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Walmart says it will cooperate in Indian probe
Retail giant Walmart has said it will provide “relevant information” to the Indian authorities for the judicial probe announced due to pressure from Opposition parties on the issue of the company’s lobbying efforts in the US regarding India’s multi-brand retail sector.
Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar passes away
Legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who spearheaded the worldwide spread of Indian music and had a major influence on Western musicians like The Beatles, died today in San Diego at the age of 92.
New giant nose dino discovered
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur with a large prominent nose in northern Mexico, which lived about 73 million years ago.
Obama, Panetta praise special rescue operation in Afghan
US President Barack Obama and his defence secretary Leon Panetta have praised special forces for conducting a successful rescue operation in Afghanistan that left one American soldier and seven militants dead.
US: No change in Modi visa policy
The US on Friday said that there has been “no change” in its policy with regard to granting a visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi.
Obama urges Congress to extend middle class tax cuts
US President Barack Obama today urged the Congress to extend the middle class tax cut that is set to end this month. He also said Republicans must ask the wealthiest Americans to pay higher tax rates.
US lawmakers urge Obama not to change policy on Modi
In a public appeal to the Obama administration, a group of powerful US lawmakers has asked it not to change the “good policy” of denying visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi under any circumstances in view of serious allegations of “crime against Humanity” against him.
US lawmakers urge Obama not to change policy on Modi
In a public appeal to the Obama administration, a group of powerful US lawmakers has asked it not to change the “good policy” of denying visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi under any circumstances in view of serious allegations of “crime against Humanity” against him.
Obama warns Assad against using chemical weapons
US President Barack Obama has warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad not to make the “tragic mistake” of using chemical weapons, saying he will face “consequences” for unleashing the weapons against people.
McAfee captured: Report
Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee, wanted by authorities in Belize for his neighbour's murder, has been captured after weeks on the run, his blog said.
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