Reform global institutions: President Patil
January 25th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Underlining India's growing global stature, President Pratibha Patil Wednesday pitched for the reform of global institutions to reflect contemporary realities."The role and stature of ... Read more...
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India-China ties face golden period: Chinese official
January 16th, 2012 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) China has predicted "a golden period" for relations with India, with a top official saying Beijing was "fully committed to developing long-term friendship" with New ... Read more...
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Top EU official to visit India
January 15th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, Jan 15 (IANS) European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will visit India Monday-Tuesday and she is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna, Defence Minister A.K. ... Read more...
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BRICS source of stability in time of recession: PM
December 15th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Ahead of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit New Delhi will host next year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said ... Read more...
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Dalai envoy praises India’s ‘free democracy’
November 28th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Dalai Lama's envoy here lauded India's "free democracy" and said New Delhi has done "the right thing" by letting the the Tibetan spiritual leader ... Read more...
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Bangladesh a key partner: Germany
November 28th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 28 (IANS) Bangladesh was a key partner for Germany in "tackling global challenges", German President Christian Wulff said Monday after arriving in Dhaka for a three-day official ... Read more...
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Committed to Africa’s transformation: India
November 24th, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Months after its second summit with Africa, India Thursday underlined its initiatives to help in the socio-cultural transformation of African countries and called for jointly ... Read more...
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Bopanna, Advani named ‘Global Shapers’
November 1st, 2011 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 1 (IANS) Davis cupper Rohan Bopanna and ace cueist Pankaj Advani have been inducted into the 'Global Shapers', an exclusive community of exceptional youth in their 20s, ... Read more...
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Commonwealth can grapple with global financial crises, says Britain
October 28th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 28 (IANS) The Commonwealth, which spans 54 countries with a trade network worth $3 billion, can tackle global challenges ranging from the financial crises to a changing climate, ... Read more...
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Queen opens CHOGM 2011
October 28th, 2011 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 28 (IANS) Queen Elizabeth II declared open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here Friday, urging member-nations to address fresh global challenges in the fields of ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host global economic summit
October 5th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Oct 5 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host the 4th World Economic Forum Summit Oct 10-11, it was announced Wednesday.Over 800 experts representing educational and business sectors, the civil ... Read more...
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UN General Assembly session concludes
September 28th, 2011 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) The 66th session of the UN General Assembly has concluded here, Xinhua reported.The General Assembly session commenced last Wednesday, with the theme "The role of ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh seeks UN reforms
September 24th, 2011 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday sought key reforms at the UN and global financial institutions to meet global challenges from economic downturn to terrorism. ... Read more...
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India calls for UN reforms, unrelenting war against terror (Roundup)
September 24th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Declaring that India stands ready to play its part in meeting global challenges from economic downturn to terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday sought ... Read more...
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India ready to play its part to meet global challenges: PM
September 24th, 2011 - 9:17 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Calling upon the UN to once again embrace the principles of internationalism to meet global challenges from economic downturn to terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh at UN: Focus on terror, economy, reforms
September 22nd, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Sep 22 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will focus on global challenges like terrorism, economic slowdown and unrest in West Asia and North Africa when he ... Read more...
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E HealthPoint named laureate of global tech awards 2011
September 18th, 2011 - 12:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian healthcare provider E HealthPoint has been named laureate of the Tech Awards 2011, a signature programme of the US-based Tech Museum, for applying technology ... Read more...
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Medvedev sees potential for further cooperation with US
August 5th, 2011 - 10:16 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 5 (IANS) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said cooperation between Moscow and Washington should advance after planned meetings between him and his US counterpart Barack Obama."I expect ... Read more...
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India, UAE to hold talks, sign pacts Monday
June 25th, 2011 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will touch down here Sunday night on a 24-hour visit ... Read more...
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Bio-based acrylic acid could ‘green up’ hundreds of everyday products
April 27th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new way to develop greener and more environmentally friendly acrylic acid - a key industrial material that's usually produced from pricey and increasingly scarce ... Read more...
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IMF monitoring to avert future financial crisis
April 17th, 2011 - 10:58 am ICT by IANS
Washington, April 17 (IANS) International Monetary Fund (IMF) member countries including India have agreed to expand and deepen its surveillance of the global economy to identify largest systematic risks to ... Read more...
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China, Russia support India’s UNSC ‘aspirations’ (Lead)
April 14th, 2011 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
Sanya (China), April 14 (IANS) China and Russia Thursday joined fellow leaders of the five fastest growing economic powers in calling for comprehensive UN reforms and supported the "aspirations" ... Read more...
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China indicates support for India’s UNSC bid
April 14th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by ANI
Sanya (China), Apr.14 (ANI): China for the first time has shown signs of support for India's bid for permanent membership of the expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).China has also endorsed the ... Read more...
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China, Russia support India’s UNSC bid
April 14th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Sanya (China), April 14 (IANS) China and Russia Thursday joined fellow leaders of the five fastest growing economic powers in calling for comprehensive UN reforms and supported the bids ... Read more...
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BRICS leaders want force to be avoided in Libya
April 14th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Sanya, Apr 14 (ANI): Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa issued a joint declaration on Thursday, saying that force should be avoided in resolving regional turbulence."We are deeply ... Read more...
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Avoid using force, say BRICS leaders joint declaration (Lead)
April 14th, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sanya, April 14 (IANS) Leaders from the five BRICS countries meeting in a summit here have expressed their deep concern at the turbulences in the Middle East-North Africa region ... Read more...
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Indian bio-fuel project to generate 25,000 jobs in Ghana
March 8th, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Accra, March 8 (IANS) An Indian company has launched a clean energy project in Ghana that will help power over 100,000 homes and generate over 25,000 jobs in the west ... Read more...
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Finnish ‘clean tech’ firms look for joint venture in India
February 3rd, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Several Finnish companies are keen to form joint ventures with Indian firms to expand their operations in the country and promote the use of clean technology, the ... Read more...
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US working hard for India’s permanent seat in UNSC
January 28th, 2011 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Reaffirming its support for India's quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, the US Friday said it is working very hard to ... Read more...
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G-20 had a vital role to play in India, Australia
January 20th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Jan 20 (ANI): Noting that India and Australia have resilient and strongly performing economies, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd on Thursday stressed that the ... Read more...
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Black rice bran could reduce inflammation: Study
December 1st, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 01 (ANI): A new study has claimed that black rice, a little-known variety of the grain that is the staple food for one-third of the world's population, may help soothe ... Read more...
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India can help transform Africa through education: AU official
November 22nd, 2010 - 3:47 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) India is poised to set up a string of higher education and training institutions in Africa - in areas ranging from diamond polishing to ... Read more...
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New water filter kills disease-causing bacteria in just seconds
November 19th, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): An inexpensive new filtering technology can kill up to 98 percent of disease-causing bacteria in water in just seconds without clogging.American Chemical Society's (ACS) award-winning podcast series, "Global ... Read more...
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India, US can spread democracy abroad: Obama
November 8th, 2010 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) United States President Barack Obama Monday that India and US can partner in fostering democratic governance across the world."This leads me to the final area where ... Read more...
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China for joint efforts with Russia on global challenges
October 19th, 2010 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday said China and Russia should make joint efforts to achieve common development and combat global challenges.At a meeting with Chairman of the Russian ... Read more...
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