Sri Lanka arrests 21 Indian fishermen
Colombo, April 28 (IANS) At least 21 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday for poaching in the island nation’s waters. At least three Indian fishing boats were also seized. The…
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Mongolia confers highest civilian honour on two Indians
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Mongolia on Thursday conferred its highest civilian award, the North Star, on two Indian scholars who are experts on that country. Mongolian Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren conferred the award on…
Morocco can be India’s window to Africa, EU, North America
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Morocco, which has free trade agreements with countries in North America and Europe, can be a window for Indian businesses to market in these regions, according to a Moroccan business…
China hopes first Sino-Indian epic film to do well
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, April 28 (IANS) China hopes that the first Sino-India epic film “Xuanzang”, on a 7th century Buddhist monk’s travel to India, will be a hit both at home and in India….
Respect political situation in Kashmir: UN peace panel head
By Arul Louis United Nations, April 28 (IANS) Taking a hands-off approach on Kashmir, UN Peace Building Commission chair Macharia Kamau has said that the primacy of politics and the local conditions that drive any…
Why Congress wilted, why Modi bloomed
By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: India Rising: Fresh Hope, New Fears; Author: Ravi Velloor; Publisher: Straits Times Press; Pages: 368; Price: Not mentioned. In March 2013, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon called Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the…
India: Lack of funds and UN coordination limiting peace-building efforts
United Nations, April 28 (IANS) Lack of funds and inadequate coordination among UN organisations is limiting peace-building efforts crucial to meet the challenges of conflicts in an inter-linked world, India has said. India’s Deputy Permanent…
Breakthrough eluded Delhi talks: Pakistan top official
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said that there was no breakthrough in talks with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar on his recent trip to New Delhi. The foreign secretary, who was…
Visa-on-arrival for tourists from Comoros: Consul General
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India has extended the visa-on-arrival facility for tourists from Comoros, Consul General of Comoros to India K.L Ganju said on Wednesday. A lot of Comoros students have started seeing India…
Sonia, Manmohan dare BJP over AgustaWestland deal
(A File Photo) India has terminated the Rs. 3,600 crore deal for VIP choppers with AgustaWestland after bribery allegations tainted the deal, on Jan.1, 2014. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A combative Congress…
Modi did not meet Italian PM at UN: Government
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) There was no meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi during the UN General Assembly session last year, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday….
Sri Lanka says no discussions with India on sea bridge
Colombo, April 27 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday said it had not held any discussions with India over constructing a sea bridge and tunnel connecting the two countries. Sri Lankan government spokesperson Rajitha…
‘Pakistan helped US get Osama’
Washington, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan helped the US get Osama bin Laden, a US investigative journalist has said. “More than ever,” said the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh on Tuesday when asked if he believes…
Kohinoor was given to Britain, says Pakistan
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an agreement reached with the East India Company in 1849. A Punjab government official on Tuesday…
US warns citizens on terror threats to Turkey tourist sites
Ankara, April 27 (IANS) The US has warned its citizens about terrorist threats to tourist areas in Turkey. “The US government continues to receive credible indications that terrorist groups are seeking opportunities to attack popular…
Kohinoor was given to Britain after agreement: Pakistan
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an agreement between Raja Ranjit Singh and the East India Company in 1849. A Punjab government…
US warning against Pyongyang adds uncertainty to Korean peninsula
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The US warning of “other options” against Pyongyang concerning its nuclear and missile programmes will have a negative impact on the Korean peninsula situation, says a Chinese analyst. US State Department…
Afghan Taliban confirm leaders’ visit to Pakistan
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday confirmed a visit of its leaders to Pakistan. A three-member delegation had arrived in Islamabad from its Qatar-based office on Monday to discuss with Pakistan the…
Italian student murder: Egyptian lawmakers to visit Italian parliament
Cairo, April 26 (IANS/AKI) Members of the Egyptian parliament’s human rights commission will visit the Italian parliament to discuss the murder in Cairo earlier this year of Italian student Giulio Regeni, the commission’s president said…
Connectivity key to Afghanistan’s prosperity: India
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday called for improving regional connectivity to help Afghanistan harness its trade and transit potential while putting forward its suggestions to enhance cooperation in the area. “Connectivity in…