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Government Passes Major India Economic Reform Package
World’s largest democracy continues towards major India economic reform package despite economic headwinds
India Economic Reform Moves Forward in Vote
Democratic India Economic Reform has weakened but reform is likely – Politicians in India feeling pressure to boost economic growth for India’s poor
India Becomes Animal Friendly as Bears Get Freedom
India Becomes Animal Friendly: Famous ‘dancing bears’ of India given freedom in animal rights win
India Softens its Facebook Free Speech Law
World’s largest democracy India’s removal of Facebook free speech law delights human right groups
India PM Remains Confident on Economic Reform
National retail reform would liberalize market and reduce prices India PM remains confident
Politics Rocked by New India Anti-Corruption Party
New India anti-corruption party popularity among middle class has unhinged the political scene
Suu Kyi Calls For India Support for Burma Democracy
Democracy emerging as Suu Kyi calls for India support following push of reformer President Sein
Myanmar Democracy Advocate Suu Kyi to Visit India
World’s largest democracy India has great interest in reforming Myanmar as Suu Kyi to visit India
India PM Manmohan Singh Promises Economic Malaise End
PM Manmohan Singh Promises Economic Malaise End and New Turnaround in World’s Largest Democracy