China loans two pandas to Canada
February 12th, 2012 - 5:07 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 12 (IANS) China has loaned two rare giant pandas to Canada for a research program.The Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens (CAZG) Saturday signed an agreement with two Canadian ... Read more...
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Rajapaksa visits Pakistan (Lead)
February 10th, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Pakistan Friday on a three-day state visit.Rajapaksa was received at the Chaklala air base in Rawalpindi by Senate ... Read more...
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India pushing Gulf countries for liberal labour laws
January 8th, 2012 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 8 (IANS) India will enter into bilateral agreements with the Gulf countries to curb exploitation of Indian labour in the region and ensure a decent working environment ... Read more...
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Lowering of sales tax on jet fuel required: Assocham
December 29th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Lowering of sales tax on jet fuel, upgradation of airport infrastructure and allowing foreign capital by international airlines in domestic carriers are required for the ... Read more...
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India, Russia sign five bilateral agreements
December 16th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) India and Russia Friday signed five bilateral agreements in a range of sectors, including one for 42 additional Sukhoi combat jets.The agreements were signed after ... Read more...
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Air India management can alter policy for workmen: Apex court
November 19th, 2011 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court has ruled that Air India was entitled to alter its policies with regards to its workmen and those promoted to executive category ... Read more...
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Russia to sign child adoption deals with European countries
November 15th, 2011 - 2:14 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to sign bilateral agreements on child adoption with France, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany, a top official has said.Pavel Astakhov, ombudsman for ... Read more...
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ICAO adopts India’s stand against EU aviation norms
November 11th, 2011 - 10:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Indian government Friday said that a working paper presented by it to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against aviation emission norms proposed by ... Read more...
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Vietnamese president in India to expand strategic ties
October 11th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) In a major strategic signal, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang Tuesday began a four-day visit to India that aims to provide a greater push ... Read more...
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Afghanistan has suffered enough from terrorism: India
October 4th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India Tuesday urged all countries in South Asia to facilitate the process of peace and development of Afghanistan, saying Kabul has "suffered enough" from ... Read more...
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Infuse more funds into Air India but with conditions: CAG
September 8th, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The official auditor in its report on flag-carrier Air India tabled in parliament Thursday asked the government to consider further equity infusion into the airline ... Read more...
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Bangladeshi businessmen eye Indian investments
July 8th, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) The new bilateral agreements between India and Bangladesh will not only boost multilateral trade in the region but also attract more Indian investments to the country, ... Read more...
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BCCI accepts ICC’s modified DRS version (Roundup)
June 28th, 2011 - 12:55 am ICT by IANS
Hong Kong/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council's chief executives' committee has recommended a modified version of the Decision Review System (DRS), which has been accepted by the ... Read more...
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Modified DRS made mandatory; BCCI agree to its use without Hawk Eye (Lead)
June 27th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong/Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The controversial Decision Review System (DRS) with Hotspot and Snickometre technology has been made mandatory for Tests and ODIs at the International Cricket Council's chief ... Read more...
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Krishna wraps up Myanmar engagement; focus on capacity building (Roudnup)
June 22nd, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, June 22 (IANS) India Wednesday wrapped up its first high-level engagement with Myanmar's new civilian government after signing a slew of bilateral agreements focusing on capacity building, even ... Read more...
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India, Bangladesh to hold talks; PM’s visit on agenda
June 6th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Dhaka, June 6 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao Monday began a two-day visit to Dhaka during which the two sides will review their cooperation in countering terrorism ... Read more...
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India, Uzbekistan discuss Afghanistan; announce strategic relationship (Lead)
May 18th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India and the Central Asian republic of Uzbekistan Monday upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic relationship, and held discussions on the precarious situation ... Read more...
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India, Uzbekistan sign 34 pacts
May 18th, 2011 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan, the energy-rich Central Asian nation, Wednesday signed 34 pacts in diverse areas, including pharmaceuticals and hydrocarbons, and agreed to cooperate closely ... Read more...
