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The Nikkei/Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 51.3 in September from August's 51.8.
Modi has sought to drum up the inward investment he needs to bring to life the appeal to "Make in India".
The sector produces the country's electricity and exports coal to Europe and Asia.
China will host the men's basketball World Cup in 2019 for the first time.
Russian aviation conducted over 60 flights hitting more than 50 infrastructure facilities of the Islamic State in Syria, officials claimed.
The move appeared to express solidarity with less privileged sectors of the society that have seen social programs curtailed.
Russian President Putin also dismissed media reports that said Russian strikes in Syria had hit civilians.
India will slash the rate of carbon emissions relative to GDP by 33-35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 levels.
"60% of Syria is controlled either by ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra or other terrorist organisations," said Putin.