India offers help in stopping proliferation of WMDs
April 21st, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 21 (IANS) India has welcomed the extension of the mandate of the Committee on proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons for 10 years and has ... Read more...
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India, Thailand to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism
April 6th, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 6 (ANI): Recognizing common threats to national security from transnational crimes, including international terrorism, India and Thailand have resolved to significantly enhance bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism.In a ... Read more...
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Punjab budget revenue deficit pegged at Rs.3,379 crore
March 14th, 2011 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 14 (IANS) Punjab's first woman finance minister, Upinderjit Kaur, Monday presented the state's budget for 2011-12 fiscal with the revenue deficit pegged at nearly Rs.3,379 crore.No new taxes ... Read more...
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Gaddafi warns of ending cooperation with EU
March 11th, 2011 - 11:09 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, March 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi Friday threatened to break off cooperation with the European Union on combating terrorism and illegal migration.Gaddfi, in an address to ... Read more...
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Algeria lifts 19-year-old state of emergency
February 25th, 2011 - 4:33 am ICT by BNO News
ALGIERS (BNO NEWS) -- The Algerian government has officially lifted its 19-year-old state of emergency, the official APS news agency reported.Demonstrators have been demanding the lifting of the state of emergency, which ... Read more...
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Algeria to lift 19-year state of emergency
February 23rd, 2011 - 2:05 am ICT by BNO News
ALGIERS (BNO NEWS) -- Algeria's cabinet on Tuesday adopted an order to lift the nearly two-decade state of emergency, the official APS news agency reported.A statement from the Council of Ministers said ... Read more...
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Middle East people need to feel “masters of their own countries”: Gorbachev
February 11th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Moscow, Feb 11 (ANI): The political unrest in the Arab world has convinced former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that the Middle East should embrace democracy and allow it people to be masters ... Read more...
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U.S. House of Representatives Dismisses Bill For Extension Of Patriot Act And Intelligence Reform
February 9th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Feb 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The expectations of the White House failed to attain its goal on Tuesday night after a bill for the extension of the three provisions of the ... Read more...
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India faces money laundering, terror financing risks: IMF
January 26th, 2011 - 12:20 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) As a leader among the emerging economies in Asia with a strongly growing economy and demography, India is facing a range of money laundering and terrorist ... Read more...
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India, Indonesia to enhance bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism
January 25th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Recognizing the common threats to national security from transnational crimes, including international terrorism, India and Indonesia on Tuesday resolved to significantly enhance bilateral cooperation in combating ... Read more...
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India, Russia to discuss AfPak, terror: Krishna
December 20th, 2010 - 11:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) A day ahead of talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Monday said India and Russia will ... Read more...
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Indian army chief discusses cross-border terror with Nepal (Lead)
December 20th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Dec 20 (IANS) With growing cross-border terror activities one of India's major security concerns, Indian Army chief Gen Vijay Kumar Singh discussed security issues with high officials of the Nepal ... Read more...
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End terrorism, says GCC as its summit concludes (Lead)
December 7th, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
By Rahul Dass
Abu Dhabi, Dec 7 (IANS) The two-day summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) concluded here Tuesday, with the six-nation bloc pledging to support international effort to tackle terrorism and ... Read more...
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GCC summit concludes in Abu Dhabi
December 7th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 7 (IANS) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ended its two-day summit here Tuesday, with the bloc's leaders vowing to support any international effort to combat terrorism and calling on ... Read more...
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Pak urges international community to enhance cooperation in intelligence gathering
December 7th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by ANI
San Francisco, Dec 7 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called upon the international community to improve cooperation in intelligence gathering for combating terrorism.Addressing the Trans Atlantic Legislators' ... Read more...
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Sarkozy pays tribute to 26/11 martyrs
December 7th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Dec 7 (ANI): French President Nicolas Sarkozy today paid tribute to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks and called upon Pakistani authorities to show that they are resolute in combating terrorism.Speaking ... Read more...
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US recalls 26/11 dead, to combat terror with India
November 25th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Remembering those who had died in the Mumbai terror attack, the US said Thursday it would "continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with India" in combating ... Read more...
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Pak Army continues to be “India-centric”: Admiral Mullen
November 21st, 2010 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): While Pakistan's border areas alongside neighbouring Afghanistan are the "epicentre of terrorism" in the world, the Pakistan Amy continues to be "India-centric," US Joint Chiefs of Staff ... Read more...
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China, Russia back UN reforms; laud India’s global role
November 15th, 2010 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Backing reforms of the UN, China and Russia Monday lauded the role of India in international affairs and said they looked forward to deepening cooperation with New ... Read more...
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‘Pak must acknowledge terrorism is “home grown”, not Indian, Jewish or US conspiracy’
November 12th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Nov 12 (ANI): The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attack on Karachi's Crime Investigation Department compound should serve as an ultimate wake up call for Pakistan to swiftly act against home grown ... Read more...
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India seeks cooperation of Africa in fighting Indian Ocean piracy
October 29th, 2010 - 10:45 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct. 29 (ANI): India has sought the close cooperation of African countries in combating the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean.Delivering the inaugural address at the roundtable "India-Africa ... Read more...
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India, Japan to enhance greater cooperation to combat terrorism
October 25th, 2010 - 11:23 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Oct.25 (ANI): Condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purpose, India and Japan here on Monday decided to enhance greater cooperation in combating ... Read more...
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India, Germany to push G4 bid, to jointly combat terror (Lead)
October 18th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Bolstered by winning rotating seats in the UN Security Council, India and Germany Monday decided to accelerate the process of the UN reforms along with other G4 ... Read more...
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India could be willing to sign CTBT: Germany
October 18th, 2010 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Germany, a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Monday said it was encouraged by signs that India could be willing to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty ... Read more...
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Non-permanent UNSC seat a step forward: Krishna (Lead)
October 13th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday attributed the country's winning a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to the "overwhelming support" it enjoyed in the global ... Read more...
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Overwhelming support got India UN seat: Krishna
October 12th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday attributed the country's winning a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to the "overwhelming support" it enjoyed in the global ... Read more...
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Afghanistan asks Pakistan to shut terror sanctuaries (Lead)
August 31st, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) In an oblique reference to Pakistan, Afghanistan Tuesday called for shutting down of terrorist sanctuaries and conveyed to India that it has "evidence of cross-border involvement" ... Read more...
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Britain bans anti-terrorism advertisement
August 11th, 2010 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) An anti-terrorism advertisement of British police encouraging people to report about "suspicious" neighbours who do not talk much or keep their curtains closed has been banned for causing ... Read more...
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Cameron, Zardari pledge unity
August 6th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS) In their efforts to minimise ongoing tensions between Britain and Pakistan, Prime Minister David Cameron and visiting President Asif Ali Zardari Friday insisted that the two countries ... Read more...
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Cameron and Zardari say Britain, Pakistan have unbreakable relationship
August 6th, 2010 - 8:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 6 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari have insisted that both the countries have an unbreakable relationship.After holding talks at Chequers, Cameron ... Read more...
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India faces significant external, internal terror threats: US report (Lead)
August 6th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) Besides "persistent and significant external threats" from groups like Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taeba and Jaish-e-Mohammad and Bangladesh's Harakat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami-Bangladesh, India faces numerous attacks from domestic terror outfits, according ... Read more...
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India is one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations: US report
August 6th, 2010 - 10:04 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) India remains one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations, facing as it does persistent and significant external threats from groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad in ... Read more...
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India faces significant threats from Pakistani terror groups: US
August 6th, 2010 - 12:59 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Facing persistent and significant external threats from groups including Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Harakat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami-Bangladesh, India remains one of the most terrorism afflicted ... Read more...
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Protect human rights to achieve security goals: Experts
August 4th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Aug 4 (IANS) Without protecting the basic human rights of people, the goals of security forces cannot be achieved -- be it combating terrorism or Maoists, experts said here Wednesday.
"Without protecting ... Read more...
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India, Myanmar pact on combating terror hailed in northeast
July 29th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Guwahati, July 29 (IANS) A strategic pact signed between India and Myanmar has been hailed in the country's northeast as a major step forward in combating terror ... Read more...
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