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Conspiracy to kill Air India, alleges BJP
May 6th, 2011 - 10:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Blaming the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for the crisis in Air India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday alleged there was a "conspiracy ... Read more...
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Indian external affairs minister to visit Nepal
April 17th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, April 17 (IANS) Two months after Jhala Nath Khanal became the new prime minister of Nepal, India is sending its External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna to the country to ... Read more...
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Dodsal, AEM to set up $150 mn manufacturing plant in India
April 13th, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Dubai-based infrastructure development firm Dodsal and Russia's heavy equipment engineering company Atomenergomash (AEM) have agreed to set up a manufacturing unit in India with an ... Read more...
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UAE, Britain seek cooperation in judicial matters
April 12th, 2011 - 12:48 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, April 11 (IANS/WAM) UAE Justice Minister Hadef Joan Al Dhahiri has lauded the country's cooperation with Britain in the judicial and legal matters.Al Dhahiri made the remarks during ... Read more...
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Iranian Ambassador to India offers alternative pacts in oil import policy
February 8th, 2011 - 10:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Seyed Mahdi Nabizadeh,on Tuesday said India can sort out the hurdles and work out on different bilateral agreements over payment issues regarding import ... Read more...
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India to invest $12 billion in Indonesia
January 24th, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by BNO News
JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- India is planning to invest around $12 billion in Indonesia as the country's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set for his three-day visit to India, the Jakarta ... Read more...
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Indian foreign secretary’s Nepal visit ends
January 20th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao made a low-key departure from Nepal Thursday after wrapping up her three-day visit to Nepal.Rao, the first senior Indian official to ... Read more...
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Russia doesn’t give a damn about WikiLeaks revelation
December 23rd, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Russia "doesn't give a damn" about the assessments of the country's domestic affairs discussed in secret US diplomatic cables which were exposed by whistleblower website Wikileaks, Russian President ... Read more...
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Medvedev again backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
December 22nd, 2010 - 8:34 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Wednesday reiterated his support for India securing a permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC), but cautioned this will not be easy as ... Read more...
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Medvedev visits Taj, leaves for Mumbai
December 22nd, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Dec 22 (IANS) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and a 50-member delegation accompanying him visited the Taj Mahal here Wednesday afternoon and left for Mumbai."He has just left from Kheria airport in ... Read more...
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Chinese premier given extraordinary welcome in Pakistan
December 17th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reached Islamabad from New Delhi Friday as Pakistan Air Force aircraft escorted his official plane to Chaklala airbase where his Pakistani counterpart ... Read more...
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Potential for India-EU bilateral ties huge: European Council chief
December 10th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by ANI
Brussels, Dec. 10 (ANI): The president of the European Council, Herman van Rompuy, on Friday, expressed satisfaction with both the substance and the quality of discussions and decisions taken at the ... Read more...
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India, Ethiopia sign three deals
December 2nd, 2010 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Three bilateral agreements were signed during the visit of Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hailemariam Desalegn here Wednesday, including one on cooperation in science ... Read more...
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Lavrov in India to firm agenda for Medvedev visit (Lead, Changing dateline)
November 29th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in India for a daylong trip Monday to firm up the agenda for President Dmitry Medvedev's visit here next month.Lavrov's ... Read more...
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Protest against upcoming Myanmar polls in New Delhi
November 3rd, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 3 (ANI): India-based Myanmar activists staged a sit-in demonstration here on Wednesday to protest against the upcoming polls in Myanmar beginning from November 7.Military-ruled Myanmar will hold its ... Read more...
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India, Malawi ink four pacts to boost economic cooperation
November 3rd, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 3 (ANI): India and Malawi on Wednesday signed four bilateral agreements to deepen cooperation in the fields of health, rural development and mineral resources.Malawian President Bingu Wa ... Read more...
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India, Malaysia ink six pacts to take bilateral ties forward (Part-I)
October 27th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 27 (ANI): India and Malaysia on Wednesday signed six bilateral agreements with the objective of taking their exisiting bilateral ties to new heights.Significantly, among the agreements signed was one ... Read more...
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