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Massive India heatwave 'kills 500'

 At least 500 people are reported to have died in a heatwave sweeping India, with temperatures reaching 48C (118F) in some areas.

India Satyam Computers: B Ramalinga Raju guilty of fraud

 A court in India has found the former head of Satyam Computers and nine others guilty in one of the country's biggest ever corporate scandals.

Indian two-year-old sets national archery record

 A two-year-old Indian girl has set a new national record in archery, according to the India Book of Records.

India arrests hundreds over Bihar school cheating

 About 300 people have been arrested in the Indian state of Bihar, authorities say, after reports emerged of blatant cheating in school exams.

Government News 28/1

 Inspection work enhanced ahead of National Party Congress; Vietnam-DPRK diplomatic ties marked; Relatives of Cuban martyrs welcomed in Hanoi; India’s Republic Day marked in HCM City; Condolences over death of Saudi Arabian King

Obama arrives for three-day India visit

 US President Barack Obama has arrived in India for a three-day visit amid an unprecedented security operation.

Vietnam wants to further friendship with India: President

Vietnam, Laos supreme courts talk to foster ties; Vietnam wants to further friendship with India: President; RoK President vows ODA priority to projects in Vietnam; Vietnam expects huge investment inflows from RoK

Russia India: Putin on visit to broker energy deals

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a visit to India, where he is due to seek lucrative energy deals.

PM gives instruction on socio-economic projects

Vietnam, India boost IT, foreign language training cooperation; Russian Ambassador bids farewell to State leader; Hanoi, Amsterdam expand cooperation; PM gives instruction on socio-economic projects; Nation thankful, Party chief tells ex-POWs

Vietnamese, Iranian legislators deepen affiliation

 Vietnamese, Iranian legislators deepen affiliation; Vietnam, Laos share experience in inspection work; Vietnam Journalists Association visits China; Party officials attend Indian workshop on Nehru

India sterilisations: Doctor arrested over operation deaths

 A doctor has been arrested in connection with the deaths of 15 women at two state-run sterilisation camps in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

India sterilisation deaths: Chhattisgarh inquiry ordered

 The government of the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has ordered an inquiry into the deaths of 11 women who underwent botched sterilisation surgery at a state-run health camp.

Park Hyatt Saigon will close for a transform

Park Hyatt Saigon will close for a luxury transform; Indian Jet Airways launches direct flight to HCM City; Foreign arrivals to Vietnam exceed 6.6 million in 10 months; Vietnam Airlines offers promotional program for Tet

India’s role in solving East Sea disputes

On the occasion of PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s visit to India, VietNamNet talks with Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) about the new policy of Indian PM Narendra Modi, India's role in resolving disputes in the East Sea.

Government News 4/11

 PM calls for further efforts to manage illegal drugs and addiction; Int’l conference on building peaceful Vietnam-Lao borderline; VUFO Vice President meets Indian guest; Vietnam, South Africa boost trade, investment, tourism ties

VN vows best conditions for Indian oil and gas firms: PM

Vietnam welcomes and is committed to creating every favourable condition for normal economic cooperation activities between Vietnamese oil and gas companies and their foreign partners, including Indian companies, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung.

India submits list with 'black money' names to court

 The Indian government has given a list containing names of all Indians suspected to have parked untaxed wealth in foreign banks to the Supreme Court.

VN, India target across-the-board development in strategic relations

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi reaffirmed yesterday the commitment of both nations to comprehensively develop the ties of strategic partnership.

Prime Minister leaves Hanoi for India

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung left Hanoi on October 27 for a three-day official visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

PM Dung due to visit India

VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his spouse are to pay an official visit to India from October 27-29 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi.