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India (Hindi: भारत Bhārat; see also other names), officially the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a sovereign nation in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Full Article
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Indian Sikh pilgrims fill in medical information forms during a routine swine flu medical check at immigration at the Attari International Railway Station, between India and Pakistan, about 35 km from northern Indian city Amritsar, on October 12, 2009.
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Oscar winner Megan Mylan (L) and U.S. ambassador to India Tim Roemer arrive to attend the screening of "Smile Pinki" at a multiplex in New Delhi October 8, 2009.
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An Indian flood victim uses a bicycle to transport a gas cylinder at Ibrahimpatnam on the outskirts of Vijayawada, some 300 kms south-east of Hyderabad on October 8, 2009.
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Indian widows and relatives of Sikhs who were killed in the 1984 riots shout anti-government slogans during a demonstration in New Delhi on October 8, 2009, on the 25th anniversary of the disturbances in Indian.
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 aircraft mounted with an AWAC (Airborne Warning and Control System), right, and a Sukhoi SU 30 MKI fly past at the IAF Day Parade in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. The IAF is celebrating its 77th anniversary Thursday.
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An Indian flood victims attempts to dry out her belongings outside her homes at Ganesh Nagar on the outskirts of Vijayawada, some 300 kms south-east of Hyderabad on October 8, 2009.
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I reaffirmed to the prime minister my administration's commitment to fully implement the US-India civil nuclear agreement which increases American exports and creates jobs in both countries
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While the iron ore movement to China is increasing, the coal movement to India is going up and this is set to rise as the 12 ultra mega power generation projects are being executed. For each project, we need around 15 mt of coal and by 2012, when Tata and Reliance UMPPs begin, we would need an additiona...
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When I look at the new dossier provided by India and if there are any gaps then I would definitely tell India. We respect their courts and they should respect our courts and wait for the verdict
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India shares the global aspirational growth of limiting temperature rise to two degree Celsius by 2050 ... But this should be implemented in a manner that ensures … equitable burden sharing and doesn’t adversely impact the development plans… of countries like India.
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India shares the global aspirational growth of limiting temperature rise to two degree Celsius by 2050 ... But this should be implemented in a manner that ensures … equitable burden sharing and doesn’t adversely impact the development plans… of countries like India.
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lifting of US export control on high technology exports to India will open vast opportunities for giant research and development efforts
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India and America are separated by distance, but bound together by the values of democracy, pluralism, rule of law and respect for fundamental human freedoms. Over the years, we have built upon these values and created a partnership that is based upon both principle and pragmatism. I've come today to bu...
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That (Kashmir is an integral part of India) is the opinion of the European Union and we don't need to discuss it here. That is our opinion and that is the starting point of the discussion
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They've seen the Obama administration very focused on Pakistan and Afghanistan, and there is uncertainty about how India fits in with President Obama's thinking.
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I don't think President Obama has convinced the Indians yet that he would be willing to go the extra mile for India that President Bush did
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Pakistan is paranoid about the U.S. relationship with India ... They recognize that India is moving forward economically and is having much greater influence on a global scale, and, unfortunately, Pakistan seems to be moving in the opposite direction.
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Pakistan is paranoid about the U.S. relationship with India ... They recognize that India is moving forward economically and is having much greater influence on a global scale, and, unfortunately, Pakistan seems to be moving in the opposite direction.
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What India wants is that Obama will continue treating them as a center of power in Asia.
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What Bush did was, he treated India as one of the big two or three centers of power in Asia
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We join India in remembering the victims of the 26/11 attacks
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Senior RSS leaders, the senior-most Bharatiya Janata Party leader and more than two lakh karsevaks from various parts of India were present but the RSS played no role in the demolition
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Dr Singh's visit marks a milestone in the broadened and deepened partnership between the United States and India
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I am happy to accept Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation to visit India next year.
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India today is a rising and responsible global power in Asia. Indian leadership is expanding security across the region
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We have insisted that China and India should develop trade relationship, promote investment cooperation, and create favorable conditions for labor service cooperation
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For it was exactly 60 years ago, in a ceremony not unlike this, that an American president welcomed to the White House the first prime minister of an independent India
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Since cricket is a big sport in Pakistan and India and widely followed, we have sent the PCB request to the foreign and interior ministries for their advice and clearance
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This is a moment of great opportunity in our relationship. India and the United States can and must work together to harness the immense potential of our talented and enterprising people, and support each other's growth and prosperity
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Mr. prime minister, yours is the first official visit of my presidency and it is fitting that you and India be so recognised.
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India and the United States can, and must, work together to harness the immense potential of our talented and enterprising people, and support each other's growth and prosperity
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