Summon US envoy over ‘Kali-Ma’ beer, says BJP
May 15th, 2012 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The issue of a beer named "Kali-Ma", after the Hindu goddess Kali, being sold by a company in the US was raised in the ... Read more...
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Krishna condoles Nepal air crash victims
May 14th, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Monday condoled the death of 15 people, including 13 Indians, in the "tragic" air crash in Nepal."I am deeply ... Read more...
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Maldivian president Waheed meets Manmohan
May 12th, 2012 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Mohamed Waheed, the new president of the Maldives, Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here in his first-ever visit to India.The two leaders are ... Read more...
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Maldivian president arrives in India
May 11th, 2012 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed arrived here Friday on a five-day official visit, his first to any country since he seized power from Mohamed Nasheed ... Read more...
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Hillary at Taj Palace! The tryst continues
May 9th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) From a platter of Indian sweets to large-sized coffee mugs and a personal masseur, everything was customised to Hillary Clinton's tastes. After all, the Tata ... Read more...
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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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India, US commit to Afghanistan’s future
May 8th, 2012 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India and US Tuesday committed themselves to assist Afghanistan on a "peaceful and prosperous" future and in ensuring that its capacities are built to ... Read more...
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India, US send strong signals to Pakistan, Iran (Roundup)
May 8th, 2012 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India and the US Tuesday signalled common intent and purpose, asking Pakistan to take stronger action against terror, advising Iran to desist from its ... Read more...
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India, US on same page on Iran’s n-programme (Lead)
May 8th, 2012 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India and the US affirmed Tuesday that they were on the same page on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, though Tehran remains a key ... Read more...
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India, US ask Pakistan to act against terror (Lead)
May 8th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India and the US Tuesday asked Pakistan to take "strong and more concerted" action against terror groups operating from its soil even as American ... Read more...
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Iran, Pakistan on anvil as Clinton and Krishna meet (Afternoon Lead)
May 8th, 2012 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India Tuesday asked Pakistan to dismantle its terror network and explained to the US its continued reliance on Iranian oil when External Affairs Minister ... Read more...
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US, India think alike on Iran: Clinton
May 8th, 2012 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The US and India share the goal of preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons state, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday.Addressing the media ... Read more...
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Idli, vada breakfast for Clinton, Krishna
May 8th, 2012 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A sumptuous breakfast of idli, vada and other south Indian delights was laid out for US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indian External ... Read more...
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US, India must expand trade: Clinton
May 8th, 2012 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Washington and New Delhi must "continue to expand trade and investment", US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said here Tuesday.Addressing a joint press conference ... Read more...
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Pakistan must act against terror, says India
May 8th, 2012 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan must act against terrorists including those who organised the Mumbai attack, India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Tuesday after meeting US Secretary of ... Read more...
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Clinton, Krishna discuss terror, Afghanistan (Lead)
May 8th, 2012 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday and Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna discussed terrorism emanating from the region, the Afghan situation and ... Read more...
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Clinton for strong India-US ties in innovation
May 8th, 2012 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday called for increasing cooperation among scientists and scholars from India and the US that can help improve ... Read more...
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Clinton, Krishna meet in Delhi
May 8th, 2012 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna met here Tuesday.The two are expected to discuss a slew of ... Read more...
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Clinton meets Manmohan, Sonia
May 7th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when the two sides discussed an entire gamut of bilateral matters, including ... Read more...
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Clinton meets PM
May 7th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his 7, Race Course Road residence here Monday evening.Clinton, who reached here ... Read more...
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India, Bangladesh inch towards Teesta, extradition pacts (Lead)
May 7th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Signalling a positive movement forward on contentious issues, India and Bangladesh Monday said they have inched ahead towards signing of the Teesta river water-sharing ... Read more...
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Border management with Bangladesh operationalised
May 7th, 2012 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The coordinated border management plan with Bangladesh was in operation and will help reduce cross-border violations, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Monday.Talking to reporters ... Read more...
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Teesta, extradition pact high on agenda of India-Bangladesh talks
May 4th, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India and Bangladesh are set to hold the maiden meeting of their newly-minted joint commission Monday that will seek to accelerate bilateral ties across ... Read more...
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Clinton’s visit: India, US to discuss Afghanistan, Iran, n-deal (Lead)
May 4th, 2012 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India and the US are set to discuss a host of global issues, including Afghanistan and Iran, and the progress in implementing their bilateral ... Read more...
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Presidential poll: Mamata meets Sonia as Congress seeks UPA consensus (Lead)
May 3rd, 2012 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi met Trinamool supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday as part of the Congress's efforts to build consensus ... Read more...
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India, Bangladesh to discuss extradition, Teesta pacts
May 3rd, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India and Bangladesh are likely to sign an extradition treaty and discuss an early signing of the Teesta water-sharing pact during Bangladesh Foreign Minister ... Read more...
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India may invite Pakistan for regional meet on Afghanistan
May 2nd, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a crucial step, India is likely to invite Pakistan for a regional conference of investors on Afghanistan here next month that is aimed ... Read more...
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Karnataka urges PM for massive drought relief package
May 2nd, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) An all-party team from Karnataka led by Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought immediate release of Rs.1,500 ... Read more...
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Pranab to visit Bangladesh for Tagore ceremony
May 2nd, 2012 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Building upon warming ties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Bangladesh Sunday as the guest of honour to attend the closing ceremony of the ... Read more...
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Atrocities on Hindu women in Pakistan: BJP corners government
May 2nd, 2012 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government will make a statement on the alleged forcible conversion of Hindu women in Pakistan, Home Minister P. Chidambaram told the Lok Sabha ... Read more...
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Afghanistan seeks Indian equipment for security forces (Roundup)
May 1st, 2012 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A fortnight after multiple terror strikes, Afghanistan Tuesday sought India's assistance in equipping its security forces to counter the Taliban in the run-up to ... Read more...
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Afghanistan seeks Indian equipment for security forces (Lead)
May 1st, 2012 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A fortnight after multiple terror strikes, Afghanistan Tuesday sought India's assistance in equipping its security forces, indicating increased security cooperation between the two countries ... Read more...
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India’s security entwined with Afghanistan’s stability: Krishna
May 1st, 2012 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Underlining its "unwavering commitment" to the reconstruction of Afghanistan, India Tuesday said it will ensure that the country does not become "a target for ... Read more...
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Partner Japan to have 26 percent stake in DMIC
April 30th, 2012 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India and Japan Monday held their first-ever economic dialogue and agreed to accelerate the partnership in several infrastructure projects such as the ambitious Delhi-Mumbai Industrial ... Read more...
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India, Japan to resume n-deal talks, launch maritime dialogue (Lead)
April 30th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Ending the post-Fukushima lull, India and Japan Monday decided to resume their civil nuclear deal negotiations and initiated key steps, including the launch of two ... Read more...
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