China to host global aircraft expo Nov 16
November 9th, 2010 - 10:07 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 9 (IANS) About 70 aircraft models from across the globe will be showcased at the upcoming international aviation expo Nov 16 in China, a media report said Tuesday.The 8th China ... Read more...
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UN chief condemns Nigeria bombings
October 2nd, 2010 - 2:54 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Oct 2 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday condemned the bombings in Nigeria that left at least 14 people dead and assured the West African country of "unflinching support" in ... Read more...
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China’s military build-up figures in India-US talks
January 20th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) China's military build-up figured Wednesday in the talks between Defence Minister A.K. Antony and visiting US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who said its implications were among ... Read more...
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‘Night witches’ or mere symbols? India debates induction of women fighter pilots
December 17th, 2009 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) As India hotly debates whether to induct women fighter pilots, a look around the world reveals they have been so fearsome in some places that ... Read more...
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China unveils new advanced acrobatic jets
November 15th, 2009 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 15 (IANS) Advanced fighters, which will also be China's new acrobatic aircraft, were unveiled by the air force of the country's People's Liberation Army (PLA) during an air demonstration held ... Read more...
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China to unveil new missile types on National Day
September 28th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Sep.28 (ANI): China plans to reveal previously undisclosed technologies in the 108 missiles that it possesses during Thursday's National Day parade here, a senior Chinese military commander has said.The official Xinhua ... Read more...
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About 39,000 given swine flu vaccine shots in China
September 23rd, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 23 (Xinhua) In their bid to control the fast spreading swine flu epidemic, authorities in China have so far administered H1N1 vaccine shots to more than 39,000 people, an epidemic ... Read more...
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China becomes first country to be ready with H1N1 vaccine
September 9th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Sep. 9 (ANI): With the release of first batch of the H1N1 vaccine, the Chinese Health Ministry has announced the country's vaccination plan against the influenza pandemic.China has become the first ... Read more...
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China ready with rockets to ensure rain free National Day parade
August 25th, 2009 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 25 (ANI): China has declared that President Hu Jintao will oversee an enormous military parade on Tiananmen Square to mark the 60th year of Communist Party rule without any interruption ... Read more...
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PM back home from Paris, Sharm-el-Sheikh
July 17th, 2009 - 9:18 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned home Friday from a four-day trip to France and Egypt, the highlight of which was a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart ... Read more...
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Sprightly Manmohan takes a walk (Paris Diary)
July 15th, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Paris, July 15 (IANS) Others may have wilted but not India's 77-year-old Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who valiantly stood next to French President Nicolas Sarkozy through much of the ... Read more...
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India, France to scale up ties as Manmohan ends Paris visit (Lead)
July 14th, 2009 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Paris, July 14 (IANS) India and France Tuesday resolved to scale up bilateral ties as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wrapped up a 24-hour official visit here with a working ... Read more...
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Manmohan, Sarkozy to strengthen anti-terror cooperation
July 14th, 2009 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Paris, July 14 (IANS) India and France Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Nicolas Sarkozy discussed an array of issues ... Read more...
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An afternoon in Paris: France celebrates its India connection (Lead)
July 14th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Paris, July 14 (IANS) The sun broke through the clouds to shine brightly over the famed Parisian boulevard of Champs Elysses Tuesday as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became ... Read more...
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PM reaches Paris for Bastille Day parade
July 14th, 2009 - 2:51 am ICT by IANS
Paris, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Paris Monday night to attend the French National Day parade as chief guest, the first foreign leader to be accorded the ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh leaves for Paris
July 13th, 2009 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Monday for a four-day trip to Paris, where he will attend the French National Day parade, and the Egyptian resort town ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh to be chief guest at French National Day
July 11th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be chief guest at the French National Day Celebrations in Paris on July 14.Dr. Singh was invited by French ... Read more...
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France backs India’s call for UN seat, global reforms
July 9th, 2009 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) France Thursday endorsed India's call for reform of the United Nations and backed India for a permanent seat in the Security Council.
"If we ... Read more...
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Indian Armed Forces to participate in French National Day parade
July 8th, 2009 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): A 270 personnel contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising marching columns and a combined military band from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force ... Read more...
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Defence forces all set to participate in National Day Parade of France
July 4th, 2009 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 4 (ANI): A 400-strong contingent of the three wings of Indian defence forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) performed a full-dress rehearsal here today ahead of their visit ... Read more...
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Chinese female combat pilots to debut at National Day Parade
April 2nd, 2009 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Jinzhou (China), April 2 (Xinhua) China's first batch of female combat pilots will debut at the National Day Parade in October this year, an official said Thursday.
Sixteen female fighter jet pilots ... Read more...
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