Maldives: Violence grips atoll that hosted SAARC
February 9th, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Feb 9 (IANS) Gutted vehicles and buildings in the picturesque Maldivian atoll Addu, which hosted the SAARC summit last year, are a stark reminder of the violence that ... Read more...
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India provides $250 mn line of credit, $20 mn grant to Mauritius (Lead)
February 8th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As a long-standing partner of Mauritius in its development, India Tuesday announced a new economic package of a $250 million line of credit and ... Read more...
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Pakistan, Qatar to cooperate in energy, trade
February 7th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to collaborate in energy, trade, agriculture and infrastructure development during Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's three-day trip that began Monday.Gilani ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh a genuine person: Gilani
January 29th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a "genuine person" who desired to resolve all issues including Kashmir with Pakistan, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani ... Read more...
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Pakistan committed to constructive ties with India: Gilani
January 19th, 2012 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan is committed to a constructive, sustained and result-oriented process of engagement with India, said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wednesday.Islamabad wants a just, peaceful ... Read more...
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Emotional Hasina lauds Indian role in 1971 war
January 12th, 2012 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Jan 12 (IANS) It was an emotional moment for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here Thursday when she recollected how India, especially Tripura, had helped her country during ... Read more...
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Vietnam, India mark 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
January 5th, 2012 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, Jan 5 (IANS) Vietnam and India Thursday marked the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic relations at a ceremony in the Ho Chi Minh City.Visiting Indian Minister of State for ... Read more...
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Japan PM calls for stronger economic ties, n-deal on agenda (Lead)
December 27th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Tuesday called for stronger economic ties with India as he began a two-day visit here, during which the two ... Read more...
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Hindus make last bid to save Bhagavad Gita from ban in Russia
December 19th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) In a last ditch effort to save Bhagavad Gita from a ban, as reported first by IANS, aghast Hindus in Russia appealed to the ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh, Medvedev hold their last summit (Postcard from Moscow)
December 18th, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow for the 12th India-Russia summit with President Dmitry Medvedev was the fourth such interaction that the two ... Read more...
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Bhagavad Gita faces ‘extremist’ branding, ban in Russia (Lead)
December 17th, 2011 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 17 (IANS) Bhagavad Gita, one of the holiest Hindu scriptures, is facing a legal ban and the prospect of being branded as "an extremist" literature across Russia. ... Read more...
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PM leaves for home after whirlwind Russia visit
December 17th, 2011 - 1:55 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday left for home after a major breakthrough in relations with Russia on sensitive matters such as opening the Kudankulam ... Read more...
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‘Bhagvad Gita’ faces ‘extremist’ branding, legal ban in Russia
December 17th, 2011 - 7:05 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 17 (IANS) Bhagvad Gita, one of the most sacred Hindu religious texts, is facing a legal ban and the prospect of being branded as "an extremist" literature ... Read more...
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After India-Russia summit, PM says Kudankulam opening in weeks (Intro Roundup)
December 17th, 2011 - 12:38 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) On an official visit to Russia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday made it clear that his government will go ahead with the Russian-aided Kudankulam ... Read more...
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PM congratulates Medvedev, Putin on Duma polls (Lead)
December 17th, 2011 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Amidst public protests in Russia over the results of the Dec 4 Duma polls and the opposition allegations of electoral fraud, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan ... Read more...
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After India-Russia summit, PM announces Kudankulam opening in weeks (Roundup)
December 16th, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) On an official visit to Russia, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday cleared the doubts over operationalisation of the Russian-aided Kudankulam nuclear power plant in ... Read more...
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India may join Russian-led economic union
December 16th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) A three-nation economic union in the Commonwealth of Independent States could be expanded with India and Russia Friday deciding to jointly study the possibility of ... Read more...
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India strong candidate for permanent UNSC membership: Russia
December 16th, 2011 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Russia Friday reaffirmed its support for a permanent seat for India in an expanded United Nation Security Council (UNSC) with President Dmitry Medvedev terming it ... Read more...
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PM felicitates Russian president on recent Duma polls
December 16th, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Amidst public protests in Russia over the results of the Dec 4 Duma polls and the opposition allegations of electoral fraud, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan ... Read more...
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India, Russia sign five deals, including for Sukhoi jets (Second Lead)
December 16th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) India and Russia Friday signed five major agreements, including one on licensed production of an additional 42 Sukhoi combat planes and another on managing fly ... Read more...
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Kudankulam to be operational soon: PM
December 16th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Friday that the Russia-built Kudankulam nuclear reactor in Tamil Nadu will be operational "in a couple of months" and ... Read more...
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India, Russia sign five bilateral agreements
December 16th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) India and Russia Friday signed five bilateral agreements in a range of sectors, including one for 42 additional Sukhoi combat jets.The agreements were signed after ... Read more...
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PM begins summit talks with Russian president
December 16th, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday began a bilateral summit meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin here, seeking to renew the two ... Read more...
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PM to focus on energy, economy during India-Russia summit (Lead)
December 16th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Amidst political unrest over the Russian parliamentary elections and allegations of rigging, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Thursday evening on a three-day visit ... Read more...
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Leased Russian n-submarine to set sail for India this month end
December 15th, 2011 - 11:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) India is all set to add teeth to its submarine fleet when a potent silent-killer in the form of a leased Russian nuclear-powered vessel ... Read more...
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PM arrives in Moscow for India-Russia summit
December 15th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 15 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Thursday on a three-day visit for a bilateral summit with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at which the two ... Read more...
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India-Brazil joint commission meet Dec 11-13
December 8th, 2011 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India and Brazil will hold their joint commission meeting here Dec 11-13 when the two sides will discuss the entire gamut of their strategic ... Read more...
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India, Russia to focus on n-energy, defence during summit
December 7th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India and Russia will focus on expanding nuclear energy cooperation and building on their long-standing military ties during the three-day visit of Indian Prime ... Read more...
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Dev Anand is forever, says Pakistani daily
December 6th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Dev Anand who left Lahore in 1943 at the age of 19 with just Rs.30 in his pocket and went on to become an iconic actor-director ... Read more...
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India offers to play role in achieving Middle East peace
December 1st, 2011 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Dec 1 (IANS) Underlining the importance of the West Asian region to the international community, India has expressed its readiness to play a supportive role to achieve ... Read more...
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India presses for urgent UNSC reform and expansion
November 29th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 29 (IANS) Reiterating that reform and expansion of the UN Security Council are essential to reflect contemporary reality, India has called for pursuing early reform with ... Read more...
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Bangladeshi envoy to visit India over dam project issue (Lead)
November 24th, 2011 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 23 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Wednesday that a special envoy would be sent to India soon to discuss the Tipaimukh Dam to be built ... Read more...
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Khaleda Zia writes to Manmohan over Tipaimukh Dam project
November 23rd, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Nov 23 (IANS) Bangladesh's leader of opposition Khaleda Zia has urged Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allow a survey by experts before proceeding with the Tipaimukh Dam ... Read more...
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‘Global economy may slump severely’
November 20th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Nov 20 (IANS) The global economy may slow down severely due to the debt crisis in Europe, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has warned."Unfortunately, troubles are brewing ... Read more...
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Nehru spirit prevails as Manmohan lands in Singapore (Second Lead)
November 19th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reached here from Bali Saturday night for the final leg of his four-day 'Look East' tour to meet the leadership of ... Read more...
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