Independent Shiva Ayyadurai challenges Elizabeth Warren

NEW BEDFORD - V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai doesn't have much use for the two-party political system in Massachusetts. He's running an energetic campaign as an independent for U.S. Senate to topple incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Warren, complete with a campaign bus bearing the slogan “Only a real Indian can beat a fake Indian.” Ayyadurai, 54, was born in Bombay, India, into the bottom rung of that county's caste system.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Scorpene power for the Indian Navy PM Narendra Modi commissioned India's first Scorpene class submarine, the INS Kalvari, in Mumbai on December 14. The Scorpene submarine is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS and is being manufactured by Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai. The submarine can undertake multiple missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying and area surveillance.

US Table Top Trade Show , Goa August 18-19, 2017

The largest gathering of american food importers in goa under forum of indian food importers and us department of agriculture PANAJI, India - Aug. 16, 2017 - PRLog -- Goa -- US Government's Department of Agriculture in India and Forum of Indian Food Importers have partnered together to do the first ever Table top trade show featuring American food and beverages in Goa. Hospitality partners Hotel Grand Hyatt and Hard Rock are hosting the event for 24 importing firms and U.S. cooperator groups, who represent various high quality US food and beverages brands in country.

The PM’s Trail: Modi’s triumphal US visit has many sub-texts

As he launches his fourth year in power, Modi may certainly pat his Foreign Office on the back for delivering a visit that has been big on both symbolism and substance. It was left to US president Donald Trump, much vilified at home over his "Muslim ban" against six nations and the dismantling of the ObamaCare medical insurance programme, to speak the three words that are bound to gladden the heart of every democrat, in his opening remarks at the joint press opportunity with prime minister Narendra Modi standing next to him : It was a balmy afternoon at the White House as the two leaders met, in front of a small group of officials, India hands and journalists.

Largest Indian Bank’s Profit Surges as Bad-Loan Ratio Narrows

State Bank of India , the country's largest lender by assets, more than doubled its fourth-quarter profit as its bad-loan ratio narrowed. Net income climbed to 28.1 billion rupees , or 3.55 rupees a share, in the three months ended March 31 from 12.6 billion rupees, or 1.64 rupees, a year earlier, the Mumbai-based lender said in an exchange filing on Friday.

2nd Scorpene class submarine Khanderi launched in Mumbai

Khanderi, the second Scorpene class submarine that has superior stealth and the ability to launch a crippling attack with torpedoes as well as tube-launched anti-ship missiles whilst underwater or on surface, was today launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited here. Union Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre presided over the function to initiate the launch of Khanderi .

From Pune, with love

It had to happen. A couple of years ago we had written on this page about Donald Trump's visit to India and his realty projects in Maharashtra and how bizarre it would be if the next President of the USA and the most powerful man in the world is also selling real estate in India.

Indian Pharma Stocks Hit by Worries on U.S. Drug Price Pressures

Stocks of Indian pharmaceutical companies, which are collectively the second-biggest suppliers of generic medicines to the U.S., plunged amid mounting concerns about potential pressures on drug prices there after revelations of a Justice Department probe into industry collusion. An antitrust investigation by the Justice Department spanning more than a dozen companies from around the world is examining whether some executives agreed with one another to raise prices on generic medicines in the U.S., people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.

Donald Trump tries to strengthen India connection by courting Hindu right, PM Narendra Modi

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lights a diya before delivering remarks to the Republican Hindu Coalition on Saturday. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's India connection with the Hindu right in US was on show at a fundraiser recently.

Sun Pharma Falls Most in Two Months After Profit Misses Views

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., India's largest drugmaker, fell the most in two months after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates amid higher investments and regulatory pressures. The stock fell as much as 4.6 percent to 775 rupees, the biggest drop since March 29 on an intra-day basis.

Morning News Call – India, May 19

To access the newsletter, click on the link: here FACTORS TO WATCH 10:30 am: Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu at Smart City investors conference in New Delhi. 10:30 am: Minister of State for Science, Technology and Earth Sciences Y.S. Chowdary at an event organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi.