Category : Asia
India unveils virtual memorial wall for fallen UN peacekeeping heroes
United Nations, May 30 (IANS) India has launched a virtual memorial wall to honour the UN peacekeeping heroes who died in service as the first...
No talks with Pakistan; welcome a proactive PM : Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday denied any “flip-flop” in India’s policy towards Pakistan and said no talks can...
Hope to bring back 39 abducted Indians from Iraq soon : Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that her “only regret” in her year in office has been the...
South Korea considering visa on arrival for Indians : Envoy
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) South Korea is considering visa on arrival for Indian tourists after its nationals were extended a fast-track electronic travel permit...
Indian-origin businessman honoured for public service in Singapore
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) An Indian-origin businessman has been honoured for his commendable public service in Singapore, a media report said on Sunday. Gautam Banerjee,...
India, Kenya share common views on global interest: President
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India and Kenya share common views on issues of regional and global interest and cooperate closely in regional and multilateral fora,...
Indian President congratulates new Nigerian president
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on assuming office as Nigeria’s president. Mukherjee said: “On behalf of the government...
Dutch PM to lead business delegation to India, offer expertise on smart cities
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is coming to India on a three-day visit June 6-7 with a trade delegation to...
Great potential for business, academic links with Sweden, Belarus : President Pranab Mukherjee
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Ahead of his five-day visit to Sweden and Belarus beginning Sunday, President Pranab Mukherjee has said there is great potential...
President Mukherjee to visit Sweden, Belarus from May 31
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will embark on a state visit to Sweden and Belarus starting May 31, with his reported remarks...
India-Saudi Arabia discussing joint investment fund
New Delhi, May 28 India and Saudi Arabia on Thursday agreed to continue discussions on setting up a joint investment fund, including the Saudi request...
Sri Lanka appoints special commission on port city project
Colombo, May 28 The Sri Lankan government on Thursday said it has appointed a fresh committee to study the possibility of continuing a multi-million-dollar port...
Singapore unveils master plan for new Andhra capital
Hyderabad, May 27 The Singapore government unveiled the master plan for Amravathi, the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh. The master plan was submitted by...
India needs to go deeper into Latin America
By Deepak Bhojwani Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a crackling diplomatic pace for his government. Barely two months after being sworn in, he was...
India-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission meeting from Wednesday
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The India-Saudi Arabia Joint Commission is to hold its eleventh meeting over two days here beginning Wednesday in the context...