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Russian and Brazilian stock indices posted a 4.2% drop in 2014, while that of India and China surged by 40%.

Lakhvi had previously been granted bail by a Pakistan court

MS Dhoni has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Virat Kohl will take over in his absence.

Colistin which is toxic, is used in cases showing resistance to carbapenem, the strongest class of antibiotics.

The 5x3.5cm abscess required 4 hours of oral and maxilla facial surgeons to successfully remove it.

Britain overtook France in 2014 after taking into account £10bn additional earnings from drugs and sex.

Australia host India in the third of the four-test series. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

Curfew has been imposed in parts of the state following the brutal killings of tribal people.

China will top 500 million smartphone users for the first time by end-2014.

Threat seen from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Indian Mujahideen.

Australia host India in the second test at Brisbane. Find out where to watch live

Police suspect Mehdi Masroor Biswas is unlikely to have any direct contact with jihadists but was self-radicalised.

Xiaomi complies with Delhi High Court sales injunction and hopes to make quick comeback in India.

Both countries have signed a total of 16 agreements as President Putin visits the Indian capital for a one-day summit.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has been banned from selling its smartphones in India after Ericsson was granted an injunction.

Far-right groups accused of ration card promises to bribe Muslim families into conversion to Hinduism in Uttar Pradesh.

The astrologer also suggests a mantra for self-protection

Issuances by non-financial firms have crossed $13bn so far in 2014, compared with around $9bn in 2013.

Google Android 5.0 update will be available via OTA.

Authorities ban all web-based taxi firms operating in Indian capital in a move likely to affect 20 companies.

Australia and India remember their friend and colleague the late Phillip Hughes ahead of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Australia take on India in the first of the four tests scheduled between the two sides. The game will be held at the Adelaide Oval. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

India can grow 7% over next two years if reforms continue, says rating agency.

Shahnor Alom detained in north-eastern state of Assam on Friday after fleeing site of attempted assassination in October.

OnePlus Two will feature a smaller screen than the OnePlus One.

Chinese smartphone upstart OnePlus has launched its "2014 flagship killer" in India to expand its market share.

The gold coins reportedly date back to the early 19th century

India's main lending rate is left at 8% and CRR at 4%.

India is home to 175 million Muslims, the largest Muslim minority population in a country around the world

Stake sale could help New Delhi rake in a little over $14bn.