Putin in India for visit dominated by arms deals (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived in India Friday where he is slated to sign a series of multibillion-dollar arms deals with Moscow's old Cold War ally.
India takes next step toward hosting Formula One in 2011 (USA Today)
India is set to host a Formula One race starting in 2011. The decision, subject to calendar approval, was announced by governing ...
India, China make mark on Forbes rich list (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
With the release of the latest Forbes rich list of billionaires, India is finding much to brag about – even as other fast-growing economies like China make their mark.
Investing in India: News and forecasts for the long haul (The Christian Science Monitor)
There are good reasons to believe in India's long-term growth potential.
India’s Stalled Arms Buying Leaves Its Army Outgunned by China (BusinessWeek)
India, which has tripled its defense spending in a race against China’s military buildup, is having trouble converting the funding into weapons and equipment its military says are urgently needed.
India aims to be world's fastest growing economy (AP via Yahoo! News)
Just how fast can India grow? Ask Manal Farooq, who can't make gloves quickly enough.
India freedom of information activist files 500 requests, despite threats (The Christian Science Monitor)
Despite an increase in attacks on activists who use the India freedom of information act, Kheema Ram has filed nearly 500 requests for public data and exposed a growing list of government scandals.
India billionaires double in 2009 (BBC News)
The number of billionaires in India doubled in 2009, Forbes magazine says.
India, Russia to boost defense, energy cooperation (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
India and Russia plan to sign agreements to set up joint ventures in the energy industry and discuss ways to boost cooperation in the nuclear power, space and defense sectors.
India bans Fashion TV for showing women topless (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
India has banned Fashion TV for nine days after finding a program it aired offended good taste and decency by showing women partially nude.