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One-third of ATMs don't work in India, says central bank ECONOMY

One-third of ATMs don't work in India, says central bank

A third of India's cash machines don't work, the central bank said, posing a challenge for the government as it strives to provide banking services to millions of poor citizens living in rural areas.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Indian police detain five after temple fireworks blaze kills 108 INTERNATIONAL

Indian police detain five after temple fireworks blaze kills 108

Indian police have detained five people after a fireworks display at a Hindu temple set off explosions and fire killing 108 people, in one of the worst accidents at a religious festival.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India flags off its fastest-ever train in modernisation push INTERNATIONAL

India flags off its fastest-ever train in modernisation push

India flagged off its fastest-ever train on Tuesday as part of a major modernisation of the crumbling railway system - but its top speed is only half of those in China and other countries.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Tough battle for India's Modi in key state polls INTERNATIONAL

Tough battle for India's Modi in key state polls

Millions of voters head to the polls Monday in two Indian states, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party facing a tough fight as it tries to tighten its grip on power nationally.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Modi faces voters in five states as reforms slow INTERNATIONAL

Modi faces voters in five states as reforms slow

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will face elections in five states beginning next month, at a time when its approval ratings are slipping and it is under pressure to deliver on economic growth.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India unveils budget to help rural poor, rein in deficit INTERNATIONAL

India unveils budget to help rural poor, rein in deficit

India has unveiled a budget for the poor, announcing new rural aid schemes and skimping on a bank bailout, in a strategy shift that seeks to boost Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party in coming state elections.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Fans of Indian politician get tattoos for her birthday INTERNATIONAL

Fans of Indian politician get tattoos for her birthday

Supporters of Jayalalithaa Jayaram queued up on Wednesday to get tattoos of the hugely popular leader to mark her 68th birthday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Indian caste calls off protests after winning jobs promise INTERNATIONAL

Indian caste calls off protests after winning jobs promise

Leaders of a rural Indian caste reached a deal to end protests that paralysed Haryana state and cut water supplies to Delhi's 20mn residents, after winning a pledge of more government jobs.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India's Modi renews plea for manufacturing investment INTERNATIONAL

India's Modi renews plea for manufacturing investment

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his call Saturday for firms to invest in India and turn it into a global manufacturing hub, painting the country as a bright spot for investment in an uncertain world economy.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India inflation notches up to 5.7% in January INTERNATIONAL

India inflation notches up to 5.7% in January

India's consumer price inflation quickened slightly to 5.7% in January, presenting a potential headache for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the national budget due later this month.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
PM Modi visits attacked Indian air base near Pakistan INTERNATIONAL

PM Modi visits attacked Indian air base near Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the country's security forces on a visit to Pathankot air force base Saturday, one week after a militant attack left seven soldiers dead.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies INTERNATIONAL

Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed dies

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, chief minister of India's restive Kashmir region and one of the country's best-known Muslim politicians, died on Thursday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016