India abstained from LGBT vote for legal reasons
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India abstained from voting in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution to appoint an independent expert for the LGBT community as the issue of LGBT rights is with…
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India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India and Pakistan on Friday exchanged lists of prisoners, including civil prisoners and fishermen, lodged in jails of either country. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that the…
Brexit: India to wait and watch what evolves
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India will have to wait and see what evolves following Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), a senior official said here on Friday. We have been following recent developments…
Never mentioned China, only disappointment at not getting India into NSG: Shannon
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) A day after China reacted strongly over his remarks that Beijing had blocked India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), senior US diplomat Thomas Shannon on Friday reiterated that India…
Never mentioned China, only disappointment at not getting India into NSG: Shannon
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) A day after China reacted strongly over his remarks that Beijing had blocked India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), senior US diplomat Thomas Shannon on Friday reiterated that India…
We are delighted to deal with PM Modi: US official
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) Asserting that the US was “delighted and happy” to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a senior official of the Barack Obama administration on Friday said the Indian leader’s commitment to…
Impressed by Mamata’s clarity of vision: US official
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tom Shannon on Friday said he was “very impressed” with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underscored her commitment in facilitating India’s policy towards…
Impressed by Mamata’s clarity of vision: US official
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tom Shannon on Friday said he was “very impressed” with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underscored her commitment in facilitating India’s policy towards…
Malaysian body keen to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 1 (IANS) Malaysia’s Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has shown interest to invest Rs 10,000 crores in infrastructure projects of Telangana, an official statement said on Friday. Telangana Industries Minister K.T. Rama Rao,…
Malaysian body keen to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 1 (IANS) Malaysia’s Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has shown interest to invest Rs 10,000 crores in infrastructure projects of Telangana, an official statement said on Friday. Telangana Industries Minister K.T. Rama Rao,…
India’s MTCR membership to facilitate high technology tie-ups
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s membership of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), acquired earlier this week, will facilitate high technology tie-ups with the Indian industry, a senior official said on Friday. India’s MTCR…
Taiwan ‘mistakenly’ fires missile as China celebrates CPC anniversary
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, July 1 (IANS) Taiwan on Friday “accidentally” fired a supersonic missile towards China as the ruling Communist Party celebrated its 95th birthday on the mainland. The “accidental launch” of the Hsiung…
Not shying away from talks with Pakistan: India
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India on Friday asserted that it was not shying away from talks with Pakistan and that New Delhi is prepared to discuss all issues with Islamabad. India has never shied…
India to tax investments from Cyprus starting next fiscal
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India and Cyprus have agreed to revise their bilateral Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) whereby capital gains tax will apply on sale of shares on investments made after April 1,…
Madhya Pradesh CM’s China trip paid for by CPC
Bhopal, July 1 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s trip to China in June was initially dubbed as a visit to boost investment, but the government on Friday clarified that it was on…
Pakistan gives list of over 500 in Indian prisons
Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday handed over to the Indian envoy here a list of 518 prisoners, including 463 fishermen, languishing in Indian jails. According to a Foreign Office statement, the list contained…
Modi to embark on four-nation African tour
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-nation tour of Africa from July 7, it was announced on Friday. Modi will be visiting Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya…
Impressed by Mamata’s clarity of vision: US official
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tom Shannon on Friday said he was “very impressed” with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underscored her commitment in facilitating India’s policy towards…
India denies getting Pakistan’s new letter on Mumbai attack
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India on Friday refuted Pakistan’s claim that it has written a “fresh” letter seeking more evidence on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in order to bring the case to its…
Family of Kerala youth jailed in Kenya pins hope on PM
Kollam (Kerala), July 1 (IANS) A Kerala family is eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kenya, hoping that it will help secure the release of 25-year-old P. Praveen, who is languishing in…