New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Tuesday denounced the India-US military logistics agreement, saying it has compromised India’s sovereignty. “The Politburo of the CPI-M strongly condemns the signing of…
Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Pakistan needs to establish its credentials as a responsible nuclear state before seeking membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a Pakistani daily said on Tuesday. Pakistan has launched a fresh…
Cairo, Aug 30 (IANS) The Egyptian authorities on Tuesday reopened the Rafah border crossing between the African country and Gaza Strip to allow Muslim pilgrims to pass to Mecca. The crossing will remain open until…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met US Secretary of State John Kerry here ahead of the India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue. “Building convergences with the United States. EAM…
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) The Indian government has been “pro-active” in resolving the situation in the Kashmir valley and the violence is “coming from across the border”, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said at a joint…
Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday began his first official visit to China to improve economic ties and boost bilateral relations. Trudeau, who will be in China from August 30…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India has formally become a military ally of the US after signing a Logistics Agreement that will allow American armed forces to access and use Indian military bases, the CPI-M…
By Arul Louis United Nations, Aug 30 (IANS) The campaign to elect a woman as the next UN Secretary General faltered with men keeping the top spots in the third preliminary poll of Security Council…
United Nations, Aug 30 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all countries to work to bring the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) as soon as possible. Open…
Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Indian authorities treat Pakistan’s High Commissioner Abdul Basit as a virtual “persona non grata” because of his hawkish attitude, a leading Pakistani newspaper said on Tuesday. Basit has not been allowed…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that the newly-inked India-US military logistics agreement will work only on mutual consent, and clarified that it does not provide for setting up of…
Beijing, Aug 30 (IANS) Hoping that India will retain its independence, a leading Chinese daily warned on Tuesday that New Delhi may irritate Beijing if it “joins the US alliance system”. “If India hastily joins…
Dhaka, Aug 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested the US to extradite the killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Hasina raised the request during an hour-long meeting with US Secretary of State…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State John Kerry will lead their respective sides at the 2nd India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue here later on Tuesday to…
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State John Kerry will lead their respective sides at the 2nd India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue here later on Wednesday to…
Washington, Aug 30 (IANS) India and the US on Monday signed a historical agreement on sharing logistics, with both Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter clarifying that it will not involve…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Reaffirming their commitment to work closely together in all international multilateral organisations, India and Myanmar on Monday agreed that “greater bilateral cooperation” is required to promote inclusive growth and development…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi on a wet Monday evening and there were reports that his cavalcade got stuck in a traffic jam on a…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India and the UK on Monday discussed ways to boost bilateral trade in a new scenario following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU). Talks were held here between…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The vexed issue of liability of foreign equipment suppliers under India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act 2010, which had made them hesitate in doing business with India, has…