Clinton meets Mumbai attack survivors

Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has met survivors of last November’s terror attacks in Mumbai at the Taj Mahal hotel in a symbolically charged show of solidarity for India’s fight against terrorism - Jul 18 2009

* In depth: India outlook
* Opinion: Clinton can deliver a tough message to New Delhi

Clinton can deliver a tough message to India

Strobe Talbott on diplomatic sticking points - Jul 16 2009
Court ruling paves way for Sharif comeback

Pakistan opposition leader acquitted of hijack charges - Jul 17 2009
Sterlite set to raise $1.5bn with US issue

Plan for offering of American Depositary Shares - Jul 16 2009
India and Pakistan vow to fight terror

PMs Singh and Gilani agree outlines in Egypt - Jul 16 2009
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Comment



Superpower India?

For all the breathless talk of superpower status, India’s leaders rightly play down the global heft of a country where many still live on less than $2 a day, writes James Lamont
Opinion: How dangerous are India’s maoist?

The problem is becoming more serious as the Naxalites are no longer just focussed on remote jungle areas, but are threatening development and potentially urban centres, writes John Elliott.
Fear of influence
china india

South Asia: As China spars with India for regional dominance, Beijing’s development of strategic links is raising anxiety in New Delhi and beyond, write James Lamont and Amy Kazmin
India budget
Analyst view
Rashesh Shah

: India’s investors are concerned about the balloning budget deficit, says Rashesh Shah, chairman of Edelweiss’ chief
At a glance: How the numbers stack up
India’s shaky FDI rules need clarification

India’s foreign direct investment rules are in a muddle that no one in the government currently seems able, or willing, to try to solve, writes John Elliott
Budget lacks a reform agenda
Editorial Comment: A budget for India

India observers huff about a budget deficit at 6.8 per cent of GDP, more than twice the 2.7 per cent of the 2007-08 fiscal year. But this is not much to get worked up about
Analysts react to India’s budget
India Budget
Interview with Pranab Mukherjee
Karen



Pranab Mukherjee, India’s finance minister, talks to CNBC-TV18’s Karan Thapar about why he shaped the budget to push the Congress’ agenda of ‘inclusive growth
Interview with Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Ahluwalia


Montek Singh Ahluwalia, India’s Deputy Commissioner of the Planning Commision, defends the government’s budget, as he said that the high fiscal deficit this year was justified.
Transcript: India Budget speech

The newly elected Indian government launched a big spending budget that boosted infrastructure spending and protected farmers, but was deeply unpopular with investors. Read the full transcript of Pranab Mukherjee’s budget speech.
Pakistan turmoil
Audio: Fighting in the Swat valley
Farhan Bokhari


Listen to Farhan Bokhari’s first-hand account of fighting in the Swat valley where Pakistan claims to be winning a battle against the Taliban
Opinion: Impatience about democracy
Wajid Shamsul Hasan



Wajid Shamsul Hasan, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, responds to he’s predecessor Maleeha Lodhi’s criticism of Pakistan’s government’s performance
Opinion: Pakistan’s deficit
Maleeha Lodhi

The government’s performance has been uninspiring. Even if allowance is made for the complex challenges at hand its record has been underwhelming, writes Maleeha Lodhi
Economy

* China posts gain in monthly exports
* A budget for India
* Delhi honours pledge to farmers
* Traders criticise gold tax increase

Markets

* Adani Power boosts Indian IPOs
* Tough choices for India markets regulator
* India’s gold prices set to rise
* MCX-SX targets foreign investors

Companies

* Adani Power boosts Indian IPOs
* India chases 121 businesses that vanished
* India’s Reva plugs in to green market
* Tata Tea set to refresh brand portfolio

Politics & Society

* Clinton meets Mumbai attack survivors
* Nasa dominates as rivals play catch-up
* India and Pakistan vow to fight terror
* Opinion: How dangerous are India’s maoists?

Afghanistan

* New UK army head spurs hope of detente
* UK debate on Afghan role raises US concern
* Brown hints at scrapping Helmand troop cut
* Helicopter shortage ‘puts UK troops at risk’

Pakistan

* Clinton meets Mumbai attack survivors
* Court ruling paves way for Sharif comeback
* India and Pakistan vow to fight terror
* UN staffer shot dead near Peshawa