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Our n-safety record is impeccable, says India


January 17th, 2012 - 10:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Underlining its "impeccable record" in nuclear security, India Tuesday asserted that it keeps "strictest control" over its atomic materials, as the curtains came down ... Read more...

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US Entity List removal not of much help: India


November 16th, 2011 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Nearly a year after the US lifted dual-use technology export ban to its space and defence institutions, India Wednesday said the Obama administration's decision ... Read more...

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US Sikh group seeks Kamal Nath’s prosecution in Belgium


October 7th, 2011 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) A US based Sikh human rights group has sought criminal prosecution of Indian Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath during his upcoming visit to Belgium for his ... Read more...

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Official accused of spying moves for bail


February 11th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A senior home ministry official accused of leaking sensitive information in return for sexual favours moved his bail application in a court here Friday.Suspended IAS officer Ravi ... Read more...

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President awards Standard to 31 SQN, Colours to 9 BRD of Air Force


January 8th, 2011 - 9:51 pm ICT by ANI
Pune, Jan 8(ANI): The President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Pratibha Patil, on Saturday awarded the prestigious Presidential Standard to 31 Squadron Air Force and Colours to 9 ... Read more...

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India warns of A.Q. Khan network, unveils global nuclear centre (Lead)


April 13th, 2010 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand and Arun Kumar Washington, April 13 (IANS) Warning the world of the dangers of "clandestine proliferation networks," a reference to Pakistan's A.Q. Khan network, India Tuesday unveiled a pioneering ... Read more...

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Manmohan announces global nuclear security centre in India


April 13th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand Washington, April 13 (IANS) Underlining New Delhi's "impeccable record" in non-proliferation, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan to set up a global centre for nuclear ... Read more...

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Manmohan Singh to meet President Obama today


April 11th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Ahead of Monday's Nuclear Security Summit, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, will meet US President Barack Obama, at Blair House in Washington tonight.During their meeting, Dr. ... Read more...

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Hillary blames India, Pakistan for nuclear proliferation


April 10th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington to attend Nuclear Security Summit, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday blamed India and ... Read more...

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Prime Minister leaves for US, Brazil visit


April 10th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh left for a week long visit of Brazil and US on Saturday morning.During his stay Dr. Singh will attend the Nuclear ... Read more...

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India important stakeholder in addressing n-security: PM


April 9th, 2010 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) On the eve of his departure for the US and Brazil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said that India was a "important stakeholder" in the endeavour ... Read more...

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Manmohan Singh wants nuclear summit to focus on terrorism, proliferation


April 9th, 2010 - 9:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh wants Nuclear Summit hosted by US President Barack Obama to focus on nuclear terrorism and proliferation of sensitive nuclear materials and ... Read more...

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Badal seeks day-to-day trial of 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases


March 13th, 2010 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, March 13 (IANS) Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal Saturday sought day-to-day hearing of the over 25-year-old 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. Badal, who is also the president of Punjab's ruling Akali ... Read more...

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Spain will meet EU-mandated budget deficit target: Zapatero


January 29th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 29 (IANS/EFE) Spain said it will adopt austerity measures to achieve its annual budget deficit target of 3 percent by 2013 as mandated by the European Union's pact on financial ... Read more...

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India to Japan: Let US, China ratify CTBT first (Second Lead)


December 29th, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Japan Tuesday urged India to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), but kept the door open for civil nuclear cooperation and high-tech trade in the ... Read more...

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Japan hopes India will sign nuclear test ban treaty


December 29th, 2009 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Japan Tuesday expressed the hope that India would sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) but kept the door open for civil nuclear cooperation, saying it ... Read more...

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India will not redraw borders in Kashmir: Manmohan Singh (Part-II)


November 23rd, 2009 - 11:36 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov. 23 (ANI):What was even more lamentable was the fact that the Indian Government has provided every and enough evidence demanded by Pakistan to substantiate the charge that the ... Read more...

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India deserves access to dual use technology: Manmohan Singh


November 23rd, 2009 - 8:59 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in the US on a state visit he said as a responsible nuclear power, India should be given access ... Read more...

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Nuclear responsible India not worried about US honouring nuke deal: Singh


November 22nd, 2009 - 11:28 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.22 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India is a responsible nuclear state and it holds an impeccable record."We are a nuclear weapon state. But we ... Read more...

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India seeks Obama’s reaffirmation of nuclear deal: Manmohan Singh


November 22nd, 2009 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) At his Tuesday summit with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would seek "a positive reaffirmation" of his administration to carry forward their landmark ... Read more...

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US should be ‘more liberal’ in transferring technologies: Manmohan Singh (Lead)


November 20th, 2009 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) Ahead of his upcoming summit with President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expressed the hope that the the US will be "more liberal" ... Read more...

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Krishna to convince Australia for lifting ban on uranium exports to India: Sources


August 4th, 2009 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today left on a five-day visit to Australia. While the issue of racial attacks on Indian students which grabbed international ... Read more...

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Rs.9 bn modernisation plan for Ahmedabad Civil Hospital


November 12th, 2008 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Nov 12 (IANS) The Ahmedabad-based Civil Hospital, the biggest state-run hospital in Gujarat, will be modernised at a cost of Rs.9.11 billion (Rs.911.68 crore), Chief Minister Narendra Modi announced here Wednesday.The ... Read more...

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Manmohan Singh leaves for Paris


September 27th, 2008 - 10:27 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sept 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has left for France tonight on the second leg of his visit, after the completion of his US visit. He will attend ... Read more...

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Indo-US nuclear deal to help India combat climate change: Vayalar Ravi


September 17th, 2008 - 7:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): India has conveyed to American businessmen that the approval of the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal will open new opportunities for them and contribute to energy ... Read more...

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India to reject NSG waiver if red lines are crossed: Narayanan


August 30th, 2008 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Ahead of next week's Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meeting, India has underlined that it will not accept a waiver from the 45-member nuclear trade cartel if the ... Read more...

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Menon to visit US after NSG deadlock


August 23rd, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi/Washington, Aug 23 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon will visit the US early next week to hold discussions with Americans officials in the wake of 45-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) ... Read more...

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Vienna round of talks with NSG inconclusive


August 22nd, 2008 - 10:28 pm ICT by ANI
Vienna , August 22 (ANI): The second round of crucial two-day meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) countries to grant India access to nuclear fuel and technology ended here today ... Read more...

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India hopeful of NSG waiver, China’s support: Narayanan


August 12th, 2008 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan said China has “indicated it will not be a problem” and ... Read more...

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