India conveys concern to US over protectionism
May 8th, 2012 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India Tuesday conveyed its concerns about protectionism in the US over outsourcing of jobs to South Asia and the continuing restrictions imposed on the mobility ... Read more...
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Indian envoy asks private sector to focus on ‘big picture’
February 25th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao appreciated the very constructive role played by the Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) in strengthening India-US commercial ties and stressed the continued ... Read more...
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Mathai meets Clinton, says India committed to n-deal
February 9th, 2012 - 12:42 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 8 (IANS) India underlined its commitment to implementing the landmark civil nuclear deal when Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai Wednesday met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and ... Read more...
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N-deal: India to provide US firms level playing field
February 7th, 2012 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Underlining its commitment to implementing their landmark nuclear deal, India has assured "a level playing field to US companies" and said it was prepared to ... Read more...
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UAE, Western Australia keen to boost commercial cooperation
June 4th, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, June 4 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Western Australia have discussed ways to enhance and strengthen bilateral relations in future.UAE's Minister for Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna bint ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan agree to reduce trade barriers
April 28th, 2011 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) India and Pakistan Thursday agreed to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers and form a joint trade promotion body to boost bilateral trade."To build confidence, dispel misunderstandings ... Read more...
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Patil affirms importance of cementing bilateral, economic ties with Syria
November 24th, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.24 (ANI): Ahead of her four-day maiden visit to the Syrian Arab Republic, Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, has said that she would use her trip to cement bilateral, commercial ... Read more...
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Indo-Americans laud historic signing of Hollywood-Bollywood ‘cooperation pact’
November 13th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 13 (ANI): Indo-Americans have applauded the reportedly historic cooperation pact signed between City of Los Angeles and Indian film producers at Paramount Studios in Hollywood (USA) on November 10.It ... Read more...
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Hollywood, Bollywood sign cooperation pact
November 11th, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by BNO News
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. and Indian Hollywood and Bollywood filmmakers sealed a production, distribution, and commercial cooperation that is looking to further boost their film industries, the Motion Picture Association ... Read more...
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Hollywood, Bollywood join hands to encourage co-productions
November 11th, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Nov 11 (IANS) Hollywood and Bollywood, two of the prominent global film industries, have come together to promote joint film production and commercial cooperation.As part of the understanding struck Wednesday, ... Read more...
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Spain to pay tribute to designer Ritu Kumar
June 24th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Renowned fashion designer Ritu Kumar is set to be honoured in Spain for her contribution to the fashion industry.
Casa de la India, the Indian cultural centre in ... Read more...
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US-India trade promotion body launches education initiative
June 3rd, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Looking ahead to global economy of the future, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched a new education initiative aimed at strengthening institutional linkages between academia, ... Read more...
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After Thimphu talks, focus on format of India-Pakistan dialogue (News Analysis)
April 30th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A day after India and Pakistan decided to resume their peace process at the level of foreign ministers without making much fuss about ... Read more...
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Close alignment between India, Africa, key to strong bilateral foundation: Krishna
December 7th, 2009 - 8:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec.7 (ANI): Urging Indian and African government leaders, policy makers, senior executives, energy consultants and investors to addresses issues like the volatility in the oil and gas markets; promoting energy ... Read more...
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India nowhere close to convinced that Pakistan willing to walk the talk
July 14th, 2009 - 10:14 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashParis, July 14 (ANI): India is still in doubt whether Pakistan is taking the necessary steps to contain the export of terror from its soil as promised to the ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan to review composite dialogue Wednesday (Lead)
November 24th, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Islamabad, Nov 24 (IANS) Three days after Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's path-breaking advocacy of no first use of nuclear weapons, the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrives here Tuesday ... Read more...
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Indias nuclear trade talks with US companies underway
September 11th, 2008 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , Sept 11 (ANI): With the Indo-US nuclear deal text being sent to the American Congress for a final nod, India on Thursday began preliminary discussions with U.S. companies ... Read more...
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India moving towards nuclear cooperation with France, Russia
September 11th, 2008 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) India Thursday said it would move towards finalising bilateral agreements on civil nuclear energy cooperation with countries like France and Russia, though the "actual cooperation" would begin ... Read more...
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Pak decides to liberalise trade with India to address its global trade deficit
July 19th, 2008 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi , July 19 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has reportedly decided to liberalise trade with India , by adding more products to the list of importable items (from India ). Pakistan ... Read more...
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CII team leaves for US to strengthen ties
June 24th, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS)A nine-,member delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) left for the US Monday night on a three-day visit in an annual exercise to strengthen bilateral ties. ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s trade deficit with India at $894 mn
June 18th, 2008 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Muhammad Najeeb
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan's trade imbalance with India was at $894 million in first 10 months of the current fiscal against previous year's $866 million, according to data available ... Read more...
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India, Pakistan ’satisfied’ over progress of composite dialogue (Second Lead)
May 20th, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by admin
By Manish Chand
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) India and Pakistan Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the progress of peace talks after discussing issues ranging from Jammu and Kashmir to terrorism in their first ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |