Ankara, Nov 24 (IANS) Turkey will chair the Energy Club of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2017, becoming the first non-SCO country to hold its term presidency, Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday. According to Turkish…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the third protocol to India’s agreement with New Zealand on avoidance of double taxation and on the prevention of fiscal evasion, an official statement…
Beijing, Nov 23 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday met General Liu Yuejun, the commander of the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army, in Nanjing in China, an official statement…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) For the fourth time this month, India on Wednesday summoned a senior Pakistani High Commission official in the wake of continued ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control…
Beirut, Nov 23 (IANS) At least 6,455 people have been killed by the United States-led international coalition against the Islamic State in Syria since operations began on September 23, 2014, media reports said on Wednesday….
Amritsar, Nov 23 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Richard R. Verma visited Amritsar on Wednesday and paid his respects at Shri Harmandir Sahib, commonly known as the Golden Temple, the spiritual centre of the Sikh…
Moscow, Nov 23 (IANS) Mending soured relations between Russia and the US under the new US administration of Donald Trump will not be a “quick and easy” process, authorities said on Wednesday. According to Kremlin…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship ‘Shardul’ arrived at Port Victoria on Wednesday on a three-day visit, said an official. INS Shardul, an amphibious ship of the Indian Navy, is currently on a…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Japan visit had a “significant outcome” in terms of the agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, the Rajya Sabha was told…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday officially confirmed to India that its top diplomat will attend a global conference on Afghanistan in Amritsar early next month amid intensifying deadly military tensions between New…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India on Wednesday confirmed that Sartaj Aziz, Foreign Affairs Advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister, will attend a global conference on Afghanistan in Amritsar early next month. “Yes,” External Affairs Ministry…
Beijing, Nov 23 (IANS) China attaches great importance to military cooperation with Russia and is ready to strengthen bilateral strategic mutual trust, an official said on Wednesday. Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday officially confirmed to India that its Prime Ministers Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz would attend a global conference on Afghanistan in Amritsar early next month. “Yes,”…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Spying allegations levelled by Pakistan against Indian High Commission officials in Islamabad were a “crude attempt” by the neighbouring country to tarnish India’s image, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has…
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has effective deterrence against both China and Pakistan, but while China’s nuclear weapons are a major strategic concern for India, Pakistan’s nuclear programme “remains a daily source of tactical…
Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistani missions abroad, including in India, are making efforts to reach out to the Indian people who are opposed to Prime Minister…
Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) The United States sees outgoing Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif as a valued and respected partner in the war against terrorism, a US official said on Tuesday. Asked to comment…
Srinagar, Nov 23 (IANS) Three soldiers were killed, and one of them was beheaded on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir – in action that the army said bore the “signature” of the…
Manila, Nov 22 (IANS) The Philippine and US militaries on Tuesday agreed to scale down their joint military exercises, reduce deployment of US forces in the Philippines and focus more on humanitarian activities. A Philippine…
Islamabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh over ceasefire violations and also mentioned alleged violation of the Pakistani maritime zone by an Indian submarine. An official statement said…