Asian coast guard chiefs to discuss piracy, security
July 19th, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Chiefs of coast guard agencies of 17 Asian nations will meet here in October this year when they are expected to discuss issues ranging from ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
International trade fair opens in China
June 28th, 2012 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 28 (IANS) An international trade fair opened in the ancient Chinese Silk Road trading hub of Kashgar Thursday.The eighth Kashgar Central and South Asia Commodity Fair is expected ... Read more...
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India to gift e-network to Central Asia
June 10th, 2012 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Stepping up its diplomatic footprints in energy-rich Central Asia, India is set to replicate the success of the Pan Africa e-network by creating a similar ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Need to work on my consistency: Parimarjan Negi
May 29th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Parimarjan Negi, the youngest Indian to become a Grand Master, said Tuesday that he needed to work on his consistency en route to reaching his ... Read more...
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Obama takes Cameron on Air Force One
March 14th, 2012 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday took British Prime Minister David Cameron on board his Air Force One presidential jet for a college basketball game in ... Read more...
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Ties with India, China no zero-sum game: US
February 4th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) Asserting that ties with India and China were not a zero-sum game, the United States has said it was strengthening its relations with both as part ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian Army to hold 20 war games with friendly nations
January 29th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In its bid to have greater engagement with foreign militaries, Indian Army will this year hold between 15 to 20 bilateral war games with friendly ... Read more...
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No targeting of women visitors from Central Asia: India
January 13th, 2012 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Amid reports that Indian missions have been asked to toughen screening for female visa applicants from central Asian countries, the government has clarified that there ... Read more...
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China wants closer ties with Asian nations: Minister
January 9th, 2012 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) China wants to strengthen relations with Asian countries in 2012 by enhancing political trust and expanding common interests, a minister said Sunday.The regional situation will continue ... Read more...
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Kazakhstan welcomes international observers for January polls
December 24th, 2011 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
Astana, Dec 23 (IANS) Kazakhstan has said it would welcome international observers to monitor landmark parliament elections in mid January that would pave the way for a multi-party legislature in ... Read more...
Posted in World |
China’s November FDI down to 9.76 percent
December 15th, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 15 (IANS) The foreign direct investment (FDI) China attracted in November dropped 9.76 percent year-on-year to $8.76 billion, authorities said Thursday.
In November, China approved the establishment of 2,718 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Indian Army chief talks defence relations with Uzbekistan
November 19th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) In keeping with its new focus on Central Asian nations, Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh is on a three-day visit to Uzbekistan, where he ... Read more...
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Indian Army chief to visit Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
November 15th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Looking to further India's military relations, Army chief General Vijay Kumar Singh will go on a six-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan beginning Wednesday, an ... Read more...
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Indian Minister E. Ahamed in Kuwait
October 10th, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kuwait City, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed has urged Kuwait and other GCC countries to invest in India which he termed as "the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Asian tourism fair opens in Dhaka
September 30th, 2011 - 3:57 am ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Sep 30 (IANS) Twelve Asian nations, including India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal, are participating in a three-day tourism fair that kicked off here Thursday."Combined efforts in the promotion ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
US Exim bank to step up financing of Indian projects
July 18th, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Export-Import bank of the United States announced Monday it was stepping up its engagement with Indian companies in the area of clean energy, with ... Read more...
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Political, institutional reform can make India a superpower: Sibal
April 24th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Political and institutional reform was needed to fulfil India's aspiration to be a superpower in an emerging multi-polar world, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
US may change approach to China in wake of experts exit
April 9th, 2011 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): With three prominent diplomats involved with Obama administration's China policy quitting their posts, the administration's approach could change.President Barack Obama's top China adviser Jeffrey A. Bader ... Read more...
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India, China at par in Malaysian English proficiency survey
April 9th, 2011 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, April 9 (IANS) India and China have been placed at par in an English language proficiency survey conducted here. It places Malaysia on top among all Asian nations ... Read more...
