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Indian PM vows to attract more foreign investment
Aug 15th, 2012
Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on Wednesday used his Independence Day speech to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth. (Source: AFP) -
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