Rahul meets Singapore PM
Singapore, March 9 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and discussed issues concerning both countries. “I had a cordial meeting with the PM of Singapore, Lee…
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Bangladesh PM greets new Tripura CM
Agartala, March 9 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday congratulated Biplab Kumar Deb after his swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of Tripura, an official said. “The Bangladesh Prime Minister talked to Deb…
Rahul to meet Macron on Sunday
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during the four-day visit of the foreign dignitary that begins later on Friday. Though the meeting does not…
Need to infuse new dynamism into stale India-France ties
By Ranvir Nayar Over the last seven decades, Indias relationship with France has been steady and stable, but perhaps a bit stale and out of energy — just like a long-married couple. The election of…
Trump accepts invitation to meet Kim Jong-un
Washington, March 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, an extraordinary development following months of heightened nuclear tension and frequent threats and insults, media reports…
Afghanistan welcomes Pakistan’s inclusion on terror finance watch list, aid cut
By Arul Louis United Nations, March 9 (IANS) Afghanistan has welcomed the rising international pressure on the counter-terrorism front against Pakistan including its recent listing on a terrorism financing watch list and the United States…
India calls for international backing for Afghanistan peace efforts with Taliban
By Arul Louis United Nations, March 9 (IANS) India has expressed its support for the Afghanistan government’s offer to the Taliban to participate in a peace process without preconditionsdespiteAthe group’s “irreconcilable” nature, and called for…
Israeli, US hold joint military drill
Tel Aviv, March 9 (IANS) The US and Israeli military officials said on Thursday they have launched a month-long joint military drill that simulates a missile attack on Israel. The “Juniper Cobra 2018” exercise was…
India protests UN human rights chief’s comments on Kashmir
Geneva, March 8 (IANS) India on Thursday strongly protested UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s comments on the Kashmir situation in his annual report and an oral update on human rights…
Bangladesh President arrives in Assam
Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) The Assam government on Thursday accorded a warm welcome to the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid, on his arrival in Guwahati. The President of Bangladesh, who…
Rafale deal win-win but details can’t be revealed: Macron
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the Rafale deal with India was a win-win approach and its details could not be revealed for commercial reasons. “The negotiation was a…
Bangladesh President to reach Meghalaya on Friday
Shillong, March 8 (IANS) Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid will arrive in Meghalaya on Friday and visit Balat, a border town near the India-Bangladesh border, an official said on Thursday. Hamid is on a five-day visit…
Turkey, Iraq to launch joint operation against PKK
Ankara, March 8 (IANS) Turkey and Iraq will carry out a joint cross-border operation against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday. “Even if the Afrin operation has not…
EU prepares measures to counter new US tariffs
Paris, March 8 (IANS) The European Union (EU) is planning “a whole arsenal” of counter-measures if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with imposing new tariffs on imported steel and aluminium amid global opposition, an…
India’s envoy has frank talks with Chinese think tank
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 8 (IANS) India’s envoy to China, Gautam Bambawale, on Thursday met a top official of a Chinese think tank and candidly discussed bilateral ties and ways to enhance mutual exchanges….
India, UN agencies agree to rebuild 50,000 houses in Nepal
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, March 8 (IANS) India, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Thursday signed a joint agreement to expedite the post-earthquake reconstruction process in Nepal…
Knock on wood: India, Finnish furniture makers carve strong ties
Bengaluru, March 8 (IANS) Some 13 Finnish companies are participating in the 10th edition of an international timber forum, IndiaWood 2018, which began here on Thursday to forge strong ties with their Indian wood working…
Chinese dragon, Indian elephant must dance together: Foreign Minister
Beijing, March 8 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said that China and India should be “free of mental inhibition” and build mutual trust, which is a “precious commodity” in their ties. Speaking…
Quad, like sea foam, will dissipate soon: China
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 8 (IANS) China on Thursday said the arrangement between the US, India, Japan and Australia – dubbed as quad – apparently to contain China was like “sea foam” and would…
Chinese dragon, Indian elephant must dance together: FM
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 8 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said that China and India should be “free of mental inhibition” and build mutual trust, which is a “precious commodity” in…