Benglauru, Nov 8 (IANS) Clad in a colourful sari, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday visited a 700-year-old Hindu temple here and took blessings of its presiding deity Someshwara, a form of Lord Shiva….
Alessandria (Italy), Nov 8 (IANS/AKI) Italy will no longer obey the “diktats” of the European Union, which must share the burden of the migrant influx, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Tuesday. “The time when…
Port Louis, Nov 8 (IANS) Indian Navy’s amphibious ship INS Shardul reached Port Louis on Tuesday on a three-day visit to Mauritius, during which it will help the island nation patrol its waters, an official…
Moscow, Nov 8 (IANS) Moscow on Tuesday blasted the US for curbing Russian diplomats access to polling stations to observe the presidential election, calling the move “unacceptable”. But the US embassy in Moscow denied that…
United Nations, Nov 8 (IANS) Voicing its frustration at the UN’s “persistent inability to even effectively engage with the tasks at hand”, India has strongly criticised the world body for dragging its feet on passing…
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has called for cooperation between India and the United Kingdom on counter-terrorism operations, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said on Tuesday. “Terrorism is the biggest menace to world…
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan kept up its opposition to India’s bid for permanent membership to the UN Security Council, warning that creation of new permanent seats would only “satisfy the hunger of a…
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday urged British Prime Minister Theresa May to review the new immigration policy and relax visa rules for Indian techies and students pursuing higher studies in…
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan has finally announced its decision to take part in an international anti-tobacco meet in India, putting to rest speculations that Islamabad may skip the global meet amid an ongoing diplomatic…
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan has warned India with reprisals if New Delhi breaches the World Bank-sponsored Indus Waters Treaty, the media reported on Tuesday. “India will be responded (to) if it shows aggression by…
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh and lodged a “strong” protest over “unprovoked” ceasefire violations across the Line of Control. Foreign Officer Director General (South Asia &…
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Maleeha Lodhi has said that Islamabasd firmly opposes the creation of new permanent seats at Security Council, it was reported on Tuesday. Lodhi was…
Bengaluru, Nov 8 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May, who arrived here on Tuesday from New Delhi for a day-long visit, met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who during their talks raised the issue of rising…
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan authorities on Tuesday declared three Indian High Commission officials, accused of spying, as persona non grata. The officials have left for home, media reported. Four other officials will leave for…
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Indian Army on Monday thanked the Foreign Service Attaches community for their contribution in strengthening defence ties between India and their respective nations, said an official statement. The Annual…
Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) Security has been enhanced and vigil stepped up for the day-long visit of British Prime Minister Theresa May here on Tuesday, said a police official. “Security details are sensitive and hence…
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Well-known Gandhian and President of Tunisia’s Ennahdha Party, Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi was among four prominent personalities conferred with the prestigious 39th Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards for 2016 here on Monday. The…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 7 (IANS) Global climate diplomacy began on Monday with the opening of the 22nd session of the Conference of Parties (COP22) by lighting a small solar lamp. President COP21, Segolene…
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The government here on Monday called for free trade across sectors, including smart cities and manpower, between India and the UK as the two countries signed two Memoranda of Understanding…
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee told his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena that both countries should “expeditiously implement the large developmental projects” they have been discussing. Mukherjee shared his view with Sirisena…