Renault board to decide on Fiat Chrysler merger talks

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A merger could be a real opportunity for Renault, but Nissan would be forced to review their relationship.

Pulling power at the polls

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Indian voters looking for change in ruling party, writes Adam Plowright

Bachelors in battle for leadership

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Tea seller’s son versus political dynasty heir in India’s elections, writes Adam Plowright

US, India reach deal to end feud

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The US and India have ended a month-long feud over a diplomat who was charged in New York for visa fraud.

India’s polio success tainted by sad legacy

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On Monday, India will mark three years since its last polio case, leaving it on the cusp of being declared free of the ancient scourge.

Retro revival: Café racers are back!

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Motorcycle manufacturers are riding a wave of swinging 60s nostalgia.

India begins countdown to Mars launch

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New Delhi is seeking to make a statement of its technological prowess by becoming the first Asian power to reach the Red Planet.

‘Toxic bomb’ ticks on Maldives rubbish island

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The Maldives offers a view of azure seas and coral-fringed islands, but billowing smoke in the distance reveals an environmental calamity.

Porn star roped into rape debate

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As anger rises amid a slew of sex crimes in India, Sunny Leone responds to calls for her imprisonment.

India faces shame over crash victims

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The plight of a desperate father whose cries for help were ignored by motorists has sparked some serious soul-searching in India.

India a ‘laggard in internet revolution’

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Eric Schmidt highlighted the relatively small proportion of Indians who have online access - an estimated 150 million out of 1. 2 billion.

Pilgrims flock to Ganges for world’s biggest festival

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The Kumbh Mela in the Indian town of Allahabad will see up to 100 million Hindus gather over the next 55 days to take a ritual bath in the holy waters.

Pilgrims flock to the Ganges

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Ash-covered holy men are leading scores of Indian pilgrims to the Ganges in Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela festival.

Delhi rape spurs restrictions

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“They are tightening the reins on girls, that they should not go out, they should not travel alone, or be seen talking to boys. ”

Attacked blogger flees threat

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Fearful for his future safety, Ismail Rasheed who nearly died in an attack outside his home has fled Maldives.

Israel embassy staff targeted in Delhi, Tbilisi

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Two people have been injured in central Delhi when an Israel embassy car exploded in a ball of fire.

Polio-free year gives hope for eradicating scourge

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India has marked a year since its last new case of polio, a major milestone in a country once considered the epicentre of the disease.

Mystery surrounds Sonia’s health

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Since the shock announcement that Sonia Gandhi was to undergo surgery, barely a word has leaked out about her health.

Mumbai gunman appeals sentence

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The lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Mumbai attacks has asked for his death sentence to be overturned.

India swoons over Khar

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Pakistan's new 34-year-old female foreign minister - Hina Rabbani Khar - has won instant fans in India.

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