As Chinese influence looms, Antony to visit Maldives
September 12th, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday heads to Male on a three-day visit during which he will inaugurate a military hospital and a training academy for ... 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...
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China’s influence declining, India can do a lot: Myanmarese writer
January 22nd, 2012 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Is there a Myanmarese spring in the air? Thant Myint-U, a well-known historian, says if there was ever a chance of a real democratic transition in ... Read more...
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India, Japan discuss cooperation on African issues
November 28th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Against the backdrop of growing Chinese influence in Africa, India and Japan have held a third round of dialogue that focused on cooperation in spurring ... Read more...
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The Karmapa case: Lies, plants and damage control (Comment)
February 27th, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudip Mazumdar
Now that Ogyen Trinley Dorje, better known as the 17th Karmapa, has been cleared of money-laundering charges by the Indian government, it is in order to take a look at ... Read more...
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UN envoy shows support for Tibetan refugees in Nepal
February 14th, 2011 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Feb 14 (IANS) Tibetan refugees in Nepal, who feel increasingly vulnerable due to the growing Chinese influence on the republic's government, have been heartened by the visit of a ... Read more...
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Policy on Myanmar independent of any third country
November 24th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Amid growing Chinese influence in Myanmar, India Wednesday said its policy towards Yangon was independent of any third country."India's policy vis-a-vis Myanmar is independent of third country's ... Read more...
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India, Sri Lanka likely to launch defence dialogue next year
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka are likely to launch a defence dialogue next year in the backdrop of the changed security situation following the decimation of the Tamil ... Read more...
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‘India should check Chinese influence in Myanmar’
November 22nd, 2010 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Myanmar is covertly developing nuclear weapons with the aid of North Korea and India should take proactive steps to check China's influence in the energy-rich southeast ... Read more...
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N.Korea engaged in secret operations in Myanmar: London Varsity scholar
November 22nd, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): A renowned London University scholar on Myanmar has confirmed that "North Korea is present in Myanmar and is engaged in work not open to public".Dr. Marie-Carine ... Read more...
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India, Chinese PM to meet in Vietnam next week
October 22nd, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Amid difference on a host of issues, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao in Hanoi at the end of this month."There ... Read more...
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Krishna likely to open strategic Jaffna, Hambantota consulates in Oct end
October 5th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is likely to inaugurate two Indian consulates in Hambantota and Jaffna during his four-day visit to Sri Lanka in the last ... Read more...
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Enough space for India, China to develop simultaneously: President Patil
September 9th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghOn Board Air India One, Sep 9 (ANI): Giving a boost to India's Look East Policy and ruling out any concerns over China's strong relationship with East ... Read more...
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Foreign Minister Krishna in Mozambique
July 5th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinMaputo (Mozambique) July 5 (ANI): The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna, who is here on a two dayvisit, signed an agreement to extend a credit ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Mozambique, Mauritius Friday
July 1st, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna leaves here Friday on a five-day official visit to Mozambique and Mauritius, which is expected to deepen India's diplomatic thrusts in Africa ... Read more...
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India, China will now be engaged in new ‘Great Game’ in Indian Ocean
June 10th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 10 (ANI): A new "Great Game" between China and India for primacy in the Indian Ocean is likely in the coming decades, especially in the wake of India and Sri ... Read more...
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Tharoor brainstorms with experts on Indian Ocean strategy
September 30th, 2009 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The long-dormant policy planning division of India's external affairs ministry has revived with its first strategic meeting focusing on India's burgeoning economic and security interests in ... Read more...
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Several Chinese incursions in past few months: Indian Army
August 31st, 2009 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) There have been several border violations by Chinese troops in the past few months, including an incursion by a helicopter, but they are of not much concern ... Read more...
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Nepalese foreign minister says Indian influence still strong in Nepal
August 10th, 2009 - 9:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Naveen KapoorNew Delhi, Aug. 10 (ANI): Nepalese Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, who is here in an effort to bridge the widening gap between India and Nepal, on Monday admitted that ... Read more...
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India concerned over Pakistan’s growing nuclear arsenal: Minister
June 1st, 2009 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju Monday said India is concerned over Pakistan's growing nuclear arsenal and asked the world to exert pressure on Islamabad ... Read more...
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Pallam Raju says India is fully prepared to face any threat from China
June 1st, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): MM Pallam Raju, Minister of State for Defence after taking charge of his office on Monday said that India is keeping an eye on growing influence of ... Read more...
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Illegal immigration from Bangladesh biggest threat: Jaiswal
May 12th, 2009 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Rising illegal immigration from neighbouring Bangladesh is posing the biggest threat to India's national security, Minister of State for Home Sriparakash Jaiswal said Tuesday.
"The Indian government is already ... Read more...
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Modi should become PM after Advani: Shourie
April 24th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi should become prime minister in future - after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran L.K. Advani, party leader Arun Shourie said here Friday.
"In ... Read more...
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Pak among five least popular countries in world: BBC Poll
March 30th, 2009 - 8:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 30 (ANI): According to the annual BBC's World Service Survey, Pakistan stands among the five least popular countries, which have the most negative influence on world affairs.Eighteen countries have ... Read more...
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Policy to counter Chinese influence in South East Asia required, say experts
October 20th, 2008 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct.20 (ANI): India''s "Look East Policy" came in for severe criticism from South East Asia experts while discussing Asian security architecture here today.
Initiating the discussion on "Regional Security Architecture ... Read more...
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Maldives opposition leader warns of rising Chinese influence
July 10th, 2008 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Mohammad Nasheed, the presidential candidate of the Maldives' opposition, has warned that the island nation's government was wooing China, thereby creating a security for threat for India ... Read more...
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Maldives’’s China policy a security threat to India
July 10th, 2008 - 8:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Saying Mr. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom''s Government in Maldives is disturbing the balance of power in the Indian Ocean by wooing China, the Presidential candidate of Opposition ... Read more...
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