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SPOTLIGHT

 

Gandhian Nelson Mandela: a hero who battled apartheid

 

South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday, was an icon for ending the much-reviled apartheid system, a colossus who strode over world politics and a staunch Gandhian....

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COMMENT

 

Mandela's transformational leadership to last forever

 

Almost four years ago, transformational leadership Mandela-style hit close home. While conducting a leadership alignment workshop for the senior management of two fierce rivals, who were now under one umbrella as a result of an acquisition, the challenge was uniting them and aligning them to a common goal....

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NEWS

 

India declares five-day state mourning for Mandela

 

India will observe five-day state mourning from Dec 6 to 10 as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela, the government announced Friday....

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India to send 'very high level' delegation to Mandela funeral

 

India would be sending a "very high level" delegation for the funeral of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela who died Thursday at the age of 95, an official said....

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Khurshid, Egyptian Minister seek to expand bilateral ties

 

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy, who has chosen India as the destination of his first visit to Asia, had broad ranging discussions with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid in New Delhi....

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Indian consular official meets jailed Indian captain in Togo

 

An Indian consular official met Indian merchant ship captain, Sunil James, who along with two other Indian sailors, is under arrest in the west African country of Togo since July and pursued the matter of their release with authorities there....

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Indian elections are educative for foreign delegations

 

The smooth conduct of India's elections and the efficient use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and other technology are an eye-opener for many foreign delegations that came here to observe Indian democracy in action....

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INDIA AFRICA COOPERATION

 

'Egypt keen to learn from Indian democracy'

 

Egypt would like to take lessons from Indian democracy and adopt these in a way to suit Egyptian society, its Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy said in New Delhi as the north African country is working on a new constitution....

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Clause to avoid India-Mauritius treaty abuse

 

Indian and Mauritius authorities engaged in renegotiating the tax treaty between the two countries have agreed to include a "limitation of benefit" (LOB) clause to prevent any misuse of the beneficial provisions of the tax treaty. The insertion of the LOB clause—an anti-abuse provision which limits the ability of third country residents to obtain benefits under a tax treaty between two other countries— had been a long-standing demand from India....

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Soon, an Indian flavor to democracy in West Africa

 

In a region with a chequered democratic past, there could soon be an Indian flavor to emerging democracies as India looks to increase its engagement with resource-rich West Africa.  ...

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Egypt seeks more economic engagement with India

 

As its foreign minister, Nabil Fahmy, arrives in India this week, the Egyptian government is keen on India stepping up trade and economic ties with the north African country, especially in its ambitious Suez Canal Corridor Project that is aimed at becoming a bridge between Africa with Asia and earning billions of dollars for the politically-transforming country in the process....

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New oil-rich Nigerian province seeks Indian investments

 

A newly created Nigerian province that contains 40 percent of the country's known oil reserves has sought investments from India, primarily in the exploration and healthcare sectors....

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BUSINESS

 

Mauritius, India agree to limitation of benefit clause

 

To further ring-fence its jurisdiction from any attempts of round-tripping and money laundering activities, Mauritius has agreed to include a ‘limitation of benefits (LOB)’ clause in its revised tax treaty with India....

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Clear Indian imprint and win at Bali global trade talks

 

The landmark trade reform deal reached at Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali leaves a distinct Indian imprint in ensuring that the rights of an emerging economy in addressing its food security concerns cannot be sidestepped just to show some movement forward for a rule-based global commerce....

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