start of a golden era for the cricket-crazed nation.
09 25 2007 4:58PM (...more)