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India Railway budget: Heavily-subsidized passenger fares unchanged

India Railway budget: Heavily-subsidized passenger fares unchanged

The state-run railways operate more than 12,000 trains, carrying 23 million passengers daily.

BRICS Bank African center opens in March

BRICS Bank African center opens in March

The biggest emerging economies opened their New Development Bank in Shanghai in July this year.

Beijing’s TPP riddle

Beijing’s TPP riddle

Joining the US-led TPP an uncomfortable proposition for China but will it bite the bullet, asks Palit.

WTO rules against India in solar dispute with US

WTO rules against India in solar dispute with US

India can challenge this ruling before the appellate body of the WTO.

Moody’s slashes Brazil investment rating

Moody’s slashes Brazil investment rating

A Central Bank survey says the economy will shrink 3.4 per cent in 2016.

Putin discusses Syria plan with Saudi, Iran, Israel leaders

Putin discusses Syria plan with Saudi, Iran, Israel leaders

Putin on Monday reiterated Moscow’s position that Russian bombardment of the Islamic State and the Al Nusra extremist group will continue.

Zika can not beat Brazil: WHO Chief

Zika can not beat Brazil: WHO Chief

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over Zika this month.

Obama, Putin: Syria ‘ceasefire’ to begin Friday

Obama, Putin: Syria ‘ceasefire’ to begin Friday

Russia says it will continue to bomb Islamic State and Al-Nusra forces.

Chinese FM heads to US to hold talks with Kerry

Chinese FM heads to US to hold talks with Kerry

Beijing has indicated it is in no mood to back down on the South China Sea dispute.

Syria top focus during Iran trip of Russian Defence Minister

Syria top focus during Iran trip of Russian Defence Minister

Russia and Iran are opposed to Western attempts to overthrow the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.