By WSJ Staff
Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
India Falls Deeper Into the Corruption Cauldron: India has slipped to 87th spot in Transparency International’s latest ranking of nations based on the level of corruption, with the global watchdog asserting that perceptions about corruption in the country increased in the wake of the scam-tainted Commonwealth Games.(The Indian Express)
Steel Minister Warns ArcelorMittal on India Vow: Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh said 24 million tonnes of ArcelorMittal steel projects, for which mining concessions have been given, should be completed.(Source: The Financial Express)
J&K Interlocutors Hint at Accommodating ‘Azaadi’ Debate: The interlocutors appointed for J&K have suggested introducing amendments in the Constitution to accommodate the discussion on the ” Azaadi option” for Kashmir.(Source: The Times of India)
‘World Has Enough Space for Growth Ambitions of India and China’: Setting a positive tone ahead of his meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said there is “enormous” possibility of India and China working together as the world has enough space to accommodate the growth ambitions of both the countries.(Source: DD News)
Emaar Clarifies Media Reports on Games Village: The company said it was aware of the actions being contemplated by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), with respect to the CWG project delivered by Emaar MGF.(Source: Press Trust of India)
Farm Ministry to Talk to State Governments on Multi-Brand Retail FDI: India’s Farm Minister Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday he would talk to state governments about the country opening up its multi-brand retail sector to foreign direct investment.(Source: Reuters)
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