Modi leaves for Japan
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Japan to participate in the annual bilateral summit in Tokyo. “An eastward sojourn begins, this time for the Annual Summit with Japan….
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Dalai Lama congratulates US President-elect
Dharamsala, Nov 10 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has congratulated America’s President-elect Donald Trump, saying the world places great hope in the democratic vision and leadership of the US. In a congratulatory letter…
Philippines’ president Duterte vows to stop fighting US
Manila, Nov 10 (IANS) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to stop picking a fight with the United States, saying Donald Trump has been elected as president. In a speech before the Filipino community in…
Security Council urges cooperation with Somalia to combat piracy
United Nations, Nov 10 (IANS) The UN Security Council encouraged member states to continue to cooperate with Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea. In a unanimously adopted resolution on…
Mexico calls on Trump to improve bilateral ties
Mexico City, Nov 10 (IANS) Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump and stated he is ready to work to improve bilateral relations. Posting on Twitter on Wednesday, Pena Nieto wrote that…
Iran: Expect Trump to respect nuclear deal
Tehran, Nov 10 (IANS) Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said his country expects respect from the US president-elect Donald Trump for the international deal which put an end to the nuclear disputes of the Islamic republic….
Trump victory opens period of uncertainity, says Hollande
Paris, Nov 10 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, but warned that the American vote would open a period of uncertainty. “I congratulate him as…
Modi calls up to Trump to congratulate him
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday and expressed the hope that India-US ties will be taken to new heights under the new presidency. “Continuing…
Conserve medicinal plants to mitigate climate change, says India at COP22
by Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 9 (IANS) India on Wednesday pitched for the conservation and cultivation of the medicinal plants for climate change mitigation of the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework…
Triumphant Teflon Trump basks in Brexit glory
By Arun Kumar Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) What a night it was! Defying pollsters and pundits, Republican Donald Trump won the American presidency on Wednesday, delivering a stunning rebuke to the establishment on both sides…
High-speed rail to boost India-Japan trade ties: Modi
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Ahead of his visit to Japan for the annual India-Japan bilateral summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the high-speed railway cooperation between the two countries will boost…
Communist Party of China member meets Modi
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Meng Jianzhu, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and discussed issues of mutual interest….
Vatican prays for God to ‘enlighten’ Trump, wishes him well
Vatican City, Nov 9 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican’s second in command on Wednesday offered prayers to “enlighten” US president-elect Donald Trump and let him be guided by God while serving his country and the world. “We…
Sonia congratulates Trump on election victory
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th President of the US and hoped that bilateral relations will be strengthened during his presidency….
Look forward to expanding ties, Xi tells Trump
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Nov 9 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Republican Donald Trump on being elected as the 45th President of the US and hoped that two leaders would work together…
President Mukherjee congratulates Donald Trump
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday congratulated Republican Donald Trump on being elected the 45th President of the US and hoped for “a new era in the growing India-US partnership in…
Gasps of surprise at US Embassy over close Trump-Clinton contest
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The US Embassy here was abuzz with activity since early morning on Wednesday as the close contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton during the counting of votes…
Britain calls for stronger educational ties with India
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Britain on Wednesday announced a slew of initiatives for India and reiterated the centrality of education to holistic growth and called for strengthening of India-UK ties. “The future of science…
Pakistan Deputy HC summoned over ceasefire violations
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Hyder Shah to express its strong concern over the continued violations of ceasefire along the International Border and the Line of…
Nepal also hit as India bans its Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, Nov 9 (IANS) India’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes had its ripple effect in Nepal — affecting transactions, depressing the share market, creating difficulties for border…