NEW DELHI — The Indian government’s recent announcement that it taps nearly 300 new phones every day has sparked a debate about privacy in a country that traditionally views such concerns as an ugly offshoot of Western individualism. Read full article > >

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Privacy concerns grow in India

NEW DELHI — Controversial Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie canceled his visit to an Indian literary festival Friday after authorities warned he was a target for assassination, following protests from local Muslim groups. Read full article > >

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NEW DELHI — Persistently questioned by an Indian journalist over a disputed map, the Chinese ambassador finally lost his temper. “Shut up,” Ambassador Zhang Yan snapped at the correspondent at an event last month, his undiplomatic tone a reflection of China’s deep discomfort with India’s raucous and often nationalistic media. Read full article > >

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Popular distrust challenges peaceful rise of India and China

NEW DELHI — A powerful bomb left in a briefcase rocked the city high court complex Wednesday morning killing nine people and injuring at least 47, police said. The blast occurred during the morning rush hour, shortly after 10 a.m, between Gates 4 and 5 of the Delhi High Court through which visitors, lawyers, litigants and journalists enter and get their security passes made. Police immediately cordoned off the area as security commandos and bomb disposal squads went in to check for more bombs. Television images showed panic and mayhem just a few minutes after the blast, with people carrying bodies and hundreds of files splattered all over the ground. The tin-roof of the entrance area was blown off by the blast. Read full article > >

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Bomb explosion outside New Delhi court building leaves 9 dead, 47 wounded

Indian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is due to leave prison to begin a 15-day hunger strike to force Delhi to strengthen an anti-corruption bill.

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Indian activist Anna Hazare plans to defy a police ban in Delhi and protest against corruption, after a weekend fast was violently broken up.

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Indian activist plans new protest

Around 30 people are injured as Delhi police break up an anti-corruption protest led by controversial yoga guru Baba Ramdev.

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The chief organiser of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Suresh Kalmadi, is remanded in jail for 14 days over charges of corruption.

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NEW DELHI — Indians fed up with recent corruption scandals have launched a nationwide protest demanding that they be allowed to participate in drafting a tough, national anti-graft law.

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In New Delhi, the former Alaska governor said she is still thinking about running for president, voiced concerns about China’s military rise, criticized green investment and vowed to see the Taj Mahal during her next trip.

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On first trip to India, Palin talks tough on China, other topics

An Indian court awards $1m in compensation to an Australian woman, 33 years after she was paralysed in a fall at a Delhi hotel swimming pool.

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Famous Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is detained at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying $124,000 in undeclared cash.

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Pakistan singer detained in Delhi

An Australian firm threatens to sue the Delhi Commonwealth Games organising committee for non-payment of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Delhi Games ‘still not paid for’

When Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrives in New Delhi for his three-day state visit on Wednesday, he will be the latest in a parade of major world leaders that have visited Asia’s second fastest growing economy.

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China, India seek trust amid tensions

Police in Delhi have announced new safety measures to protect women who work at night, following the gang rape of a call centre worker two weeks ago.

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New Delhi moves to protect women