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AIDS welfare cost may effect growth: Report
April 1st, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Even as India has recorded a drop in the number of infections, a new report on HIV/AIDS by UNAIDS warns that the epidemic, if not ... Read more...
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Terrorism, nuclear proliferation, piracy and arms smuggling major challenges facing Asian region: An
February 16th, 2011 - 8:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Defence Minister A. K Anthony on Wednesday said the prominent challenges facing Asian region include terrorism, nuclear proliferation, piracy and smuggling of arms.Inaugurating the 13th edition of ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Toyota top global carmaker of 2010 with sales of 8.42 million vehicles
January 24th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 24(ANI): Toyota sold 8.42 million vehicles globally in 2010 to remain the world's top automaker for the third year straight.General Motors (GM) finished second with its 2010 global sales at ... Read more...
Posted in World |
South Korean cyclist on peace mission reaches Bodhgaya
December 25th, 2010 - 8:13 pm ICT by ANI
Bodhgaya (Bihar), Dec 25 (ANI): A South Korean cyclist, who is on a world tour to spread the message of 'World Peace', arrived here on Saturday.Wangse, the South Korean cyclist started his ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Japan Fashion Week: Who Will Be The Lucky One To Represent India?
December 6th, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In Japan Fashion week, the ‘Asian Designers’ collection has a prominent part so it will be a wonderful opportunity for a designer to represent India. The ‘Asian Designers’ Collection Committee has ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Putin to host Asian summit on tiger conservation aimed at doubling population by 2022
November 19th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
St. Petersburg, Nov 19(ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will host emissaries of 12 Asian nations to the first-ever international summit on tiger conservation beginning in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday.The summit will ... Read more...
Posted in World |
In defeat, Obama may follow Bill Clinton
November 2nd, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Days ahead of a visit to India, US President Barack Obama faces the prospects of a radically altered political landscape with a widely predicted rout ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
The sky is the limit for ASEAN-India cooperation (Comment)
October 27th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Mahendra Ved
Prospects of more Southeast Asians working in India and skilled Indians -- techies and teachers, bankers and accountants, engineers and architects -- making their presence felt in key sectors ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Asian nations need to cooperate in nuclear field
October 11th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 11 (IANS) As a whopping 271 nuclear power reactors are being planned in Asia, there is an urgent need for cooperation among countries of the region to the ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
‘India gaining from N-renaissance in Asia’
October 11th, 2010 - 1:01 am ICT by IANS
Mahabalipuram (Tani Nadu), Oct 10 (IANS) With over 35 nuclear power reactors under construction across Asia, a nuclear renaissance is sweeping across the continent and India is no exception, said speakers at ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Fernandez to travel to Malaysia and Indonesia next week
October 2nd, 2010 - 12:16 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – The U.S. State Department on Friday announced that Assistant Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Jose Fernandez will travel to Malaysia and Indonesia next week to ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Paris to open store in Jakarta
September 24th, 2010 - 9:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 24, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Socialite, fashion-enthusiast, designer and businesswoman Paris Hilton is presently embarking on an Asian tour this week. She would visit 7 of her stores in Asia. She would ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘The Jungle Book’ collection coming soon
August 26th, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 26, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): DQE, a foremost animation as well as gaming live action entertainment and distribution company has announced that it has entered into a merchandising conformity with ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Citizen Watch seals the deal with Takeshi Kaneshiro
August 25th, 2010 - 11:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Citizen Watch (China) Co. Ltd., along with Citizen Watches (H.K.) Ltd are all set to refurbish the image of their brand. They plan to refurnish their ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Delhi Metro wins civil engineering award
July 13th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has won the Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Award for the year 2010 specially for completing various infrastructural projects in record time, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Iran proposes investment protection treaty with India
July 8th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Iran has offered to sign an investment protection treaty with India and suggested doubling the bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2015.
Iranian Economic Affairs and ... Read more...
Posted in Business |